Privacy in 2026 is a bit of a joke. Governments have turned surveillance into standard operating procedure, and Big Tech companies treat your personal data like a free-for-all buffet, helping themselves, then selling the leftovers to data brokers who do the same. That’s pushed people toward privacy-first alternatives, and quiteContinue Reading
The big new, and it’s good, is coming from France. The government’s digital agency DINUM is moving its workstations from Windows to Linux, with every French ministry required to submit a plan by Autumn 2026 to reduce dependence on non-European software. Another major update, and not a pleasant one, isContinue Reading
From an advertisement for an herbal remedy that promises to cure all to a video featuring a voice that sounds just like a movie star, you’ve surely encountered spam and scam advertisements online. And they have likely been created with artificial intelligence. The accessibility of generative AI tools has exacerbatedContinue Reading
American Exchange Group entered an agreement to buy all the assets and liabilities of footwear maker Allbirds for $39 million., American Exchange Group entered an agreement to buy all the assets and liabilities of footwear maker Allbirds for $39 million., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Thunderbolt is a new open source AI client from the Mozilla-owned MZLA Technologies aimed at enterprises who want to run self-hosted chatbots on their own infrastructure. MZLA Technologies is the for-profit subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation that develops and maintains the Thunderbird email client. It says Thunderbolt was created with the support of a grantContinue Reading
In short: Accenture Ventures has invested in General Robotics, whose GRID platform provides a unified AI intelligence layer across 40+ robots from different manufacturers including FANUC, Flexiv, and Ghost Robotics. The deal extends Accenture’s physical AI strategy alongside its NVIDIA-powered Physical AI Orchestrator and prior investments in Sanctuary AI and Schaeffler humanoid robotics partnerships…Continue Reading
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Image of the Day for April 16, 2026 The circular geologic feature in northwestern Africa can be hard to recognize from the ground, but it is obvious when viewed from space. Apr 16, 2026 View more Images of the Day: In a remote part of northern Mauritania on the Adrar Plateau lies a desert landscapeContinue Reading
Sponsored by Henkel. As the EV battery production scales, manufacturers face increasing pressure to design battery systems that are easier to service, repair and recover at the end of life. Debonding-on-demand technologies address this challenge by enabling strong, durable bonds that can be safely released using controlled triggers. This approachContinue Reading
The Chinese aren’t coming—they’re here. Electric truck maker Windrose has completed its first US delivery, handing over a long-haul electric semi to Texas logistics firm Allogic for $285,000. The company is moving at China speed—founded in 2022, it has earned regulatory approval in China, the US, Europe and South America.Continue Reading
The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems. Higher fuel prices are accelerating interest in electric vehicles and other clean technologies across Asia.…Continue Reading
Well, we knew this would happen one day but it’s still sad for Hawaiians and Hawaiian Airline fans to see: Alaska Airlines has finished repainting all of Hawaiian’s former Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet with the brand new Alaska livery.Continue Reading
It is very hard for a low-cost carrier to make long-haul routes work, as many airlines—including Norse Atlantic—have found. In the latest update, the budget operator has removed all flights to Los Angeles. It has cut 31% of its planned US flights in the peak summer. And when other eliminatedContinue Reading