What happens between you and an AI chatbot does not always stay between you and a chatbot. Just ask Google. Over the weekend, people were surprised to discover that some …
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Amazon’s new satellite network for mobile phones could turn up the heat on SpaceX
by Alan Northby Alan NorthAmazon filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for a license to operate a new network of 5,105 satellites that would provide service to mobile phones, with plans to …
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Origin Energy Data Breach Exposes Customer and Partial Card Details
by Alan Northby Alan NorthOrigin Energy confirms hackers stole customer and partial payment-card data, but the number affected and the method of access remain unknown. The post Origin Energy Data Breach Exposes Customer and …
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Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum launch: Features, price, where to buy
by Alan Northby Alan NorthTL;DR: Roborock has launched the Qrevo 2 Pro in the UK with a limited-time launch discount. Right now it’s available for £529.99 (£120 off its £649.99 list price) through Aug. …
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Compare Our Picks Others We Tested Photograph: Molly Higgins Riccar Gem Handheld Vacuum With Tools for $70: This model is very similar to the Simplicity corded model above, and although …
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Europe got its own TBPN-style live show, and everyone’s angling for a guest spot
by Alan Northby Alan NorthThe European answer to TBPN is here and ready to go live five days a week, starting June 27. Luke Knight and Ronan Chambers first launched the London-based European Technology …
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Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to as much as $205 billion as AI demand drives more investment in cloud infrastructure and data centers. The post Google Is Spending …
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NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for July 27: Tips to solve Connections #672
by Alan Northby Alan NorthToday’s Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you’ve ever gone fishing. As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word …
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The Solution to the Power Grid’s Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway
by Alan Northby Alan NorthYou can’t tell when you’re passing one on the highway, but an electric vehicle may well have a superpower. It charges by plugging into the electric grid, of course, but …
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The frontier of physical AI is a Jenga game in a warehouse in San Leandro, California. That warehouse is occupied by Encord, a company that builds data tooling used to …