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Scientists have overcome a decades-old limitation in flat optics that prevented high-quality color imaging. Their AI-powered metalens is just 300 microns thick and captures images comparable to traditional cameras.
Samsung is officially entering the humanoid robotics race. The company’s Future Robotics Division head revealed they’re developing core technologies and working with partners like Nvidia. A prototype could appear “soon.”
New Android spyware called Landfall targeted Samsung Galaxy phones through a vulnerability in the image processing library. The attack went unpatched since mid-2024 until Samsung fixed it in April 2025. Victims received malicious images via WhatsApp that enabled comprehensive surveillance.
Apple is planning significant upgrades to iPhone satellite connectivity beyond emergency SOS. The company is debating whether to launch its own satellite service rather than relying on partners like Globalstar. These improvements could transform how we stay connected in remote areas.
A top Federal Reserve official is sounding the alarm about how the wealth gap could impact the US economy. John Williams says poorer households are facing an affordability crisis while wealthier Americans benefit from stock market highs. This divergence creates a “balancing act” for the Fed’s Decemb
Raycast is bringing macOS Tahoe’s powerful Spotlight features to Windows through its beta release. The productivity tool offers app launching, AI integration, and clipboard management that outshines Windows’ built-in options. It’s currently available by invite only but promises to revolutionize Wind
A DeepSeek senior researcher broke the company’s silence with a surprisingly pessimistic take on AI’s societal impact. Chen Deli warned that AI will threaten jobs and require tech companies to become “defenders” against disaster. The comments come after DeepSeek’s meteoric rise and meeting with Pres
American corporations are reporting their strongest earnings growth since 2021, with median earnings up 11% year-over-year. The results defy predictions that Trump’s tariffs would trigger a corporate slowdown, though consumer-facing companies show worrying signs of strain.
BYD is dramatically expanding its Zhengzhou factory, with satellite imagery showing it has more than doubled in size since July 2023. The Chinese EV giant plans to eventually produce 1.8 million vehicles annually at the site, which already churned out 545,000 units last year. This massive expansion
