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F-Droid Rebuilds Its Android Store From the Ground Up in Biggest Update in a Decade

F-Droid, the open-source Android app store, has rolled out its most significant overhaul in roughly a decade, introducing a redesigned interface and a smoother app-install process. The rebuild signals a bid to modernize one of Android’s most important alternative distribution channels while preserving its privacy-first, community-driven identity.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility7h ago

Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars

A year after a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco killed a nine-year-old cat named KitKat, a firsthand ride in the company's robotaxi fleet offered a closer look at the promise and unease surrounding autonomous driving. The experience highlighted the convenience, polish and technical ambition of Waymo's service, while also underscoring why safety remains the defining question for the industry.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Synthesia's AI avatars move from marketing gimmick to newsroom experiment

Synthesia, the fast-growing video-generation startup valued at $4 billion, is pushing its avatar technology into new territory with interactive digital twins that can answer questions, role-play conversations and even represent a journalist. The experiment underscores how quickly AI avatars are moving from novelty to practical enterprise tools — and how far companies are willing to go in automating communication.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning2h ago

Anthropic Pledges $11.6 Billion to Akamai in Landmark Cloud Deal, Signaling AI's Growing Appetite for CPUs

Anthropic has agreed to spend $11.6 billion over seven years on Akamai's cloud infrastructure, in what Akamai called the largest contract in its history and a major new bet on the less glamorous but increasingly important world of CPUs. The arrangement could expand to about $20 billion if Anthropic increases its commitments, while also giving the AI company a potential equity stake in Akamai through a warrant tied to spending milestones.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors2h ago

Meta's Promotion Powers Muse's Breakout as AI App Surges Past 3.4 Million Downloads

Muse, the new AI app from Meta, is gaining momentum fast after a prominent showcase at Meta Connect and a broad promotional push across Meta's platforms. Fresh estimates show downloads climbing past 3.4 million, with daily active users rising after the conference and the app holding top positions in the U.S. App Store and Google Play.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors1h ago

F-Droid Unveils Its Biggest Overhaul in a Decade, Promising Faster Installs and a Modernized Android Experience

F-Droid, the open-source Android app store, has been rebuilt from the ground up in its most significant update in 10 years, introducing a redesigned interface and a smoother app installation process. The overhaul is aimed at making the privacy-focused alternative to Google Play easier to use while preserving its core mission of distributing free and open-source software.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace7h ago

War Department Expands AI Arsenal With ChatGPT and Grok on GenAI.mil

The War Department has broadened its artificial intelligence offerings by adding versions of ChatGPT and Grok to GenAI.mil, placing them alongside Google's Gemini in a growing suite of government-facing tools. The move signals a deeper institutional push to normalize generative AI inside defense workflows, even as questions persist over security, oversight and the military's reliance on commercial systems. By widening access to multiple large language models, the department is positioning GenAI.mil as a central hub for experimentation and operational support across the defense enterprise. The expansion reflects both the rapid pace of AI adoption in government and the strategic competition to shape how emerging technologies are used in national security settings.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsSept 26, 2026

Meta Connect Showcases Smart Glasses as Future of Connectivity

At the Meta Connect event, the tech giant unveiled its latest line of smart glasses, aiming to redefine digital interaction and consumer connectivity. With a focus on augmented reality, Meta positions itself at the forefront of the tech frontier.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsSept 26, 2026

Scams on the Rise: How Google Ads Are Targeting Vulnerable Users

As digital advertising proliferates, scams disguised as legitimate ads are increasingly targeting unsuspecting users. This trend raises concerns about cybersecurity and consumer protection.

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