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As India's first AI company to IPO, Fractal Analytics didn't have a stellar first day on the public markets, as enthusiasm for the technology collided with jittery investors in the wake of a sell-off in Indian software stocks.

In light of Zoom crackdowns and Skype shutting down, Batemates has emerged as an alternative for “bators” who like masturbating together online.

A temporary airspace shutdown over El Paso, triggered by the potential misuse of an anti-drone laser weapon, has ignited a firestorm of concern about the safety and coordination of U.S. drone defense systems. The incident, involving a Customs and Border Protection laser and a wayward party balloon, highlights the urgent need for clearer protocols and communication to prevent future disruptions and potential hazards to civilian aircraft. As drone technology proliferates, the incident underscores

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is facing a barrage of copyright infringement accusations from major Hollywood studios and industry groups over its new AI video generator, Seedance 2.0. Disney, Paramount, and others allege the tool is reproducing and distributing their intellectual property without permission, prompting ByteDance to pledge improvements to its safeguards. The controversy highlights the growing pains and legal minefield surrounding AI-generated content.

India is making a bold play for global AI leadership, hosting a star-studded AI Impact Summit drawing top executives from leading AI labs and Big Tech. The four-day event aims to attract significant AI investment and foster collaboration between industry giants and government leaders, signaling India's ambition to be a major player in the AI revolution.

Netflix is diving headfirst into the world of live, interactive talent competitions with a reboot of the classic show, 'Star Search.' This ambitious project represents a significant investment in the platform's infrastructure and a bold attempt to capture the cultural zeitgeist, aiming to replicate the success of shows like 'American Idol' for the streaming generation.

Sony's LinkBuds Clip enter a crowded open-ear earbud market, promising all-day awareness and clear sound. But with a $230 price tag, they face stiff competition from more affordable alternatives. Are these premium earbuds a justifiable investment, or are there better options for staying connected to your audio and surroundings?

Across the United States, a surge in community-driven tech initiatives is empowering residents to monitor and respond to increased ICE activity. Makerspaces are becoming hubs for innovation, producing everything from 3D-printed whistles to sophisticated off-grid communication networks, providing practical tools for resistance and community resilience.

Terra Industries, an African defensetech company founded by Nathan Nwachuku and Maxwell Maduka, has garnered an additional $22 million in funding, signaling strong investor confidence in its mission to safeguard African nations from terrorism and infrastructure threats. This latest investment, following a recent $11.75 million round, will fuel the company's expansion and development of autonomous defense systems tailored to the continent's unique security challenges.

As the AI boom strains global data center power grids, Indian startup C2i Semiconductors is stepping up with a novel approach to power delivery. Backed by Peak XV Partners in a $15 million Series A round, C2i aims to slash energy waste in data centers with its innovative 'grid-to-GPU' power solutions.

Could sensors and smart goggles be the key to unlocking greater distances in ski jumping? Researchers in Switzerland have developed a wearable system designed to provide real-time feedback to athletes, potentially transforming training and performance in this high-stakes Winter Olympic sport.

Samsung's next flagship phones, the Galaxy S26 series, are set to be unveiled on February 25th, 2026. This comprehensive guide helps you decide whether to snag a deal on the current S25 models or hold out for the latest innovations, covering everything from software support to the confusing world of 'Qi2 Ready' devices.

Even in the emptiest vacuum, quantum mechanics reveals a hidden reservoir of energy known as zero-point energy. This pervasive energy, arising from quantum fields and the uncertainty principle, influences everything from molecular vibrations to the expansion of the universe. But this seemingly infinite energy also presents profound challenges to our understanding of gravity and the cosmos.

The Windows laptop landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation in 2026, with advancements in processing power, battery efficiency, and design aesthetics. Our comprehensive guide highlights the best Windows laptops available, catering to diverse needs from content creation to gaming and everyday productivity. Discover which models are pushing the boundaries and delivering exceptional user experiences.

Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.

Video evidence is facing an unprecedented paradox: while AI tools rapidly advance, creating hyper-realistic fakes that threaten to erode trust, citizen-captured footage continues to hold power in exposing truth and holding institutions accountable. This tension highlights the evolving landscape of truth and perception in the digital age, forcing a reckoning with how we consume and interpret visual information. The rise of AI video generation and the power of citizen journalism are simultaneously

Amazon-owned Ring is backing away from a partnership with surveillance firm Flock Safety following backlash over a Super Bowl commercial that critics deemed invasive. The ad, depicting a lost dog found using interconnected doorbell cameras, ignited a debate about privacy and the extent of neighborhood surveillance. This decision highlights the growing tension between security technology and public concerns over data collection and police access.

In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.

David J. Farber, often called a 'Grandfather of the Internet' for his pivotal role in shaping its underlying technology, has passed away at the age of 91. Farber's legacy lies in his work on networking technologies and, perhaps more importantly, in mentoring the next generation of internet pioneers who developed key protocols that underpin modern communication.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is intensifying its efforts to identify individuals critical of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Hundreds of administrative subpoenas have been issued to major tech companies like Google, Meta, Reddit, and Discord, seeking identifying information linked to accounts critical of the agency.

Andrew Ferguson of the F.T.C. said in a letter to Apple that it might be violating consumer protection law by stifling conservative speech in its news aggregation service.

Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly changing the software development landscape, impacting roles from junior developers to seasoned architects. Insights from the Thoughtworks Future of Software Development Retreat reveal how LLMs are prompting a re-evaluation of developer responsibilities, team structures, and the very nature of cognitive workload in the age of AI.

This week's 'Hard Fork' podcast dives into the anxieties surrounding AI-driven job displacement sparked by Matt Shumer's viral essay, explores how AI is revolutionizing (or perhaps homogenizing) the romance novel industry, and highlights positive tech advancements. Hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton navigate the complex landscape of AI's impact on the economy and creative fields, offering both cautionary tales and glimpses of technological progress.

The Iranian government is escalating its use of digital surveillance to suppress dissent, employing tactics such as location tracking, facial recognition, and communication blackouts to identify and target protesters. Human rights groups and researchers warn that this sophisticated surveillance infrastructure poses a significant threat to civil liberties and freedom of expression within the country. These efforts come in response to recent anti-government demonstrations.

A recent open space gathering explored the profound impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) on software development, raising critical questions about developer knowledge, the future of source code, and the evolving landscape of open source contributions. Discussions centered on the potential for "cognitive debt" as LLMs take over coding tasks, and whether traditional source code will even exist in a world increasingly driven by AI-generated prompts.

The rise of AI-powered coding agents is transforming software development, but their effectiveness hinges on precise context engineering. This article explores the emerging landscape of context configuration, revealing how developers can optimize these tools for superior results and streamlined workflows. Discover the key features, challenges, and best practices for harnessing the full potential of AI-assisted coding.

I’ve spent a couple of days at a Thoughtworks-organized event in Deer Valley Utah. It was my favorite kind of event, a really great set of attendees in an Open Space format. These kinds of events are full of ideas, which I do want to share, but I can’t truthfully form them into a coherent narrative for an article about the event. However this fragment format suits them perfectly, so I’ll post a bunch of fragmentary thoughts from the event, both in this post, and in posts in the next few days.  

I used to pay $120/year for a SaaS that hasn’t added new features in four years, and didn’t fix its broken billing system for three years. Using an LLM, I managed to rewrite all the functionality I used to pay for in 20 minutes. Is this bad news for “write once, don’t update later” SaaS?

In a world increasingly saturated with bold text, software development luminary Martin Fowler is sounding the alarm. He argues that the overuse of typographical emphasis, particularly bolding, is diluting its effectiveness and degrading the quality of technical communication, a trend he attributes in part to the influence of large language models.

Erik Doernenburg is the maintainer of CCMenu: a Mac application that shows the status of CI/CD builds in the Mac menu bar. He assesses how using a coding agent affects internal code quality by adding a feature using the agent, and seeing what happens to the code. more…