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.
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.
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
Apple’s Digital ID feature is now operational at select TSA checkpoints across 11 participating states and territories. The system requires Face ID or Touch ID authentication and maintains user privacy by not tracking when or where IDs are presented. This marks a significant step toward mainstream d
Global data centers are heading toward consuming 945 TWh annually by 2026 – equivalent to Japan’s entire electricity consumption. The solution lies in photonic technologies that use light instead of electrons, dramatically reducing power consumption and heat generation. Companies from NTT to Microso
Hackers have perfected a new attack method that uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into executing malicious commands. The technique bypasses nearly all modern security defenses by exploiting built-in system tools. Both Windows and macOS users are vulnerable to these sophisticated social engineer
Apple just announced a new program that cuts commission rates for mini apps from 30% to 15%. The Mini Apps Partner Program targets developers building web-based experiences within larger native apps. This marks Apple’s first commission reduction specifically for this category.
IQM has launched its Halocene quantum computing product line focused on error correction. The initial 150-qubit system is scheduled for commercial release by the end of 2026. This represents a key step toward the company’s goal of achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030.
Google has launched a suite of AI-powered shopping features just in time for the holiday rush. The tools include direct checkout in Search, automated store calling, and enhanced product discovery. This could fundamentally change how we shop online.
