For over 100 years, quantum physics has taught us that light is both a wave and a particle. Now, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have performed a daring experiment using single atoms that confirms that, while light can…
LincPlus LincStation S1 review: Specs, features, price
The LincPlus LincStation S1 network-attached storage device balances speed and storage capacity pretty well, while also being stylish enough to not look out of place on an Apple-centric desktop. Back in March, I reviewed the LincPlus LincStation N2. It was…
Hackers hijack Microsoft SharePoint flaw to unleash devastating ransomware that’s already hitting US government systems hard
A remote code bug in SharePoint lets hackers hijack systems without even logging in Storm-2603 is exploiting unpatched servers using chained bugs to gain long-term access undetected ToolShell scored a perfect 10 on Bitsight’s risk scale, triggering immediate federal concern A…
The Download: OpenAI’s future research, and US climate regulation is under threat
—Will Douglas Heaven For the past couple of years, OpenAI has felt like a one-man brand. With his showbiz style and fundraising glitz, CEO Sam Altman overshadows all other big names on the firm’s roster. But Altman is not the one…
Spotify’s lax privacy means anyone can see the Vice President’s song choices
A new cybersecurity “breach” has revealed the personal information of various celebrities, and while it won’t let you steal their identities, it will allow you to… judge them. The “Panama Playlists” details the Spotify song choices of notable people ranging from…
Watch SpaceX launch Crew-11 astronauts to the ISS for NASA today
SpaceX is poised to launch its next astronaut mission today (July 31), and you can watch the action live. A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the four-person Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA from Kennedy…
RadioShack Vintage Turntable review: Specs, features, price
RadioShack’s Vintage Turntable looks great, and I really want to like it, but is a practical demonstration that nostalgia is a trap, and design isn’t everything. RadioShack has lurched back to life. Sort of. When we heard about the Vintage Turntable…
Meet the AI-powered robot masseur that promises to only terminate those knots in your back
Robosculptor is debuting its AI-powered massage robot in the U.S. The mechanical masseur uses real-time body mapping to provide consistent treatment For everyday clients, Robosculptor promises therapeutic massages aimed at those who value privacy and efficiency Booking a massage might not…
The AI Hype Index: The White House’s war on “woke AI”
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. The Trump administration recently declared war on so-called “woke…
Google will sign EU’s AI Code of Practice
Google says it will sign the European Union’s new AI Code of Practice, which provides a framework for compliance with the EU’s AI Act. The act itself was passed in 2024, but its many provisions will take months to years to…