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Delivery drones may soon take off in the US. Here’s why
Delivery drones are so fast they can zip a pint of ice cream to a customer’s driveway before it melts.This article was originally published here
Month: August 2025
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How quantum technology can help pilots navigate more safely
For the past two decades, GPS technology has become inextricably woven into society, from smartphones to airplanes, stock markets to emergency hotlines and even power grids.This article was originally published here
Technology
AI porn victims see Hong Kong unprepared for threat
For Hong Kong law student “C,” AI-made pornography was a distant danger until a university classmate created graphic images of her and multiple other women.This article was originally published here
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At least 73% of US adults have experienced online scams—here’s how you can avoid the latest con
Online scammers continue to dupe the majority of American adults as they infiltrate virtual calendars and security systems meant to defend users against the poaching of personal information.This article was originally published here
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Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
The federal spending law passed in early July 2025, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, significantly reduces federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel that can power aircraft […]
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Want to know how far your new EV can actually go? Take 10–20% off its claimed range
Many electric vehicles (EVs) now come with range estimates of 400–500 kilometers, while some premium models claim ranges of more than 600km.This article was originally published here
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Conversations remotely detected from cell phone vibrations, researchers report
An emerging form of surveillance, wireless tapping, explores the possibility of remotely deciphering conversations from the tiny vibrations produced by a cell phone’s earpiece. With the goal of protecting users’ privacy from potential bad actors, […]
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‘Stop killing games’: Demands for game ownership must also include workers’ rights
When French video-game publisher Ubisoft announced it was shutting down servers for The Crew, a popular online racing game released in 2014, it wasn’t just the end of a title. It marked the beginning of […]
Technology
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge.This article was originally published here
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Overtaking the odds: Do passing zones make rural roads safer?
The frustration of getting stuck behind a slow vehicle on a remote road is all too familiar to drivers in Pennsylvania, where rural roads make up about 60% of highways. One of the roadway features […]