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News Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, is trying to change the government’s broadband playbook, a new leaked document reportedly reveals. By Brad Randall, Broadband Communities States are being sent riders from Starlink that list caveats to the service the company will eventually give to broadband serviceable locations (BSLs) under government’s massive broadband push, known as the BEAD program. The revelation comes after several “concerned states” reached out to broadband.io, according to Doug Adams, an admin for the website. Adams said the riders, which he posted a copy of online, were marked as confidential. His post describes the brewing conflict the riders signal,…
Quantum computers only work when they are kept extremely cold. The problem is that today’s cooling systems also create noise, which can interfere with the fragile quantum information they are supposed to protect. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now introduced a new type of minimal quantum “refrigerator” that turns this challenge into an advantage. Instead of fighting noise, the device partially relies on it to operate. The result is highly precise control over heat and energy flow, which could help make large scale quantum technology possible. Quantum technology is widely expected to reshape major areas of…
Hot take – just like the Internet era, Google is leading the AI revolution. While there are many AI solutions out there, almost none of them integrate with the daily lives of users as deeply as Google’s AI ecosystem. Case in point: the tech giant has now partnered with PhysicsWallah and Career360 and come up with specially vetted content on Gemini for JEE preparation for students in India. This means students across the country can now access the entire JEE syllabus, concepts, and even mock tests, right from the comfort of their homes. The best part: all of this is…
Matthew Tyson is a contributing writer at InfoWorld. A seasoned technology journalist and expert in enterprise software development, Matthew has written about programming, programming languages, language frameworks, application platforms, development tools, databases, cryptography, information security, cloud computing, and emerging technologies such as blockchain and machine learning for more than 15 years. His work has appeared in leading publications including InfoWorld, CIO, CSO Online, and IBM developerWorks. Matthew also has had the privilege of interviewing many tech luminaries including Brendan Eich, Grady Booch, Guillermo Rauch, and Martin Hellman. Matthew’s diverse background encompasses full-stack development (Java, JVM languages such as Kotlin, JavaScript,…
Posted by Nataliya Stanetsky, Fabricio Ferracioli, Elliot Sisteron, Irene Ang of the Android Security Team Phone theft is more than just losing a device; it’s a form of financial fraud that can leave you suddenly vulnerable to personal data and financial theft. That’s why we’re committed to providing multi-layered defenses that help protect you before, during, and after a theft attempt. Today, we’re announcing a powerful set of theft protection feature updates that build on our existing protections, designed to give you greater peace of mind by making your device a much harder target for criminals. Stronger Authentication Safeguards We’ve…
Image Source: Pixabay People walk beneath roofs, walkways and canopies every day without giving much thought to the clear sheet above them. Polycarbonate blends into the background, it keeps the space bright and stays strong in rough weather. It’s an incredible material, but most passersby still assume they are standing under glass. That quiet presence is a sign of how widely polycarbonate has shaped outdoor structures across the UK, from garden spaces to busy public routes. Stick around until the end of our fascinating article to see how this material supports daily life without drawing attention to itself. How Polycarbonate…
Published on: January 30, 2026Paid up front apps can be a tough sell on the App Store. You might be getting plenty of views on your product page, but if those views aren’t converting to downloads, something has to change. That’s exactly where I found myself with Maxine: decent traffic, almost no sales.So I made the switch to freemium, even though I didn’t really want to. In the end, the data was pretty obvious and I’ve been getting feedback from other devs too. Free downloads with optional in-app purchases convert better and get more users through the door. After thinking…
Part 1: The Rise of Chargebacks There are some distribution operational situations that have a direct impact on the cost of order fulfillment that tend to increase the cost of goods that you and me, the consumers, pay. One of these is what is known as a “chargeback” that occurs frequently and for which a good amount of money is spent to prevent occurrences. In logistics, a chargeback is a post-transaction financial penalty or cost recovery that one party (usually a retailer, shipper, or customer) deducts from payments owed to another party (usually a supplier, carrier, warehouse, or 3PL (third…
What you need to knowNotebookLM’s app on Android and iOS is reportedly receiving Video Overviews after waiting for some time.Video Overviews are AI-generated slideshows, packed with visuals, controls, and more, all about the content you’ve given NotebookLM to help you learn and understand.A previous update for NotebookLM on mobile brought flashcards and quizzes to people looking to study new topics.NotebookLM has been slowly upgrading how it condenses and delivers heavy research notes to users, and this latest update on Android is adding what it’s been missing.A post by 9to5Google highlights a recent update for NotebookLM that’s started rolling out for…
A new nanomaterial triggers a domino effect of chemical reactions inside cancer cells, killing them through oxidative stress and leaving healthy tissues alone. Study: Structurally Engineered Ferrous Metal–Organic Framework as a Chemodynamic Therapy Nano agent for Concurrent Hydroxyl Radical and Singlet Oxygen Generation. Image Credit: Arif biswas/Shutterstock.com The study was reported in Advanced Functional Materials by researchers at Oregon State University. Such cancer treatment is known as chemodynamic therapy, and avoiding healthy tissue is a complicated process. Chemodynamic therapy is a new treatment strategy based on the unique biochemical milieu of cancer cells. The scientists explain that malignant tumors have higher…