Tech

Amazon Launches Alexa Podcasts, AI-Generated Episodes from 200+ Newsrooms
Amazon launches Alexa Podcasts, using AI to generate podcast episodes from licensed content by 200+ newsrooms. Available to Alexa+ subscribers.

Russia Offers University Students Free Tuition, $70,000 to Become Wartime Drone Pilots
Russian universities offer free tuition and up to $70,000 for students to serve as wartime drone pilots, but one recruit has died.

OpenAI's $1T IPO Hangs on Musk Trial Verdict
The Musk v. Altman trial's outcome could derail OpenAI's $1 trillion IPO, while xAI eyes a $1.75 trillion listing, reshaping the competitive AI landscape.

Polymarket Insider Trading: What CFTC AI Means for You
The CFTC is using AI to catch Polymarket insider trading, targeting traders using VPNs. Here's the honest take.

Also e-bike: $3,500 electric bike coming in 2026
The Also e-bike from Rivian founder RJ Scaringe costs $3,500 and is part of a new micromobility lineup. First US deliveries expected in 2026.

How Tokenized Real-World Assets Are Solving Crypto's Counterparty Dilemma
Tokenized real-world assets solve crypto's counterparty dilemma via off-exchange collateral, reducing settlement failures.

Why AI-Generated Papers Are Overwhelming Peer Review
AI-generated papers are flooding academic journals, threatening to overwhelm peer review as they become harder to detect, researchers warn.

YellowKey exploit defeats Windows 11 BitLocker
YellowKey exploit bypasses default Windows 11 BitLocker using a custom FsTx folder on USB, granting full drive access.

Granite Rapids bug halt: Intel's server crisis
Intel halts shipments of Granite Rapids chips due to a critical bug causing system instability under specific workloads.

Google Pixel 9a battery swelling recall: safe?
Google issues recall for Pixel 9a after battery swelling incidents. Users urged to stop using device immediately.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 throttling under sustained load
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 throttling under load causes performance drops in demanding apps, troubling smartphone buyers.
