One more thing How a tiny Pacific Island became the global capital of cybercrime Tokelau, a string of three isolated atolls strung out across the Pacific, is so remote that it was the last place on Earth to be connected to…
Libby is adding an AI book recommendation feature
Overdrive’s digital book lending app Libby is adding — you guessed it! — AI. The new Inspire Me feature is an AI-fueled discovery tool tuned to your local branch’s collection. Following a soft launch this month, it will be officially available…
Astronaut puts his mad video game skills to the test | On the International Space Station Aug. 25-29, 2025
The seven astronauts and cosmonauts that comprise the second half of the International Space Station’s Expedition 73 crew focused this week on a new shipment of supplies and conducting the time-sensitive science that arrived along with the cargo. They also prepared…
Antitrust think-tank slams App Store pricing changes as weak & ineffectual remedies
In a court filing supporting Epic, the American Antitrust Institute says that Apple’s antisteering changes to the US App Store fell far short of fixing the problem, and Apple’s appeal arguments would tank almost every antitrust remedy and precedent. A still…
When AI buys from AI, who do we trust?
Imagine a digital version of yourself that moves faster than your fingers ever could – an AI-powered agent that knows your preferences, anticipates your needs, and acts on your behalf. This isn’t just an assistant responding to prompts; it makes decisions….
The Download: Google’s AI energy use, and the AI Hype Index
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Google’s still not giving us the full picture on AI energy use —Casey Crownhart Google just announced that a…
Meta is bringing AI-powered NPCs to the metaverse
Developers building for Meta’s metaverse platform will soon be able to create AI-powered NPCs for Horizon Worlds. The company previewed the move, which is coming “very soon” as part of a developer update that adds new generative AI tools for developers….
Scientists areset to unleash a powerful new weapon in the hunt for dark matter
Scientists are about to unleash a powerful new weapon in the hunt for dark matter, the mysterious substance that accounts for around 85% of the “stuff” in the universe. Like a super-weapon developed by a stereotypical supervillain, this new dark matter…
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Torrent app removal proves that third-party app stores will not be free of Apple control
Apple has blocked a torrenting app that is on a rival to its own App Store, meaning that the company can still dictate what apps are being sold. Apple only owns its App Store, but it still has some control over…
Neuromancer: Everything we know so far about the ultra-cool new Apple TV+ sci-fi series
Neuromancer: key information – Slated for release on Apple TV+ in 2026 – Adapted from William Gibson’s 1984 cyberpunk novel – Created for TV by Graham Roland and JD Dillard – Comprised of 10 episodes – No trailer yet, only a…