The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck
The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.
TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban
The deal ends a six-year long political saga that that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit as AI leaders converge in New Delhi: sources
Sam Altman is set for his first India visit in nearly a year.
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The 2026 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit: Unlocking Possibilities
[[{“value”:” Unlocking Possibility We’re excited to share the theme for the fourth annual Ohio STEM Innovation Summit, happening on June 9, 2026, and hosted by the Ohio STEM Learning Network. Summit registration will open on February 10, 2026. This year’s theme, Unlocking Possibility, invites educators, school leaders, and STEM champions across Ohio to imagine what could be and take steps toward…
Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software
The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot’s capabilities.
Bring classroom learning into the real world and bring real-world careers into the classroom!
[[{“value”:” Bring classroom learning into the real world and bring real-world careers into the classroom! For many students, translating the curriculum to a real-world career in STEM is challenging. The Big Bang at School Blueprint shows young people that STEM goes beyond lessons and homework. Instead, it’s an exciting, rewarding career to help solve global and local issues. The Big…
Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you
Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia.
Palmer Luckey says the coolest thing about Anduril expanding to Long Beach is the fighter jets
Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up.