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New Material Switches 1000x Faster at Room Temp, PLUS - WSL Containers GA: New Commands, Integrations, and More!
WSL Containers are now generally available, introducing new commands and integrations with Microsoft Defender and Intune. Developers can now build, run, and deploy Linux containers directly on Windows with the wslc CLI.

Lucid's Q3 production hits rock bottom, PLUS - EU AI Act forces OpenAI to watermark ChatGPT and Codex!
OpenAI is adding an invisible watermark to ChatGPT and Codex in the EU to comply with the AI Act. Developers can opt-in globally, but it's off by default. The watermark subtly shapes word choices, detectable by a tool.

AI submissions overwhelm Google's bug bounty program, PLUS - AI gets a new name, but no real teeth!
The US government has rebranded AI as 'super intelligence' in a new executive order, signed after meetings with tech CEOs. Despite the grand name change, the agreement is non-binding and unlikely to lead to major changes.

Flock Safety's warrantless searches now unconstitutional, PLUS - AWS drops NDAs, transparency battle heats up!
AWS ends NDAs with government agencies, part of the growing push for data center transparency. Environmental activists and state governments are pushing back against data center projects, citing concerns over water and energy usage.

Stability AI gets a big boost from Napster's co-founder, PLUS - Apple clamps down on risky Full Disk Access!
Apple is introducing new controls to limit Full Disk Access on macOS, requiring explicit user action for apps to gain access to files, messages, and browsing history. This move comes after security concerns raised by AI agents.

WhatsApp lets parents monitor teen chats and set content limits, PLUS - Your TV remote just got a major upgrade!
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer, faster, and can charge directly via a TV's USB port. The remote control is redesigned for better grip and usability, with a favorites button and recessed power button.

Quantum tech now a strategic pull for chemical R&D, PLUS - Florida's Quantum Defense Tech Takes Off!
Florida is becoming a hub for defense-led quantum technology, with a new report highlighting the state's growing role in the industry. Classiq introduces a fault tolerance engine for quantum apps, and Quantum eMotion is set to acquire Plurilock Security.

WhatsApp lets parents monitor teen chats and set content limits, PLUS - Your TV remote just got a major upgrade!
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer, faster, and can charge directly via a TV's USB port. The remote control is redesigned for better grip and usability, with a favorites button and recessed power button.

MIT's light-powered robot swims through water with muscle cells, PLUS - How robotics can empower the elderly and disabled!
Charlie Kemp, Hello Robot's CTO, discusses how robotics can improve quality of life for the elderly and disabled. His work spans from MIT to real-world applications, focusing on the people using the technology.

EliseAI's massive raise signals big things for housing and healthcare, PLUS - Tesla's got $30B to build robotaxis and more!
Tesla has secured $30 billion in credit lines for scaling its Cybercab robotaxi, Optimus robot, and Tesla Semi. While the company has $40 billion in cash, the new credit lines will help fund future capital expenditures.