NASA has certified that the Perseverance Mars rover is in excellent health for the long haul. Based on Earth-based testing of duplicate hardware, the rover’s wheel actuators are cleared for at least another 37 miles of driving, and its overall systems should operate normally until at least 2031. Thi
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.
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.
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
FedDev Ontario is investing over $3.1 million to support Sky Acoustics, Letar Inc., and Petra Hygenic Systems. The funding aims to help these manufacturers scale operations and integrate advanced technologies like automation and AI.
AT&T’s CEO sent a blunt memo in August, doubling down on a five-day in-office model for 140,000 employees. The message reveals a deeper shift in the employer-employee contract that every company is facing.
OpenAI has rolled out a built-in app store for ChatGPT. The new directory lets users connect to and interact with third-party apps like Spotify, DoorDash, and Dropbox directly within a chat. Developers can now also submit their own apps for review and publication.
The era of the unicorn is over. A new class of startup, the “hectocorn,” valued at $100 billion or more, has emerged. This small club includes giants like OpenAI, SpaceX, and ByteDance.
The European Innovation Council, which manages a €10 billion ($10.7B) deeptech fund, has appointed a new 20-person board. The move comes as the organization announces it will begin funding dual-use defense technologies starting in early 2026 and emphasizes a new focus on scaling companies globally.
