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License plate cameras are scanning 20 billion vehicles a month, cities are starting to push back
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
Flock Safety is squarely at the center of that debate. The Atlanta-based company has rapidly expanded by selling automated license plate readers to police departments, neighborhood groups, and private organizations. Its cameras, often mounted inconspicuously on poles, capture images of passing vehicles and convert them into searchable data points. The...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung's blazing-fast 9100 Pro 1TB SSD "drops" to $206
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
With unusually high SSD prices, Samsung's flagship PCIe 5.0 9100 Pro 1TB stands out at $206 on Amazon – its lowest price in months. Delivering up to 14.7 GB/s read speeds, it's a rare chance to grab a cutting-edge Gen5 SSD at a meaningful discount.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Call of Duty's latest ad loudly reminds everyone it's not coming to Game Pass
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives on October 23 (October 16 for players who pre-ordered), and for the first time in two years, it won't be coming straight to Game Pass.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
WhatsApp finally gets usernames, letting users hide their phone numbers
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
WhatsApp is rolling out unique usernames, letting users connect without sharing their phone number. To claim yours, update to the latestversion of WhatsApp, go to Settings > Account > Username, and pick an available handle. The feature is rolling out gradually, with broader availability expected later this year.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft's own Azure CTO is still annoyed by Windows' "file in use" error
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
In a recent video published on the "Microsoft Developer" YouTube channel, Russinovich offered a concise explanation of what the "file is in use" error message means when Windows refuses to comply with a request. The creator of Sysmon, Process Explorer, and other popular Windows utilities discussed file handles and why...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The Comcast-NBCUniversal split is about betting on data centers over cable, and gaming over TV
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
Inside Comcast, executives are reassessing what to do with the cable and connectivity business. The company is looking at ways to use its network more directly in the boom in data centers and AI workloads. That would tilt Comcast's future more toward high-capacity data delivery and away from legacy pay-TV.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Fox apologizes after Mr. Wonderful accuses data center opponents of China ties
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
The Stratos project is a new hyperscale AI data center set to be built across roughly 41,200 acres in an unincorporated area of western Box Elder County, Utah. The lead developer is O'Leary Digital, owned by the billionaire.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PlayStation 6 bill of materials nears $1,000 as RAM shortages worsen
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
Prominent leaker KeplerL2 recently claimed that the cost of manufacturing Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 console has increased considerably in recent months. Due to memory shortages, upcoming game consoles could cost twice as much as their predecessors did at launch.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Amazon sued in Australia after Prime subscribers were made to pay more to remove ads
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accuses Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd, the local operator of Prime, of breaching Australian Consumer Law.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
A startup taught humanoid robots to retrieve packages, climb stairs, and unpack boxes – no human steering needed
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026
Flexion Robotics, a Swiss startup founded by former Nvidia researchers, is approaching the problem from a different angle. It teaches robots basic physical skills and uses a higher-level AI system to decide which skill to call up and when. The goal is not just to complete tasks but to adapt...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »