Mozilla recently confirmed that Firefox support on Windows 7 will soon come to an end. The open-source browser was the last "mainstream" option compatible with the aging operating system, as a small but persistent user base still relied on it for daily internet tasks. Read Entire Article
Perplexity walks away from ads to differentiate from OpenAI and Google
The company quietly phased out sponsored content late last year, ending an experiment that began in 2024 when labeled promotions occasionally appeared beneath chatbot responses. On Tuesday, executives confirmed to the Financial Times that Perplexity would not pursue advertising further, citing trust and accuracy as the cornerstones of its business....
Dutch defense chief claims F-35 could be “jailbroken like an iPhone” to bypass US approval
In an interview with NR Nieuwsradio, Tuinman was asked if the F-35's software could be altered by European forces without the United States' consent should they lose the US as an ally – a prospect that has been repeatedly raised as tensions between the continent and President Trump continue to......
Ford’s upcoming $30,000 EV truck leans on efficiency instead of a massive battery pack
In a technical briefing that included Car and Driver, Ford's advanced EV group detailed how the platform abandons compromises inherited from internal-combustion vehicles in favor of a tightly integrated set of technologies: structural lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs, a 48-volt zonal electrical system, in-house power electronics, large unicastings, and......
Meta signs major Nvidia deal to power AI data centers with Blackwell and Rubin GPUs
According to separate press releases from Meta and Nvidia, the social media giant will use the chips to power its planned hyperscale data centers optimized for AI training and inference. The company will also deploy Nvidia's new Spectrum-X Ethernet switches as part of the Facebook Open Switching System (FBOSS) software......
Enterprise software experiments with task-based pricing in the AI era
For decades, the predictable rhythm of the per-seat licensing model shaped the industry. Businesses paid fixed subscriptions based on headcount, and software makers enjoyed stable, recurring revenue. Read Entire Article
New ISO standard enables battery-free RFID sensors to stream continuous data
Four Japanese organizations have developed a new technology for managing RFID wireless communications without resorting to additional power sources. The ISO/IEC 18000-65 standard, which is based on the previously approved ISO/IEC 18000-63 standard, establishes a solution for item management and identification through radio frequency. Read Entire Article
Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 16-18-19-56-58, Powerball: 6
Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over tweet accusing kingdom of antisemitism
Belgium has summoned the U.S. ambassador after he accused the country of antisemitic prosecution over a Jewish circumcision case
Man cleared after 43 years in prison for murder denied bail during deportation fight
A Pennsylvania man who spent 43 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned has been denied bail while he fights deportation