The future of AI may depend on this one behind-the-scenes change

You probably won’t notice the next Model Context Protocol update, but it could make AI assistants much better at connecting to the apps and services you use every day.

The AI game-dev boom has a dark side: fewer jobs for the people starting out

AI tools are helping solo game developers build and release games faster, but writers, artists, and junior programmers are facing fewer opportunities in an increasingly competitive industry.

A new AI model wants self-driving cars to think before they swerve

A Seoul National University team built an AI that scores self-driving cars’ safety choices in real time, and it just landed a rare CVPR highlight paper nod.

An AirPods-sized mini lab could help catch disease markers in minutes

The AirPods-case-sized VPodDuo connects to a smartphone and reads molecular tests for viruses, bacteria, and cancer-associated biomarkers in around 10 minutes.

Your future AR glasses might finally stop making the real world look weird

Researchers have developed a new AR display technology that improves real-world visibility while keeping virtual objects realistic, making future smart glasses safer and more practical.

Anti-surveillance clothing is getting cheaper, but don’t expect an invisibility cloak

Anti-surveillance clothing is becoming affordable enough for ordinary wardrobes, but its patterns only confuse certain computer vision systems. For now, it works better as a privacy statement than reliable protection.

This spinning drone hides in plain sight using a visual illusion

Northwestern engineers built a spinning drone that exploits motion blur, making it about ten times less visible than conventional drones.

This smart knitted fabric can flip switches, count your steps, and even change shape

Harvard researchers created programmable knitted fabric that changes shape, acts as electronic switches, and could power the next generation of wearable technology.

Starlink V5 is here, and it’s lighter, smarter, and far more efficient

SpaceX has introduced the new Starlink V5 kit with a smaller, lighter design, lower power consumption, and download speeds of up to 375 Mbps, focusing on efficiency rather than raw speed.

Frontier joins the Starlink club with high-speed in-flight internet

Frontier Airlines has announced a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi across its fleet, with installations beginning in early 2027.