This US start-up wants to pay you to host a data center on the side of your home — and says it won’t disturb you at all

SPAN plans installing residential AI computing nodes outside homes, offering subsidized electricity and internet access to participating homeowners.
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The future of Army rations? US investigates ‘alternative protein technologies’ to keep soldiers fed in the field — hopefully it will be more appealing than it sounds

US Army studies alternative protein rations using gels, powders, and fermentation methods to reduce weight while maintaining soldier nutrition requirements
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One month out from the World Cup, and scammers are already targeting fans — here’s what to look out for

Be careful when entering business partnerships, especially if they’re asking for deposits ahead of the World Cup.

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‘Spatial intelligence shouldn’t require a GPU’: This tiny chip could turn skinny Aviators into smart glasses without a bulky battery – and they’ll even understand the world in real-time

Mosaic reveals new perception chip that gives smart glasses real-time environmental awareness and more.

‘We perform tests that would destroy standard office furniture’: AndaSeat tells us how its gaming chair design expertise is creating a ‘superior’ home office experience

I spoke to Lin Zhou, AndaSeat CEO, about the company’s shift into the home office space.

Lenovo unveils a fantastic portable charger to revive your smartphone and more — but bad luck, you’ll probably never be able to buy it

Lenovo Legion P5 10000 power bank offers 100W output, multiple ports, compact design, and low current charging mode support
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‘The way people create has changed’: The team behind DaVinci Resolve talk photography, filmmaking, and why it brought Lightroom-style color tools to the latest version of its free video editing software

I spoke to Blackmagic Design about what users can expect from Resolve 21 – and why color tools are now on the menu.

The end of deepfakes: A UK startup “fingerprinting” light to prove what’s real could crush global misinformation and $75 billion video piracy market

This UK startup wants to make your physical filming location a ‘fingerprint’ to verify authenticity, rather than relying on software.
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Attack of the AI lawnmowers? Yarbo forced to patch products after experts reveal method to remotely hijack thousands of devices

A cybersecurity flaw in Yarbo robotic mowers exposed thousands of internet-connected devices to spying, hijacking, infrastructure, and surveillance risks.
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Massive Lithium deposit potential worth $1.5 trillion found in Oregon — a huge cache could massively strengthen the US stance in building items such as smartphones, but environmentalists urge caution in acting too fast

Geologists discovered a massive lithium deposit beneath Oregon, triggering debates over mining expansion, environmental risks, and economic development opportunities.
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