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Tech Culture
The technology revolution is everywhere and it's manifesting in more ways than we can imagine. The intersection of technology and society, from art to communication.
Rice University students design high-tech vest to help blind dogs navigate
The haptic wearable shows promise for broader medical applications
Half of companies planning to replace customer service with AI are reversing course
The AI bubble is bursting for call centers and customer service
Robotaxis are quietly recording everything, and police are using the footage
Smile, you're on robotaxi camera
New study finds little evidence of surge pricing when retailers use digital shelf labels
Lawmakers and shoppers remain wary despite reassuring data
Robotaxis coming to UK streets in 2026 as Wayve and Uber team up
Fleet will use autonomous driving tech provided by strategic partner Wayve
AI chatbots restricted in China during exam season to prevent cheating
But teachers are allowed to use AI to spot "abnormal behaviors"
Only one of these tech "sports" is real. Can you guess which?
Have you heard of the Quantum Cable Untangling Contest, or the VR Headset Balance Race? How about the World Server Throwing Championship?
Burn beautiful images onto CDs with ones and zeros, no LightScribe needed
From trash to treasure
Dropbox CEO slams return-to-office mandates, compares them to outdated malls and theaters
"It's just a different world now"
A hot potato: Here's a rare sight: a CEO of a large company has spoken out in support of remote work for employees, slamming those firms that drag staff back into the office against their will. Dropbox boss Drew Houston compared RTO mandates to trying to force people back into malls and movie theaters.
United Airlines partners with Spotify for free music at 35,000 feet
Passengers will get free access to curated playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts
Trump-Musk feud wipes $152 billion off Tesla, sparks Dragon spacecraft threat and Epstein files claim
"Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?"
Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
Fast-dissolving plastic offers hope for cleaner seas
YouTuber builds world's strongest handheld laser, melts titanium and fractures diamonds
It can also weld razor blades and make synthetic rubies
Intel integrated graphics overclocked to 4.25 GHz, edging out the RTX 4090's world record
Arrow Lake iGPU pushed using 1.7V at -170°C
Enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes among US buyers, despite new choices
Charging worries and high costs dampen EV appeal
A full Atari 8-bit computer has been recreated on a stamp-sized FPGA module
It even outperforms the original, despite the size
The most productive workers "rest" almost two and a half hours during an 8-hour workday, study claims
Are in-office and hybrid work models really better for productivity?
Pornhub withdraws from France as age verfication checks get too intrusive
Aylo says au revoir as French law kills the mood
Another lawyer punished for citing ChatGPT-created nonexistent cases
Lawyers: the only people unaware of ChatGPT's tendency to lie
DIY duo turns treadmill into belt-driven limitless 3D printer
It could conceivably print furniture components, architectural models, or long mechanical parts in a single piece
AI could soon consume more electricity than Bitcoin mining and entire countries
Unchecked AI growth could double data center emissions
Java turns 30 and shows no signs of slowing down
Three decades on, Java remains a cornerstone of the software world
Amazon Fire Sticks are enabling billions in video piracy, report finds
Facebook and Google are also playing a major role