Tourists from dozens of allied countries could be forced to provide a five-year social media history to enter the US. The proposal, citing a Trump executive order, would also demand email and phone records, potentially adding millions of man-hours to processing.
Security researchers uncovered GeminiJack, a zero-click vulnerability in Google’s Gemini Enterprise AI. The flaw allowed hidden instructions in shared Docs or Calendar invites to manipulate the AI and exfiltrate sensitive corporate data during normal searches, bypassing all traditional security tool
AI’s massive power appetite is a growing crisis. Startup PowerLattice says it has an answer: tiny power delivery chiplets placed millimeters from the processor. But is a 50% reduction in power too good to be true?
As data centers strain the power grid, utilities are scrambling for solutions. A startup called Haven is building a distributed network of home batteries and solar panels, offering them as a subscription or even free to low-income homeowners, to create virtual power plants exactly where the grid nee
Quantum computing is moving from lab curiosity to real-world tool. According to Forbes, 2026 will be the year businesses start building practical applications and hybrid workflows, driven by cloud access and new hardware breakthroughs.
SemiQ has expanded its third-generation silicon carbide MOSFET lineup with seven new high-power modules. The parts are engineered for currents up to 608A and feature dramatically lower thermal resistance. They’re aimed at the next wave of EV chargers, energy storage, and industrial motor drives.
In a surprising pivot, Boom Supersonic is adapting the core of its Symphony supersonic jet engine to generate power for AI data centers. The new “Superpower” turbogenerator can produce 42 MW from a shipping-container-sized unit and already has an order for 29 units. This move aims to fund the compan
After years of complaints, Windows 11 is getting a proper dark mode in File Explorer. The December security patch KB5072033 is rolling out fixes for the blinding flash bug and inconsistent UI elements like progress bars and dialogs.
According to XDA-Developers, File Pilot is a new third-party file manager for Windows that aims to solve the performance and bloat issues of the native File Explorer. The app, currently in a free beta, offers a snappy experience with a commendable UI, a built-in preview inspector, and deep customiza
A major NASA-led consortium says the technology to refuel satellites in high orbit is ready. The push is driven by the Space Force’s need for more agile, unpredictable spacecraft. A key demonstration is set for 2026.
