South Korean startups are proposing to transform electric vehicle charging hubs into computing resources for artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to create smarter and more sustainable urban infrastructures, potentially reducing the implementation costs of on-premise AI solutions and fostering innovation in the sector.
Scientists have observed subtle shifts in the Sun over the past 40 years, shedding light on the long-term vibrations of our star. Data from the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network (BiSON) reveals that the Sun does not return to the same minimum baseline at the end of each cycle, with implications for space weather forecasting and understanding the habitability of other star systems.
The release candidate of GNOME Mutter 50 is now available, two weeks before the stable release. This version includes enhancements for the Wayland compositor, with a focus on NVIDIA performance and native support for SDR and HDR.
Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency announced a new and expanded Sovereign Tech Fellowship program that is now open to community managers and technical writers, beyond just FOSS maintainers from the prior round.
Finnish startup Groundhawk has raised €2 million to digitise the mapping of underground infrastructure in Europe. The technology combines 3D scanning, high-precision satellite positioning, and AI to create accurate digital models, reducing costs and risks associated with outdated documentation. The funding will be used to expand the team and develop new features.
A group of Western governments is launching a fresh bid to shape 6G before it's even standardized, unveiling a set of security and resilience principles to bake supply chain controls and cyber safeguards into the next generation of mobile networks.
An Nvidia-backed trial demonstrates that AI data centers can flexibly adjust power use in near real time. This suggests that hyperscalers can reduce consumption as necessary, ensuring the grid isn’t overloaded during peak demand, with global implications for energy consumption.
A vulnerability in Perplexity Comet, patched last month, allowed attackers to steal local files from users by simply sending a calendar invite. The AI browser left local files open, exposing them to security risks.
Recent research demonstrates how large language models (LLMs) can identify users behind pseudonymous accounts on social media with surprising accuracy. This raises serious concerns about privacy and the possibility of doxxing and detailed user profiling.
A high-severity vulnerability has been discovered in Google Chrome. Malicious extensions could exploit the Gemini Live AI panel to gain unauthorized privileges, compromising the security of the underlying operating system. The exploit allowed extensions to bypass the browser's normal security restrictions.
At Mobile World Congress 2026, AI-native networks ceased to be a future vision. Announcements from vendors, chipmakers, and operators showcased field trial results, commercial product launches, and coalitions to build 6G on AI-native foundations. Nvidia, Nokia, and Ericsson are leading innovation with dedicated platforms and silicio. SK Telecom and SoftBank are rebuilding infrastructures with AI.
AI data centers are reshaping the power landscape, with increasing adoption of 800V DC architectures and solid-state transformers. This evolution is crucial for managing the high power demands of GPUs and optimizing energy efficiency.
Averse to macOS upgrade nag screens? A simple local configuration profile can convince your Mac that upgrading is against policy, banishing those upgrade prompts for a few months.
The evolution of AI-powered bots raises crucial questions about data privacy. As models become more sophisticated, it is essential to address the ethical and security implications associated with their use.
In Palo, Iowa, the establishment of data centers raises concerns among residents, despite the adoption of strict zoning regulations. Concerns relate to the environmental and community impact, in an area already marked by previous flooding.
A security researcher at the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) explains how to detect phone interception technologies, such as IMSI-catchers (also known as Stingrays), which simulate cell towers to track phone locations, intercept calls and messages, and in some cases, install malware. Rayhunter, an open source tool for detecting these threats, is presented.
Huawei unveils solutions for agentic networks, anticipating a future where AI agents manage network connections. The company released Agentic Core and promoted A2A-T, an open-source protocol for multi-agent collaboration in telecommunications, aiming to standardize interactions between AI agents and reduce system integration times.
The escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with visible repercussions in Dubai's Jebel Ali Port, is causing significant disruptions to technology infrastructure, retail operations, and automated transportation services in the region. AWS, Apple, and Robotaxi services are among the most affected.
At MWC 2026, Huawei unveiled an AI computing platform designed to simplify the creation and management of the infrastructure required for AI services. The solution promises faster build times for data centers, tools for cluster optimization, and AI model adaptations, covering 90% of common enterprise use cases. This initiative reflects the growing focus on AI within the telecommunications sector.
The increasing demand for compute resources for artificial intelligence is driving data center operators towards regions with abundant and low-cost energy, such as those near the Arctic Circle.