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The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated
April 8, 2026
The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated
New York — Computer science and engineering students at the University of Washington, spooked about AI, returned from spring break last…
Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern
April 7, 2026
Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern
The next wave of AI-powered cybersecurity attacks will be like nothing we’ve seen before. That’s the message AI company Anthropic…
Egypt plans to introduce SIM cards specifically for children
April 6, 2026
Egypt plans to introduce SIM cards specifically for children
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) announced it is currently studying the introduction of a new SIM card designed for…
How filming your chores could train the android butlers of the future
April 5, 2026
How filming your chores could train the android butlers of the future
The dream of deploying humanoid robots in every home has created a new type of job. The only requirements are…
Why haven’t humans gone back to the moon in over 50 years?
April 2, 2026
Why haven’t humans gone back to the moon in over 50 years?
Artemis II will only fly by the moon rather than land, but it will still mark the first time humans…
Apple’s biggest product in its 50-year history surprised the engineers who designed it
April 1, 2026
Apple’s biggest product in its 50-year history surprised the engineers who designed it
Apple had never built anything so complex. But it was at a crossroads. “We were like, people are only going…
Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?
March 31, 2026
Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?
Hong Kong/New York — President Donald Trump arrived in the Middle East last spring, making deals that would vault the Gulf…
Solar-powered micro electric tractors bring light to farmers in Malawi
March 30, 2026
Solar-powered micro electric tractors bring light to farmers in Malawi
An electric tractor that’s entirely powered by the sun could boost crop yields for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and in…
Amazon’s big bet in AI has been 20 years in the making
March 29, 2026
Amazon’s big bet in AI has been 20 years in the making
Seattle, Wash. — Matt Garman helps make your online life – your Starbucks order, your Netflix binge, your Pinterest browsing– possible.…
‘Now we have the proof’: Safety advocates hope a landmark jury ruling could lead to social media changes
March 28, 2026
‘Now we have the proof’: Safety advocates hope a landmark jury ruling could lead to social media changes
New York — Online safety advocates hope landmark trial verdicts this week can bring change to social media platforms they have…