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Read More »Meta is already working on Community Notes for Threads
Meta announced last week that it would be ditching fact-checkers in favor of X-like Community Notes, and self-described “leaker” Alessandro Paluzzi shared screenshots on Monday showing what the feature might look like in Threads. Based on the screenshots, it appears you’ll be able to start the process of writing a …
Read More »The future of trucking rolls forward in Shell’s experimental big rig
The Shell Starship Initiative has been on an interesting journey since its inception in 2018, with a mission to redefine energy efficiency in the commercial trucking sector. Starting with diesel engines, the first two versions of the Starship made impressive strides in fuel efficiency, but now with the introduction of …
Read More »What Mark Zuckerberg is changing Meta for the Trump era
At this point, it’s pretty clear what Donald Trump wants from Mark Zuckerberg. But what does Zuckerberg, who has now gone to Mar-a-Lago twice since the November election, want from the President-elect? That’s the question I’ve been asking sources in and around Meta over the last several days. They all …
Read More »PowerSchool data breach exposes millions of student and teacher records
Cybercriminals spare no industry, targeting sectors like health care, insurance, automotive and education. Health care has been a frequent target, with attacks like the Ascension breach last year and the CVR incident in late 2024. Now, education technology giant PowerSchool has become the latest target, with records of millions of …
Read More »CES sets the stage for robot vacuums to reach new heights
There were a slew of innovations in robot vacuums on the CES show floor this year, from arms and legs to extendable mops, movable towers, and new navigation systems. As the industry races ahead in its quest to find the best way to clean our floors, it can be hard …
Read More »Best cutting-edge health and fitness tech from CES 2025
CES 2025 has once again showcased a remarkable array of health and fitness technology that promises to transform our well-being. From artificial intelligence-powered sleep aids to smart ear-cleaning devices, this year’s event highlights cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance our health and fitness routines. These groundbreaking innovations are sure to offer …
Read More »How Watch Duty became crucial for tracking the Los Angeles wildfires
If you live in Los Angeles, you are probably already intimately familiar with Watch Duty, the free app that shows active fires, mandatory evacuation zones, air quality indexes, wind direction, and a wealth of other information that everyone, from firefighters to regular people, have come to rely on during this …
Read More »China’s newest humanoid robot is ready to serve like never before
Chinese startup Pudu Robotics has unveiled its latest creation, the D9 humanoid robot, designed to revolutionize the way we work and interact with machines. Standing at an impressive 5.57 feet tall, this bipedal machine is not just another robot — it’s a versatile assistant ready to tackle a wide range …
Read More »Coming back to CES after a decade-long break was a trip
Twelve years ago, I could have told you exactly what happened at my first CES and what happened at my third. Each was a chapter with a beginning, middle, and end; the lines between them drawn clearly. But now, 15 years since I attended my first CES, it’s a lot …
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