US military says it has launched weapons into space
This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth’s orbit.
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The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Nearly two years after the last update to Boox’s smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader, the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant price bump depending on how you plan to use it. While the Palma 2 launched in 2024 for $279.99,…
The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization
Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization. That feature was one of the most notable omissions from the original R8 that launched in 2023 as a smaller, cheaper, and more accessible alternative to the Canon R6 Mark II for photographers wanting a larger…
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll
Poll data released Tuesday by the New York Times and Siena University confirms what we’ve already been seeing, and what politicians are responding to – AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular. Asked if they support or oppose the construction of data centers to power AI tech, 61 percent of the 1,503 likely voters surveyed…
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
It’s been more than two years since the last major Windows event, so Microsoft is heading to San Francisco next month to outline the future of Windows and Surface devices. At an event on October 7th, the company says it will host a “conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the…
What if social media isn’t hurting kids?
Two years ago, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt released his New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. The book posits that the rise of social media and smartphone use is largely to blame for the prominent decline in teen mental health since 2010. It quickly became a central rallying cry of the social media backlash. Haidt…
Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7
You may not know it, but minivans are making a comeback in the US. Look around, and you’ll start to notice an uptick in these breadboxes on wheels. Sales were up 21 percent in 2025, suggesting that the humble minivan is shaking off its “uncool” stigma and finding new fans among an SUV-weary public. I’m…
One of the best 3D printers for beginners is almost $100 off
If the high price tag of premium 3D printers have kept you from exploring the hobby, this deal is a great entry point. Elegoo has its Centauri Carbon 2 Combo on sale for $369, almost $100 off its usual price of $449. This capable 3D printer can handle four filament rolls at once, with a…
Microsoft AI Code of Conduct Sets Cyberattack Boundaries, Chain of Command, Safety Constraints
The Humanist AI Code of Conduct draws a line between defensive cyber research and operational attack capability. The post Microsoft AI Code of Conduct Sets Cyberattack Boundaries, Chain of Command, Safety Constraints appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Supreme Court denies Trump request to allow USPS mail ballot changes
One justice said the attempt to change the rules ahead of the 2026 elections would be “arbitrary and capricious” and violated the Administrative Procedures Act. The post Supreme Court denies Trump request to allow USPS mail ballot changes appeared first on CyberScoop.