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Machine learning just helped researchers create the biggest 3D map of buildings around the world
Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
A team of Germany-based researchers recently unveiled GlobalBuildingAtlas, which is likely the most detailed 3D map of buildings ever developed. Introduced earlier this month, the database covers 97 percent of the buildings on Earth's surface, with tiny three-dimensional polygons depicting more than 2.75 billion different man-made structures.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
A Florida school went into lockdown after AI flagged a clarinet as a gun
Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
In a message to parents, principal Melissa Laudani explained that the incident had prompted safety protocols but involved no actual threat. She wrote: "While there was no threat to campus, I'd like to ask you to speak with your student about the dangers of pretending to have a weapon on...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Hobbyist 3D prints the Commodore 64 laptop we never got in the '80s
Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
YouTuber and industrial designer Kevin Noki recently published a video outlining how he built a 1980s-style laptop that emulates Commodore 64 games. Although Noki used a Raspberry Pi to emulate the software, his method for running the games is arguably the least interesting aspect of the project.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Run Android games on a larger screen with MEmu
Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
MEmu is a lightweight Android emulator that delivers smooth gaming on PC, with features like keymapping, multi-instance support, and high frame rates. Like other emulators, it offers the advantage of running mobile apps on a larger screen with improved performance and precise controls.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Rivian expands hands-free driving system, builds proprietary AI chip
Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Later this month, Rivian will expand its hands-free driving system to cover 3.5 million miles of roads across North America – more than 20 times its current coverage. The system, available on second-generation R1 trucks and SUVs, will no longer be limited to divided highways. Vehicles equipped with the updated...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Hackers are pretending to be cops – and tech companies keep falling for it
Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
According to information reviewed by Wired, the sender was instead a member of a hacking group that sells "doxing-as-a-service," offering access to personal data siphoned from some of the country's largest technology companies.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Android phones can now share live video with 911 during emergencies
Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Mountain View's latest update turns Android smartphones into a powerful safety tool with the rollout of Android Emergency Live Video (ELV) across the US. Google explains that ELV allows users to quickly share a live video feed with 911 or other emergency services – a potentially crucial aid in dangerous...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Google's latest experimental browser turns tabs into custom mini-apps
Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Disco began as a hackathon project at Google and has since evolved into a prototype exploring what browsing might look like if each query functioned as an interactive workspace rather than just a list of links. Parisa Tabriz, who leads the Chrome team, told The Verge that the project is...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Black Ops 7 markedly underperforms as sales and player count tumble
Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
According to data shared by Alinea Analytics with GamesIndustry.biz, the latest title in the CoD franchise sold only 401,000 copies on Steam in its first 26 days – an 82 percent drop from Black Ops 6's 2.3 million sales over the same period last year.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Hogwarts Legacy is free to claim on the Epic Games Store until December 18
Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Epic Games Store is giving away Hogwarts Legacy for a limited time, letting players claim the open-world RPG at no cost until December 18. Once added to your library, the game is yours to keep permanently, offering PC players a chance to explore Hogwarts without spending a dime.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »