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Samsung may add a "Pro" model to Galaxy S lineup, matching Apple's strategy
Citing unnamed industry sources, South Korean outlet ETNews reports that the Pro model would slot between the Plus and the Ultra in the upcoming S27 series, effectively becoming the second-most premium option. It is expected to inherit much of the Ultra’s feature set, including Samsung’s new Privacy Display technology, which…
Target puts customers on the hook for AI shopping assistant errors
Target is one of many retailers jumping on the AI bandwagon by introducing an assistant that can suggest products and complete purchases for customers. The pitch is convenience: less browsing, fewer clicks, and an easier way to fill a cart. The risk is that shoppers may end up handing over…
New 3D-printed microrobot mimics worm-like motion at microscopic scale
In a recently published study, the Dutch team describes an unexpected behavior observed in a 3D-printed microstructure. The “robot” consists of a flexible chain of self-propelling elements, each smaller than the width of a human hair. When exposed to an electric field, the structure begins to move on its own,…
Florida school to deploy security drones designed to stop school shooters mid-attack
The deployment marks a new test of drone-based security technology in US schools. Backed by more than $500,000 in state funding, Florida and Georgia are rolling out Mithril’s technology as part of broader school safety initiatives. The goal, company executives say, is speed. Pilots operating from Mithril’s Austin headquarters could…
Samsung Messages is officially on the way out, pushing users to Google Messages
The confirmation comes from an End-of-Service notice on Samsung’s US website, which says the app will be discontinued in July 2026. It advises users to move to Google Messages to maintain a consistent Android messaging experience.
Japan's Rapidus ramps up 2nm chip plans while eyeing factories on the Moon
Rapidus’ first plant, IIM-1 in Chitose, Hokkaido, has shifted from a construction site to a pilot line. In mid-2025, the company had activated the cleanroom, installed extreme ultraviolet tools, and began running test wafers through a two-nanometer gate-all-around process developed with IBM.
Iran threatens to "annihilate" Stargate AI data center backed by OpenAI and Nvidia
The IRGC released a video vowing retaliatory measures should the US attack its power facilities. Spokesperson Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari said the actions would entail “complete and utter annihilation” of power plants, energy infrastructure, and IT and communications facilities belonging to Israel and to companies with American shareholders.
Banks chasing SpaceX IPO were told by Elon Musk to buy Grok subscriptions
Four people familiar with the matter told The New York Times that Musk is requiring banks, law firms, auditors, and other advisers on the IPO to buy subscriptions to Grok. Some of the banks have agreed to spend tens of millions of dollars on the AI and have begun integrating…
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