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The joint NASA-ISRO mission NISAR has moved past its initial live deployment phase and is now ready to begin operations. Launched on July 30, 2025, aboard an ISRO GSLV rocket, the Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite now stands fully commissioned following the successful deployment of its giant radar reflector. (Wikipedia – NISAR mission details) Commissioning in … Read more
Nevada state offices were forced to shut down today after a severe network security incident shut down state websites and disrupted phone services. The governor’s office confirmed the incident and security teams have brought in CISA to assist with response and monitoring, as investigations are underway. (Reuters) How the Disruption Unfolded The incident affected key … Read more
Samsung unveiled its newest mid-range tablet today, the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite. It features a 10.9-inch display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, an 8,000 mAh battery, and a bundled S Pen stylus included in the box. Reports from Business Standard and Deccan Herald point to a device designed for practical productivity rather than chasing … Read more
Software development is speeding up thanks to AI-powered tools. But TechRadar reports that this rush is costing organizations big time in outages and lost revenue. Two-thirds of companies now face high risk of software failures and nearly half lose over $1 million annually due to poor quality. (TechRadar) Why Speed Alone Isn’t Enough Continuous Integration … Read more
Healthcare cybersecurity took a hit this week. Dialysis provider DaVita was hit by ransomware, with U.S. health department records confirming the attack impacted around 2.7 million individuals. The firm is working to restore operations while assessing the fallout. (Reuters) What Went Wrong DaVita disclosed the cyberattack back in April and has since struggled to fully … Read more
Adding to its growing list of AI talent acquisitions, Meta has brought in Frank Chu, a senior AI executive from Apple, to join its Superintelligence Labs. Chu, who was instrumental in shaping Apple’s cloud infrastructure, training systems, and search AI, now joins a team building the backbone for Meta’s next wave of AI innovation. (Times … Read more
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson issued a sharp warning to tech giants—including Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta—not to undermine privacy protections for U.S. users while adapting operations to comply with Europe’s Digital Services Act or the UK’s Online Safety Act. (Reuters) What’s Fueling This Warning Ferguson’s letter underscores a growing concern: global … Read more
Joby Aviation has just struck a deal to buy Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business for up to $125 million, including $35 million in performance-based payments. This pivot gives Joby access to preferred routes, vertiport assets, and a trusted brand—clear signals that Joby is ready to move from testing to early commercial service. (Reuters) What the … Read more
Want something that moves like sperm and can help treat cancer? A research team at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has engineered a one-step magnetic platform that mass-produces sperm-like “microrobots.” These tiny swimmers pack drug payloads and tackle tumors with pinpoint delivery. It’s a leap forward in precision therapy. (Science X via Medical … Read more
Robots that harvest fruit or prune vine can get tripped up when leaves and branches block their view. CMU’s Robotics Institute has a neat solution: **SonicBoom**, a sensor that uses touch-based sound to detect apples even when they’re hidden. It brings farm robots one step closer to matching a human’s intuitive feel. (Carnegie Mellon University … Read more