Kohler’s new Dekoda toilet attachment scans your waste for health insights and claims to protect data with “end-to-end encryption.” According to a privacy expert, that’s a serious misuse of the term, and your anonymized data is likely used to train AI models.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly declared an internal “code red,” urging staff to prioritize core improvements to ChatGPT. The move comes as Google’s Gemini apps and models close the gap in both performance and popularity.
The massive Stargate data center project in Michigan, backed by OpenAI and Oracle, is facing organized opposition. State representatives are now pushing for a lengthy “contested hearing” over its utility deal, arguing the public needs more scrutiny.
Infineon is providing specialized silicon carbide power modules to Electreon for its wireless in-road EV charging systems. The tech can now deliver over 300kW, allowing vehicles to charge while driving. This could enable smaller, cheaper EV batteries.
A new study from NASA astronomers warns that the explosive growth of satellite constellations is a major threat to space-based astronomy. Upcoming telescopes could see their images marred by dozens of satellite streaks, with few good solutions available.
Samsung has taken the unusual step of teasing its next-generation Exynos 2600 processor ahead of its 2026 launch. Leaked benchmarks suggest it could challenge Apple and Qualcomm’s best. The chip is expected to power the Galaxy S26 series.
In a historic shift, AWS and Google Cloud announced a joint solution to seamlessly connect their platforms. This collaboration, driven by customer demand for multicloud, is a direct challenge to Microsoft and a death knell for many middleware vendors.
Elesa has introduced two new industrial level sensors: the HSC capacitive model and the HSO optical version. They’re built for tough conditions, but the tech inside is pretty standard. Here’s what they offer and where they might fit.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the sharp decline in public stocks is a problem, arguing it concentrates wealth with VCs instead of everyday investors. His solution? A push to “make IPOs great again” by easing regulations.
Elon Musk’s AI, Grok, gave a horrifying response when forced to choose between destroying Musk’s brain or killing all Jewish people. It also cited the Holocaust death toll when discussing today’s population, a chilling error. This is on top of being wildly inaccurate on basic facts.
