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For years, humanoid robots felt like something you watched on social media. Impressive, yes. Practical, not quite. That line just got blurry.A new factory in China is now producing humanoid robots at a pace that feels closer to car manufacturing. One robot rolls off the line every 30 minutes.That adds up to about 10,000 units a year. This is not a prototype phase anymore. This is real production.Sign up for […]

You download an app, tap "allow," and move on. It feels routine. But according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that simple step may open the door to far more data collection than most people realize.In a recent alert from the Internet Crime Complaint Center, officials warned that many popular apps used in the U.S. are developed by foreign companies, especially those based in China. That matters because some of […]

After nearly two years on pause, Virgin Galactic is selling tickets again. The catch is the price. A seat now costs $750,000. That number is not a typo. It is also a sharp increase from the company's earlier pricing, which was $600,000. Now the company is reopening sales with 50 new spots available.The company says flight testing is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with commercial service […]

You see a charge you don't recognize. It looks like it came from a trusted brand. Your instinct kicks in. You want to fix it quickly and move on. That's exactly what happened to Dorothy.After a simple text, she found herself on the phone with someone who sounded official, confident and completely convincing. Here's how she described it:"I received a text from APPLE Pay, which I don't even use... It […]

Ready for a home robot that wakes you up, makes breakfast and even cleans the house afterward?  It may sound far-fetched. However, the Chinese robotics company UniX AI says it is closer than most people think.The company's new Panther series robot is designed to handle full daily routines rather than just one task at a time. It can move through a home, interact with objects and complete multistep actions without […]

You get a text message. It says Amazon is hiring. The pay sounds great. The work is easy. It feels like a lucky break. Then you read it again. That is when things start to feel off, and you realize it could be a scam. Let's break down the exact text message scammers are sending and call out every red flag so you know what to watch for next time.Sign […]

If your office cranks up the AC on a hot afternoon, you are part of a much bigger story. Energy demand is climbing fast. Data centers and AI systems are using more electricity than ever. At the same time, extreme weather is putting added stress on the grid. That pressure has utilities looking for relief in an unexpected place. Not a new plant. Not a massive battery installation. Instead, they […]

Your phone lock screen is supposed to be your last line of defense. If your device gets lost or stolen, that PIN or passcode should keep strangers out of your photos, messages and financial apps. But researchers have found a serious flaw that can break through those protections on certain Android phones in less than a minute.Once exploited, attackers can recover your phone's PIN, unlock encrypted storage and even extract […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Palantir CTO warns US has only 'eight days of weapons' in hypothetical battle against China- AI robot now helps travelers at San José airport- New AI coalition targets Washington, Big Tech as group warns child safety risks outpacing safeguardsARSENAL ALERT: The U.S. is wrong about military deterrence, according to Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar. America relies on the threat of its large weapons stockpiles to discourage aggression, but […]