The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is undergoing a major restructuring after federal funding cuts. Staff has been reduced from 1,200 to 1,000, and disciplinary divisions are being consolidated into broader centers. Critics worry the changes could undermine the institution’
Judge Leonie Brinkema expressed concerns about breaking up Google’s advertising business during final hearings. She called the DOJ’s request a “dramatic change” and questioned its enforceability compared to Google’s proposed behavioral remedies.
The Dwarf mini smart telescope simplifies deep sky photography with automatic object tracking and image stacking. At just 1.85 pounds, it’s significantly lighter than previous models while maintaining serious astrophotography capabilities. Pre-orders are open now with shipping starting in December.
Trump’s crypto partner Alt5 Sigma may have violated SEC rules by not properly disclosing executive changes. The company faces multiple crises including a Rwanda money laundering conviction and internal investigations.
The developers behind privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet Samourai have been sentenced to multiple years in prison. Their pardon request now creates an awkward situation given Trump’s recent pardon of Binance’s CZ, who received a much lighter sentence.
The Trump administration is overhauling US cyber strategy to take more aggressive action against hackers and nation-states. But with multiple agencies involved and international cooperation waning, execution remains the biggest challenge.
Markets plunged despite Nvidia’s impressive earnings, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.5% and Nasdaq falling 2.15%. The selloff wiped out $2.4 trillion from AI-related stocks globally as questions mount about profitability and costs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin crashed 35% from highs and Fed rate cut odds swung w
Google has connected Android’s Quick Share with Apple’s AirDrop, finally enabling cross-platform file sharing. But there’s a catch – it requires iOS users to enable a potentially risky “Everyone for 10 minutes” mode. The feature currently only works on Google’s Pixel 10 smartphones.
EMVCo, the technical body owned by American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, UnionPay and Visa, is considering global specifications for agentic payments. The move aims to create trusted frameworks for AI systems that initiate transactions autonomously.
Android and iPhone users can now share files directly between devices using Google’s Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop. The feature requires some settings tweaks and potential updates to work properly. This marks a significant step in cross-platform compatibility between the two mobile ecosystems.
