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Google is testing a redesigned homepage replacing the Search button with three AI shortcuts—Create images, Ask about files, and Brainstorm—marking a rare change to a layout that has stayed the same for nearly 20 years.
YouTube is doubling monetization requirements for new creators starting February 1, 2027—watch hours increase from 4,000 to 8,000 per year and Shorts views from 10M to 20M per 90 days. Existing Partner Program members are...
Companies that wait to build quantum expertise risk losing competitive advantage and facing cybersecurity threats, as $12B in 2025 startup investments and new government export controls signal quantum technology's rapid shift...
Elon Musk pitched robotic lunar satellite factories to SpaceX investors, citing the moon's lower gravity as a cost-saving launch advantage. Starlink revenues are currently offsetting SpaceX's $542M quarterly losses while Starship...
NASA plans to repurpose proven Mars rover technology for lunar exploration, reducing development time and costs while gathering data across the moon's surface.
Id Software and MachineGames released a free 19-map Quake expansion, Dawn of the Machine, for the game's 30th anniversary. A canceled Quake 4 expansion was also recovered from a secondhand PC and uploaded to GitHub.
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TUI Tetris is an open-source terminal game offering classic NES-style Tetris with solo and P2P multiplayer modes. It features Classic, Competitive, and Modern gameplay with authentic NES mechanics and encrypted QUIC connections.
Wheeled robots will likely enter homes first due to lower costs ($5K–$10K) and reliability for basic tasks. Legged robots offer greater long-term flexibility, and both types will ultimately coexist.
Europe is deploying its own satellite broadband network to compete with Starlink and strengthen digital sovereignty, reducing dependence on foreign providers and giving the EU control over its space-based connectivity...
AI agents could drive non-human internet traffic to 1,000x human traffic within five years, warns Cloudflare's CFO. Unlike traditional bots, these agents generate thousands of requests per prompt, threatening websites and raising...
Google's Pixel Tag, launching August 12, is a $29 Bluetooth tracker connecting to the Find Hub network with anti-stalking safeguards, rivaling Apple's AirTag 2.
Apple plans three foldable iPhone generations, starting this year with a $2,000+ model featuring a 7.8-inch inner display, and extending to a larger-screened third model rumored for 2028.
TubeStream converts YouTube channels into podcast RSS feeds, streaming MP3 audio on demand via yt-dlp and ffmpeg without permanent storage. It's self-hostable via Docker, bare-metal, or Coolify, with optional token-based access...
TinySol is a free, 3KB x86 Assembly Klondike Solitaire game for DOS, designed for vintage PCs from 8088s onward. It supports monochrome displays, keyboard/mouse input, multiple video modes, and save features.
X is replacing its ad revenue-sharing program with an original content rewards system starting September 7, changing how creators earn money on the platform.
The Boring Company's Liner Truck 3 is a driverless EV built from Tesla Model 3 components, capable of hauling 22,000+ pounds of concrete tunnel segments with 28 miles of range, remotely operated from Texas.
Google DeepMind's AI weather model outperforms traditional forecasting by generating 1,000 storm scenarios to better predict hurricane intensity. DeepMind open-sourced its WeatherNext models to help researchers understand the...
NASA shut off non-essential devices on Voyager 2 to extend power to its three remaining science instruments for at least another year, as the 48-year-old probe's nuclear battery loses roughly four watts annually.
Perseverance is successfully exploring Mars' Jezero Crater, analyzing ancient rocks for signs of past life. Its durable wheels, nuclear power, and lack of consumables mean it could operate autonomously for years to come.
Developer Justin Marshall compiled Microsoft's open-sourced 1990 Word 1.1a code into a native 64-bit app running on Windows 11—delivering the real vintage Word experience without emulation or modern features.
Uber plans to spend ~$10B to become the top platform connecting AV startups to its 200M+ users, rather than building its own self-driving tech. Despite a 13% stock drop, record cash flow of $2.8B supports the bet.
OpenAI is developing a ring-shaped smart speaker priced at $300–$400, positioning it as a premium AI-powered device well above typical smart speaker price points.
Motorola has patented a foldable smartphone that wraps around the wrist as a smartwatch, secured by magnets. However, the concept may face practical issues with thickness and weight, and no release plans have been announced.
Google's Ask Maps chatbot now supports food ordering via Toast, Square, and Uber Eats, hotel bookings, live event discovery, and Gmail integration for personalized suggestions, with expansion to 150+ countries.