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Robinhood Expands to Indonesia-Could This Spark a Global Zero-Fee Trading Trend?
IBTimes - 8 Dec 2025 08:59
Robinhood Markets' entry into Indonesia, a major financial hub with investors seeking low-fee trading, could prompt brokerages worldwide to reduce fees over time.
EU Urged to Soften 2035 Ban on Internal Combustion Engine Cars
Slashdot - 8 Dec 2025 00:34
Friday six European Union countries "asked the European Commission to water down an effective ban on the sale of internal combustion engine cars slated for 2035," reports Reuters The countries have asked the EU C...
Meta reportedly pushes the release of new mixed-reality glasses to 2027
Android Central - 8 Dec 2025 00:07
Meta's next-generation pair of mixed-reality glasses were originally tabbed to release in the second half of 2026, but they're now delated into 2027.
Beyond the horizon: cost-driven strategies for space-based data centers
Space News - 8 Dec 2025 14:00
As the space industry explores orbital data centers to meet growing demands for sovereignty, resilience and sustainability, one critical lens remains underutilized: cost. Not just launch cost or CapEx; but total cost of ...
Adobe Rolls Out Free Generative AI for Creative Cloud Pro Users as a Limited-Time Bonus
Gizmodo - 8 Dec 2025 13:55
Over 20 AI-enhanced apps and tools, including unlimited Firefly and 3rd-party image generations, make Adobe the industry leader.
Is the H3N2 Flu Strain Setting Up Patients for COVID: Researchers Document Unusual Double Infection
IBTimes - 8 Dec 2025 13:23
Doctors have documented a rare case of a health worker catching H3N2 flu and then COVID-19 11 days later, just as H3N2 becomes the dominant strain this winter. Here's what that 'double hit' really means - and...
Study quantifies costs of EU Space Act to European and U.S. companies
Space News - 8 Dec 2025 12:29
A proposed European Union space law could cost both European and American space companies hundreds of millions of euros in lost revenue annually, according to a new study. The post Study quantifies costs of EU Space Act ...
Mark Zuckerberg's 387ft Yacht Fuels Climate Backlash - Critics Call It 'Elite Excess'
IBTimes - 8 Dec 2025 03:18
Mark Zuckerberg's new 387-foot superyacht has ignited a massive social media backlash, with critics calling it 'elite excess' and a stark contradiction to his public statements on climate change.
Apache warns of 10.0-rated flaw in Tika metadata ingestion tool
The Register - 8 Dec 2025 00:10
PLUS: New kind of DDOS from the Americas; Predator still hunting spyware targets; NIST issues IoT advice; And more! Infosec in Brief The Apache Foundation last week warned of a 10.0-rated flaw in its Tika toolkit.
Scientists Just Developed a Lasting Vaccine to Prevent Deadly Allergic Reactions
Singularity Hub - 8 Dec 2025 23:55
The vaccine stopped runaway allergic reactions for a year in mice. It could evolve into a blanket therapy for food allergies, from peanuts to shellfish. The post Scientists Just Developed a Lasting Vaccine to Prevent Dea...
Letterboxd Video Store's first film rentals will be available this week
Engadget - 8 Dec 2025 23:54
Letterboxd has introduced its first wave of exclusive digital film rentals for the companys previously announced Letterboxd Video Store. The inaugural collection is themed Unreleased Gems and includes four movies that re...
IBM To Buy Confluent For $11 Billion To Expand AI Services
Slashdot - 8 Dec 2025 23:50
IBM is buying Confluent for $11 billion in a major push to own real-time data streaming infrastructure essential for enterprise AI workloads. It marks Big Blue's biggest acquisition since Red Hat in 2019. Bloomberg r...
Direct Images Of Nova Explosions Reveal Their Complexity
Universe Today - 8 Dec 2025 23:49
Astronomers have captured images of two nova explosions only days after they exploded. The detailed images show that these explosions are more complex than thought. There are multiple outflows and, in some cases, delayed...
10 Of The Best Cheap Gift-Sized Gadgets You Can Get At Costco (According To Users)
Slash Gear - 8 Dec 2025 23:30
If you're already a Costco member, you might as well get your gifts from there, too. Before you go, here are some great tech gifts to get you started.
Applying the Principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Space
Universe Today - 8 Dec 2025 23:28
In a new study, sustainability and space scientists discuss how the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling could be applied to satellites and spacecraft.
Perplexity's New Security System Seeks To Address A Major Flaw Of AI Browsers
BGR - 8 Dec 2025 23:25
AI browsers introduced a range of terrifying security threats, which is why Perplexity built a new security system to keep users safe.
Palantir responds to criticism of CEO interview with neurodivergent fellowship
Mashable - 8 Dec 2025 23:22
Palantir CEO Alex Karp will conduct final interviews for a recently announced neurodivergent fellowship.
VCs plow $475M into Unconventional AI to make datacenter power problems go away
The Register - 8 Dec 2025 23:20
Startup wagers the path to sustainable AI might be found in natures most amazing design - the brain Interview Naveen Rao founded AI businesses and sold them to Intel and Databricks. Hes now turned his attention to satisf...
Congress removes right to repair language from 2026 defense bill
Engadget - 8 Dec 2025 23:17If You Have An iPhone 17, You Might Be Using Siri Wrong
BGR - 8 Dec 2025 23:17
With the rollout of iOS 26,there are a number of features you can tap intoto get even more out of Siri's collaboration with Apple Intelligence.
Trump to sign order prohibiting state AI regulation
Mashable - 8 Dec 2025 23:16
Trump vows to sign AI executive order this week.
iPhone owners in Japan just got Messages via Satellite
AppleInsider - 8 Dec 2025 23:16
Japan is the fourth country to get Apple's satellite messaging feature, behind US, Canada, and Mexico.Image credit: AppleMessages via Satellite allows iPhone users to send texts while not connected to Wi-Fi or cellul...