The Defense Department has released a collection of UFO files with images, videos, and documents on war.gov/ufo.
Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales
Truecaller’s ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs.
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Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO
After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets.
The biggest U.S. power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy
PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it’s up to the task.
Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code
Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent.
The STEM Robotics Kits Kids Don’t Forget
[[{“value”:” There’s a moment that happens when a child builds their first working robot. Not when they open the box.Not when they dump the pieces onto the floor.Not even when they follow the instructions. It happens later. Usually after something goes wrong. A wheel won’t turn. A sensor refuses to respond. The robot crashes into a chair instead of following…
Celebrating young innovators
[[{“value”:” Celebrating young innovators Following on from our article about EngineeringUk’s Big Bang initiatives, Georgie Brown provides an update on the finalists of the Big Bang competition: Nearly 200 secondary school students from across the UK are finalists of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition 2026. Selected from over 800 entrants, these inspiring students will go through…
Why you can never get your doctor to call you back
Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren’t worried about that; they’re more worried about drowning.