NASA Leadership Shakeup & Budget Cuts, Massive ASUS Router Backdoor Alert, AI’s Rapid Evolution, and Ongoing Antitrust Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

This week in the tech world was marked by significant developments across various fronts. Leadership uncertainties and budgetary concerns cast a shadow over NASA, while a critical cybersecurity alert put thousands of ASUS router users on notice. The artificial intelligence landscape continued its dynamic evolution, with major players like OpenAI and Anthropic making headlines for new capabilities and policy engagements, alongside a notable AI content deal between Amazon and The New York Times. Antitrust scrutiny remained a persistent theme, highlighted by Meta’s ongoing trial and new U.S. restrictions on technology sales to China. In the software realm, the popular Arc browser announced a surprising halt to its development, and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic advanced new rules aimed at bolstering online safety and platform accountability.

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Moon Landers, Quantum Computing, and the End of Skype: Weekly Tech Roundup

It’s been another busy week in the tech world, from lunar landers making their way to the moon to quantum computing breakthroughs, the end of an era for a video calling pioneer, and Amazon’s latest move to compete with ultra-cheap e-commerce giants. Let’s dive into the biggest stories. Lunar Landers Galore: The Artemis Era is Here The race to the moon is intensifying as the Artemis era takes shape, with a surge of activity from private companies. Astroscale is making strides in satellite servicing and space junk removal, highlighted by their ADRAS-J mission’s successful rendezvous with a derelict rocket stage … Continue reading Moon Landers, Quantum Computing, and the End of Skype: Weekly Tech Roundup

Weekly Tech Roundup: Microsoft’s Latest Updates, Right-to-Repair Law, PlayStation Showcase, and More

This week Microsoft held their annual Build developers conference, Minnesota Governor signs right-to-repair law, and Sony held a PlayStation Showcase event. Also, Apple signs a deal with Broadcom for 5G tech, Google has been found to be infringing Sonos patents,. Continue reading Weekly Tech Roundup: Microsoft’s Latest Updates, Right-to-Repair Law, PlayStation Showcase, and More