Flock Cameras Are Tracking More Than License Plates: Here's Where All That Data Goes
Flock Safety’s massive network of cameras, drones, and audio recording devices stores all kinds of data and has already been abused by authorities.
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China's 'Artificial Sun' Is Gearing Up For A Major Milestone By 2027
China is leading the pack when it comes to developing nuclear power, and its 'artificial sun' is set to pave the way for many other fusion projects worldwide.
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One Of The First Classic Sci-Fi Movies Was Adapted From A Shakespeare Play
Leslie Nielsen is best known for his roles in 1988's "The Naked Gun" and 1980's "Airplane!" but he's no stranger to straight-faced science fiction.
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E Ink And MediaTek Are Teaming Up To Bring You The Next Generation Of Color E-Readers
Color e-readers aren't just great for novel readers, but for any comic book fan who doesn't want to clutter their home with endless amounts of physical comics.
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This New Robot Could Be The Next Step In Replacing Humans For Manual Labor
A new robot could soon be set to clear a huge hurdle that previously got in the way of many more manual labor jobs becoming fully automated.
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FBI Claims Google Employee Won Over $1M On Polymarket Bets Using Company Data
U.S. federal law enforcement is charging a Google employee with insider trading after he won over $1 million on the Polymarket betting platform.
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Huge Botnet Linked To Russia Infected Over 10 Million Devices Before Being Shut Down
A huge botnet that was supposedly linked to Russia was found to have infected over 10 million devices. Authorities in The Netherlands have now shut it down.
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The World Record For Fastest Drone Was Just Broken Thanks To Carbon Fiber
Drones are everywhere these days, and plenty of people are creating their own to be the lightest and fastest in the air. You know the military is taking notes.
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European Rockets Might Be Amazon's Secret Weapon To Compete With Starlink
There's a new space race and Amazon is losing to the likes of SpaceX, but a little help from European rockets could put them back in the game.
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NASA's New Fuel Cell Could Make Moon Colonies A Reality
NASA wants to send humans back to the moon, but one hurdle standing in its way is how to provide power; these fuel cells could be the answer.
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China's Bytedance AI Is Already Inside 7 Million Cars — And It's Only Getting Started
You may only know ByteDance as the parent company of TikTok, but it also plays a pivotal role in China's automotive industry — particularly in the AI space.
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Not Wind, Not Solar: Mini Nuclear Reactors Could Fix America's Energy Problems
Amidst the push for clean energy worldwide, many people are vouching for small nuclear reactors, though there are still a number of factors holding them back.
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Which Aircraft Carrier Catapult Is More Effective: Steam Or Electric?
The US Navy is embroiled in a debate over whether electromagnetic catapults are superior to steam, and the answer isn't as clear as you think.
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China's New Breakthrough Could Power Drones Mid-Air With Microwaves
China has made a breakthrough in mid-air drone charging using microwave technology. The results were mixed, but the military implications are hard to ignore.
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Over 200 Fake Android Apps Are Quietly Stealing Money From Phone Bills
Google needs to beef up its cybersecurity after last year's 150 Google Chrome extensions that were turned into viruses, infecting over 4.3 million users.
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Your Google Pixel Watch Sleep Tracking Might Be Broken - But It Should Be Fixed Soon
Google Pixel Watches can do plenty of things that are beneficial, including tracking your steps, monitoring SpO2, and, when it's working, tracking your sleep.
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Is AI Psychosis Real? New Studies Are Beginning To Paint A Terrifying Picture
AI may be the hottest trend in technology, but there could be unforeseen psychological risks lurking just below the surface that we aren't ready for.
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Chris Hemsworth And Halle Berry's Box Office Flop Is A Global Streaming Sensation
A recent box office bomb starring A-list actors Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry has found a new life on Amazon Prime streaming, becoming a huge hit.
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Anne Hathaway And Jared Leto's Chaotic Apple TV Miniseries Is Worth Your Time
While the summer TV slate may be on the horizon, viewers should check out this acclaimed, fact-based Apple TV miniseries they might've missed.
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Why Are Some People Getting Rid Of Their Oura Rings?
A wave of Oura Ring customers are throwing out their devices after news about the company's business partnerships started circulating online.
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Australia's Floating Solar Array Is Doing A Lot More Than Generating Electricity
Floating solar arrays are an increasingly popular solution to rising energy demands, but Australia is finding out they're good for more than power.
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5 Most Exciting Apple TV Shows Coming In Summer 2026
Apple TV+ has amassed a stacked roster of critically acclaimed shows, and looks to add to that list with these five exciting new summer offerings.
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Utah's New VPN Laws Could Have A Huge Effect On How You Use The Internet
As part of a recent worldwide wave of "age verification" measures, Utah has introduced new VPN laws that threaten to cause further problems for internet users.
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NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Is Fighting To Make Pluto A Planet Again - Here's Why
Current NASA head Jared Isaacman, himself something of a controversial choice, is determined to get Pluto reclassified as a planet again. Here's why.
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Major Semi-Truck Makers Are Switching From Diesel Engines To A New Hybrid Option
Several of the world's largest truck makers are switching away from diesel. The replacement comes in two forms, and the race is on to scale it up.
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Fishing, Mining, And Warfare - The Surprising Reason China Is Mapping The World's Oceans
The ocean floor is the final frontier, and China is claiming the map. See why this sudden interest in the abyss is about much more than just science.
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This 'Amazon's Choice' Carbon Monoxide Detector Could Be Dangerous, According To Consumer Reports
If you purchased a popular carbon monoxide detector with the Amazon's Choice seal, Consumer Reports cautions it may be incredibly dangerous.
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