Russian hackers reportedly took control of a Norwegian fish-farming dam in April, opening a floodgate for four hours and releasing 500 litres per second, Norway’s intelligence service (PST) said. The attack, attributed to pro-Russian cyber actors, caused no damage due to low water levels but aimed to create fear and disruption. A video linked to the group was shared on Telegram, and PST warned of … Continue reading Russian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says

Over 500 humanoid robots from 280 teams across 16 countries are competing in 26 events—from soccer and boxing to medicine sorting and cleaning—at the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The three-day event showcases AI-powered robotics, with robots often toppling or malfunctioning during competitions. China, making humanoids a national priority, aims to demonstrate global leadership in robotics, backed by a $139 billion fund for … Continue reading World’s first humanoid robot games begin in China

U.S. federal authorities, working with international partners, took down servers and domains and seized about $1 million in cryptocurrency linked to the BlackSuit ransomware gang. The group, which rebranded from Royal ransomware in 2024, had targeted over 100 companies last year across industries like manufacturing, education, health care, and construction, and compromised more than 450 U.S. victims since 2022. While the takedown disrupts BlackSuit’s operations, … Continue reading Feds take down BlackSuit ransomware gang, seize $1M in crypto

AOL, famous for its dial-up internet service and iconic “You’ve got mail” greeting, announced it will discontinue its dial-up internet, AOL Dialer software, and AOL Shield browser on September 30. Once widely known for its trial CDs in the 1990s, AOL’s dial-up connected users via telephone lines with a distinctive chirping sound. Now part of Yahoo, AOL was sold by Verizon to Apollo Global Management … Continue reading AOL ditching dial-up service, a relic of the internet in the ’90s

United Airlines faced widespread flight delays Wednesday due to a technology disruption affecting its Unimatic system, which manages flight data like weight, balance, and timings. Over 1,000 flights were delayed as a result. The issue has been resolved, but residual delays remain as operations recover, The Hill has reported. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the problem was specific to United and unrelated to the broader … Continue reading United blames ‘technology disruption’ for 1,000+ flight delays

Director James Cameron warned that using AI in global weapons systems could trigger a “Terminator”-style apocalypse, especially with rapid decision-making in nuclear defense. While he embraces AI to reduce film production costs, he remains concerned about its misuse and doubts AI can replace human screenwriters, believing true storytelling requires human experience. Cameron also highlighted the simultaneous threats of climate change, nuclear weapons, and super-intelligence as … Continue reading James Cameron warns of ‘Terminator-style apocalypse’ if AI weaponized

White Castle has launched its first robotic food delivery service in Chicago, partnering with Coco Robotics and Uber Eats. The pilot program, based at the Near West Side location on Roosevelt Road, uses zero-emission, AI-powered robots to deliver orders. Customers are notified when the robot arrives and unlock it via the app. White Castle hopes the technology will improve speed, reduce congestion, and maintain service … Continue reading White Castle launches new AI-powered robot delivery in Chicago

Hackers claim to have stolen and leaked 30GB of sensitive data from French naval defense giant Naval Group, threatening to release more, including alleged submarine weapon system source code. The data reportedly includes classified information on France’s nuclear submarines. Naval Group, which builds submarines and frigates for the French Navy, denies any breach of its IT systems and calls it a reputational attack. Investigations are … Continue reading Hackers threaten to leak ‘top-secret’ data after French navy attack

Minnesota has activated the National Guard’s cyber unit after a “deliberate, coordinated” cyberattack overwhelmed St. Paul’s digital systems. Mayor Melvin Carter said the city shut down its entire network to contain the threat, causing disruptions to Wi-Fi, libraries, and other services, though emergency systems remain unaffected. The city is working with the FBI and two private cybersecurity firms to investigate. While the attack’s specifics haven’t … Continue reading Minnesota calls in national guard after capital city slammed by ‘digital attack’

On Trump’s inauguration day, China’s DeepSeek released a powerful AI model, surprising U.S. intelligence. In response, the Biden administration pushed agencies to work with AI labs like OpenAI and Google to catch up, awarding major contracts for advanced AI. While AI is now used widely in U.S. intelligence, progress is slow due to caution over reliability and errors. Experts worry China may be advancing faster … Continue reading Spy agencies experimenting with newest AI models

Wyoming Mayor Patrick Collins announced plans for a massive AI data center near Cheyenne that would consume more electricity than all homes in the state combined. The joint venture between Tallgrass and Crusoe would start at 1.8 gigawatts—over five times the state’s household energy use—and could scale up to 10 gigawatts, doubling Wyoming’s entire current electricity generation. To meet its huge power needs, the project … Continue reading AI in Wyoming may soon use more electricity than state’s human residents

UBTech’s new humanoid robot, the Walker S2, can autonomously swap its own battery, allowing it to operate nearly nonstop—without human intervention. Standing 5’3″ and weighing 95 pounds, the robot uses dual lithium batteries and a three-minute swap process at dedicated stations to stay powered 24/7. Already tested in Chinese car factories, the Walker S2 reflects China’s broader push for automation in manufacturing, Fox News has … Continue reading Humanoid robot swaps its own battery to work 24/7

A California research team, backed by billionaire donors, planned a large-scale ocean experiment to test salt-water-spraying technology that could potentially cool the planet by creating clouds — a form of solar geoengineering. This followed a brief, aborted 2023 test on a retired aircraft carrier in Alameda, shut down by local officials due to lack of notice. Documents reveal plans for a much bigger test over … Continue reading Researchers quietly planned a test to dim sunlight

A humanoid robot named DeREK had a wild malfunction in a San Francisco lab, flailing wildly while suspended from a crane and causing it to collapse. The incident, caught on video, quickly went viral, with staff attributing the chaos to a “human error” involving faulty programming and a delayed emergency stop. DeREK, a nimble G1 model from Chinese company Unitree, is designed for robot combat … Continue reading Human-like robot, developed for fighting, goes berserk

Meta researchers have developed a wristband that uses muscle signals from your wrist to translate hand gestures into digital commands, enabling users to control devices, move cursors, and even write in the air. The device, called sEMG-RD, detects electrical signals from motor nerves and converts them into actions without needing individual calibration. It can recognize gestures like finger pinches and thumb swipes, and transcribe handwriting … Continue reading Meta wants to replace your mouse and keyboard with this bracelet

China has begun construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, a $170 billion project aimed at boosting renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. Premier Li Qiang called it a “project of the century,” emphasizing ecological protection. The dam, consisting of five cascade stations, is expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours annually. While China claims minimal … Continue reading China starts construction on world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet

The U.S. Army is testing robot coyotes as an innovative solution to keep wildlife off airfields and prevent dangerous runway incidents. Developed by the Army Engineer Research and Development Center and wildlife experts, these fast-moving, remote-controlled vehicles carry realistic coyote decoys to scare away birds and other animals. Early trials at military bases have shown success, and future versions may use AI, sensors, and cameras … Continue reading US Army tests robot coyotes to prevent catastrophic bird strikes

Researchers at the University of Florida have deployed 40 robotic rabbits in South Florida to lure and track invasive pythons. Designed to mimic the heat and movements of marsh rabbits—a common python prey—the mechanical bunnies are solar-powered, remotely controlled, and part of a conservation effort to manage the snake population. The project builds on years of research and aims to replace the use of live … Continue reading This tiny, furry robot is taking on invasive pythons in Florida

In California, solar-powered, AI-guided weeding robots are helping farmers control weeds more sustainably. The Aigen Element robot uses solar energy and advanced cameras to remove weeds without herbicides, cutting fuel costs and environmental impact. It’s already in use on crops like cotton, soy, and sugar beets, reducing labor needs and freeing workers for skilled tasks, Fox News has reported. The robots also collect data on … Continue reading Solar-powered robot zaps weeds without chemicals

A humanoid robot named Shuang Shuang participated in a high school graduation ceremony in Fujian, China, showcasing the country’s rapid progress in robotics. At the July 1 event, the robot walked on stage, exchanged a handshake with a teacher, received a certificate in its tote bag, and posed for photos, delighting the audience. The ceremony highlighted how humanoid robots are moving from labs into public life. China … Continue reading Humanoid robot ‘graduates’ at Chinese high school ceremony

Perplexity AI on Wednesday unveiled Comet, an AI-powered web browser designed to compete with Google and Microsoft. Available to Perplexity Max subscribers ($200/month) with invite-only access rolling out this summer, Comet lets users ask complex questions via voice or text and connect to enterprise apps like Slack. Known for its AI search engine with source links and a publisher revenue-sharing model, Perplexity is also reportedly seeking … Continue reading Perplexity launches AI-powered web browser for select group of subscribers

Germany has accused the Chinese military of targeting one of its aircraft with a laser during an EU mission over the Red Sea. The incident, which forced the German plane to abort its mission and land safely in Djibouti, occurred during Operation Aspides, a defensive EU effort against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest, calling the laser targeting unacceptable … Continue reading Germany accuses China of laser targeting aircraft in EU mission

Foxconn and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have unveiled “Nurabot,” a robotic nursing assistant based on Kawasaki’s existing Nyokkey design. Equipped with two arms, a storage compartment, and self-driving capability, Nurabot is designed to help nurses transport samples, deliver medicine, and guide patients in hospitals. With Taiwan facing a nurse shortage, the companies aim to ease workloads and plan to begin selling the robot in 2026, The … Continue reading Kawasaki and Foxconn build robot nursing assistant to tackle hospital scutwork

Humanoid robots competed in a 3-on-3 soccer tournament in Beijing, delivering a comical display of stumbles, pileups, and slow-motion collisions. Despite the slapstick spectacle, the robots were fully autonomous, using AI and advanced sensors to navigate and play without human control. The event highlighted China’s serious investment in robotics, with its market projected to reach $108 billion by 2028. The match also previewed the 2025 … Continue reading Beijing hosts China’s first fully autonomous 3-on-3 AI robot soccer match

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has approved the Ukrainian-made “Murakha” (“Ant”) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for combat use, it announced on June 28. Designed to support front-line units in tough conditions like enemy artillery fire and minefields, the tracked robotic platform can carry over half a ton of cargo across long distances and navigate rough terrain and shallow water. It also has multiple control channels to maintain … Continue reading Ukraine approves new ‘Murakha’ ground robot for combat use