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Our rebranded Boston summit, A Technology NewsRoom All Stage (formerly Early Stage), is back on July 15! And we are looking for some incredible volunteers to help us make this event happen. If you are interested in finding out what goes into building tech events, apply to volunteer. If you are selected, not only will you get a behind-the-scenes...

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Microsoft closes 9-year-old feature request, open-sources Windows Subsystem for LinuxMicrosoft closes 9-year-old feature request, open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux has become an important tool for developers and power users since it was introduced in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update back in 2016, giving them access to a built-in Linux command line and Linux applications from within Windows. ....

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UAV Navigation- Grupo Oesía Presents Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems at XPONENTIAL 2025

Once again, UAV Navigation – Grupo Oesía will participate in XPONENTIAL from May 20 to 22 in Houston, Texas. The Spanish company, hyperspecialized in Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for UAS platforms, is part of Grupo Oesía and has more than 20 years of experience in the sector.

This participation consolidates its role as a...

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In the U.S., a number of startups aim to be the corporate spend manager of choice for small and large businesses. Brex, Ramp, and Mercury are among those companies, just to name a few.

Moving north of the border to Canada, the options are fewer, but growing.

Keep is a startup that has built a financial platform specifically designed for small and...

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr is letting ISPs merge—as long as they end DEI programsFCC Chair Brendan Carr is letting ISPs merge—as long as they end DEI programs

"Verizon recognizes that some DEI policies and practices could be associated with discrimination," the letter said. ....

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GA Integrates Software for USMC Common Intelligence Picture WTI Course

– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.  has successfully integrated the advanced Optix software—developed by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3)—into the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) for a multi-service Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course.

This milestone marks a significant enhancement...

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Google DeepMind is at the forefront of AI innovation, and no one is more poised to speak to this than Senior Product Manager Logan Kilpatrick. We are pleased to announce he will be joining us on the main stage at A Technology NewsRoom Sessions: AI, happening June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall.

TC Sessions: AI is almost here — and this is your m...

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HENSOLDT to Upgrade ASUL C-UAS System for German Armed Forces

The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned the sensor specialist/solution provider HENSOLDT to enhance the functional capabilities of the ASUL defence system against unmanned aircraft systems.

ASUL is part of a comprehensive air defence system: The modular counter-unmanned...

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 seen from the frontHyundai Ioniq 9 cockpitHyundai Ioniq 9 infotainment screen

Only the $58,995 Ioniq 9 S is available with a rear-wheel drive powertrain. ....

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: Weirdly, you can state some things that you wouldn't necessarily in a real show when DeWanda Wise's character, who's a navigation bot, says, "I'm a navigation unit, not a sex bot." I'm sure there are many people who have felt like that. ....

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Ukrainian Fibre Optic FPV Drones Hit Turtle Tanks in Russian Repair Shop

Fibre-optic drone footage released by Ukrainian sources shows an attack inside of a Russian repair shop against two stationary “turtle” tanks. It’s unclear how effective these strikes were, and the second attack appears to have impacted with the armour’s cage instead of the exterior of the tank.

Even if the tanks were completely unaffected by the...

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Zero-click searches: Google&s AI tools are the culmination of its hubrisZero-click searches: Google’s AI tools are the culmination of its hubris

Google's own view on the impact of the March 2024 update is unsurprisingly positive. ....

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CERN gears up to ship antimatter across EuropeCERN gears up to ship antimatter across Europe

produced experiences a very short lifespan. ....

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Texas-based startup Campus Guardian Angel hires professional drone racers, military veterans and former law enforcement officers to combat school shooters with on-campus drones piloted from a surveillance hub in Austin.

Retired Navy SEAL Bill King and defense tech entrepreneur Justin Marston believe drones that can swarm, pepper spray and pummel a...

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Removing the weakest link in electrified autonomous transport: HumansRemoving the weakest link in electrified autonomous transport: Humans

"There are, surprisingly, a lot of trucks today that are standing still or running empty," Green said. ....

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While Amazon delivery drones are still trying to figure out where to land, Zipline is already floating boxes into backyards with sci-fi precision — and doing it quietly.

In a recent episode of The Future of Everything, Wall Street Journal reporters explored how Zipline, the drone company once known for dropping blood in Rwanda, is now dropping...

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Biotech company Regeneron to buy bankrupt 23andMe for $256MBiotech company Regeneron to buy bankrupt 23andMe for $256M

Biotechnology company Regeneron will acquire 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million, with a plan to keep the DNA-testing company running without interruption and uphold its privacy-protection promises. ....

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The Robot Report Podcast & middot; Automate 2025 RecapIn Episode 196 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre evaluation last week&& s Automate occasion, which they both attended. The podcast includes interviews with leadership at ABB and Teradyne Robotics, the moms and dad business of Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial ...

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Space Force official: Commercial satellites can do a lot more than we thoughtSpace Force official: Commercial satellites can do a lot more than we thought

"So, we're off working now with that program office to go start off a more commercial line," Purdy said. ....

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New Orleans called out for sketchiest use of facial recognition yet in the USNew Orleans called out for sketchiest use of facial recognition yet in the US

According to police records submitted to the city council, the network "only proved useful in a single case." Investigating the tension between these claims, the Post suggested we may never know how many suspects were misidentified or what steps police took to ensure responsible use of the controversial live feeds. ....

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Saildrone brings in $60M to expand European maritime presence

Equipped with a suite of advanced sensors, Saildrone&s systems deliver real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) above and below the surface. | Source: Saildrone

Saildrone Inc., a developer of maritime autonomy, last week announced the closing of a $60 million investment round. The company said it will use the investment...

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Labor dispute erupts over AI-voiced Darth Vader in FortniteLabor dispute erupts over AI-voiced Darth Vader in Fortnite

For voice actors who previously portrayed Darth Vader in video games, the Fortnite feature starkly illustrates how AI voice synthesis could reshape their profession. ....

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Epic goes to court to force Fortnite back on US iOSEpic goes to court to force Fortnite back on US iOS

it recently submitted complies with all Apple policies and court rulings by offering a link to the external Epic Games Store for purchases. ....

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Orbbec's Gemini 335Lg Depth Camera.

Orbbec&s Gemini 335Lg stereo vision 3D camera can be used in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and robotic arms.

Orbbec Inc., a robotics and AI vision provider, and Connect Tech Inc., an expert in embedded and edge AI computing, have partnered to provide built-in support for the Gemini 335Lg. This is the GMSL/FAKRA version of the Gemini 335L...

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Trump to sign law forcing platforms to remove revenge porn in 48 hoursTrump to sign law forcing platforms to remove revenge porn in 48 hours

Likely wearisome for victims, the law won't be widely enforced for about a year, while any revenge porn already online continues spreading. ....

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Experts alarmed over Trump&s promotion of deep-sea mining in international watersExperts alarmed over Trump’s promotion of deep-sea mining in international waters

, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. ....

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The global assistive technology market was valued at more than $22 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow substantially by 2030. Despite the potential market size, many founders building tech to help people with disabilities struggle to secure the kind of early funding needed to get their companies off the ground in the first place.

Adaptation...

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