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US Grounds Foreign Drones: FCC Adds Drones to National Security 'Covered List'
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US Grounds Foreign Drones: FCC Adds Drones to National Security 'Covered List'

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned foreign-made drones, adding them to its 'Covered List' over national security concerns. This article analyzes the impact on the drone market and the broader tech landscape.

China's Long March 12A Reaches Orbit on Debut, But Reusable Booster Fails Landing
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China's Long March 12A Reaches Orbit on Debut, But Reusable Booster Fails Landing

China's new Long March 12A rocket, a competitor to SpaceX's Falcon 9, successfully reached orbit on its debut flight but failed in its primary reusability test as the booster crashed.

Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores in Brazil in 2026 After Settling Antitrust Case
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Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores in Brazil in 2026 After Settling Antitrust Case

Apple will permit third-party iOS app stores and alternative payment systems in Brazil starting in 2026, settling a 2022 antitrust case. The move follows similar changes in the EU.

OpenAI Reports 80x Spike in Child Exploitation Flags in H1 2025, Highlighting AI's Double-Edged Sword
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OpenAI Reports 80x Spike in Child Exploitation Flags in H1 2025, Highlighting AI's Double-Edged Sword

OpenAI reported an 80-fold increase in child exploitation reports sent to NCMEC in the first half of 2025. The spike may reflect improved AI detection rather than just a rise in illegal activity.

Google Pixel 10 Slashed to Record-Low $449 ($350 Off) in Last-Minute Amazon Deal
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Google Pixel 10 Slashed to Record-Low $449 ($350 Off) in Last-Minute Amazon Deal

The Google Pixel 10 just hit a record-low price of $449 ($350 off) at Amazon with a promo code. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are also deeply discounted. Here's what makes this a can't-miss deal.

Crypto Hacks Hit Record $2.7 Billion in 2025, with North Korea Blamed for Largest-Ever Heist
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Crypto Hacks Hit Record $2.7 Billion in 2025, with North Korea Blamed for Largest-Ever Heist

Cybercriminals stole a record $2.7 billion in crypto in 2025. Blockchain intelligence firms and the FBI point to North Korean hackers as the culprits behind the largest-ever heist against the Bybit exchange.

AI's Copyright War Reignites: 'Bad Blood' Author Leads New Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Google, and 4 Others
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AI's Copyright War Reignites: 'Bad Blood' Author Leads New Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Google, and 4 Others

'Bad Blood' author John Carreyrou is leading a new copyright lawsuit against six AI giants including OpenAI and Google, signaling deep dissatisfaction with a prior $1.5B settlement and challenging AI's core data practices.

ServiceNow Buys Cybersecurity Firm Armis for $7.75B, Shelving IPO Plans
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ServiceNow Buys Cybersecurity Firm Armis for $7.75B, Shelving IPO Plans

Enterprise software giant ServiceNow is acquiring cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, a move that shelves Armis's IPO plans and signals ServiceNow's aggressive platform strategy.

US Grounds Foreign Drones: FCC Bans All New Models, Dealing Blow to DJI
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US Grounds Foreign Drones: FCC Bans All New Models, Dealing Blow to DJI

Citing national security, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the sale of all new foreign-made drones, a move set to heavily impact market leader DJI.

Amazon’s Alexa+ to Integrate Expedia, Yelp in Major Push to Become an AI-Powered App Platform
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Amazon’s Alexa+ to Integrate Expedia, Yelp in Major Push to Become an AI-Powered App Platform

Amazon's Alexa+ is adding integrations with Expedia, Yelp, Angi, and Square, launching in 2026. Discover how the AI assistant is evolving into a powerful app platform for booking and services.

His $20M Startup Failed. Now He’s Back With an AI Architect to Solve the Same Problem.
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His $20M Startup Failed. Now He’s Back With an AI Architect to Solve the Same Problem.

After his $20M-funded home design startup Atmos failed, founder Nick Donahue is back with Drafted, an AI-powered software to solve the same problem. Can lessons from his first failure lead to success?

Tech Coalition Spends Up to $25K to Fight NY AI Bill That Just Became Law
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Tech Coalition Spends Up to $25K to Fight NY AI Bill That Just Became Law

A tech coalition spent up to $25,000 on an ad campaign against New York's landmark AI safety bill (the RAISE Act), but the bill was signed into law anyway. Here's what it means for the future of AI regulation.