Ukraine’s largest mobile operator Kyivstar has partnered with Starlink to launch direct satellite connectivity to regular smartphones. The service attracted 300,000 signups in 24 hours as Russia’s attacks have destroyed nearly 70% of Ukraine’s power generation capacity. This represents a critical li
Science funding has been slashed and international talent restricted in what’s being called a devastating year for American research. The political attacks on science are actually targeting higher education broadly, where public support has collapsed to just 42% of Americans.
An international team has used superconducting detectors cooled to near absolute zero to search for light dark matter. Their experiment achieved sensitivity to energy deposits as small as 0.11 electron-volts, setting new constraints on dark matter interactions.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have dramatically extended quantum network range using molecular-beam epitaxy to create purer crystals. This breakthrough could enable quantum computers to communicate across continents rather than just across campus. The advance makes global-scale quantum in
Google appears to be testing built-in Nano Banana AI image generation directly within the Google Search app. This would let users create images without leaving search, blending text, images, and real-world context. The move signals Google’s push to make AI creation tools ubiquitous across its ecosys
Warner Bros. Discovery is officially exploring a sale with three major bidders in the mix. Paramount Skydance appears to be the frontrunner despite potential antitrust concerns. The deal could reshape streaming, studios, and cable news ownership.
Microsoft is developing a new PowerDisplay tool that will make managing multiple monitors much easier. The feature will add a context menu to the taskbar for controlling brightness, contrast, and volume across all connected displays. It’s expected to launch in January with Powertoys version 0.98.
OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever believes the AI industry’s focus on scaling compute power is running out of steam. He argues that simply adding more GPUs and data centers won’t lead to transformative AI breakthroughs. The industry needs to return to fundamental research to solve core problems like g
Researchers have discovered chemical traces of ancient life using artificial intelligence. The findings suggest photosynthesis occurred much earlier than previously thought. This new method could revolutionize how we search for life on Earth and beyond.
ICE is dramatically expanding its plans to outsource immigrant tracking to private surveillance firms. The agency removed all spending caps and now guarantees contractors at least $7.5 million each. This transforms what was originally framed as a limited pilot into a massive, permanent enforcement o
