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Cash App Tags Mark Block's Hardware Gambit
Cash App Tags launch as Block's NFC hardware play, debuting with a $25 limited-run magic wand to test whimsical payment devices.

XBOW's Agentic Testing Bet Signals a Bigger Shift in AI Security
Agentic testing uses AI-driven simulations to find exploitable AI vulnerabilities before attackers do. XBOW's approach reflects a broader security pivot.

Project Solara: Agent OS Reality Check
Microsoft's Project Solara is a conceptual Android OS built for AI agents instead of apps, with interfaces that generate on the fly. No gadgets to buy yet—here's the reality check.

Why the Leiden Declaration Matters for AI Hardware
The Leiden Declaration demands consent for AI training on math research, potentially disrupting data pipelines and chip demand.

Nvidia RTX Spark: A Reality Check for Buyers
Nvidia RTX Spark arrives this fall in Windows laptops, packing Arm CPU cores, Blackwell GPU, and unified memory up to 128GB.

Anti-Vaccine Arguments Are Centuries Old—and Still Wrong
Anti-Vaccine Arguments have endured for centuries, from moral panic to false safety claims, says author Thomas Levenson.

Backpacking Quilt Transformed My Backcountry Sleep
Backpacking quilt lessons from years of testing: why they beat mummy bags, how to pick a pad, and when a sleeping bag still wins.

Lithium Extraction and Ebola Outbreak Control
Today's Download: A new Lithium Extraction process promises lower costs and emissions; plus, the Ebola outbreak challenges and other tech news.

I Drove the 2027 Audi RS5 PHEV. It Has Split Personalities
The 2027 Audi RS5 PHEV pairs a 502-hp V6 with a 174-hp motor, 50-mile range, and a diff that makes it a calm cruiser or track star

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: A Serious Hybrid Upgrade
Canon EOS R6 Mark III hands-on: a 32.5MP sensor, 7K 60p video, and improved AF make it a serious hybrid upgrade.

Anthropic's Italian Enterprise Push: What It Means
Anthropic's Italian enterprise push, with a Milan office and deals with Generali, Pirelli and Enel, positions it as the Vatican-aligned challenger in Europe.
