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Pentagon inks deals with AI giants, but not Anthropic
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technology6h ago

Pentagon inks deals with AI giants, but not Anthropic

https://www.dw.com/en/pentagon-inks-deals-with-ai-giants-but-not-anthropic/a-77012715https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/01/tech/pentagon-ai-anthropichttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/pentagon-reaches-agreements-leading-ai-companies-rcna343071
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  • The Pentagon said it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks, allowing the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.
  • One of the companies contracting with the Pentagon said its agreement required human oversight in certain situations, and it sought assurances that the military would not use its technology in fully autonomous weapons or citizen surveillance.
  • GenAI.mil, the Pentagon’s central AI platform, has been used by more than 1.3 million Defense Department personnel in the five months since it launched, signaling a push toward unified AI tooling across the force.
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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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business1d ago

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

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/apple-earnings-march-2026-quarter-services-revenue-1236734606/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/30/apple-extraordinary-earnings-tim-cook-john-ternushttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-tops-q2-earnings-estimates-on-strong-iphone-china-sales-174442565.html
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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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AI outperforms doctors in Harvard trial of emergency triage diagnoses
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technology1d ago

AI outperforms doctors in Harvard trial of emergency triage diagnoses

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/30/ai-outperforms-doctors-in-harvard-trial-of-emergency-triage-diagnoseshttps://mashable.com/article/can-ai-replace-a-doctorhttps://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5804474/ai-doctors-openai-patient-care-diagnosis
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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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Apple’s Mac mini now has a higher starting price, as it discontinues the entry-level model
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technology6m ago

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

https://www.techradar.com/computing/apples-mac-mini-now-has-a-higher-starting-price-as-it-discontinues-the-entry-level-model-and-slides-down-to-the-mid-rangehttps://www.engadget.com/2162334/apple-appears-to-have-discontinued-its-cheapest-mac-mini/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/01/mac-mini-now-starts-at-799/
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  • Mac mini now starts at $799 for 512GB of solid-state storage and 16GB of RAM, marking a new entry point.
  • MacRumors notes the UK and AU stores also show price increases with the new entry-level configuration.
  • Industry coverage ties AI-driven demand for memory and chips to higher base pricing for the Mac mini.
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Company bringing back woolly mammoth plans to de-extinct the bluebuck
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science1d ago

Company bringing back woolly mammoth plans to de-extinct the bluebuck

https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15778611/extinct-bluebuck-woolly-mammoth.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/african-antelope-de-extinction-bluebuck-b2967931.htmlhttps://time.com/article/2026/04/29/colossal-biosciences-bluebuck/
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  • Colossal Biosciences plans to resurrect the bluebuck using genetic tech and surrogacy, expanding their de-extinction scope beyond a single species.
  • Researchers modify roan antelope cells to carry bluebuck DNA, aiming to recreate the extinct species' traits.
  • Experts weigh environmental and regulatory issues as de-extinction work proceeds with habitat planning in South Africa.
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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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technology5h ago

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

https://twistedsifter.com/2025/09/upper-management-wasnt-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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  • 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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#7
Entry-level OLED monitor deal: LG 27-inch UltraGear GX7 under $480
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technology1d ago

Entry-level OLED monitor deal: LG 27-inch UltraGear GX7 under $480

https://mashable.com/article/april-30-lg-27-ultragear-oled-monitor-dealhttps://www.cnet.com/deals/alienware-34-inch-qd-oled-monitor-deal/https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-review/
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  • Alienware AW2726DM delivers a 27-inch QD-OLED 1440p panel with high refresh and strong gaming performance at a budget price point.
  • The monitor uses Gen 3 QD-OLED tech with vibrant colors and solid HDR, though brightness remains a limiting factor for some scenes.
  • The AW2726DM features a 3,440x1,440 resolution with 1,000-nit peak brightness, highlighting strong color and brightness for immersive gameplay.
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Satellites Could Start Smashing into Each Other in Less Than Three Days, Study Finds
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science3h ago

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

https://petapixel.com/2026/05/01/satellites-could-start-smashing-into-each-other-in-less-than-three-days-study-finds/https://www.earth.com/news/low-earth-orbit-satellites-may-be-one-disruption-away-from-catastrophic-disaster/
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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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Pro-Iran group turns Ubuntu DDoS into shakedown
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technology1h ago

Pro-Iran group turns Ubuntu DDoS into shakedown

https://www.theregister.com/2026/05/01/canonical_confirms_ubuntu_infrastructure_under/https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/canonical-under-sustained-ddos-attack-as-ubuntu-26-releases-iranian-group-313-team-claims-responsibility
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  • The Ubuntu infrastructure faced a sustained DDoS attack that disrupted Canonical's main site and related services.
  • The attack was claimed by the Iran-based group 313 Team, also known as the Islamic Cyber Resistance in Iraq.
  • Ubuntu's main download mirrors and Launchpad were affected, hindering access to distros and updates.
  • Canonical pledged to provide updates as it works to restore full service.
  • Ubuntu 26 LTS release is involved in the timing, but there is no evidence of repository or ISO breaches.
  • The attackers reportedly threatened further disruption unless Canonical paid extortion demands.
  • The incident affected Ubuntu's download channels and some subdomains while mirrors via Wayback or torrents were suggested as alternatives.
  • Authorities and broader cybercrime context highlighted by The Register include other DDoS and IoT botnet activity.
  • Tom's Hardware coverage mirrors the Canonical incident and emphasizes Ubuntu 26 release context.
  • Public impact includes users unable to download or log into Canonical accounts during the disruption.
  • Canonical stated there were no reported security compromises to repositories or ISO images.
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#10
Meta’s latest AI move hands AWS control of critical compute layer
#10 out of 613
technology6m ago

Meta’s latest AI move hands AWS control of critical compute layer

https://www.techradar.com/pro/tens-of-millions-of-graviton-cores-aws-scores-huge-coup-as-meta-buys-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cpus-and-infrastructure-confirming-jeff-bezos-hyperscaler-as-the-essential-backbone-of-the-agentic-ai-era-in-a-major-blow-to-amd-and-intel-ambitions
Techradar.com
  • Meta signs a wholesale deal with AWS to deploy tens of millions of Graviton cores and related infrastructure.
  • The deal emphasizes renting AWS-hosted compute rather than purchasing hardware for Meta’s data centers.
  • Graviton5, built on a 3nm process, provides 192 Arm Neoverse V3 cores and 600 MB cache for demanding workloads.
  • AWS designs the Graviton stack end-to-end, allowing performance tuning tailored for Meta’s AI workloads.
  • The agreement includes not just cores but power, data center space, networking, and management layers.
  • Meta anticipates extending deployment beyond the initial tens of millions of cores as AI capabilities grow.
  • Nafea Bshara of Amazon emphasizes the infrastructure and data services backing billions of interactions.
  • TechRadar frames the deal as a potential blow to traditional CPU vendors like AMD and Intel at scale.
  • The deal aligns with Meta’s broader AI strategy to manage agentic workloads efficiently at scale.
  • The stack includes a Nitro system enabling bare metal instances with familiar networking and storage.
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