This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This scientist rewarmed and studied pieces of his friend’s cryopreserved brain […]
When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon
As war reshapes the Gulf, the satellite infrastructure the world relies on to see conflict clearly is being delayed, spoofed, and privately controlled—and nobody is sure who is responsible.
New Bernie Sanders AI Safety Bill Would Halt Data Center Construction
The US senator said on Tuesday that a moratorium would give lawmakers time to “ensure that AI is safe.” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce a similar bill in the House in the weeks ahead.
This startup wants to change how mathematicians do math
Axiom Math, a startup based in Palo Alto, California, has released a free new AI tool for mathematicians, designed to discover mathematical patterns that could unlock solutions to long-standing problems. The tool, called Axplorer, is […]
Agentic commerce runs on truth and context
Imagine telling a digital agent, “Use my points and book a family trip to Italy. Keep it within budget, pick hotels we’ve liked before, and handle the details.” Instead of returning a list of links, […]
Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 Phones Get Price Hikes
The Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 aren’t drastically different from their predecessors, but the $50 price bump is indicative of the economic climate.
How American Camouflage Conquered the World
The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.
Arm’s CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off
Arm just confirmed the rumors: It’s producing its own chip for the first time. CEO Rene Haas explains why this won’t alienate the many chipmakers who license the company’s designs.
Lego Star Wars Smart Play Throne Room Duel and A-Wing Review
Curious about Lego’s new Smart Brick Star Wars sets? I tested the iconic Throne Room duel.
Aeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for Bluesky
If you miss social media on your desktop—à la Tweetbot, TweetDeck, or the official Twitter app—then check out this macOS client for Bluesky.