NASA backs lunar Wi-Fi project to connect astronauts and rovers on the Moon
NASA has awarded Solstar a contract to develop a lunar Wi-Fi system, aiming to connect astronauts, rovers, and spacecraft during Artemis missions.
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ChatGPT adds Instant Checkout so you can shop without leaving chat
ChatGPT is adding shopping to its AI chat with Instant Checkout, powered by the new Agentic Commerce Protocol co-developed with Stripe.
Ask Brave merges AI chat with traditional search
Ask Brave merges AI chat and search in one interface, delivering privacy-focused answers and thorough Deep Research results.
Google updates its G logo with brighter design for the AI era
Google has rolled out a brighter gradient “G” logo to represent its AI era, but critics may view it as little more than a cosmetic update.
Saudi takeover of EA in $55 billion deal raises serious concerns
EA is being sold for $55B to Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Shareholders profit, but gamers face troubling questions.
ChatGPT introduces parental controls
OpenAI has launched parental controls for ChatGPT, giving families tools to link accounts, manage teen settings, and get notified in serious situations.
Linux 6.17 arrives with bug fixes and minor updates
Linux 6.17 arrives with Bluetooth fixes, driver updates, filesystem tweaks, and stability improvements. Torvalds calls it a calm release, and that is good news.
Cloudflare launches Email Service to simplify transactional email for developers
Cloudflare’s new Email Service unifies sending and routing into one developer-first platform. With built-in deliverability, low latency, and AI-powered workflows, it aims to fix one of the biggest headaches in application development.
Calibre 8.11.1 adds optional Ask AI tab and bug fixes
Calibre 8.11.1 is here with an optional AI tab for the e-book viewer, better preferences tooltips, and fixes for highlights, conversions, and Windows builds.
Comcast turns to AI for smarter broadband and faster storm recovery
Comcast is pairing AI amplifiers at the network edge with outage recovery systems that promise smarter connectivity and quicker storm restoration.
AARP and OpenAI team up to help older adults fight scams with AI
AARP and OpenAI are joining forces to help older adults fight scams with AI, offering training, resources, and scam-spotting guidance through the OpenAI Academy.
System76 launches Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta with COSMIC desktop beta
System76 has launched Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta and COSMIC desktop beta together, marking a major step toward a polished, customizable Linux experience.