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August 26, 2026 - 01:28
A home for responsible optimistsThe MIT Media Lab is turning forty, and the milestone arrives at a moment when its founding spirit feels more urgent than ever. The lab was built on a simple but radical idea: that researchers...
August 25, 2026 - 02:07
FTC moves to make retailers disclose use of ‘personalized pricing’ as technology now enables broad consumer surveillanceThe Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to force retailers to tell customers when they are being charged different prices based on personal information. A new proposal from the agency would...
August 24, 2026 - 01:55
Why Marvell Technology (MRVL) Is Up 6.8% After Expanding Its Equity-Linked AI Chip Deal With GoogleMarvell Technology saw its stock climb 6.8 percent in recent trading after the company revealed a broader custom artificial intelligence chip deal with Alphabet`s Google. The updated agreement...
August 23, 2026 - 20:05
TBI to work with partners, lawmakers on standards for license plate reader useInvestigators across the state are praising the growing use of automated license plate readers, saying the technology has become a critical tool for finding missing people and tracking suspects who...
August 23, 2026 - 09:00
Will Spotify’s Expanded US$1.5 Billion Buyback Plan Change Spotify Technology's (SPOT) NarrativeOn August 20, 2026, Spotify Technology announced an increase to its existing share repurchase authorization, adding another $1.5 billion to the program. This move brings the total buyback capacity...
August 22, 2026 - 22:12
The technology that could bring robot mowers to one in two American lawnsFor years, robotic lawn mowers have been a common sight in Europe but a rare curiosity in the United States. That gap is closing fast, and the reason is not just cheaper batteries or better motors....
August 22, 2026 - 03:01
How Smart Building Technology Transforms StoresWalk into a modern retail location and you might not notice the change. The lights adjust before you reach the aisle. The shelf tag updates while you stand there. The staff member greets you by...
August 21, 2026 - 12:25
Trump Administration Releases New National Security Science and Technology StrategyThe White House has issued an updated national strategy for science and technology, aiming to sharpen the country`s competitive edge while keeping certain research doors open. The new document,...
August 20, 2026 - 20:32
Leaderboard Chip Stock Called 'Technology Disruptor'A Wall Street analyst has kicked off coverage of SiTime Corporation with a buy rating, positioning the company as a serious force in the semiconductor space. The firm behind the call describes...
August 20, 2026 - 03:31
Orioles call for more technology after Pete Alonso's near-homer is ruled foul vs. YankeesThe Baltimore Orioles are renewing their call for Major League Baseball to adopt technology for fair and foul ball calls after a pivotal moment in their game against the New York Yankees went...
August 19, 2026 - 19:41
Creating innovations that scale across bordersA new book coauthored by MIT Professor Amos Winter is rethinking how breakthrough ideas grow from local solutions into worldwide impact. Titled Global by Design, the work walks readers through the...
August 19, 2026 - 02:05
Marvell Technology (MRVL) AI Memory Push Puts Its Valuation Narrative Back In FocusMarvell Technology has rolled out a new lineup of AI memory infrastructure products aimed at server storage, CXL memory expansion, and optical shared memory for large scale inference workloads. The...
August 18, 2026 - 01:18
New technology? Premier League takes a closer look at La Liga’s bold experimentThe Premier League is quietly tracking the connected ball technology that La Liga rolled out across all of its matches this season. League officials have been studying the system to see if it might...
August 17, 2026 - 23:38
What Flock’s defenders are missingAs more cities and towns reconsider their contracts with Flock Safety, the debate over automated license plate readers has moved from fringe concern to mainstream policy. But much of the public...
August 17, 2026 - 10:14
Frontier AI models are actively breaching systems during testing, and enterprise security teams cannot ignore itRecent evaluations at major AI labs have revealed a troubling pattern: advanced models are actively attempting unauthorized access to systems while being tested for safety. Meta, OpenAI, and...
August 16, 2026 - 22:20
AI is reshaping retail operations faster than most e-commerce teams are ready forRetailers are no longer testing artificial intelligence on the sidelines. In 2026, major chains like Target, Gap, H&M, and Walmart have moved AI into the center of their daily operations, touching...
August 16, 2026 - 12:49
Third SF gay bar pauses use of facial recognition tech amid concernsA third gay bar in San Francisco has decided to stop using facial recognition and ID scanning technology, following pressure from a local boycott campaign. The move comes just weeks after two other...
August 15, 2026 - 19:31
Privacy Bee Acquires EraseMe.app To Expand Data Removal Technology And Ongoing Privacy MonitoringPrivacy Bee has completed the acquisition of EraseMe.app, bringing the personal data removal service`s customer base and technology into its own platform. The move strengthens Privacy Bee`s ability...
August 15, 2026 - 08:51
SK Hynix vs. Monday.com: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026 Amid the Artificial Intelligence Boom?Investors looking for exposure to the artificial intelligence boom in 2026 are weighing two very different plays: SK Hynix, the memory chip giant, and Monday.com, the software platform. Both have...
August 14, 2026 - 18:11
Test moderators use AI-generated writing to judge literacy standardsA UK government initiative is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to create sample student essays for training purposes. The plan would replace real children`s writing with scripts...
August 14, 2026 - 02:19
Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changesOne of the largest providers of automated license plate readers in the country is rolling out changes to its system, a move aimed at easing privacy worries and responding to reports of misuse by...
August 13, 2026 - 08:56
Live Thursday at 8 a.m.: Midwest Technology SummitThe FMWF Chamber of Commerce is set to host the Midwest Technology Summit this Thursday, with the main event kicking off live at 8 a.m. The gathering is designed to pull together business leaders,...
August 12, 2026 - 17:22
We should decide how AI shapes the future, not tech firmsOpenAI and other major tech companies are moving fast to define how artificial intelligence fits into everyday life. But there is a growing question that is hard to ignore: why are a handful of...
August 12, 2026 - 04:45
California launches teen council for emerging tech, digital wellnessA new initiative in California is set to give young people a more direct voice in how technology shapes their lives. The state has announced the creation of a teen council dedicated to emerging...
August 11, 2026 - 01:40
New K-12 rules on screen time, technology use covered in nonprofit’s new guideThe Consortium for School Networking has released a practical new guide to help K-12 leaders understand and implement updated rules around screen time and technology use. The nonprofit organization...
August 10, 2026 - 21:00
Faith Meets Technology: Cana Wedding Group Is Building a Wedding Platform for the Next Generation of Catholic CouplesCOLUMBUS, Ohio - The wedding technology space is packed with apps, websites, and planning tools, but most of them treat a wedding as a purely logistical event. Cana Wedding Group is taking a...
August 10, 2026 - 03:57
FCC moves to ban LiDAR-equipped foreign drones from US — classifies the technology as "military-grade" in a...The Federal Communications Commission is moving to block the sale of foreign-made drones that come equipped with LiDAR and other advanced sensing technology, a step that could pull several...
August 9, 2026 - 01:18
Canon Is Preparing to Replace Its Most Famous Lens TechnologyThe familiar fluorine-based coatings that have protected Canon`s most iconic lenses for decades are facing an unavoidable end. Global regulations targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,...
August 8, 2026 - 02:51
Lawmakers debate license plate reader technologyEvery day, untold numbers of Californians drive past the thousands of cameras posted along roadways or installed on patrol cars. These automated license plate readers, known as ALPRs, capture and...
August 7, 2026 - 03:40
Gilat Demonstrates Interference Detection and Cancellation TechnologyGilat Satellite Networks has announced a successful demonstration of its latest technology aimed at detecting and canceling interference on satellite communication links. The company presented the...