TSMC backs renewables during record demand for energy-hungry chip manufacturing.
Meta's AI glasses now disable the camera if the recording LED is tampered with, a response to privacy concerns. Despite this, Meta continues to push features that collect user data for AI training, facing ongoing lawsuits and investigations over privacy violations.
Two California teens were detained by police after their Waymo robotaxi stopped and alerted authorities. The teens were reportedly drinking alcohol and shooting Orbeez gel beads from the driverless vehicle, violating Waymo's rules against alcohol use, underage passengers without an adult, and throwing objects from the car.
Mondo Robotics introduces Beni, a two-legged robot dog featuring a 4K camera, 18 mph speed, and 1.5-hour battery life, launching on Kickstarter for $600. The article highlights its impressive stability and durability despite some early tracking limitations.
MSI's Katana gaming laptop with a 1440p display, RTX 5060 GPU, and 16GB RAM is on sale for $1,133.67. Other deals include Ugreen's 10-port PoE switch for $37.97 and the 1990s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy in 4K Blu-ray for $39.09.
Venus Aerospace, founded in 2020, has secured $90 million in Series B funding to advance its Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) technology. Initially aimed at passenger travel, the company pivoted to defense and space missions after demonstrating a working RDRE, now focusing on hypersonic weapons and high-speed military vehicles.
The Fi Ultra is the first pet tracker to use Starlink for satellite connectivity, offering GPS tracking in cellular dead zones. While it provides peace of mind for adventurers, its two-day battery life and $199 price tag (plus $189 annual subscription) are significant drawbacks.
