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Pentagon inks deals with AI giants, but not Anthropic

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Pentagon inks deals with AI giants, but not Anthropic

Dw.com and 16 more

Eight technology companies, including Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, have struck deals with the Pentagon to help the U.S. military gain an edge on the battlefield. These agreements accelerate the transformation toward establishing the United States military as an AI-first fighting force.
The Pentagon is diversifying its AI roster, emphasizing multi-vendor contracts to support diverse defense missions beyond Anthropic.
Anthropic remains a point of contention, but several deals include OpenAI, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle and Reflection, illustrating continued use of diverse AI tools in DoD operations.

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Apple Easily Beats Wall Street Expectations, Services Revenue Shoots Up 16% to Record $31 Billion in March 2026 Quarter

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Apple Easily Beats Wall Street Expectations, Services Revenue Shoots Up 16% to Record $31 Billion in March 2026 Quarter

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Apple posts record March quarter revenue of $111.2 billion, with double-digit growth across every region.
iPhone demand drove the quarter, with extraordinary uptake for the iPhone 17 lineup helping set a revenue record.
China sales rose 28% to $20.5 billion, lifting Apple’s results in the quarter.

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Apple’s Mac mini now has a higher starting price, as it discontinues the entry-level model

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Apple’s Mac mini now has a higher starting price, as it discontinues the entry-level model

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Apple raises the Mac Mini base price to $799 with 512GB storage as supply tightens and demand surges.
CEO Tim Cook links the price move to an AI-driven demand spike and calls the Mac Mini a strong platform for AI tools.
International pricing also climbs as the upgraded entry point shifts higher amid ongoing supply constraints.

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AI outperforms doctors in Harvard trial of emergency triage diagnoses

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AI outperforms doctors in Harvard trial of emergency triage diagnoses

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In real-world ER data, AI matched or exceeded human performance at key decision points, showing higher accuracy at triage and admission stages.
Experts frame AI as a supplementary second-opinion tool and workflow support in the ER, not a replacement for clinicians.
Rao emphasizes AI should extend clinicians’ capabilities, not usurp them, and acknowledges potential for AI to help improve access to care.

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Upper Management Wasn’t Happy With An IT Worker Because He Looked Bad On Reports, So He Did Far Less Work But Did It In A Way To Make The Reports Look Good

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Upper Management Wasn’t Happy With An IT Worker Because He Looked Bad On Reports, So He Did Far Less Work But Did It In A Way To Make The Reports Look Good

Twistedsifter.com

An IT worker manipulated a productivity dashboard to look more efficient while doing less actual work.
The dashboard counted events with two-minute gaps, aggregating multi-car issues into single incidents.
Management used the dashboard to identify under-performing workers and push disciplinary action.
A veteran employee exploited the system by handling only the biggest, messiest tasks to boost metrics.
The story warns that measuring methods, not outcomes, can drive inappropriate work behavior.
The incident ended with the realization that numbers rose while actual productivity declined.
The tale serves as a cautionary example of ‘the metric becomes the target’.
The reporter notes the broader risk of gaming workplace metrics across industries.
The worker’s tactic involved prioritizing large trains and delaying work to fit the dashboard schedule.
The piece ends noting that the company failed to see the real cost of inflated metrics.

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Satellites Could Start Smashing into Each Other in Less Than Three Days, Study Finds

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science11h ago

Satellites Could Start Smashing into Each Other in Less Than Three Days, Study Finds

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New research warns that solar storms could trigger a 2.8-day window to a catastrophic collision in low Earth orbit.
The CRASH Clock metric estimates debris risk if satellites lose maneuvering control.
Researchers say the risk comes from crowded, maneuver-dependent orbits that need constant control.
Solar storms can heat Earth's atmosphere, increasing drag and disrupting satellite positions.
The study cites the 2024 Gannon Storm as an example of widespread orbital adjustments.
Loss of command could allow a debris cascade that limits space access for generations.
The analysis stresses that warnings may not provide enough time to prevent disasters.
Mega-constellations offer benefits but increase dependence on continuous control.
The findings emphasize the need for robust, resilient systems to mitigate risks.
The paper notes that loss of command could dramatically accelerate collision risks compared to 2018.

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30,000 Facebook Accounts Hacked via Google AppSheet Phishing Campaign

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technology7m ago

30,000 Facebook Accounts Hacked via Google AppSheet Phishing Campaign

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A Vietnamese-led operation used Google AppSheet as a phishing relay to harvest Facebook credentials, compromising about 30,000 accounts.
Guardio named the operation AccountDumpling, describing a living, evolving campaign with real-time operator panels and a criminal-commercial loop.
Phishing emails impersonate Meta support and use noreply@appsheet.com to bypass filters and direct users to credential-harvesting pages.
Campaign clusters include Netlify-hosted pages, CAPTCHA-gated 'Security Check' pathways, and Canva-generated PDFs guiding victims to reveal passwords and 2FA codes.
Telegram channels tied to the operation reportedly contain about 30,000 victim records with many victims in the US and other major markets.
Security researchers linked the operation to a Vietnamese digital marketing site, PHẠM TÀI TÂN, suggesting broader ties to a Vietnamese-based cybercrime ecosystem.
Experts highlight the operation as a broader example of using trusted platforms for delivery, hosting, and monetization in the stolen Facebook assets market.
The operation triggered multiple lures, including fake job offers and privacy-related prompts, to build trust with targets.
Guardio tracked four main clusters, including Netlify pages and blue-badge pages, as part of the phishing infrastructure.
The campaign used Canva-generated PDFs hosted on Google Drive to mislead users into revealing sensitive data.

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Made in China, engineered in Germany: Xiaomi's EV push for Europe

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business13m ago

Made in China, engineered in Germany: Xiaomi's EV push for Europe

Euronews.com

Xiaomi plans a 2027 European entry for its EVs, supported by a Munich R&D and Design Center opened in 2025.
R&D lead Rudolf Dittrich says the Munich center tailors Xiaomi’s vehicles to European standards and interests.
Xiaomi showcased the SU7 Ultra with extreme performance and unveiled the YU7 GT in 2026 Auto China demos.
Xiaomi targets a global footprint, with Europe as the initial overseas market and 550,000 EV deliveries planned this year.
Xiaomi emphasizes a 'Human x Car x Home' ecosystem linking cars to devices and smart homes via HyperOS.
Industry context shows EU EV growth and rising competition from VW, Tesla, BYD, and XPeng.
EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs add another hurdle for Xiaomi’s expansion plans.
Xiaomi’s factory in Beijing shows rapid production with automation and AI-driven quality checks.
Xiaomi seeks to integrate hardware, software, and AI features to create a connected home ecosystem.
Xiaomi’s European expansion hinges on adapting to regulations, infrastructure, and consumer preferences.

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Maternal stereotypes, ‘emotional’ AI jailbreaks and a perfect UFO sighting

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technology12m ago

Maternal stereotypes, ‘emotional’ AI jailbreaks and a perfect UFO sighting

Theguardian.com

Asian mothers feature as an enduring stereotype; the piece probes what lies beneath the popular image and how it shapes expectations.
Hackers testing AI safety describe emotional costs and the push to bypass model rules for resilience checks.
Americans renounce US citizenship at rising rates, facing hurdles and costs despite potential retaliation.
Rendlesham Forest case is described as a complex UFO incident with multiple witnesses and declassified documents.
Civilians in Mali cope with violence through curfews and heightened security, as the regime relies on its allies.
Lam Tac Tam, the first Vietnamese refugee to arrive by boat in Australia, reflects on half a century of memory and journey.
The six-piece collection blends long reads, safety interviews, citizen decisions, and migrant stories for broader understanding.
The Guardian curates a weekend reading list to explore critical topics beyond the headlines.
Each piece originates from The Guardian, offering context through reporting and analysis.

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technology10m ago

Microsoft’s faster, less annoying Windows 11 is coming into focus

Pcworld.com

Windows 11 gains a faster, more responsive feel via new CPU scheduling and memory management.
File Explorer improvements are the focus, aiming for a stable, reliable experience.
Widgets will be calmer, with fewer notifications and a clearer separation from the Discover feed.
The updates roll out via the Windows Insider program.
The company aims for a 'calm' Windows with fewer distractions and a configurable taskbar.
Critics worry about AI-summarized content affecting creators in the Discover feed.
Microsoft executives discuss faster performance in everyday tasks like Word opening quickly.
The changes are described as targeted performance improvements for frequently used apps.
Microsoft positions Windows 11 as more competitive with macOS due to efficiency gains.

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