Ukraine’s fiber-optic drones get squeezed by AI data center demand
AI summary Ukraine's fiber-optic drones face supply challenges due to increased global demand from AI data centers, affecting their battlefield operations.
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Review: Apple's M6 MacBook Pro is good, but it's missing all the exciting stuff
AI summary Apple's M6 MacBook Pro is praised for its performance but criticized for lacking newer features and high-end design elements.
DCU shake-up: James Gunn and Peter Safran out post-merger
AI summary James Gunn and Peter Safran have stepped down as co-CEOs of DC Universe post-merger, with Jeremy Latcham replacing them.
Man who lost $308,000 on sports bets sues Kalshi for offering illegal gambling
AI summary A man who lost $308,000 on Kalshi's sports bets is suing the company for violating Washington's online gambling ban, seeking $580,000 in damages.
A Sam Altman parody offers an amusing lesson in memory management
AI summary A parody project called Ram-Altman lets users email Sam Altman daily if their system has over 10% RAM available, inspired by his comments on PC memory usage.
Vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices is under active exploitation
AI summary Hackers are actively exploiting a critical Linux vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated access to privileged accounts. The flaw, named *sshole, involves OpenSSH and musl.
Pentagon mulls placing fleet of military satellites around the Moon
AI summary The US military is considering deploying satellites around the Moon as part of a cislunar constellation to protect US interests amid growing lunar competition.
Claude Code is accidentally exposing secrets all over GitHub
AI summary Claude Code is leaking sensitive information on GitHub due to mishandled settings files, according to security researchers.
SpaceX now fundamentally an "infrastructure company," senior official says
AI summary SpaceX is shifting from a rocket company to an infrastructure company, focusing on AI and data, according to a senior official.
Nvidia CEO's affair becomes a national security problem
AI summary Nvidia is investigating if Chinese intelligence targeted its CEO through an affair, following reports of a romantic relationship with a suspected spy.
F1 in Brazil: You’ve got to keep your tires alive
AI summary The Brazilian Grand Prix featured exciting action due to weather changes and grid penalties, with Lando Norris performing well despite his team's challenges.
New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome
AI summary A new Democratic Congress may limit funding and rebrand Trump's Golden Dome missile defense program, as key Republican supporters leave office.
Physicists listened to electrical noise to crack a superconductor mystery
AI summary Physicists studied electrical noise to understand why electrons disappear in cuprate superconductors.
The migration that transformed Africa's languages, genes, and cultures
AI summary Bantu speakers migrated across Africa, introducing farming, metalworking, and new languages, transforming the continent's cultures and technologies.
British soldier ignored order to pull his SIM card, then got blackmailed
AI summary A British soldier ignored orders to remove his SIM card before deployment, leading to blackmail and a court-martial.
Man unexpectedly recovers from a knife wound through his eye and brain
AI summary A man in his 20s survived a knife wound through his eye and brain in the UK. He was conscious and mobile upon arrival at the hospital.
Ships loiter near subsea cables amid Iran's warnings to Trump
AI summary Iran-linked ships have been near subsea cables in the Gulf of Oman, possibly preparing to attack them, according to Windward.
Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG
Many people are not big fans of game publisher EA right now for good reason, but for those who remember a better time in the 1990s, there's a little good news. Twenty-five…
Chainalysis says hackers stole credentials and tokens for all of its customers
AI summary Chainalysis reported a cyberattack where hackers stole user credentials and tokens, affecting all customers.
Earth's churning mantle may have created the Great Unconformity
AI summary A study suggests Earth's mantle movements contributed to the Great Unconformity, a geological gap where Cambrian deposits sit atop older rocks.
Nvidia hardware worth $11.4M vanished between Oakland and Texas
AI summary Six pallets of Nvidia hardware worth $11.4 million disappeared during transport from Oakland to Texas in August, with no arrests made after two months.
Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it
AI summary A Roku screensaver will no longer be available in December after its creator ended the licensing deal following Fox's acquisition of Roku.
FAA to finally ditch floppy disks in what it calls "historic" tech upgrade
AI summary The FAA will replace floppy disks with a new system for air traffic control, improving access to critical safety data.
The folks behind John Wick are back with Karōshi trailer
AI summary Chad Stahelski and 87Eleven are releasing 'Karōshi,' a dystopian action thriller set in near-future Manhattan, in 2027.
You know the launch market is tough when satellite companies start building rockets
AI summary AST SpaceMobile plans to build the Blacklift rocket for satellite launches, aiming for 2028, reflecting challenges in the launch market.
“Does Meta think we can’t read?” Meta abandons sketchy commercial terms update.
AI summary Meta has paused its commercial terms update that would have allowed AI training on external websites linked to Facebook. The update faced backlash from stakeholders and legal…
Wisconsin reports measles death of a baby, first death in over 35 years
AI summary A baby in Wisconsin died of measles, the first such death in over 35 years, as the state faces an outbreak with over 430 cases.
Could potential AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official port?
AI summary A former Rockstar tech director suggests AI clones of GTA VI could push the developer to release an official PC version faster.
It's a weird time to buy a laptop, but the new MacBook Pro doesn't skimp on quality
Apple's new MacBook Pro is expensive as hell. Let's get that out there right away, because for a lot of people, it will be the only thing that matters. As with so many things in…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns
AI summary Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is summoned by Congress over concerns about Chinese espionage ties, according to lawmakers.