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Elon Musk’s AI-written “Grokipedia” is starting to show up inside chatbot answers as a cited source, and it’s raising fresh concerns about a future “dead internet” filled with automated, low-trust content. Reports say OpenAI’s newest flagship model, GPT-5.2, cited Grokipedia multiple times across different questions, and similar citations have appeared in other chatbot responses too. Musk launched Grokipedia last October as an alternative to Wikipedia, but it removes human editors and relies on AI to generate articles at scale. Critics point out that Grokipedia often reframes sensitive topics in ways that match Musk’s political leanings. Examples include softer wording around…
Android users may not get to joke about Apple’s controversial Liquid Glass look for much longer. Reports based on internal Android 17 builds shared by 9to5Google suggest Google could add more blur and transparency across parts of the Android interface. Instead of sticking to fully solid light or dark panels, Google may shift some menus to semi-transparent backdrops. That change would let you see a softened version of whatever sits behind a menu—your app content, wallpaper, or home screen icons—creating a visual style that feels closer to Apple’s “glass” approach. Where Android 17 may add blur and transparency According to…
Stranger Things has always portrayed the Upside Down as a dangerous, monster-filled dimension, dominated early on by the terrifying Demogorgon. Over the years, fans came to associate the parallel world with relentless threats and violent creatures lurking at every turn. Season five expanded the mythology further by revealing that the Upside Down functions as a wormhole connecting Earth to a deeper realm known as the Abyss—the true origin of its monsters. That revelation raised a natural question among viewers: if the heroes ventured directly into the monsters’ home territory during the finale, why were there no Demogorgons waiting for them?…
AMD Quietly Steals the Spotlight at CES 2026 With Powerful New Ryzen CPUs While Intel and Qualcomm arrive at CES 2026 loudly promoting their next-generation lightweight laptop processors, AMD takes a more understated but strategic approach. The company is unveiling a broad lineup of new CPUs designed for laptops, desktops, and gaming-focused devices. Leading the charge is the AMD Ryzen AI 400 series, which is expected to appear in a wide range of laptops throughout 2026. AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series Targets Copilot+ PCs The Ryzen AI 400 series continues AMD’s push into AI-enabled computing, following the success of the…
The world’s most advanced AI systems depend on GPUs, and GPUs depend on a single, extraordinary piece of technology: a $400 million extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine built by ASML. Without this machine, modern chip manufacturing—and by extension today’s AI-driven digital economy—simply would not function. How Veritasium Explains ASML’s $400 Million EUV Machine A newly released 55-minute documentary on YouTube delivers one of the clearest and most comprehensive explanations ever produced about this machine, how it came into existence, and why it matters. Created by Veritasium, the channel run by science communicator Derek Muller, the video offers rare access to…
European Space Agency has confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving its science-related servers, after a hacker group claimed to have stolen nearly 200 GB of internal data, including confidential documents and source code. The incident highlights growing digital security challenges facing global space organizations. Earlier this week, ESA acknowledged the breach following online reports. The agency stated that the attack affected only a limited number of externally hosted servers used for unclassified scientific collaboration. According to ESA, its core internal systems remain secure, and the overall operational impact appears minimal. Despite this assurance, a threat actor is reportedly attempting to sell…
As 2025 draws to a close, the global spaceflight industry is accelerating toward an even more ambitious future. Momentum continues to build as governments and private companies prepare for a landmark year in 2026—one defined by innovation, exploration, and long-term sustainability beyond Earth. From next-generation launch vehicles to lunar missions and crewed journeys around the Moon, the coming year promises breakthroughs that will reshape humanity’s presence in space. First Launch of Starship Version 3 (Early 2026) SpaceX is preparing to debut Starship Version 3 (V3), the most powerful rocket ever developed. This next-generation launch system plays a critical role in…
Samsung is redefining the concept of home audio with the introduction of its new Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 Wi-Fi speakers, set to debut at CES 2026 this January. These speakers go beyond sound, blending seamlessly into modern living spaces through a strong focus on minimalism, longevity, and thoughtful design. Created in collaboration with renowned French designer Erwan Bouroullec, the Music Studio speakers reflect a refined, contemporary aesthetic. Samsung describes the design philosophy as a “timeless dot concept,” inspired by universal symbols found in both music and art. The result is a sculptural, monolithic form that feels modern…
