After 49 years of space travel, Voyager 1 "is running out of power," reports NPR: The spacecraft runs on a radioisotope thermoelectric generator a device that converts heat from decaying plutonium into electricity. It carries no solar panels, no rechargeable batteries. Just the slow, steady release of nuclear warmth, which diminishes by about 4 watts each year. After nearly five decades, that decline has become critical. During a routine maneuver in late February, Voyager 1's power levels fell ..

Motorola unveiled the Moto G Stylus (2026) at the beginning of April, and the phone went on sale earlier this week. So we're right on schedule to bring you a quick unboxing before we're off to review the phone. The Moto G Stylus (2026) is up for grabs on Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola.com and costs $500. It ships with a USB cable and nothing more. That means you'd need to supply your own case and 68W charger. On the plus side, the phone has a pretty back panel that you don't need to cover up ..

Aren't we all just prompting tokens of linguistic meaning and hoping the other person isn't bullshitting us? kettle It's a week of the year, which means there's been the discovery of yet another prompt injection attack that will force supposedly well-guarded AI bots to spill secrets by asking the right way.

Live Science spoke with physicist David Gross, who today received the $3 million "Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics". He was part of a trio that won the 2004 physics Nobel prize for research that helped complete the Standard Model of particle physics. But when asked if physics will reach a unified theory of the fundamental forces of nature within 50 years, Gross has a surprising answer. "Currently, I spend part of my time trying to tell people... that the chances of you living ..

Artificial intelligence startup Cursor in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment.

Despite the months-long feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the National Security Agency is using the AI company's new Mythos Preview, according to Axios , which spoke to two sources with knowledge of the matter. Anthropic announced Mythos Preview at the beginning of April, describing it as a general-purpose language model that is "strikingly capable at computer security tasks." But back in February, Trump ordered all government agencies to stop using Anthropic's services after the company ..

We tried Eero Signal: when your main internet connection drops, your Eero system automatically switches to the LTE connection that Signal provides.

In October and through November, America's EV sales reached their lowest point since 2022 after government subsidies expired, remembers Time. "But first- quarter data for 2026 shows that used EV sales were 12% higher than the same time last year and 17% higher than the previous quarter. "One factor likely helping push buyers toward these cars is high gas prices, which recently topped $4.00 a gallon for the first time in four years," they write but it's not just in the U.S. Instead, they argue ..

Many businesses continue investing in email marketing despite weak ROI tracking, poor deliverability, and limited AI use beyond basic content generation.

To make up for an incredibly laughable inaugural event , Beijing is running back its humanoid robot half-marathon. Fortunately, the event that pits humanoid robots made by Chinese companies against each other across 13 miles went a lot smoother this year. This year's half-marathon hosted more than 100 competitors, with first place going to Honor, better known for its smartphones , and its red-clad robot named Lightning. Living up to the name, the gold medalist finished the race in 50 minutes ..

NBC News reports on a 16-person clinical trial of "personalized messenger RNA vaccines" which use the immune system to fight cancer cells. "The goal is not to eliminate existing tumors, but instead to stamp out lingering, undetected cancer cells, and later any new cells that form before they can cause a recurrence." Patients still have surgery to remove tumors. After that, the mRNA vaccines are personalized for each individual using genetic material taken from their unique tumor cells. In the ..

In case you haven't gotten around to reading Palantir CEO Alex Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska's 2025 book, The Technological Republic, (because why would you do that to yourself?), the company best known for supplying AI- driven defense and surveillance software to the likes of the US Army, ICE and NYPD shared a 1,000-word X post this weekend covering its main points. The entire thing is both bizarre and deeply concerning."The ability of free and democratic societies to prevail requires something ..

Blue Origin's reused first stage hit its targets, but New Glenn's upper stage did not.

Huawei's Pura X Max foldable will debut in China on April 20. The wide-aspect foldable is shorter but brings wider screens, especially the unfolded one. It packs a triple rear camera, and will come in a range of colors - Interstellar Blue, Olive Gold, Phantom Night Black, Vibrant Orange, and Zero Degree White. The Pura X Max will arrive alongside the Pura 90 Pro series. Sony's Xperia 1 VIII will likely retain its 3.5mm headphone jack, per FCC certification, yay! Vivo launched its X300 Ultra and ..

"Motorola has filed a lawsuit in India against social media platforms and content creators," reports TechCrunch, "over posts it alleges are defamatory..." The lawsuit, filed in a Bengaluru court and obtained by TechCrunch, names platforms such as X, YouTube, and Instagram along with dozens of content creators, and seeks takedown of the content as well as broader restraint on what it describes as false or defamatory material related to the company's devices. In its over 60-page filing, Motorola ..

Anyone looking to upgrade to the next Mac Studio or MacBook Pro might have to wait a little longer, thanks to the ongoing global memory shortage . As reported by Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, "at least two of the company's upcoming machines ... could debut a little later than the company initially planned," referencing the refreshes to Apple's desktop and its laptop that's expected to get a touchscreen . Bloomberg reported that the upcoming Mac Studio, which follows up the current lineup in the M4 ..

"Nevada quietly signed an agreement earlier this year with a company that collects location data from cellphones, allowing police to track a device virtually in real time," reports the Associated Press. "All without a warrant." The software from Fog Data Science, adopted this January in Nevada through a Department of Public Safety contract, pulls information from smartphone apps in order to let state investigators identify the location of mobile devices. The state is allowed more than 250 ..

AI systems simulate human trust using structured models, producing consistent decisions that differ from human intuition and show stronger demographic biases.

Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi footprint across Texas by introducing availability in both Dallas and Houston. As announced in a post on X , the EV maker is rolling out its Robotaxis to small sections of the Texas cities, as detailed by two maps of its new service areas. The first Robotaxi rides started in Austin, Texas where Tesla is headquartered, but the service's launch was paired with a "Tesla Safety Monitor," or a supervising human in the passenger seat. Earlier this year, Tesla began to ..

kriston (Slashdot reader #7,886) writes: HP Anyware, the new name of the Teradici PCoIP remote desktop solution that was acquired by HP in 2021, is being discontinued. "Maintenance and support for customers and partners with multi-year terms will continue until 31 October, 2029," a ... to HP's announcement. But HP is also announcing the planned End of Life for Anyware Trust Center and Trusted Zero Clients, with support now limited to setup and troubleshooting, no new updates or patches, and ..

Video footage captured by Ukrainian Sting interceptor drones shows that Russias endless drone assault is now powered by what some commenters have described as flying garbage.

Ahead of December's release of Avengers: Doomsday, Disney has unveiled "Infinity Vision," reports Kotaku, which they describe as "a new theater-going experience that will be certain to transform your pedestrian $15 night out into an exotic $43 one." (Though those prices appear to be estimates...) Disney's announcement calls it "a new certification for premium large format (PLF) theaters," helping ticket-buyers find "a huge screen with the sharpest, clearest color and sound," including laser ..

The third New Glenn launch has been a success, and it's going to mean wider access to mobile satellite communications.

AI-driven hiring systems filter resumes using rigid keywords and formatting rules, causing qualified candidates to be rejected before human review.

Samsung has released the April 2026 security patch for the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A55. The April 2026 security patch for the Galaxy A53 comes with the update having firmware version A536NKSSGGZD1 and is currently available in South Korea. Samsung Galaxy A55 The Galaxy A55, on the other hand, is receiving the April 2026 security patch with an update having firmware version A556EXXSECZD1. It's currently rolling out in India. If you haven't received the security update on your Galaxy A53 or Galaxy ..

From Stranger Things' return to a new survival thriller movie, you won't want to miss this film and TV show quartet.

The grisly truth about Dr Grove has finally come to light. But when does The Testaments episode 5 drop on Hulu and Disney+?

Honor sebelum ini sedia memperlihatkan robot berbentuk manusia mereka kepada umum, dan menyasarkan menawarkannya dengan meluas dalam beberapa tahun lagi. Selari dengan pembangunannya, hari ini Honor turut membawa robot yang dibangunkan mereka menyertai larian separuh maraton yang diadakan di Beijing. Larian yang menggabungkan pelari manusia dan robot ini dianjurkan buat kali kedua. Pada tahun lepas, []

Bambu Lab claimed the top spot in global entry-level 3D printer shipments during 2025, overtaking longtime leader Creality.

An inventor has showcased a 3D printer filament dryer 'that pays you bitcoin.'

40 years ago today IBM was in the news for becoming the first computer company with 1-megabit memory chips.

From pixel-binned shots to full-resolution snaps, I compared the first-gen and new-gen 200MP main cameras.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC's Jim Cramer in March that AI agents are "definitely the next ChatGPT."

We tested Sudokoos unique SK-series air coolers on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Read the full review to see how they deliver big performance without annoying noise levels.

Researchers from Rice University have developed new microwave technology giving 3D printers the ability to heat ink with extremely high precision. The new tech is already being used to develop new 3D-printed tech that would be impossible without it, and to improve 3D printing efficiency.

The Associated Press looks at the small-but-growing "rebellion" against attention-hogging devices, citing "a growing body of literature calling for people to move away from screens and pay attention to life." D. Graham Burnett is a historian of science at Princeton University and one of the authors of " Attensity! A Manifesto of the Attention Liberation Movement," making him a pillar of the growing backlash against the corporate harvesting of human attention. Along with MS NOW host Chris Hayes' ..

DDR5 RAM usually has 2x 32-bit subchannels (single rank), which requires more ICs to populate a 64-bit wide bus. ASRock's new HUDIMM has just 1x 32-bit channel and can work with standard DDR5 in mix-and-matched configs as well. HUDIMM sticks are being made by TeamGroup and are supported on most LGA 1700 ASRock motherboards.

The laser was used to study the physics of stellar interiors and fusion energy, among other things.

Passing the buck, and the blame, down the road shows lack of AI companies' maturity OPINION AI vendors: "You need to use AI to fight AI threats (and do everything else in your corporate IT environment)." Also AI vendors: "That's not a security flaw; it's working as intended."