Tech

Biden has prioritized safety, transparency, and regulation, while Trump plans to take a more deregulated, innovation-driven approach. Getty Images

Trump to overhaul Biden’s proposed AI policy, promote private sector

Google is responding to accusations that Gemini told Michigan graduate student was told by AI chatbot to 'die.' Getty Images

Google responds to report Gemini sent menacing message for man to ‘die’

Scientists in South Korea say they have invented the world's first 'morphing' wheel, which could be a gamechanger for those with mobility impairments. Reuters

World’s first wheel that transforms from solid to soft created by scientists

Tech company Otherlab has introduced the Lightfoot electric scooter, which features solar panels for extended battery life while riding. Electrek

New electric scooter uses solar panels for on-the-go charging

Meta will face trial in the antitrust case brought on by the FTC over the company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Getty Images

Meta must face FTC antitrust trial over purchasing Instagram and WhatsApp

The Guardian, is no longer posting on X saying the platform is “toxic," mentioning an increase in disturbing content on the site. Getty Images

The Guardian leaves X citing ‘conspiracies and racism’

Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service and sending its content to Prime Video. Getty Images/Amazon

Amazon to shut down Freevee, shift services to Prime

Oura CEO Tom Hale believes Apple will not be entering the smart ring game, as the competition grows with Samsung. Getty Images

Will Apple release a smart ring? Oura CEO says no

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University trained the robot to perform a surgery simply by having it watch videos of real surgeons. Getty Images

Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor

The New York Times Tech Guild returned to work on Tuesday following a weeklong strike that started just before Election Day. Getty Images

NYT tech staff end election week strike, negotiations to continue

Multiple French news organizations sued X, accusing Elon Musk’s social media platform of running their content without paying them. Getty Images

French newspapers sue Elon Musk’s X over content payments

A new study suggests LED lights on surfboards may prevent attacks from Great White Sharks on surfers and kayakers. Macquarie University

LED lights on surfboards may prevent great white shark attacks: Study

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