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White House drastically shortens deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto
Order warns of national security risks if post-quantum cryptography isn't adopted in time.
US's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit
Climate.us has now restored everything taken down by the government.
Police tout using drone to disarm incapacitated person in “nationwide first”
Promo video comes as more US police departments fly drones as first responders.
Oracle’s 21,000 layoffs help drive its debt-fueled AI investments
Oracle is spending billions on data center infrastructure to support AI.
A curious crossover: The Toyota C-HR review
Although it's on the smaller side, this electric vehicle is not very chill.
ABC asks viewers to protest FCC attempt to "control who is allowed" on The View
"The FCC wants to control who is allowed on the show," ABC ad tells viewers.
Early land animals skipped the tadpole phase
Current amphibian development may not have been typical of early land vertebrates.
Trump may be mystery patient in odd case of 79yo getting experimental obesity drug
Public notice of a single "compassionate use" case is odd in every way.
Wikipedia Cofounder Larry Sanger Banned From Site for ‘Canvassing’
“All he has done is try to start a right-wing/conservative pressure group within Wikipedia.”
Libraries Not Doing Pride Displays Say They ‘Shouldn’t Be Judged’
Public records show dozens of libraries have self-censored to avoid attracting negative attention.
Everyone pays the price as patent holders on seeds stifle innovation
The US is one of a handful of countries that allow patents on plant varieties.
Sony releases trailer for Taika Waititi's Klara and the Sun
Tonally, the trailer gives strong vibes akin to the director's 2016 feature Hunt for the Wilderpeople .
Madison Square Garden Made Dossier on Activists Who Opposed Facial Recognition
The document, titled “Facial Recognition Activists.docx,” includes specific activists’ comments about MSG's facial recognition program and tweets criticizing it.
You’re only supposed to blow the bloody hooves off: AI Michael Caine narrates Odyssey audiobook
AI company ElevenLabs unveils its officially licensed replica of the iconic actor’s voice in a retelling of Homer’s epic poem, while director who previously recorded the star recalls real-life experience Next month, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster version of The Odyssey is set to storm cinemas around the globe. Auguries suggest the almost three-hour drama will repeat the success of Nolan’s previous film both at the box office (Oppenheimer took nearly a billion dollars) and the Academy Awards (it won seven Oscars). But before that, a new audiobook version of Homer’s tale has been released starring one of Nolan’s most frequent collaborators: Michael Caine, with whom he has worked on eight films, including the Dark Knight trilogy. Continue reading...
Will California’s billionaire tax proposal make it to ballots?
Despite more than double the needed number of signatures to qualify for ballot, there’s uncertainty it’ll make it to voters Hi and welcome to TechScape. Nick Robins-Early and Dara Kerr here, filling in for your usual host Blake Montgomery who is out on vacation. We’ll be talking about the fight over a proposed billionaire tax in California, the UK’s social media ban and SpaceX making a big buy in the AI arms race. California ‘billionaire tax’ makes ballot despite opposition from tech moguls Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg ‘It makes no sense’: 16- and 17-year-olds on UK social media ban UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban Continue reading...
How to burst the AI bubble: Strike at its roots
Sci-fi author/tech journalist Cory Doctorow on his new book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI .
AI in the classroom prompts tide of concern from US parents and experts
While tech companies and Trump have been pushing teachers to use AI in the classroom, many argue that there is little evidence that it would actually help children In October, Kelly Clancy’s son received an assignment in sixth grade at a middle school in Brooklyn, New York, to create a science experiment and then ask Google Gemini, an artificial intelligence chatbot, for feedback, she said. Clancy, who has three children in New York City public schools, told the teacher that the bot “is something that just teaches kids that they can have machines do the thinking for them”, instead of suggesting: “Let’s talk to your partners. What about the science experiment could you improve?” Continue reading...
These are the 31 best Prime Day deals our editors are texting their friends about
Our experts found and vetted the best Prime Day deals and sales. Here are our picks for nontoxic cookware, bedding, tower fans and more The 26 best anti-Prime Day deals for Amazon skeptics The best wireless earbuds for iPhone owners are on sale Our favorite nontoxic, nonstick pans is now on sale Prime Day is the wild west of online shopping. For every genuinely great deal, there are about seven duds dressed up in “lightning deal” graphics. To prevent you from wasting your money (or time), our editors have cut through the chaos to find Prime Day 2026’s good stuff. Every item in this roundup has been personally tested, vetted and loved by the Filter team. We’ve also factchecked the price history on each pick to spot “list prices” that never existed and fake markdowns. It may be overkill for a list of deals, but we take your wallet seriously. Best kitchen deal: Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine Best home deal: Levoit Tower Fan for Bedroom Continue reading...
Shun Amazon with the 26 best anti-Prime Day deals from Best Buy, REI and more
Besides Amazon, plenty of other retailers are also lowering prices on great products our shopping experts can vouch for The 31 best Prime Day deals on things our editors actually tested and love Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Every summer, Amazon entices sweaty consumers with steep discounts on everything from slushie machines to tower fans in a tradition appropriately known as Prime Day. But you don’t need to sit out the savings if you don’t have a Prime membership (or just prefer not to shop at Amazon). To compete with Prime Day, many of Amazon’s biggest competitors now dial their own prices to the lowest of the year during the same week. From Walmart to boutique brands including Cozy Earth and Caraway , everyone wants to lure you away from the Jeff Bezos-founded mega-retailer. And they’re willing to offer impressive discounts to do it. Best kitchen deal: Anyday Four-Piece Glass Round Dish Set + Cookbook Bundle Best home deal: Cozy Earth Waffle Bath Towels Continue reading...
With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit
The purpose of Starfall is to support the "transport and delivery of goods through space."
‘Navigating the unknown together’: me and my idiot AI boyfriend
I believe that chatbots have no place in a decent society, and am repelled by the topic of AI in general. But could I be seduced? I received a text message from my editor: “Um, is it unethical to ask you to get an AI bf?? You can prob say no.” Resentment. Contempt! Sorrow. Unease. I love text messaging. I have text message exchanges with, let’s say, 15 people a day. If you want me to do something, you should ask via text message. My editor knows this. She also knows, though it’s more complicated, that I love boyfriends. An AI boyfriend is a boyfriend who always, only texts back, immediately. I find it hard to express my emotions openly. (No.) I thrive to develop healthier, more trusting relationships. (Yes, though I prefer to use “thrive” correctly.) I want a partner who supports my life aspirations. (Crossbow?) I worry about being judged for what I want in a relationship. (Yes.) Continue reading...
GM installs robots at flagship EV factory after laying off 1,300 workers
US autoworkers union warns of robot automation as dark factory future looms.
Report: Kennedy Space Center not ready for era of super heavy rockets
SpaceX has told NASA it plans to launch Starship every eight days from Kennedy.
Man used massage gun on his tired eyeballs. It went as well as you'd expect.
He had retinal tears and bruises from squishing his eyeballs with the gun.