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FTC Reaches Settlement Expanding Right-to-Repair for John Deere Farm Equipment

The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with John Deere that brings right-to-repair protections to the company's farm equipment. The FTC sued the agricultural equipment manufacturer last year over restrictions that limited farmers' ability to repair their own tractors and machinery. The settlement marks a significant

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Microsoft Pivots Obsidian Entertainment to New Fallout Game, Cancels Avowed Sequel

As part of Microsoft's significant Xbox "reset" strategy, Obsidian Entertainment is shifting its focus to develop a new Fallout game. The studio, known for titles like Grounded and The Outer Worlds, has canceled multiple projects including a sequel to last year's Avowed, according to

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Miami-Based City Labs Achieves First for Commercial Nuclear Power in Space

Miami-based City Labs has achieved a notable milestone in space technology with its BOHR mission, which represents the first deployment of commercial nuclear power in space. The mission serves as a pathfinder for future nuclear-powered spacecraft, potentially enabling more ambitious deep space missions that require sustained, high-output power sources beyond

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Waymo to Expand Fully Autonomous Rides to Four Additional US Cities

Waymo is set to expand its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to four additional U.S. cities. The company will operate without human safety drivers in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. This move marks a significant step for Waymo's commercial robotaxi ambitions. The company, backed by Alphabet,

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Meta Introduces Recording Safeguard for AI Glasses Amid Broader Data Collection Concerns

Meta is implementing a new safeguard for its smart glasses that aims to make it more difficult for users to secretly record unsuspecting people. The feature represents a step toward addressing privacy concerns that have surrounded the wearable AI devices since their launch. The timing of the update, however, raises

Mistral Enters Robotics Space with First Physical AI Model

French AI company Mistral has announced its first robotics model, signaling the company's move into physical AI development. The launch represents Mistral's expansion beyond its well-known language model offerings into embodied AI systems that can interact with the physical world. The company joins a growing number

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Apple Pledges $30 Billion Purchase of US-Made Broadcom Chips

Apple has announced a significant commitment to American manufacturing, pledging to purchase $30 billion worth of chips from Broadcom. The deal falls under Apple's broader program to support domestic manufacturing and strengthen its supply chain within the United States. Broadcom, a major semiconductor company, will supply chips that