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After landing agreements with Google, SpaceX, and OpenAI, the U.S. Defense Department said on Friday that it has signed deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Reflection AI that allow it to deploy their AI tech and models on its classified networks for “lawful operational use.” “These agreements accelerate the transformation toward establishing the United States military as an AI-first fighting force and will strengthen our warfighters’ ability to maintain decision superiority across all domains of warfare,” the statement reads. The deals come as the U.S. Department of Defense has accelerated its diversification of AI vendors in the wake…

Katadyn Optimus Gemini II is ready for multi-day travel HomeAll Things BBQOptimus Gemini II 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove Gadget Flow EditorsOptimus Gemini II 2-Burner Propane Camping StoveThe Katadyn Optimus Gemini II is a compact, two-burner propane stove built for campers who need real cooking capability without hauling extra weight.Two Independent Burners: Each burner has its own control, so you can boil water on one side while simmering a sauce on the other, giving you full-meal flexibility instead of basic single-pot cooking.Integrated Pressure Regulator: A built-in regulator keeps the flame steady as fuel pressure drops, which means consistent heat output from…

The AirPods Max are the only full-sized headphones Apple has ever made. It was certainly a surprise when the original model first dropped back in 2020, still bearing the AirPods name despite not being particularly pod-like. At $549, they were also expensive, even compared to the other premium wireless headphones on the market. And then they just sat there without receiving many updates, with the 2024 iteration only introducing a USB-C port and new colors. Six years from that original release, Apple has finally launched the AirPods Max 2. At first, second, or maybe even a third glance, these might…

IBM and MIT Launch Computing Research Lab Focused on AI and Quantum Building on a long-standing MIT–IBM collaboration, the new lab will chart the convergence of AI, algorithms, and quantum computing CAMBRIDGE, Mass., APRIL 29, 2026 – IBM and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology today announced the launch of the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab, advancing their long-standing collaboration to shape the next era of computing. The new lab expands its scope to include quantum computing, alongside foundational artificial intelligence research, with the goal of unlocking new computational approaches that go beyond the limits of today’s classical systems. Street‑level…

Hacktivists have claimed responsibility for taking down the public-facing infrastructure of popular Linux operating system distribution Ubuntu, as well as Canonical, the company that develops and maintains the software. The attack began on Thursday, and affected services that Ubuntu users rely on. “Canonical’s web infrastructure is under a sustained, cross-border attack and we are working to address it. We will provide more information in our official channels as soon as we are able to,” the company said on its website.  The hacktivists are believed to have launched a distributed denial-of-service, or DDoS, a crude but often effective attack that consists…

Motorola Razr 2026 has a super useful external screen Home5G GadgetsMotorola Razr 2026 Flip Smartphone Gadget Flow Editors Fold, flip, or prop it—there are so many ways to capture photos and videos!Editor’s QuoteMotorola Razr 2026 Flip SmartphoneThe Motorola Razr 2026 is a compact flip phone with a refined design. It’s practical daily features make it perfect for people who want style without giving up performance.External Display That Works: The outer screen lets you reply to messages, navigate with Google Maps, control music, and open apps without unfolding the phone, so quick tasks stay quick.Long-Lasting Battery: A 4800mAh battery delivers over…

Apple has announced its financial results for the quarter ending March 28. In a press release, the company reported revenue of $111.2 billion, marking a 17 percent increase compared to Q2 last year. Apple also noted that the iPhone 17 lineup is its most popular to date. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, said the company delivered its best-ever March quarter, with the iPhone also posting a record March performance. He added that Apple’s Services segment reached an all-time high. Meanwhile, Apple’s CFO Kevan Parekh revealed that Apple generated over $28 billion in operating cash flow. In a statement to the Financial…

While testifying on Thursday in federal court, Elon Musk seemed to indicate that his AI lab may have used OpenAI’s models to train xAI’s own. He touched upon the topic while sitting on the witness stand answering cross-examination questions from an OpenAI attorney amid his ongoing legal battle against the ChatGPT-maker.This is the exchange, as best as WIRED could capture it:OpenAI Lawyer William Savitt: Do you know what distillation is?Musk: It means to use one AI model to train another AI model.Savitt: Has xAI done that with OpenAI?Musk: Generally all the AI companies [do that].Savitt: So that’s a yes.Musk: Partly.Distillation…

After being harried by complaints that its search function needed improving, Reddit has in the last few years invested in its search engine, and has even added AI features to help its users find what they’re looking for. It appears that investment is finally paying off: The company has seen a 30% year-on-year jump in the number of people using search every week, CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday. Huffman noted that search has been one of the major drivers of user acquisition and retention for the platform. “On search, we have seen great performance. Search DAUs, WAUs, and queries…

Oppo unveiled the Find X9 Ultra in China last week, and in our review, we found it to be a great cameraphone with a capable camera system that captures great stills, whether it’s day or night. While we obviously clicked all the pictures with the Find X9 Ultra on Earth, if anyone was curious how Oppo’s flagship takes photos of the Earth from outside its atmosphere, Oppo’s got you covered. Oppo teamed up with the folks at the YouTube channel SentIntoSpace to send the Find X9 Ultra to the edge of Space and capture the Earth with the phone’s cameras.…