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Evan Feinman exits the BEAD program warning against a shift from fiber to satellite internet in rural areas, which could lead to slower, costlier connections. He criticizes the new administration's tech-neutral stance, urging adherence to Congress's direction for better connectivity.

BraX3 aims to be the ultimate privacy-focused smartphone, eliminating Google services and using iodéOS, an open-source Android alternative. It offers robust privacy features, modular design, and long-term usability, catering to users seeking control over their data and device functionality.

Cutting-edge DNA technology by Othram is solving decades-old cold cases, like the murders of Cathy Swartz and Catherine Edwards, by building DNA profiles from tiny samples. This advancement offers closure to victims' families and highlights the potential for solving more unsolved cases.

Over 90% of American workers support a 'right-to-disconnect' law, as they feel overwhelmed by work emails outside office hours, causing stress and anxiety. Many feel pressured to respond promptly, even on vacation, highlighting the need for boundaries between work and personal life.

Mark Klein, a retired AT&T engineer, exposed a major US government domestic spying operation in 2006, revealing how the NSA was accessing citizen communications. Klein, who passed away at 79, became a pivotal figure in privacy advocacy, highlighting the balance between security and personal freedom.

Flatiron Books will continue to publish 'Careless People,' a book by ex-Meta staffer Sarah Wynn-Williams, despite an arbitration order from Meta to halt its release due to non-disparagement clauses. The publisher defends the book's integrity and criticizes Meta's silencing tactics.

Gemini Robotics introduces AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, aimed at enhancing robots' abilities to understand, act, and respond effectively to the physical world, advancing AI integration in robotics.

DeepSeek's R1 model can generate working malware code, like keyloggers and basic ransomware, with some technical adjustments. It's a potential tool for cybercriminals seeking to exploit its capabilities.

A phishing scheme impersonating Booking.com uses a technique called 'ClickFix,' employing social engineering and security verifications like CAPTCHA to create a false sense of safety, as detailed by Microsoft.