FCC Republican resigns, leaving agency with just two commissioners
Two commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission are resigning at the end of this week. For at least a little while, the FCC will have
Category: Tech
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While Mark Zuckerberg was hyping Meta’s latest Ray-Ban smartglasses and Apple was promoting its Vision Pro mixed reality headset in 2023, Finnish startup IXI was
Why changemakers burn out — and how to burn bright instead
This piece is part of our “Ask the Expert,” series where experts share their insights into some of the most pressing questions facing our tech ecosystem. Sign-up
Endangered classic Mac plastic color returns as 3D-printer filament
On Tuesday, classic computer collector Joe Strosnider announced the availability of a new 3D-printer filament that replicates the iconic “Platinum” color scheme used in classic
US science is being wrecked, and its leadership is fighting the last war
WASHINGTON, DC—The general outline of the Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget was released a few weeks back, and it included massive cuts for most agencies
Lawsuit: DOGE, HHS used “hopelessly error-ridden” data to fire 10,000 workers
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) teamed up with DOGE to fire 10,000 employees while relying on “hopelessly error-ridden” personnel records, a
Are Dead Sea Scrolls older than we thought?
Over the years, scholars of the Dead Sea Scrolls have analyzed the ancient parchments with various methods: for example, X-rays, multispectral imaging, “virtual unfolding,” and
Reddit Sues Anthropic, Accusing It of Illegally Using Data From Its Site
In its lawsuit, Reddit said Anthropic had also declined to enter into a licensing agreement for data and had unjustly enriched itself at Reddit’s expense.
EU approves first mixed reality flight simulator for pilot training
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a mixed reality (MR) headset for civil aviation training for the first time — potentially signalling
TNW Backstage meets the founder who reinvented flower delivery
TNW Backstage this week peeks behind the petals of the flower business — but not as you know it. In the latest episode of our
Germans Are Buying More Electric Cars, but Not Teslas
Drivers in the country, Europe’s largest car market, are avoiding vehicles from Tesla, which has seen a drop in sales in other countries as well.
Trump is forcing states to funnel grant money to Starlink, Senate Democrats say
Senate Democrats are pleading with the Trump administration to stop delaying distribution of $42 billion in grants for construction of broadband networks in areas with
Some parts of Trump’s proposed budget for NASA are literally draconian
New details of the Trump administration’s plans for NASA, released Friday, revealed the White House’s desire to end the development of an experimental nuclear thermal
How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone
Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.