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Rocket Lab Wins $397 Million Contract to Build Threat-Tracking 'Flatellites' for US Space Force

Contract Overview Rocket Lab has been awarded a $397 million contract by the US Space Force to develop a new class of flat, low-earth-orbit satellites designed for threat tracking. The satellites, internally referred to as "Flatellites," represent an expansion of Rocket Lab's presence in the defense

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ChatGPT's Computer History Feature Tracks Mac Activity for Automation

OpenAI has begun rolling out a new feature called Computer History for ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS. The feature tracks user actions—including clicks and keystrokes—to create a timeline of activity that both ChatGPT and its Codex assistant can reference when processing requests. How Computer History Works

Light-Based Scan Offers Hope for Early Detection of Deadly Bowel Disease in Preterm Babies

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating condition that strikes premature infants with little to no warning, causing severe inflammation and tissue death in the intestines. The disease progresses rapidly and can be fatal, making early detection critical for survival. Current diagnostic methods often come too late or require invasive procedures

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Court Orders Google to Improve Visibility of Alternative Android App Stores

Google has been ordered by a court to make it significantly easier for Android users to discover and download alternative app stores through Google Play. The ruling gives Google just one week to implement changes that would increase the visibility of third-party app stores within its platform. The decision stems

Nvidia Expands AI Infrastructure Portfolio with Model Router Focus

Model routers are systems that automatically direct incoming AI requests to the optimal model—whether that's a large, powerful model for complex tasks or a smaller, more efficient one for simpler queries. This approach aims to balance performance with cost and latency considerations. Nvidia's entry into

The Limits of AI Engagement Metrics: What High Usage Numbers Don't Reveal

A new commentary in Communications of the ACM raises a critical point about how we measure AI success: high engagement numbers tell only part of the story. The piece argues that focusing on metrics like user adoption, time spent, or interaction frequency with AI systems obscures what these technologies actually

Researchers Demonstrate First Superconducting Quantum Heat Engine Operating Near Absolute Zero

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the world's first cyclic superconducting quantum heat engine capable of converting heat close to absolute zero into usable mechanical energy. The device, developed using superconducting circuits, represents a significant milestone in quantum thermodynamics and could eventually enable quantum computers to operate more efficiently. The