Things Worth Noting
In today’s world, any internet-connected device—like smartphones, smart fridges, TVs, cameras, or even lightbulbs—can potentially be used for spying. Devices with cameras, microphones, or sensors collect personal data such as location tracking, voice recordings, health info, and energy usage, which can reveal daily routines, home layouts, and habits. Weaknesses like default passwords, unpatched firmware, insecure […]
On December 20, 2025, a major power outage caused by a fire at a PG&E substation left nearly one-third of San Francisco without electricity, affecting over 130,000 customers and knocking out traffic lights across the city. Waymo’s driverless robotaxi fleet was hit hard: self-driving cars stalled at darkened intersections, activating hazard lights but failing to […]
AI tools are transforming productivity by automating repetitive tasks, boosting efficiency, and helping people work smarter. Generative AI and large language models power quick content creation, data analysis, and idea generation, freeing knowledge workers for high-value work. AI assistants handle task management, scheduling, email, and research, while workflow automation connects systems for seamless operations. In […]
Elon Musk predicts a future of universal high income—not just basic income—driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. Through projects like Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, he envisions a post-scarcity world where automation handles most work, making jobs optional and eliminating poverty. This sustainable abundance would provide everyone with top-quality healthcare, housing, food, and […]
Australia has become the first country to ban under-16s from accessing social media, effective December 10, 2025, aiming to protect youth from risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues linked to online platforms. The law requires social media companies to verify users’ ages, using methods like facial estimation or ID checks, and mandates deactivating accounts […]
Social media algorithms fuel polarization by pushing emotional, low-quality outrage that keeps users hooked. These engagement systems favor sensational content, creating echo chambers that reinforce beliefs, spread misinformation, and distort public discourse. Outrage-driven feeds encourage addictive scrolling, harming mental health and deepening distrust. Bots and AI-generated content worsen the problem by amplifying false or extreme […]
A sustainable transportation ecosystem aims to cut emissions, reduce car dependence, and ensure everyone can access clean, affordable mobility. It links zero-emission vehicles, renewable energy, smart grids, and multimodal networks like public transit, shared mobility, and micromobility. Circular manufacturing, battery recycling, and resilient infrastructure help lower waste and resource use. Community engagement and inclusive design […]
Targeted ads feel like mind-reading because companies quietly track your clicks, searches, app use, location, and shopping habits. Using cookies, tracking pixels, fingerprinting, and real-time bidding, ad tech builds detailed user profiles through behavioral and psychographic data. Machine learning and predictive analytics then serve hyper-personalized ads across your devices—often making it seem like your phone […]
China’s latest quantum computers, Zuchongzhi 3.0 and Jiuzhang 4.0, have achieved massive quantum advantage. The 105-qubit superconducting Zuchongzhi 3.0 finished a random circuit sampling task in seconds that would take the fastest classical supercomputers billions of years, outperforming Google’s latest chips by millions of times. Jiuzhang 4.0, a photonic system using over 2,000 photons, solved […]
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet, hiding your real IP address and protecting your data. It uses strong AES-256 encryption and protocols like WireGuard or OpenVPN to keep your online activity private, especially on public Wi-Fi. Key benefits include online privacy, bypassing geo-blocks for streaming, […]