F1 in Texas: The American race that fans love to attend
AI summary Formula 1's US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is a popular event with fans, held at the permanent Circuit of the Americas.
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Tesla gave up the EV crown. Now it wants to win the autonomy race.
AI summary Tesla shifts focus from EV leadership to autonomous driving, exploring a merger with SpaceX.
From impulse purchase to pocket studio: The M-Vave FM-1
AI summary The M-Vave FM-1 is a low-cost FM synthesizer that gained popularity after community firmware updates expanded its capabilities.
A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature
AI summary A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may form through unobserved physics, according to a new model.
Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that
AI summary A study suggests the Laurentide Ice Sheet may have started to regrow 2,000 years ago but stopped due to human-caused warming.
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue
AI summary NASA outlines updated plans for Moon landings by 2028, detailing spacecraft docking and mission timelines.
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops
AI summary Defense Secretary Hegseth warns against using nonpublic info for prediction market bets, as it risks exposing military operations to enemies.
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising
AI summary Google updated its privacy policy, allowing Gmail and Photos data to potentially influence ads through AI tools.
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport
AI summary The US Space Force seeks a new spaceport by 2030, but no location or plan has been finalized.
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
AI summary Spotify enforces QR code verification for family plan members to confirm they live at the same address.
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals
AI summary Crows evaluate visual information twice as fast as mammals, using similar decision-making logic despite different brain structures.
Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs
AI summary Intel received a one-year waiver to use foreign-made robots in US chip factories due to confusion over a US ban.
RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns
AI summary An NIH board chair warned that RFK Jr.'s vaccine injury clinic could harm the NIH hospital's reputation.
Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report
AI summary The Knicks sent employees a phishing email offering free championship rings to test their scam detection skills, according to a report.
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public
AI summary A Valve developer mentioned 'HLX,' a code name for a potential new Half-Life project, during a public event.
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems
AI summary A nuclear project facing safety issues has drawn regulatory warnings, raising concerns about risks in reviving the industry.
Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites
AI summary Ukraine is adapting to reduced Starlink support as Elon Musk's political actions affect satellite reliability, prompting efforts to develop alternatives.
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees
AI summary Crystal Lake focuses on Pam Voorhees, offering her backstory while blending homage with new elements.
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready
AI summary SpaceX declined military launch contracts, while Spain's PLD Space nears Miura 5 launch readiness.
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access
AI summary A researcher demonstrated a partial jailbreak of the Switch 2 using an exploit in SmileBasic, enabling homebrew and system access.
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42%
AI summary Moderna and Merck reported a 42% reduction in death or recurrence for melanoma patients using an mRNA vaccine.
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.
AI summary NASA is keeping secret the number of Starship launches needed for a Moon landing, with estimates ranging from 12 to 18.
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational"
AI summary Comcast reports rising customer losses and criticizes competitors' low pricing as 'irrational' amid increased competition.
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4
eMudra, the certificate authority that issued eight intermediate TLS credentials so weak that anyone could mint certificates for any website or mail server—one had a private…
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing
AI summary A leaked trailer for Mass Effect: Universe shows a bar fight and game scenes, revealing potential content from the canceled game.
Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest
A 25-year-old German experimental photographer has won the 2026 Nikon Small World photomicrography competition with a striking image of droplets of ink being deposited on paper…
"Disillusioned" MAHA leader quits as Trump admin's food agenda spoils: Report
AI summary A top MAHA leader resigned from the Trump administration, citing frustration over stalled food policy changes and influence from the food industry.
Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5.
AI summary BMW offers the 2027 X5 and iX5 in electric, hybrid, and hydrogen options, with the iX5 featuring 450 miles of range and 460 kW charging.
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales
AI summary Samsung's Galaxy Z8 foldables saw increased sales and search volume after the iPhone Duo announcement, suggesting a boost from Apple's entry into the market.
US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon
AI summary A US official claims a Russian satellite behaved like an orbital weapon, while Russia denies concerns and calls them unfounded.