A recent scientific study has shed light on a previously unobserved and potentially destabilizing phenomenon within the Greenland ice sheet: a massive outburst of water from a hidden subglacial lake that fractured and erupted through the ice surface. This event, which occurred in 2014, challenges long-held…
Canonical, the company behind the popular Ubuntu operating system, has announced a new concept known as “Dangerous” Desktop Images. These specialized daily builds are designed for developers and power users who need access to the most bleeding-edge software. The new images will ship with the latest…
In a significant milestone for a joint Earth-observing mission, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite has successfully deployed its massive radar antenna reflector in low Earth orbit. The unfolding of the 39-foot (12-meter) reflector, a critical piece of hardware, marks a crucial step toward the…
Reports have surfaced suggesting that the French AI startup Mistral may have used a “distilled” version of Chinese-developed models, specifically DeepSeek, to train its own large language models. The claims, which emerged from a whistleblower, question Mistral’s public narrative of success through Reinforcement Learning (RL) and…
AT&T customers affected by two massive data breaches in 2024 can now file claims to receive a share of a $177 million class-action settlement. The settlement, which received preliminary approval from a federal judge, covers two separate data incidents that compromised the personal information of millions…
Clinicians and researchers are voicing alarm over a new phenomenon: individuals developing psychosis-like symptoms following extensive interaction with AI chatbots. Recent reports detail a pattern of users, some with no prior history of mental illness, experiencing profound psychological distress and delusions that appear to be amplified…
After a year-long hiatus, Sports Interactive has officially announced Football Manager 26, confirming its return to the series with a major technical overhaul. The new title will be powered by the Unity engine, marking a significant departure from the game’s previous engine and aiming to deliver…
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near its all-time high, fueled by strong institutional demand, positive market sentiment, and expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment. The cryptocurrency has seen significant gains, with its price pushing toward the record set just last month. According to market data, Bitcoin…
In a bold move that has sent ripples through the tech industry, AI startup Perplexity has made an unsolicited, all-cash offer of $34.5 billion to acquire Google’s Chrome web browser. The bid comes at a critical time for Google, as the company faces a potential court-ordered…
Google is set to host its annual “Made by Google” event on Wednesday, August 20, where it is expected to unveil the new Pixel 10 lineup of smartphones. The event, taking place in New York City, will also feature new versions of the Pixel Watch and…
