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US AI testing institute chief steps down within three months

The head of the US government’s AI testing institute, Chris Fall, has resigned about three months after taking charge of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), the federal organization responsible for evaluating advanced artificial intelligence models for safety and security.

Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight

The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.

Your instant Android backup upgrade

Here in this high-tech era of 2026, keeping important info backed up and synced should be effortless and something that just happens on its own, automatically, without any actual thought or ongoing human effort. In many areas of our digital life, that mercifully does Just Work™ in exactly that way.

Apple and the changing of the guard

As Apple gears up to anoint John Ternus the new company CEO in September (while current leader Tim Cook takes a seat on the board) the company appears to be firing on all cylinders ahead of the leadership transition.

Sheetz replaces VMware at more than 830 stores

Convenience store and gas station chain Sheetz announced it is replacing VMware across its network of more than 830 retail locations with StorMagic’s SvHCI hyperconverged infrastructure platform, marking one of the larger publicly announced migrations away from VMware.

Flock is pulling its plan to use its microphone network to monitor for signs of 'human distress'

Flock says it's abandoning the idea of using its acoustic detection network to listen out for signs of screaming and disturbance.

A bizarre new malware campaign hacks your printer and forces it to print out ransomware demands

Researchers detail two incidents in Latin America in which system misconfigurations resulted in ransomware attacks.

Brace yourself for more RAM misery: DDR5 is now getting pricier

It looks like the memory crisis isn't going anywhere, between DDR5 RAM price hikes and a new rumor about more expensive CPUs.

Kimi K3 is exposing cracks in Trump’s AI coalition

The release of Kimi K3, the latest model from Moonshot Labs, a Chinese AI firm founded by a former Carnegie Mellon computer science graduate, has shaken both the AI and political worlds. In an instant, the seemingly comfortable lead held by U.S.

CrashStealer Mac malware steals passwords and wallets

CrashStealer Mac malware uses a signed Werkbit installer and fake password prompt to steal Keychain data, browser credentials and cryptocurrency wallets.

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Intel is laying off workers in its data center division despite strong recent performance

Intel reportedly gearing up to lay off data center workers in a bid for operational efficiency, despite strong performance.

Cisco’s new AI model tells code reviewers where to look for vulnerabilities

Cisco has revealed a family of open-weight AI models called Antares that, it said, can help security teams isolate potentially vulnerable parts of a software repository before deeper investigation begins.

The new De'Longhi Magnifica Duo prepares 20 different coffee drinks at the tap of a button

De'Longhi has upgraded one of its best automatic coffee makers with the ability to prepare authentic cold-extracted espresso, complete with chilled milk foam.

OpenAI’s Codex context reduction for GPT 5.6 sparks dissatisfaction among developers

OpenAI’s recent update to its Codex coding agent has developers worrying over the impact of the change on large code repositories and long-running AI-assisted sessions. The update to the Codex CLI reduces the default configured input context window for GPT-5.6 to 272,000 tokens from 372,000 tokens.

Google must open Android to rival AI agents, EU orders

The European Union is stepping up its actions against US tech giants under the Digital Markets Act, which is intended to ensure fair competition between digital platforms. On Thursday, the European Commission issued two rulings to limit Google’s dominance.

Huawei eying possible DRAM market entry

Chinese tech giant Huawei is reportedly entering the DRAM manufacturing business in a bid to cash in on the insane profitability of memory sales. Three firms – Micron Technology, SK hynix, and Samsung Electronics — account for 95% of the DRAM on the market worldwide.

OECD: Physical labor isn’t immune from AI disruptions

Jobs involving physical labor are at high risk of disruption from automation, with new technologies such as AI robots becoming more prevalent, according to a recent study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Apple could ‘run the table’ on AI if it does things right

Looking ahead just a short time, Apple could hold a powerful position in AI where it most makes sense: deployment.

This new, Beijing-based AI model is causing such a stir that subscriptions are now on hold

The new, powerful Chinese artificial intelligence model Kimi K3, which has caused a stir in the U.S. tech industry, has suspended new subscriptions after a flood in demand overwhelmed capacity within days of the launch.

Apple widens OpenAI trade secrets fight with preservation orders

Dozens of former Apple employees now working at OpenAI have been put on notice after Apple reportedly sent legal letters ordering them to preserve documents and communications relevant to its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI.

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Power outage? Automakers want you to use your EV as a backup source

Winter Storm Uri, the multiday freeze that slammed Texas in February 2021 and pummeled the state’s power grid, has been on Kenneth Kovar’s mind ever since.

US AI testing institute chief steps down within three months

The head of the US government’s AI testing institute, Chris Fall, has resigned about three months after taking charge of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), the federal organization responsible for evaluating advanced artificial intelligence models for safety and security.

Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight

The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.

Your instant Android backup upgrade

Here in this high-tech era of 2026, keeping important info backed up and synced should be effortless and something that just happens on its own, automatically, without any actual thought or ongoing human effort. In many areas of our digital life, that mercifully does Just Work™ in exactly that way.

Apple and the changing of the guard

As Apple gears up to anoint John Ternus the new company CEO in September (while current leader Tim Cook takes a seat on the board) the company appears to be firing on all cylinders ahead of the leadership transition.

Sheetz replaces VMware at more than 830 stores

Convenience store and gas station chain Sheetz announced it is replacing VMware across its network of more than 830 retail locations with StorMagic’s SvHCI hyperconverged infrastructure platform, marking one of the larger publicly announced migrations away from VMware.

Flock is pulling its plan to use its microphone network to monitor for signs of 'human distress'

Flock says it's abandoning the idea of using its acoustic detection network to listen out for signs of screaming and disturbance.

A bizarre new malware campaign hacks your printer and forces it to print out ransomware demands

Researchers detail two incidents in Latin America in which system misconfigurations resulted in ransomware attacks.

Brace yourself for more RAM misery: DDR5 is now getting pricier

It looks like the memory crisis isn't going anywhere, between DDR5 RAM price hikes and a new rumor about more expensive CPUs.

Kimi K3 is exposing cracks in Trump’s AI coalition

The release of Kimi K3, the latest model from Moonshot Labs, a Chinese AI firm founded by a former Carnegie Mellon computer science graduate, has shaken both the AI and political worlds. In an instant, the seemingly comfortable lead held by U.S.