Nuro’s Bet on the ‘Second Mover’ Advantage in the Robotaxi Race
Nuro is pivoting from delivery to passenger rides, betting that observing Waymo's operational hurdles will allow them to leapfrog the competition.
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The Social Engineering of AI: How Hackers are Exploiting Chatbot ‘Personalities’
From the 'Grandma exploit' to sophisticated gaslighting, hackers are moving away from code and toward psychological manipulation to bypass AI guardrails.
The Case of the Bathrobe Pirate: When DirecTV Sued O.J. Simpson Over Satellite Theft
A deep dive into the bizarre federal case where DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for using hacked smartcards to steal satellite television services.
The Quest for a Phone-Free Bedroom: Testing the Dreamie Alarm Clock
A deep dive into the Dreamie alarm clock, a $250 device attempting to replace the smartphone's role in our sleep routines through RSS-based podcasts and curated ambiance.
Microsoft’s Own Notification System is Being Weaponized by Spammers
Phishers are exploiting a loophole in Microsoft's internal notification systems to send high-trust spam emails from official domains.
Microsoft Unearths the Roots of the PC Era with Earliest Known DOS Source Code
Microsoft has released the earliest discovered source code for 86-DOS, the precursor to MS-DOS, painstakingly recovered from original paper printouts.
The Digital Dilemma: How India’s Strict Victim Anonymity Laws are Clashing with the Modern Internet
An analysis of the legal constraints facing journalists and digital platforms under the POCSO Act and Section 228A regarding the identity of victims of sexual offenses.
Grok’s Quiet Struggle: Federal Adoption Data Reveals xAI’s Uphill Battle
New analysis of US government AI usage shows Elon Musk's Grok is struggling to find a foothold against established rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.
Google’s Omni Model Promises ‘Anything-to-Anything’ AI, but Consistency Remains Elusive
Google's new Omni model aims to revolutionize generative video via its Flow platform, but early testing reveals a gap between ambitious promises and technical execution.
One Tab, No Socials: Roger Linn on the Art of Focused Innovation
The creator of the MPC and LinnDrum discusses his minimalist approach to technology, his love for VR mini golf, and the philosophy of keeping it simple.