Android 17 is here: Floating apps, foldable gaming, and stronger security

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Android 17 is now rolling out to Pixel devices with floating app windows, foldable gaming enhancements, improved screen recording tools, stronger security protections, and new performance optimizations.

University of Maryland launches two AI degrees with very different goals

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The University of Maryland is introducing two new artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree programs. One focuses on building AI systems, while the other explores the technology’s ethical, social, and human implications.

Microsoft refreshes Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 processors

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Microsoft has refreshed Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors, up to 64GB RAM, 80 TOPS AI performance, Wi-Fi 7, and removable SSD storage. The new machines further Microsoft’s push into Windows on Arm, a platform that increasingly looks like the future of personal computing.

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 packs nine JBL speakers and AI features into a $400 Android tablet

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Lenovo has announced the Tab Plus Gen 2, an Android tablet focused on entertainment. It features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display, a JBL-engineered nine-speaker audio system, AI-powered tools, a rotating kickstand, and a starting price of $399.99.

Study finds people don’t want robots in hospitals or classrooms

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A new Hexagon study found that people are far more comfortable with robots handling physical labor in warehouses and factories than caring for patients or teaching children. The findings reveal where the public is drawing the line as robotics adoption grows.

Amazon drops $10 billion on Missouri data center campus

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Amazon has announced a $10 billion investment in a new Missouri data center campus that will create hundreds of permanent jobs and thousands of construction positions. The project reflects the growing demand for cloud computing and AI infrastructure across the United States.

This AI restaurant serves 500 people an hour with just three human workers

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An AI-powered restaurant in Beijing says it can serve 500 diners an hour with only three human workers. Automated cooking equipment, smart plates, and data-driven operations are reshaping how meals are prepared and served.

CrowdStrike says AI agents should never be trusted

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CrowdStrike believes the traditional login-and-trust model is no longer sufficient for autonomous AI agents. The company is pushing a new approach that continuously evaluates whether an AI agent should be allowed to act, potentially changing how organizations think about identity security in the AI era.

NETGEAR built a Linux server for AV networks and it runs Docker

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NETGEAR is entering new territory with the Align Controller. While marketed as an AV platform, the hardware looks a lot like a compact Linux server complete with Ubuntu, Docker support, an Intel octa-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and remote management capabilities.

Americans spend more than 52 hours online every week and AI is becoming part of the routine

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Americans now spend an average of 52 hours and 12 minutes online every week, according to a new NordVPN study. The research also reveals how quickly AI chatbots have become part of everyday digital life.

1Password acquires Apono as AI agents create new security risks

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1Password has acquired Apono in a move that pushes the company beyond password management and into AI-era access governance. The deal aims to give organizations tighter control over what humans, machines, and AI agents can access, and for how long.