Parking Prediction System Could Slash Urban Travel Time by 66%
MIT’s parking algorithm uses dynamic programming and crowdsourced data to reduce urban travel time by 66%, as shown in Seattle simulations.
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Age Checks Aren’t the Answer—They’re a Messy, Flawed Gamble
Age verification systems, like Roblox's, are failing to protect minors while compromising privacy. Experts warn of deepfakes, data leaks, and global regulatory challenges.
PayPal's Silent Data Leak: 100 Users' Info Exposed for 6 Months by Faulty Code
A software error in PayPal's loan app exposed 100 users' data for six months. The company rolled back the code but faces scrutiny over delayed detection and response.
YouTube’s First Video Gets Museum Makeover | V&A Preserves Internet’s Childhood
The V&A Museum preserves YouTube’s first video with a reconstructed 2006 watch page, showcasing early internet design. Open Feb 18.
eBay’s $1.2B Grab for Depop’s Gen Z Fashion Empire
eBay’s $1.2B acquisition of Depop targets Gen Z’s sustainable fashion market. Etsy shifts focus to core business.
Bixby 1.0: Samsung’s AI Learns to Speak Your Language—Literally
Samsung’s Bixby 1.0 beta introduces natural language commands and real-time web search, aiming to simplify smartphone interactions.
Amazon's Green Grid Gambit: Powering the Future with Carbon-Free Investments
Amazon's 40GW renewable and nuclear energy projects create jobs, boost grid reliability, and leverage AI-driven storage—setting a new standard for corporate climate action.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold: A $3,000 Foldable Phone That’s a Love-Hate Relationship in Your Pocket
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold blends a 10-inch display with a $2,900 price tag, offering a phone-tablet hybrid that’s as ambitious as it is impractical.
General Fusion’s $1 Billion Bet: Can Fusion Power Survive the Hype?
General Fusion's $1 billion SPAC pivot faces skepticism as it bets on piston-driven fusion tech amid rising energy demand.
Apple Unveils Video Podcast Revolution: Creators Get Control, Users Get Flexibility
Apple’s new HLS video integration gives creators control over monetization and ad insertion while offering users audio/video flexibility. Learn more about the beta rollout and platform timeline.
Nothing vs. Apple: A March Launch Showdown—Who’s the Real Underdog?
Nothing’s March 5 launch aims to steal Apple’s thunder, but a $380 budget phone faces a RAM‑crisis price hike. Underdog or stunt?
ClickFix 2.0: How Attackers Are Hijacking DNS to Steal Your Data
Microsoft revealed a new DNS-based ClickFix attack that bypasses traditional phishing methods, targeting both Windows and macOS users with malware like ModeloRAT and Odyssey Stealer.