Technology

Southeast Asia’s digital economy to hit $368 billion

Southeast Asia’s digital economy is projected to reach $368 billion by 2026 and $1 trillion by 2035, driven largely by widespread AI adoption.

PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently

PHP is releasing urgent patches for two critical vulnerabilities, forcing website admins to prepare for immediate updates to prevent severe security breaches.

The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases

Investigative genetic genealogy solves cold cases but raises significant privacy concerns.

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered

A potential Tesla-SpaceX merger signals a massive consolidation of Musk's assets, fundamentally reshaping the EV, aerospace, and tech investment landscape.

Judge dismisses Sam Altman’s sister’s sexual abuse lawsuit

A judge dismissed Ann Altman’s sexual abuse lawsuit against Sam Altman because she repeatedly failed to comply with court-ordered deadlines and medical examinations.

Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that may block a model if 50+ people could be killed

Anthropic’s proposed AI safety bill is criticized for requiring judicial approval to block dangerous models, potentially hindering rapid federal intervention against imminent threats.

SpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger

Independent directors are reviewing a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger, ensuring objective oversight despite Musk's support and absence from the committees.

Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix’s OpenAI hack documentary isn’t accurate

Hugging Face’s CEO disputes the accuracy of Netflix’s “AI Gone Rogue” documentary, warning viewers that it presents an exaggerated, doom-focused view of AI risks.

Trump is giving Nick Shirley $10,000 and launching a $25 million fraud bounty program

Trump’s $25 million fraud bounty program and $10,000 reward to influencer Nick Shirley signal a controversial, politically charged effort to combat fraud using public reporting.

Google’s more personalized Gemini AI is heading to your car

Google’s personalized Gemini AI in cars can now access your Gmail, Calendar, and other data to provide context-aware answers, making in-car assistance significantly more useful and convenient.

Merging SpaceX and Tesla would be a "good idea," Musk says

Musk’s proposal to merge SpaceX and Tesla matters because it could fundamentally reshape the global tech and aerospace landscape, though it ultimately requires shareholder approval.

Cops raid office of RFK Jr. allies planning “unethical” vaccine trial on babies

Guinea-Bissau police seized vaccines from a controversial trial that anti-vaccine official RFK Jr. tried to fund, highlighting a clash between public health ethics and political influence.

Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a possible merger, Musk says

A potential Tesla-SpaceX merger could reshape the tech and space industries, though no deal is guaranteed as special committees continue evaluating terms.

Anthropic’s cloud partnerships are getting messy

Anthropic faces a critical threat to its November IPO as cloud providers, viewing it as a rival, restrict the compute resources it desperately needs.

Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix

Microsoft’s 2028 console is projected to cost $1,200–$1,800, signaling a significant price increase that could reshape the high-end gaming market.

SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says

SpaceX’s attempt to fully recover Starship would be a historic first, potentially revolutionizing space travel by drastically reducing launch costs through vehicle reusability.

Here’s the tea

A historian debunked a famous Boston Tea Party artifact, proving the tea chest label was a 19th-century forgery rather than an authentic 1773 relic.

A reason to eat carbs

A new study reveals that ketogenic diets, often promoted for weight loss and colon cancer protection, may actually increase the risk of small intestine cancer.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a robo-puffin?

MIT and EPFL engineers created a lightweight robot that can fly and swim, demonstrating how birds masterfully transition between air and water.

Melt it, spin it, use it again

MIT’s new recyclable yarn solves the problem of separating mixed fibers, offering a practical way to reduce the massive amount of textile waste Americans generate annually.

Robotic therapy for stroke patients

Robotic therapy using AI and force feedback addresses the physical therapist shortage by providing scalable, personalized rehabilitation for the millions of stroke survivors facing long-term impairments.

A good TA: priceless

A supportive TA’s encouragement helped a struggling student overcome initial academic failure and achieve perfect scores at MIT.

A champion for brain injury patients

Alissa Totman’s early volunteer work with MIT BrainTrust inspired her career as a brain injury specialist, highlighting how student engagement can shape lifelong medical advocacy.

Nebraska native explores galaxies far, far away

Taking a swing at a pickleball startup

Stanley Anderson’s journey from a dangerous Chicago upbringing to tech leadership and a pickleball startup challenges corporate assumptions about privilege and success.

A cleaner path to rare earth metals

Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you’re watching less and less

Netflix is prioritizing monetization to justify future price hikes despite declining viewer engagement, signaling a shift from growth to profitability.