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BrianFagioli writes: Artificial intelligence has now run directly on a satellite in orbit. A spacecraft about 500km above Earth captured an image of an airport and then immediately ran an onboard AI model to detect airplanes in the photo. Instead of acting like a simple camera in space that sends raw data back to Earth for later analysis, the satellite performed the computation itself while...
Gaining full visibility into siloed, hidden and hoarded IT assets allows organisations to see more, control more and spend less, says OpenText’s Alvin Barnard.
Inspired Testing SA’s female-dominated executive team discusses strategy, uncertainty and what it really takes to lead.
In modern digital environments, workflows have become the operational expression of governance.
Nasa’s Artemis II moon mission captivated millions, offering a rare moment of global unity amid grim headlines.
The days of passive sports consumption are effectively over. In 2026, the modern spectator is a highly interactive participant, driven by predictive analytics, fantasy leagues, and real-time digital engagement. As the global sports ecosystem continues to evolve, audiences are increasingly blending their love for traditional athletics with high-stakes digital strategy. This transformation...
Tempe, AZ — Genius Monkey, a leading programmatic advertising platform and meta-DSP, announced today a new integration and strategic partnership with CTM (formerly CallTrackingMetrics), delivering the industry’s first seamless connection between impression-level programmatic data and advanced call tracking attribution. CTM is a premier call tracking and conversation analytics platform...
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A group of Russian government hackers have hijacked thousands of home and small business routers around the world as part of an ongoing campaign aimed at redirecting victim’s internet traffic to steal their passwords and access tokens, security researchers and government authorities warned on Tuesday. […] The hacking group targeted unpatched...
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has begun mass production of seven AEC-Q200-qualified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) that achieve the world’s largest capacitance for a given rated voltage and size*, supporting stable operation of in-vehicle systems and greater design flexibility.
Apple may have a supply problem on its hands with the MacBook Neo… The laptop reportedly relies on “binned” A18 Pro chips with one GPU core disabled, and demand is so strong that the supply of those cheaper leftover chips could run out before the next model is ready. That leaves Apple choosing between lower margins, shifting production plans, or changing the lineup to keep its $599 hit product...
Exclusive: Former UN climate chief to co-chair Lancet Commission examining how sea-level rise is reshaping health, wellbeing and inequality
Countries are being “held hostage” by their reliance on fossil fuels, a former UN climate chief has warned, describing the health impacts of climate change as “the mother of all injustices”.
Christiana Figueres, an international climate negotiator who...
“Anthropic has unveiled Claude Mythos, a new AI model capable of discovering critical vulnerabilities at scale,” writes Slashdot reader wiredmikey. “It’s already powering Project Glasswing, a joint effort with major tech firms to secure critical software. But the same capabilities could also accelerate offensive cyber operations.” SecurityWeek reports: Mythos is not an incremental improvement...
Chrome is finally adding built-in vertical tabs, “which will move the tabs to the side of the browser window, making it easier to read full page titles and manage tab groups,” reports TechCrunch. The company is also introducing an immersive reading mode for a distraction-free, text-focused experience. From the report: The company notes that the new vertical tabs can be enabled at any time by...
It’s a better rating than the company has gotten from repairability experts before, at least. Samsung is second worst with a D.
As Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure, the US government warns that Iran has carried out its own digital attacks against US critical infrastructure.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Following on the heels of the landmark Cox v. Sony ruling, the Supreme Court has vacated the contributory copyright infringement verdict against ISP Grande Communications, ordering the Fifth Circuit to reconsider its decision in light of the new precedent. […] The order (PDF) effectively removes the case from the Supreme Court docket,...
A New York Times analysis found Google’s AI Overviews now answer questions correctly about 90% of the time, which might sound impressive until you realize that roughly 1 in 10 answers is wrong. “[F]or Google, that means hundreds of thousands of lies going out every minute of the day,” reports Ars Technica. From the report: The Times conducted this analysis with the help of a startup called...
The AI lab’s Project Glasswing will bring together Apple, Google, and more than 45 other organizations. They’ll use the new Claude Mythos Preview model to test advancing AI cybersecurity capabilities.
The first images from Artemis II reveal what the moon looks like just 7,000 km from the surface—and confirm that NASA is ready to return to Earth’s satellite.
Mikel Mabasa was among the most vocal advocates for a coherent South African new energy vehicle policy.
Save a chunk of change on the wired Nest Doorbell in all three colors.