Linux devs are fighting the new age-gated internet
…This is security theater, not improved child safety.” California is far from the only place where this issue comes up. Colorado’s bill, which now sits on the governor’s desk…
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Skydio CEO Adam Bry on why Silicon Valley shouldn’t draw red lines for drone use
…We also work with energy utilities, construction companies, departments of transportation, and security organizations. The common thread between all of our customers is that they have hardcore, oftentimes high-risk physical…
The earbuds I actually use
…They fit my ears securely, and since they have an IP55 rating, I could see myself using them on a run in a pinch — though I prefer running with my Powerbeats Fit…
The SpaceX IPO is a trillion-dollar gamble on the future of space
…some lawmakers concerned, but that offers the company a degree of stability. Whether there’s peace or war on Earth, defense contractors stand to make good money. “The national security piece gives…
The best budget smartphone you can buy
…Our biggest concern with Motorola’s budget phones is how much bloatware they come with — be prepared to opt out and uninstall a bunch of stuff you never asked for. * The…
Who decides when AI is too dangerous?
…How did we get to Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, relaying concerns about AI security research to Scott Bessent, who does not really oversee AI policy in any meaningful way, and…
The nightmare roommate and the surveillance, police, and eviction measures that got her out
…She traded her apprehension for the financial security of a confirmed subletter, of doing something kind for someone else. After Mollison settled in, she handed Grove $670 in cash. It wasn’t…
The SpaceX IPO is great for Elon Musk and terrible for you
…Its booster also exploded on return, but I am less concerned about this. Just getting the satellites in space is the main problem. This test flight deployed 20 dummy satellites. I don…
First vacuums — then the world
…In another attempt to quash concerns, Yu reportedly gave each of Dreame’s over 18,000 employees a gram of gold as a bonus at the end of last year. According to…
Microsoft AI chief on why it’s ‘dangerous’ to call AI ‘alive’
…We’ve seen some of the downsides, certainly around security, right? The downsides are obvious, and we’re seeing that this sort of regulatory approach to coding security play out in lots…