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A French Navy officer accidentally leaked the location of an aircraft carrier by logging his run on Strava: A French naval officer went on a run around the deck of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, inadvertently leaking the warship's location when he uploaded the workout to Strava. Read More

WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and more: New AI agents on WordPress.com could lower barriers to publishing while increasing machine-generated content across the web. Read More

Amidst legal turmoil, Kalshi is temporarily banned in Nevada: It's the latest escalation in a regulatory battle over the future of prediction markets. Read More

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Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows: The company is reducing Copilot entry points on Windows, starting with Photos, Widgets, Notepad, and other apps. Read More

Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16: Pinterest's chief compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, saying children need similar protections. Read More

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US: A cyberattack on a U.S. car breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States reportedly stranded and unable to start their vehicles. Read More

Amazon acquires Rivr, maker of a stair-climbing delivery robot: Amazon and Jeff Bezos had previously invested in the startup. The deal signals the e-commerce giant's interest in doorstep delivery. Read More

The best AI investment might be in energy tech: Power has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in rolling out new AI data centers. That's creating an opening for investors. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says: The device is being developed by the company's Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized features aimed at making it easier to use Amazon's suite of apps, including Amazon shopping, Prime Video, and Prime Music, according to Reuters. Read More