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Amazon is making smart glasses that would give delivery drivers turn-by-turn navigation on a small screen along their routes. Getty Images

Amazon making smart glasses for drivers, aimed at making deliveries faster

A portrait of WWII codebreaker Alan Turing, painted by a humanoid robot named Ai-Da, has sold for a record-breaking $1,084,800 at auction. Getty Images

AI humanoid robot artist’s Alan Turing painting sells for over $1M

The Biden administration is working to complete CHIPS and Science Act agreements with multiple companies like Intel and Samsung, hoping to finish up the initiative before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Getty Images

Push for CHIPS Act subsidies ramps up ahead of Trump taking office

The New York Times Tech Guild is urging readers to avoid popular games like Wordle and Connections on The Times’ website in solidarity. Getty Images

NYT tech workers release own versions of Wordle and Connections during strike

President-elect Trump has names his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, his chief of staff. Getty Images

Trump names campaign manager Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

Australia’s government introduced a "world-leading" proposal that would ban children under 16 from social media. Getty Images

Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ social media ban for kids 16 and under

The U.S. military’s secretive X-37B spaceplane is performing a groundbreaking orbital maneuver called aerobraking. The process uses atmospheric drag instead of fuel to gradually lower its orbit—a technique that could significantly extend mission durations and reduce operational costs. Boeing Space

Secret US military space plane works on maneuvers while on orbital mission

For the first time in history, a satellite made out of wood was launched into space late Monday, Nov. 4, to test the material. nanosats.eu

Wooden test satellite launched into space for the first time

The winner of the presidential election may be known, but whether or not people will continue to see political ads depends on the platform. AP Images

President Trump has been elected, so when do the political ads end?

China has revealed a redesigned version of its Long March 9 rocket, a key component of its ambitious space program, and the new design bears a striking resemblance to SpaceX’s Starship. This update was showcased earlier this week at an airshow in Zhuhai, signaling a major shift in China’s approach to reusable space technology. Zhuhai Airshow 2024

China’s Long March 9 rocket aims to rival SpaceX’s Starship

See how cutting-edge comms tech facilitates real-time data sharing among military units, enhancing efficiency and awareness on the field.  DVIDS

Cutting-edge comms tech proves to be key for soldiers: Weapons and Warfare

For this week's Weapon of the Week, we take a closer look at the helmets used by the U.S. Army that utilize integrated heads-up displays. Resonant Sciences

New radar helping pilots before they hit the skies: Weapon of the week

Demolition has started at New Orleans' abandoned Six Flags, closed since Hurricane Katrina. The site is set for redevelopment. Getty Images

Years after Hurricane Katrina, demolition at Six Flags in New Orleans begins

U.S. intelligence agencies are warning of last-minute Russian and Iranian attempts to influence the 2024 election. Getty Images

Feds warn of Election Day disinformation campaigns by Russia, Iran

Severe tornadoes hit the Oklahoma City area, injuring 11 and damaging dozens of homes as rescue efforts continue Gov. Kevin Stitt via X

Multiple tornadoes rip through Oklahoma City area, thousands without power

The U.S. and China are in a race to secure more international partners for space exploration. Getty Images

US winning in one category when it comes to space race with China

Wendy's plans to close 140 outdated locations, replacing them with modernized restaurants featuring updated tech and design. Getty Images

Wendy’s to close 140 underperforming, outdated locations

A Tulane University graduate student discovered a massive ancient Mayan city hidden in Mexico's jungle using LiDAR technology. Tulane University

Graduate student discovers ancient Mayan city in Mexican jungle

On the final weekend before Election Day the candidates are looking to rally undecided voters in the west. AP Images

Harris, Trump look to win the West with 4 days until Election Day

A report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate claims X's Community Notes is failing to fact-check misleading election posts. Getty Images

X’s community notes failing to fact-check posts: Report

In a recent podcast interview, Robert Downey Jr. said he would sue all executives who allow an AI created version of him. Getty Images

Robert Downey Jr. will sue executives if they recreate him with AI

A Russian court has fined Google an unprecedented $20 decillion after the tech giant blocked Kremlin-linked channels on YouTube. Getty Images

Russia fines Google impossible sum for blocking YouTube channels

Boston Dynamics released a new video Wednesday, Oct. 30, showcasing the latest capabilities of its humanoid robot, Atlas, which now operates without human oversight. In a simulated industrial environment, Atlas autonomously performs tasks such as moving engine parts between containers and sequencing dollies, using advanced machine learning and sensor technology to detect, grasp, and position items. Boston Dynamics

Atlas robot shows off full autonomy in latest Boston Dynamics demo

Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt has called on the U.S. military to replace its tanks with AI-powered drones, arguing that these autonomous technologies offer significant cost and strategic advantages over traditional armored vehicles. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt emphasized that in modern warfare, drones could eventually render tanks, artillery, and mortars obsolete. Reuters

Ex-Google CEO wants AI drones in modern warfare, calls tanks ‘useless’