7 h. ago U.K. drops ‘back door’ demand for Apple user data, U.S. intel chief says

U.K. drops ‘back door’ demand for Apple user data, U.S. intel chief says  The Washington Post

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10 h. ago Anti‑corruption protests hit European nation as calls for new elections grow

Student-led anti-corruption protests in Belgrade demand fresh elections as violent clashes intensify between demonstrators and Serbian security forces.

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11 h. ago Data centers consume massive amounts of water. Companies rarely tell the public exactly how much

As demand for artificial intelligence technology boosts construction and proposed construction of data centers around the world, those computers require not just electricity and land, but also a significant amount of water. Data centers use water directly, with cooling water pumped through pipes in and around the computer equipment. They also use water indirectly, through the water required to produce the electricity to power the facility. The amount of water used to produce electricity increases dramatically when the source is fossil fuels compared with solar or wind.

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11 h. ago Improving the novel RoboBall: From sea to space, this robot is on a roll

While working at NASA in 2003, Dr. Robert Ambrose, director of the Robotics and Automation Design Lab (RAD Lab), designed a robot with no fixed top or bottom. A perfect sphere, the RoboBall could not flip over, and its shape promised access to places wheeled or legged machines could not reach—from the deepest lunar crater to the uneven sands of a beach.

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14 h. ago UK Drops Demand that Apple Hand over Private American User Data After Trump, Vance Pressure

The United Kingdom (UK) agreed Tuesday to drop its demand that Apple provide Americans' encrypted data. President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, confirmed the backdown. The post UK Drops Demand that Apple Hand over Private American User Data After Trump, Vance Pressure appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Simulating wolf pack attacks to strengthen AI collaboration and resilience

In the rapidly advancing fields of drone swarms and cooperative robotics, AI agents embedded in individual drones and robots must collaborate seamlessly—such as drones flying in formation to encircle an enemy or multiple robots working together in smart factories. However, these multi-agent systems are vulnerable to disruptions caused by adverse conditions or malicious attacks, which can compromise their cooperation and operational integrity.

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16 h. ago Knitted textile metasurfaces allow soft robots to morph and camouflage on demand

Nature, particularly humans and other animals, has always been among the primary sources of inspiration for roboticists. In fact, most existing robots physically resemble specific animals and/or are engineered to tackle tasks by emulating the actions, movements and behaviors of specific species.

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32 h. ago A humanoid robot is now on sale for under US $6,000. What can you do with it?

You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From Tesla's Optimus to Figure AI's Figure 02, these machines are no longer just science fiction—they're walking, and in some cases, cartwheeling into the real world.

Economics

34 h. ago Seattle and Washington reject Trump admin’s demand to end sanctuary policies

Seattle and Washington reject Trump admin’s demand to end sanctuary policies  Everett Post

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35 h. ago Hank Green’s Focus Friend app is climbing the App Store charts — and it’s extremely cute

If you fail to stay focused, you will make an anthropomorphic bean very sad, because its knitting project depends on your ability to stay on task.

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36 h. ago Study finds Montreal cycling infrastructure doesn't match demand

Bike lanes, BIXI stations and other micromobility infrastructure make up just 2% of Montreal's street space—even in neighborhoods where cycling demand would justify more—according to a new study by McGill University researchers. They think that the measure they developed to arrive at their findings can also help assess the situation in other cities.

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38 h. ago Oil and Gas Prices Are Falling, a Boon for Drivers, and Trump

Plentiful supply and weak demand has helped bring down fuel prices, which President Trump has often cited as a measure of his success.

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38 h. ago Will Oil Demand Peak Soon? Trump Administration Doesn’t Want to Hear It.

It is lashing out at the world’s leading energy organization for saying oil and gas use could start declining as the world pivots to cleaner alternatives.

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39 h. ago Robots with a collective brain: The revolution of shared intelligence

In a world where automation is advancing by leaps and bounds, collaboration between robots is no longer science fiction. Imagine a warehouse where dozens of machines transport goods without colliding, a restaurant where robots serve dishes to the correct tables, or a factory where robot teams instantly adjust their tasks according to demand.

Technology

43 h. ago Israeli protesters demand end to war in Gaza and deal to release remaining hostages

Israelis held one of their biggest protests in nearly two years, demanding an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release the remaining hostages. But Israeli leaders plan a military escalation.

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60 h. ago Pence says Trump needs to bring the 'hammer' down on Putin with immediate new sanctions

Mike Pence calls for Donald Trump to demand secondary sanctions on Russia after Alaska summit shifts focus from Ukraine ceasefire to broader peace deal.

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61 h. ago Zelensky Declares 'Impossible' for Ukraine to Give Up Territory to Russia, Doubles Down on Ceasefire Demand

Ukrainian President Zelensky said on Sunday that it would be "impossible" for Kyiv to cede territory to Russia and reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire. The post Zelensky Declares ‘Impossible’ for Ukraine to Give Up Territory to Russia, Doubles Down on Ceasefire Demand appeared first on Breitbart.

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62 h. ago Grassroots push for freedom grows in Gaza as Hamas tightens its deadly grip

As Israel expands operations in the enclave, Gazans increasingly voice defiance against Hamas, with dissenters risking their lives to demand freedom from the group’s grip.

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3 d. ago Trump drops ceasefire demand for Ukraine war, tells allies Putin wants land

Trump drops ceasefire demand for Ukraine war, tells allies Putin wants land  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago Tesla Hires Test Drivers in New York City as Musk Eyes Robotaxi Expansion

Elon Musk's Tesla is taking initial steps to bring its autonomous robotaxi service to New York City, posting jobs for prototype vehicle operators to collect data for its self-driving software. The post Tesla Hires Test Drivers in New York City as Musk Eyes Robotaxi Expansion appeared first on Breitbart.

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