While 6G promises hologram calls and remote surgery by 2030, European researchers are tackling public concerns about privacy, sustainability and social impact first. The EU-funded 6G4Society project brings together engineers, social scientists and citizens to shape technology that serves society’s r
Major tech companies are racing to develop AI shopping agents, but they’re not ready to handle your holiday shopping yet. Technical challenges and safety concerns mean these systems still require significant human input and operate slowly for now.
Amazon is introducing a new operating system for Fire TV devices while maintaining Android compatibility. The move aims to address piracy concerns while improving performance on affordable hardware. This strategic shift could reshape the streaming device landscape.
ChatGPT is getting group chat capabilities in a limited pilot across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan. The feature runs on the new GPT-5.1 model and only counts rate limits when ChatGPT actually responds. It’s a significant shift from traditional one-on-one chatbot interactions.
Families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims are appealing a federal judge’s decision to dismiss criminal charges against the aerospace giant. The appeal comes despite the judge’s harsh criticism of the Justice Department’s deferred prosecution agreement. Victims’ lawyers argue the deal violates their r
Google is creating a new “advanced flow” that will restrict Android app sideloading to experienced users and developers. The company says this will help protect users from scams while still allowing power users to install unverified apps. The verification requirement begins rolling out in 2026.
Chinese cyber spies successfully used Anthropic’s Claude AI to break into critical organizations in what the company calls the first AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign. The operation targeted about 30 major tech companies, financial institutions, and government agencies in mid-September, with
Small business owners overwhelmingly want to provide good jobs with benefits, but systemic barriers prevent them. Only 25% can afford health insurance, and just 18% offer retirement benefits despite strong intentions. The problem isn’t motivation – it’s infrastructure.
Google is rolling out major AI shopping updates just in time for the holiday season. The new features include conversational product searches, automated store calls to check inventory, and AI-powered automatic purchases when items go on sale.
Xbox’s Quick Resume feature has been quietly revolutionizing how we switch between games. While PlayStation 5 still makes you reload most titles, Quick Resume lets you instantly jump back into up to five games exactly where you left off. It’s the kind of quality-of-life improvement that adds up to s
