IonQ continues its expansion into space technology with the acquisition of Skyloom Global, a provider of space-based optical communications terminals. The move builds on the company’s recent purchase of Capella Space and signals growing ambitions in quantum networking beyond Earth’s surface.
A Princeton startup called Sensetics claims its programmable fabric can capture touch at resolutions finer than human fingertips. The technology could enable realistic remote touch experiences and advanced robotic sensing. Products are expected by 2027.
Male drivers are suing Uber and Lyft over gender-based preference features they claim reduce their ride opportunities. The lawsuits seek $4,000 per driver in damages and could affect hundreds of thousands of drivers. This comes amid ongoing safety concerns for women riders and drivers.
Google Messages has started testing @mentions in RCS group chats, allowing users to notify specific people even in muted conversations. The feature appears in the latest beta version 20251103_00_RC00 and brings Google’s messaging app closer to competitors like WhatsApp. Users can type “@” to see a p
European regulators are investigating whether Google’s anti-spam policies unfairly penalize news publishers. The probe could result in fines up to 20% of Google’s global revenue if violations are found.
OnePlus has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone in most global markets. Pricing shows a mixed strategy with some regions seeing increases while others remain stable. US availability faces a brief delay due to FCC certification backlog.
Microsoft’s PC Manager centralizes Windows cleanup tools in one interface but offers minimal real performance gains. The app mainly repackages existing system utilities while steering users toward Microsoft’s ecosystem, including forcibly opening links in Edge regardless of default browser settings.
ODA Architects collaborated with ICE Industrial Services to create Tiny House Lux, a 47 sq m home printed onsite in one week. The project aims to utilize awkward leftover urban plots that conventional construction can’t use. The finished home cost €320,000 but addresses Luxembourg’s severe housing s
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is shaping up to be a technical marvel with extreme specs. But the company appears to be playing it incredibly safe with initial production volumes. The $2,000 device could generate $240 million in its first year.
A major Hyperoptic outage in London exposed serious flaws in the broadband provider’s backup systems. Customers went without service for nearly 24 hours after both primary and secondary connections failed. The company says no compensation will be offered despite the extended downtime.
