A new Europol report imagines a 2035 where robots are both crime-fighting tools and criminal weapons. It warns of hijacked care bots, terrorist drone swarms, and public unrest over automation. But some robotics experts think the agency is missing a bigger accountability issue.
Data center construction is a high-stakes race against time. HP’s autonomous SitePrint robot aims to solve that by printing floor layouts directly on concrete with extreme precision, cutting rework and clashes between trades.
The AI boom is forcing a massive talent overhaul at top consulting firms. They’re no longer just hiring armies of generalists; they’re desperately seeking engineers and “hybrid” roles while retraining thousands of existing staff.
The UK government has confirmed a cyberattack on its Foreign Office systems, first detected in October. While a tabloid reported Chinese state hackers stole visa application data, officials call that speculation and say the risk to individuals is low.
China has officially activated a massive, experimental internet research network called CENI. The project aims to put China ahead in global cyberspace competition and is already being used by tech giants to advance AI development.
Amazon’s Chief Security Officer revealed the company blocked over 1,800 suspected North Korean job applicants since April 2024. These scammers use fake identities to funnel wages to the regime and steal data. The problem is growing across all industries.
A long-time Linux user dives into FreeBSD, the Unix-like OS known for its rock-solid stability. While impressed by its performance and integrated system design, the hurdles of setting up a functional desktop make a full-time switch unlikely.
Maxsun has unveiled a unique mini ITX motherboard, the MS-PC Farm B860I, which features four DDR5 memory slots. This is a first for the mainstream consumer market, breaking the longstanding two-slot limit for the small form factor. The board also packs server-grade management and supports Intel’s up
Cloud gaming just had its biggest holiday season ever, with a massive 45% year-over-year jump in usage. The surge is driven by Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA’s GeForce Now, and a wave of new, high-profile titles hitting the services.
iRobot, the company behind the iconic Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is being acquired by Picea, its primary contract manufacturer. The deal is expected to close by February 2026, leaving the future of the brand uncertain for now. Experts recommend holding off on a Roomba purchase u
