Ukraine, in a widely studied military operation, effectively employed internet-connected drones to destroy key Russian aircraft. These drones were launched from within Russia but controlled by operators in Ukraine. This operation, termed Operation Spiderweb, highlights a significant shift in warfare capabilities: precision strikes are no longer the sole domain of major military powers. This capability […]
Apple’s 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) was notable for its announcements impacting a wide range of Apple products including iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro devices. Furthermore, this event held special significance as Tim Cook’s last keynote as Apple CEO before John Ternus takes the helm. Focus on Software: Siri AI and Apple […]
Late last year, Australia implemented a groundbreaking law. It became the first nation to prohibit children under 16 from holding social media accounts. The initiative aimed to shield young teens from online platforms, but initial results have fallen short of expectations. Six months after the law’s introduction, many Australian teens have managed to bypass the […]
AI agents present a transformative solution for urban environments. These advanced systems enable city leaders to explore new ways of designing public services. The focus is on optimizing speed, enhancing coordination, and achieving tangible real-world outcomes. Speed: AI agents can streamline various processes in city management. Automated systems can handle tasks faster than human efforts, […]
New legislation in New York requires that advertisements featuring artificial intelligence-generated figures be clearly labeled as using a “synthetic performer.” This law, effective since Tuesday, mandates disclosures across all media types. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last December, the law aims to increase transparency with the rising use of AI-generated performers in media and ads. […]
Iran’s Response to U.S. Strikes The exchange between Iran and the United States continues after the downing of an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command announced fresh strikes against Iranian targets yesterday, aiming to retaliate for the incident. These actions concluded shortly after 9 p.m. ET. In response, Iran targeted […]
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have been working for a decade on a groundbreaking project aimed at generating true random numbers. The initiative, costing $12 million, culminated in the publication of results in Nature, highlighting a major advancement in encryption technology. Random numbers play a crucial role in digital security. They secure digital communications […]
Amazon Prime Day 2026 kicks off on June 23, but a host of deals are available now, particularly on tech gadgets at record-low prices. As a seasoned reporter for NBC Select, I often cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. My focus on technology enables me to find deals worthy of […]
The recent enforcement of a New York state law now mandates advertisers to clearly label when using artificially-generated individuals in their campaigns. This applies to AI-generated people, termed ‘synthetic performers,’ within the state’s advertising to maintain transparency. Signed in December by Governor Kathy Hochul, this legislation is described as the first of its kind, aiming […]
Stick Figure, a SoCal reggae group founded by Scott Woodruff, achieved fame with billions of streams over eight albums. However, a recent incident with AI-manipulated music highlighted new challenges for artists. In April, a tweaked version of their 2019 single ‘Angels Above Me’ went viral, titled ‘Run Run River.’ This unauthorized version reached No. 2 […]