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Cargo thefts targeting AI data center components, including copper wire and specialized equipment, highlight escalating supply chain risks. While $1.3 million was recovered near Chicago, these incidents underscore the lucrative, yet challenging, market for stolen high-tech gear.
Liquid AI, founded by former MIT computer scientists, today launched LFM2.5-230M, its smallest AI language model yet. This 230-million-parameter foundation model is explicitly designed for on-device agentic workflows,
Verdict: A Small Update with Major Impact Mobile form filling is a universally loathed chore, often involving a frustrating dance between tiny keyboards and multiple apps. Google's latest upgrade to Chrome's Autofill,
Microsoft has dramatically cut water consumption in its data centers by 90% since its earliest facilities, achieving a 0.27 liters per kilowatt-hour rate last year. The company also announced it is globally water positive for the first time, replenishing more water than it withdraws. These efforts come as public concern grows over data center environmental impacts, leading to similar initiatives from Amazon and Google.
Destiny 3, if it ever arrives, needs a complete reinvention following Destiny 2's conclusive Light and Darkness saga. This theoretical sequel should restore mystery, offer unparalleled player freedom, and bravely venture into new cosmic frontiers.
PlayStation's recent State of Play showcase was largely overshadowed by an impassioned fan campaign in the Twitch chat, demanding 'Destiny 3'. Amidst reveals for new PS5 games, the chat was relentlessly spammed with #WeWantDestiny3, fueled by the unexpected sunsetting of Destiny 2 and the reported absence of a direct sequel. This digital protest reflects widespread community frustration, amplified by a popular streamer and a petition with over 330,000 signatures.
NVIDIA has committed over $40 billion to AI equity investments in the first four months of 2026, including a $30 billion stake in OpenAI. This strategy, which also includes significant investments in companies like CoreWeave, IREN, and Corning, aims to ensure compute capacity is built around NVIDIA's GPUs, influencing the entire AI value chain. While bolstering NVIDIA's data-center revenue, the aggressive approach raises questions about "circular financing" and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Not long ago, capturing high-quality wireless audio meant investing in expensive, bulky equipment. DJI's original Mic Mini disrupted this landscape by combining a microphone and transmitter into a tiny, affordable
The recent Artemis II mission has us looking up, but games have been taking us to the moon for decades. From haunted alien outposts in Destiny to the terrifying visage of Majora's Mask, and the enigmatic quantum moon of Outer Wilds, virtual worlds offer wildly creative interpretations of our celestial neighbor. This piece celebrates how games mythologize and utilize the moon, transforming it into a setting for awe, terror, and pivotal gameplay mechanics.
Compliance startup Delve, a prominent Y Combinator-backed company with a recent $32 million Series A funding round valuing it at $300 million, is currently facing serious accusations of misleading hundreds of customers
As developers, we often grapple with the complexity and resource demands of modern AI/ML workloads. Training and inference, especially for large models, typically require substantial cloud infrastructure or specialized
China is escalating scrutiny over Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese origins. Officials from China's National Development and Reform Commission have met with executives and are reportedly restricting Manus personnel from leaving China, aiming to deter Chinese AI talent from moving offshore.
Grammarly, the popular writing assistant, has come under scrutiny for its recently launched “Expert Review” feature, which purports to offer writing suggestions from the perspective of renowned authors and influential
Casey Means, a potential nominee for Surgeon General, is reportedly without an active medical license and promotes alternative medicine, according to Ars Technica. These details emerge as her nomination faces Senate scrutiny, raising questions about her qualifications for a leading federal public health role. The Senate's confirmation process will likely delve into these aspects to ensure alignment with public health standards and expectations.
Elon Musk's America PAC has received a reprimand from the Georgia State Election Board for violating state election law. The PAC sent partially pre-filled absentee ballot applications to residents in multiple counties, a practice prohibited by Georgia law for entities other than authorized relatives. This action draws scrutiny given Musk's frequent public comments on voter fraud.
