The US's AI dominance is debated, with calls for open-source development, while ChatGPT sees ongoing product updates, em-dash formatting fixes, and a pilot launch of group chats in Asia, even as claims of AI-assisted hacking autonomy face scrutiny.
Mars missions are underway with twin probes launched, while three astronauts are stranded on China's space station, and Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket achieved a stunning success with its first offshore landing, despite issues with US spy satellites sending signals in the wrong direction.
The tech industry faces layoffs and potential tariff refunds from the Supreme Court, while FCC news distortion probes continue, a German court penalizes Google for antitrust violations, and a Pine Labs IPO sees a warm welcome, alongside arrests for North Korean infiltration and the rise of Silicon Valley startups.
Tesla has released a detailed safety report amidst calls for more data, demonstrating Nissan Leaf EVs contributing to airport resilience through vehicle-to-grid charging, and a unique off-road rally was completed without GPS.
The Oura Ring 4 Ceramic receives a glowing review, WhatsApp is set to launch third-party chat integration in Europe, Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold aims for durability improvements, and Amazon Music now allows direct sharing to TikTok.
Amidst the CDC panel's controversial return to dismantling vaccine schedules, groundbreaking RNA extraction from a woolly mammoth sheds light on ancient life, dog evolution is further understood, concerns arise over Fusarium graminearum smuggling, and Boeing partners with Charm Industrial to tackle its carbon emissions problem.
Arkane's Dishonored is hailed as a modern stealth classic years after its release, praised for its unique world-building.