The world's first handheld computer had a feature you'd never expect – can you guess it? Read Entire Article
Silicon Valley’s era of open debate fades as companies clamp down on employee dissent
In recent years, Silicon Valley has witnessed a sharp shift in how major technology companies respond to employee activism and internal dissent. Once known for a culture encouraging open debate and political engagement, the tech industry is now cracking down on workers who challenge company policies or voice concerns about......
Student demands $8,000 refund after catching professor using ChatGPT in class materials
The New York Times writes that a Northeastern University student recently filed a formal complaint with the college after discovering that one of her professors used ChatGPT to generate lecture notes and presentation slides. Accusing the professor of hypocrisy for banning students from using the generative AI tool, she demanded......
Walmart prepares for a future where AI agents do the shopping
Walmart is gearing up for a dramatic shift in retail, as artificial intelligence agents begin to change not just how people shop, but who – or rather, what – is actually doing the shopping. The retail giant is exploring ways to make its products appealing not just to human customers,......
Europe prepares trial for Open Web Index to reduce reliance on Google and Bing
Early trials of the Open Web Index are set to begin next month. This emerging project could help European countries move away from dominant, ad-driven search engines. As US tech giants increasingly optimize search around generative AI and advertising, the OpenWebSearch.eu initiative seeks to foster nonprofit alternatives. Read Entire Article
Bungie caught using stolen art assets in Marathon, promises it will not happen again
Bungie is under fire for allegedly using stolen art assets in its extraction shooter Marathon. Independent artist Antireal caught the Washington-based studio "recycling" some of her designs, and Bungie is now downplaying the incident by shifting blame to former employees. The controversy has sparked broader conversations in the gaming community......
Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative
What began as a laboratory experiment at the University of Maryland is now poised to significantly influence construction practices. InventWood, a startup spun out of the university, is preparing to launch a new material known as Superwood – a wood-based product engineered to have a strength-to-weight ratio nearly ten times......
Which mobile app was the first to hit 1 billion active users?
Was it TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, or WeChat? Read Entire Article
Microsoft and EU set to end Teams antitrust clash on friendly terms
Microsoft and the European Commission could soon resolve an antitrust investigation on amicable terms. CNBC notes that the company agreed to offer Teams as a stand-alone product outside its productivity suites, while Brussels would close the inquiry without imposing any fines. By doing so, Microsoft avoids another potentially hefty penalty......
Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000 quietly beats the RTX 5090 in early benchmarks, at triple the cost
Redditor Privaterbok tested the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell using several benchmarking tools, including 3DMark Time Spy, Time Spy Extreme, Steel Nomad, Port Royal, and Geekbench 6. The card scored 51,776 in Time Spy and 28,009 in Time Spy Extreme at stock settings. With a moderate 350Hz GPU overclock, those scores...