Inspired by a hike, a chemist has developed a new type of plastic that borrows a trick from nature to break down safely. The key advance is that the degradation rate is programmable, meaning a product’s lifespan can be designed from the start.
Microsoft has issued a stark warning about the risks of its new agentic AI feature for Windows 11. The company says the AI can hallucinate and is vulnerable to novel cross-prompt injection attacks, where malicious documents can hijack its instructions.
Target is now disclosing that an algorithm using your personal data sets prices on items like eggs and toilet paper. The notice is required by a new New York State law, but the details are murky. It’s a rare glimpse into the hidden world of dynamic, personalized pricing.
PlayStation hardware architect Mark Cerny described his late-1980s stint at Sega’s Tokyo office as a “sweatshop.” He revealed teams of just three people had three months to make a cartridge game, often sleeping at the office, under pressure to outnumber Nintendo’s catalog.
Moticont has launched a new miniature linear servo motor designed for ultra-precise motion control. The LVCM-013-025-03M features a 9.5 mm stroke and targets applications like laser beam steering and wafer handling.
A new Fortune cover story dives into Anthropic’s business and the role of cofounder Daniela Amodei. While the AI safety-focused company projects $10 billion in revenue next year, its path to profit looks shorter than rivals, targeting 2028. Daniela’s commercial focus and cautious leadership are high
India has mandated that all smartphone makers pre-install a government security app called Sanchar Saathi. Apple is reportedly refusing to comply, setting up a potential clash over privacy and state control.
Opera is rolling out major AI upgrades powered by Google’s Gemini models to over 80 million users. The company claims the new system offers 20% faster responses and deeper contextual awareness. This move follows a 17% jump in search revenue, showing AI is becoming core to its business.
Omar Bailey, former head of the Yeezy Innovation Lab, left Adidas in May 2022 to launch Fctry Lab. The company uses in-house design and 3D printing to slash prototype time from months to days, and its 50-50 profit split with stars is a game-changer.
A consortium led by SMR developer Deep Atomic wants to build the nation’s first integrated nuclear-powered AI data center at Idaho National Lab. The plan involves a phased approach, starting with grid and renewable power before bringing their 60MW MK60 reactor online. If approved, it would serve as
