Two Australian teenagers are fighting a nationwide social media ban for under-16s in the country’s highest court. The controversial law, set to take effect December 10, could fine platforms A$49.5 million for non-compliance. The teens argue the ban unlawfully restricts political communication.
Gravis Robotics just secured $23 million to expand its autonomous construction equipment technology. The startup retrofits existing heavy machinery with AI and sensors to operate autonomously. They’re tackling a massive labor shortage as skilled operators retire and younger workers avoid the industr
Apple Podcasts has been automatically opening to unfamiliar shows, some dating back to 2019. At least one podcast attempted a cross-site scripting attack. The app can launch without user interaction.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is making a compelling case for foldable phones by replacing multiple devices in your daily tech setup. With an 8-inch internal screen, Tensor G5 chip, and 16GB RAM, it handles tablet and laptop tasks while still being pocketable. At $1,500 with Black Friday discounts, i
BlackSky has successfully launched its third Gen-3 satellite and captured high-quality images within 24 hours. The company plans to build a 12-satellite constellation by 2026 to provide real-time monitoring capabilities to government and commercial customers worldwide.
The UK’s Autumn Budget brought £100m for AI hardware and new AI Growth Zones, but tech leaders are concerned about limited cyber funding and tax changes. While AI infrastructure got attention, many warn the foundations aren’t secure enough for rapid adoption. The cybersecurity sector was particularl
Two major industry groups are joining forces to ensure the copper used in solar panels comes from responsible sources. The collaboration aims to create full transparency from mines to finished solar products. This comes as renewable energy demand drives increased copper consumption.
Opera has rolled out major updates to its experimental Neon browser, including a one-minute research mode that generates fully-cited reports. The browser now integrates Google’s latest Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro AI models alongside Google Docs functionality. These enhancements target advanced user
The UK government is seeking cloud providers for a massive £250 million AI compute expansion. The four-year contract aims to seamlessly integrate with existing supercomputer infrastructure while dramatically scaling national AI capacity.
Google is building a new Android-based operating system called Aluminium OS that will eventually replace ChromeOS. The AI-first platform is scheduled to debut on PCs in 2026 across laptops, tablets, and streaming devices. This represents Google’s most ambitious desktop project in years.
