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Android Auto gets a refresh with a new look and improved Gemini integration
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Android Auto gets a refresh with a new look and improved Gemini integration

https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/android-auto-gets-a-massive-ai-powered-upgrade-with-youtube-dolby-atmos-and-immersive-3d-mapshttps://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-auto/android-auto-preps-a-fresh-take-on-google-maps-navigation-teases-more-gemini-at-the-android-showhttps://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-auto-is-about-to-change-the-way-you-drive-3d-google-maps-redesigned-interface-video-support-gemini-and-more
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  • Android Auto now fills every inch of a car screen with edge-to-edge maps and widgets for a more immersive navigation experience.
  • No more black borders on round or irregular displays, delivering edge-to-edge Maps and a more immersive Maps experience.
  • Widgets can be pinned atop Google Maps, letting you access music, a garage opener, or calendars without leaving navigation.
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Meet Alexa for Shopping, your personalized, agentic AI assistant on Amazon
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Meet Alexa for Shopping, your personalized, agentic AI assistant on Amazon

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/alexa-for-shopping-ai-assistanthttps://www.engadget.com/2171806/amazon-made-a-version-of-alexa-just-for-shopping/https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/technology/amazon-brings-ai-update-to-its-shopping-search-bar/
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  • Amazon shifts to Alexa Shopping across Prime surfaces, main app, website, and Echo Show, unifying the shopping experience.
  • Echo Show integration brings Alexa for Shopping to larger screens, enabling voice or touch navigation through the full Amazon store.
  • Ads and media buying now align with a user’s 12-month history, enabling longer-tail, natural-language advertising within Alexa for Shopping.
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Sony Alpha 7R VI Announced – 66.8MP Stacked Sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p and Sensor-Level Dual Gain | CineD
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Sony Alpha 7R VI Announced – 66.8MP Stacked Sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p and Sensor-Level Dual Gain | CineD

https://www.cined.com/sony-alpha-7r-vi-announced-66-8mp-stacked-sensor-8k-30p-4k-120p-and-sensor-level-dual-gain/https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/sony-a7r-vi-has-a-stacked-66-8mp-sensor-and-captures-30-fps-bursts/https://www.engadget.com/2170679/canon-r6-v-full-frame-vlogging-camera/
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  • Sony's A7R VI uses a 66.8MP back-illuminated stacked Exmor RS sensor paired with the BIONZ XR2 processor for higher resolution and faster overall performance.
  • The A7R VI records 8K/30p and 4K/120p video from 8.2K oversampling with various cropping options for flexible high-res capture.
  • A new NP-SA100 battery is not backward-compatible with NP-FZ100 accessories, signaling a shift in Sony's power ecosystem.
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Instagram adds 'Instants' tool to send disappearing photo dumps to friends
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Instagram adds 'Instants' tool to send disappearing photo dumps to friends

https://mashable.com/article/instagram-instants-photo-dump-toolhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/05/13/meta-launches-instants-a-new-iphone-app-and-instagram-feature-for-ephemeral-sharing/https://www.theverge.com/tech/929958/instagram-instants-photos-disappearing-app
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  • Instants for iPhone is available in the App Store starting today where offered, and the new Instagram feature also arrives now as a global release.
  • Friends can react and reply, with replies going straight to DMs, and there’s also an Instants companion app for quicker camera access.
  • Instants live in the bottom right corner of your Instagram inbox and let you share photos with close friends or mutuals.
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Watch SpaceX launch 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station today
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Watch SpaceX launch 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station today

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-dragon-cargo-launch-iss-crs-34https://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/2026/05/12/spacex-targets-launch-of-nasa-cargo-mission-to-international-space-station/https://www.cfpublic.org/space/2026-05-12/spacex-cargo-mission-launching-6-500-pounds-of-supplies-and-science-to-space-station
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  • Dragon will autonomously dock with the Harmony module about 38 hours after liftoff, continuing its cargo delivery role.
  • The mission carries five new science payloads—ODYSSEY, STORIE, Laplace, Green Bone, and SPARK—addressing microgravity and astronaut health.
  • Dragon is the only ISS resupply ship that can haul material down to Earth, highlighting its unique return capability.
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Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers
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Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers

https://www.space.com/technology/star-catcher-just-raised-usd65-million-to-build-the-worlds-first-power-grid-in-space-with-lasershttps://spacenews.com/star-catcher-raises-65-million-for-space-power-grid/https://www.powermag.com/star-catcher-raises-65-million-to-build-first-power-grid-in-space/
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  • Star Catcher raises $65 million in a Series A led by B Capital, with Shield Capital and Cerberus Ventures co-lead, advancing its plan to deploy the first space-based power grid.
  • The funding solidifies Star Catcher’s trajectory toward building an orbital energy grid that delivers on-demand power to satellites and spacecraft via optical power beaming.
  • Industry backers expect rapid growth, with the round strengthening Star Catcher’s ability to move from validated tech to scalable space-based power delivery.
  • Star Catcher plans its inaugural in-space demonstration later this year, following on-ground tests including stadium-scale trials and Kennedy Space Center validation.
  • Star Catcher envisions extending satellite uptime and resilience, enabling operations even in eclipse by delivering power on demand.
  • Key board members, including Space Force veteran Jay Raymond, join Star Catcher’s leadership roster to guide scaling and national-security applications.
  • The investment fuels expansion into diverse use cases, from data-center power provisioning to potential lunar operations and on-orbit computing.
  • Star Catcher’s technology aims to deliver up to 10x more power to client satellites without retrofits, advancing orbital compute, sensing, and persistent communications.
  • Star Catcher reports seven power purchase agreements and government contracts, supporting a pipeline valued at over $3 billion in annual recurring revenue.
  • Star Catcher’s broader mission is to meet growing energy and infrastructure resilience needs in both Earth and orbit, enabling persistent capabilities for commercial and national-security missions.
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Dunwoody college program preparing students for careers in technical fields
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Dunwoody college program preparing students for careers in technical fields

  • A Minneapolis technical college program expanded from 30 to more than 350 students, maintaining a 95% retention rate.
  • Pathways to Careers covers barriers beyond tuition, including housing, food, transportation, and childcare.
  • Participants describe emotional support from Dunwoody staff as a key factor in persisting.
  • The Pathways program targets under-resourced students seeking high-demand technical careers.
  • Dunwoody hosts a summer design camp and a three-week immersive summer experience for high schoolers.
  • Executive director Bayza Weeks highlights access and opportunity as core goals.
  • The program aims to fill in-demand technical jobs projected to grow faster than the overall market.
  • Participants like Lisa Peck and Jarvis Cunningham credit the program with enabling timely graduation and job offers.
  • The initiative provides mentorship alongside financial aid to address multiple barriers to education.
  • The program's success is presented as evidence of broader potential for nontraditional students in technical fields.
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Automotive Grade Linux Releases Open Source SoDeV Reference Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles and Welcomes Five New Members
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Automotive Grade Linux Releases Open Source SoDeV Reference Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles and Welcomes Five New Members

  • AGL released the SoDeV reference platform, a production-ready open source solution for software-defined vehicles.
  • The SoDeV release is part of the latest Unified Code Base 'Ultimate Unagi' to support development on Renesas Sparrow Hawk boards and cloud environments.
  • Five new members joined AGL: EMQ, Lineo Solutions, MediaTek, VA Linux Systems Japan, and Very Good Ventures.
  • EMQ contributions include data backbone components VeloRT and VeloFlux for SDV data loops.
  • Lineo Solutions cites Open Linux and Flutter-based UI as areas of collaboration for Japan and global markets.
  • MediaTek highlights Dimensity AX ecosystem and virtualization-ready design for SDV.
  • VA Linux Systems Japan emphasizes open source collaboration to accelerate SDV software adoption.
  • Very Good Ventures will contribute Flutter-powered in-vehicle UI experiences to AGL.
  • AGL plans updates to SoDeV for two years with periodic releases after each Scarthgap update.
  • AGL is hosting the European All Member Meeting in Berlin on September 30–October 1, 2026.
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STEMfest sparks students' interests in career and technology fields
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STEMfest sparks students' interests in career and technology fields

  • STEMfest drew about 380 middle school students from Lycoming, Bradford, Clinton, Northumberland, and Tioga counties to Penn College of Technology for hands-on STEM activities.
  • Teachers from Penn College externship camps helped bring students to the event.
  • The event featured hands-on activities in non-destructive testing, robotics, and electronics.
  • Learning at STEMfest emphasized doing over listening, according to organizers.
  • Michael Nau of Penn College described non-destructive testing as a rapidly growing field.
  • Exhibits underscored the importance of safety and quality across industries.
  • Penn College aims to host STEMfest again next year.
  • Event was designed to spark interest in STEM-related career fields among youth.
  • STEMfest integrated science demonstrations with industry insight for students.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs switching to new electronic health records system
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US Department of Veterans Affairs switching to new electronic health records system

  • The Iron Mountain VA Medical Center will switch from VistA to a new Electronic Health Records system, with live deployment slated for January 6, 2027.
  • Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said the new system will ease transfer of DOD records and improve access for VA providers nationwide.
  • Lawrence highlighted the facility’s age, noting the VA center is about 75 years old and well maintained.
  • A town hall meeting was held, and local staff coordination efforts were part of the transition process.
  • The VA aims to restart the deployment process after previous delays, with Michigan already going live in April to resume efforts.
  • Officials emphasize veterans remain at the center of care during the transition to the new EHR.
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