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Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Bad news, war profiteers: efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from placing Polymarket and Kalshi bets based on inside information —including ghoulish wagers on the death and destruction they know will follow military action. Proposed to the US senate on Thursday, the new legislation would effectively ban any public official from placing wagers on prediction markets using nonpublic information. The individuals covered include employees at government agencies, regulatory workers, congressional staffers — and, of course, lawmakers and the president.…

OpenAI’s AI video generator Sora is officially done, less than a year after it went viral. At first glance, it’s easy to assume the shutdown was about safety concerns or creative backlash. But the real story is far less dramatic. So why did OpenAI actually shut Sora down? According to The Wall Street Journal, the biggest reason behind Sora’s untimely death wasn’t controversy. It came down to economics. The tool was incredibly expensive to run, reportedly costing OpenAI around $1 million per day due to massive compute demands. Generating realistic videos is significantly more resource-intensive than text or images, and…

Oddly enough, even though I’ve been a homeowner since 2018, I sometimes miss apartment living a lot. Sure, a house offers more space, but an apartment is simpler to take care of, especially since a lot of the things that can go wrong are your landlord’s responsibility. And if you want to live somewhere else, you just end your lease — no worries about selling your place, putting a down payment on another, and going through the incredible hassles both of those things entail. When it comes to home theaters though, houses are undoubtedly better. There’s more room to spread…

UK-based Pulsar Fusion announced it has successfully achieved first plasma in its Sunbird nuclear fusion rocket exhaust system. The demonstration, a world’s first for a rocket of this type, was showcased live during a technical session at Jeff Bezos’s exclusive MARS Conference in California, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a future of dramatically faster interplanetary travel. Pulsar Fusion’s state-of-the-art Dual Direct Fusion Drive (DDFD) has high specific impulse (10,000–15,000 s) and a planned 2 MW of power. The achievement represents a critical, foundational step in harnessing the power of a star for propulsion. By successfully generating and confining a superheated…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE: One minute reviewThe Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE is a complete cycling setup comprising a Zwift Ride smart frame and a Wahoo KICKR CORE trainer. The combined unit is an easy-to-set-up solution for indoor training that doesn’t require mounting a traditional outdoor bike. It’s a single tine at the front instead of a bike’s usual fork and a rear wheel, designed to lock straight…

In the past, I’ve sat down to watch something on Plex, only to be met with endless buffering — and it turns out I’m not alone. A quick check on Reddit revealed scores of posts dating back years seeking help with this very issue. It’s especially annoying, as streaming apps are supposed to “just work” straight out of the box with minimal tweaking, regardless of the device or network conditions (although a few handy setup tips never hurt). However, as I found out, this lies at the root of the problem. It turns out that, by default, my Plex server…

When the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was launched in late February, it was the first time in years that I felt excited for a new flagship launch, thanks to rumors of innovations like the Privacy Display in the lead up to the big reveal. On seeing the new phone in person, even the Super Steady Horizontal Lock feature for shooting videos seemed like a fabulous idea.As a recent iPhone convert from only a year ago, I honestly thought the S26 Ultra would lure me back to Android, especially since my iPhone 16 Pro Max is a generation behind.First impressions of…

NASA has awarded Intuitive Machines of Houston, $180.4 million to deliver NASA-funded science and technology to the lunar surface as part of the agency’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis program. This lunar delivery, which includes seven payloads — five of them NASA’s — is expected to increase understanding of the chemical composition and structure of regolith, as well as the radiation environment in and around the South Pole region. This science will continue to build a sustainable human presence by future Artemis missions. “NASA continues to progress lunar science and exploration by enabling commercial lunar landings,” said…

I’ve had access to Alexa+ for a few days now, so not enough for a full review, but enough time to start getting a sense of what the new smart assistant is capable of. While I sort out the final review, here’s what I’ve learned so far. Gone is Alexa Speak, replaced by the ability to phrase questions and requests more naturally, putting words in the order I see fit. Alexa+ generally picks up the right context and remembers enough that it’s easy to add follow-up questions. If Alexa+ doesn’t understand, I can just rephrase the question or add a…

The Nebula P1i keeps things simple on paper, but its unique, flippable speaker design is genuinely impactful. Between the adjustable audio, built-in Google TV, and quick setup, the device ends up being a more practical pick than its spec sheet might suggest. You’ll need to keep the lights down and a power outlet nearby, but for casual nighttime screenings, it’s a compelling budget pick.I’ve tested enough portable projectors to know what I’m getting into. The package usually includes a solid 1080p image, built-in Google TV, and integrated speakers. This spec roundup applies to the budget-friendly Soundcore Nebula P1i ($295 at…