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SCI & TECH1d ago"Mommy and daddy" play nice: Apple and Meta team up to bring open-source Muse to MacsApple and Meta, whose leaders have spent years trading barbs over privacy and the future of computing, are joining forces to bring one of America's most powerful open-weight AI models to Apple's high-end Macs.Why it matters: The collaboration marks a striking détente between two longtime Silicon Valley rivals, underscoring how the AI race is reshaping relationships across the technology industry.The companies still compete over devices and the next generation of computing, but both see an opportunity in bringing powerful AI capabilities to personal computers."We're excited for mommy and daddy Axios
SCI & TECH1d agoApple and Meta team up to make Muse AI model run on Mac computersApple and Meta are collaborating to make Muse Spark Open easier to run locally on clustered Mac Studio systems, according to the companies.CNBC
SCI & TECH1d agoSony unveils high-end Walkman with gold-plated copper chassisSony has unveiled a new high-end Walkman featuring a gold-plated copper chassis. This release represents a premium offering in the portable audio market.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH1d agoInside the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for control of outer spaceThe Atlantic writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine its resources and launch thousands more satellites. He says their only real competition is each other.NPR News
SCI & TECH1d agoMeasuring Human Cryptanalysis EffortMatthew Green has a new site that tries to estimate the number of cryptanalyst-hours that have been spent analyzing different public-key algorithms: Abstract: We estimate how much public cryptanalysis each public-key assumption has received, using the literature itself as the instrument. From roughly sixteen thousand candidate papers we classify cryptanalytic work on ECDLP, structured and plain lattices, syndrome decoding and their comparators, then convert papers into estimated research-allocation years through a person-level author map. These publication-based estimates may substantially oveSchneier
SCI & TECH1d agoApple's Ternus retains focus on hardware rather than creating AI model of the month: reportA report indicates that Apple's executive Ternus is maintaining a focus on hardware development rather than rapidly introducing new AI models. This reflects the company's strategic priorities in the technology sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH1d agoAmazon launches new AI devices that can listen and take notesThe products include a silicone wristband that can be clipped to clothing and a device that magnetically attaches to the back of a phone.CBS News
SCI & TECH1d agoHuman dignity and power in the age of artificial intelligenceA reflection in light of Pope Leo XIV's encyclicalClarín
SCI & TECH1d agoFTC subpoenas Anthropic and OpenAI over artificial intelligence safety concernsOpenAI ‘will engage constructively with the FTC and continue working with regulators,’ the firm saidThe Independent World
SCI & TECH1d agoSchools have a motivation problem . AI is making it impossible to ignore . The integration of AI is highlighting and exacerbating existing motivation problems within schools. This indicates a growing challenge in education related to technological advancements.wftv.com · United States
SCI & TECH1d agoNeanderthal skeleton found with horrific injuriesA 75,000-year-old skeleton offers a glimpse into the violent world in which Neanderthals lived, but also offers hints that they cared for one anotherNew Scientist
SCI & TECH2d agoNCC phone approval USSD code: How to check if your phone is approved in NigeriaThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) phone approval USSD code is *315#, which Nigerians can dial to check whether their mobile phones and other eligible devices are approved and verified for use on local telecommunications networks. The post NCC phone approval USSD code: How to check if your phone is approved in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH2d agoA judge creates an app with AI to improve communication between separated parentsMaría Laura Lucchini Minuzzi, from Family Court No. 9 of Morón, is leading the tool and hopes it can help parents, children, and the justice system.Clarín
SCI & TECH2d agoFTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic in safety incidents probeThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of a federal probe into the potential risks their AI models pose to consumers. An agency spokesperson confirmed to The Hill that the agency has sent the companies civil subpoenas. The investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile cybersecurity…The Hill
SCI & TECH2d agoNvidia to open Stockholm AI hub for start-ups tackling health and climate challengesThe AI hub will bring selected Swedish start-ups and Nvidia staff under the same roof, alongside a biotechnology demonstration lab.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoPreview Morgan Wallen Country Radio Show in Grand Theft Auto VIA preview has been released for Morgan Wallen's country radio show, which will be featured in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI game. This highlights the integration of popular culture into new video game releases.1027kord.com · United States
SCI & TECH2d agoChina is a beacon of global embryo research, says scientist on return from US to lead labLeading life scientist Wu Jun, who recently left the United States to return to his homeland, believes many of the world’s top embryo researchers are now working in China. Wu, well known for his stem cell research, particularly related to the stem cell-derived embryo model, is speaking in an office at Westlake University, in Hangzhou in the eastern province of Zhejiang. Some of his belongings remain in bags placed haphazardly on a nearby cabinet, waiting to be unpacked. “This is just a temporary...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoThe Oldest Living Land Animal Is 194. Now DNA May Reveal the Secret to His Longevity.Jonathan the giant tortoise was born when Darwin was still a young man. Youthful gene activity may account for his exceptionally long life. The post The Oldest Living Land Animal Is 194. DNA May Now Reveal the Secret to His Longevity. appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
SCI & TECH2d agoServiceNow adds tools for building and governing enterprise AI agentsServiceNow has introduced new tools designed for creating and managing AI agents within enterprise environments, indicating advancements in business-focused AI technology. This matters as it expands the capabilities of AI in corporate settings and enhances governance over these systems.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH2d agoAI-assisted euthanasia? New film addresses prospect of care robotsWhile the world debates the dangers of artificial intelligence, filmmaker Doris Dörrie explores how humanoid robots could change the way we deal with aging, caregiving and how people choose to die.DW News [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoFTC issues subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI over safety incidentsThe demands come amid mounting public concerns about the potential risks posed by frontier AI models.CBS News
SCI & TECH2d agoByung-Chul Han, philosopher, on the fragmentation of attention: "The smartphone is a digital addiction machine"The winner of the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities in 2025 published his work "On God" that year. Through the figure of Simone Weil, Han advocates for the silence and attention we have lost in the digital world controlled by smartphones and algorithms.Clarín
SCI & TECH2d agoESA’s New Sentinel 3C Satellite Makes its Debut with Sumptuous Images of Italy and the ArcticTwo weeks after launching, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel 3C satellite has returned its first images of our world in sumptuous color. This first set of images includes stunning views of Italy, the Canadian Arctic, and the Caribbean from the satellite’s ocean and land color instrument, as well as measurements of the height of […] The post ESA’s New Sentinel 3C Satellite Makes its Debut with Sumptuous Images of Italy and the Arctic appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
SCI & TECH2d ago4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific historyOn the eve of New Scientist’s 70th anniversary, newsroom legend Andy Coghlan reveals four of the most dramatic and surprising moments from his storied careerNew Scientist