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From Hawk-Eye to AI Coaches: How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewriting the Rules of Professional Sports

When Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology first appeared on tennis courts in 2006, it was considered a novelty — a flashy visual aid that let fans see whether a serve clipped the line. Nearly two decades later, that same underlying technology has spawned an artificial intelligence arms race across virtually every professional sport, from the Premier League to the PGA Tour, and the pace of adoption is only accelerating.

CISA Sounds the Alarm: Two Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities Force Federal Agencies Into Emergency Patching Mode

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has once again expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, adding two new security flaws that are being actively weaponized by threat actors in the wild. The additions—affecting Linux kernel components and Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS—underscore the persistent threat that unpatched software poses to government agencies and private enterprises alike, and they carry with them binding operational directives that require federal civilian agencies to apply fixes within tight deadlines.

The Doctor Won’t See You Now: Why Medical Experts Are Alarmed by Patients Turning to ChatGPT for Health Advice

When a patient walks into a doctor’s office having already diagnosed themselves using ChatGPT, the consultation changes fundamentally. The patient arrives not with questions, but with convictions — and increasingly, those convictions are wrong in ways that can be dangerous. A growing body of expert opinion and emerging research suggests that while AI chatbots can sound extraordinarily convincing when dispensing medical guidance, their confident tone masks a troubling pattern of inaccuracies, hallucinations, and potentially harmful advice.

LibreOffice Fires a Broadside at OnlyOffice, Accusing It of Faking Open Source While Cozying Up to Microsoft

The open-source office software world has erupted into a public feud, with The Document Foundation—the nonprofit behind LibreOffice—issuing a blistering statement accusing rival OnlyOffice of misrepresenting itself as open-source software while quietly aligning with Microsoft to perpetuate vendor lock-in. The allegations strike at the heart of what it means to be “open source” and raise pointed questions about the future of document interoperability in enterprise computing.

The Curious Death of the Wide Foldable Phone — And Why Android Itself May Be to Blame

When Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold in 2019, it promised a future where smartphones could unfold into tablet-sized screens, offering users a genuinely new form factor. Six years later, that promise has largely stalled. The wide foldable — a phone that opens into a nearly square or landscape-oriented display — has been quietly abandoned by most major manufacturers. The reason, according to a growing body of reporting and analysis, is not hardware limitations or consumer apathy. It is Android itself.

Instagram’s Quiet Overhaul: Why Meta Is Betting Big on a Reels-First Future While Dangling a Hyper-Customizable Feed

For years, Instagram users have voiced a familiar complaint: the app they once loved for its simple photo-sharing roots has morphed into something unrecognizable, stuffed with short-form video, algorithmic recommendations, and an ever-shifting interface. Now, Meta appears to be doubling down on that transformation—while simultaneously offering a surprising olive branch to users who want more control over what they see.

The Great Unbundling: How AI Is Doing to Finance and Accounting What Open Source Did to Enterprise Software

Twenty years ago, enterprise software was a fortress. Companies like Oracle, SAP, and IBM sold monolithic systems at staggering prices, protected by armies of consultants and long-term contracts. Then open source happened. Linux ate Unix. MySQL challenged Oracle databases. And a generation of startups discovered they could build world-class technology stacks without writing seven-figure checks to legacy vendors.

Inside the Quiet Purge: How a Premier U.S. Research Lab Is Pushing Out Foreign-Born Scientists

At one of America’s most storied scientific institutions, a troubling pattern has emerged that is sending shockwaves through the research community. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the federally funded facility in Northern California known for its work on nuclear weapons, national security, and fundamental science, appears to be systematically sidelining and removing foreign-born scientists from its ranks.

Stellantis Is Bleeding Cash, Losing Market Share, and Running Out of Time to Fix Its EV Problem

The world’s fourth-largest automaker is in serious trouble. Stellantis, the sprawling conglomerate born from the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, is facing a convergence of crises that threaten to reshape its future — plummeting sales, an aging vehicle lineup, regulatory penalties looming in Europe, and an electric vehicle strategy that has yet to gain meaningful traction. The company that houses brands ranging from Jeep and Ram to Peugeot and Maserati is now fighting on multiple fronts, and the clock is ticking.

The AirTag Surveillance Problem: How Apple’s Tiny Tracker Became a Double-Edged Sword for Privacy

When Apple launched the AirTag in April 2021, the company pitched it as a simple, elegant solution for finding lost keys, wallets, and luggage. At $29 apiece, the coin-sized Bluetooth tracker quickly became one of Apple’s most popular accessories, tapping into the vast Find My network of nearly two billion Apple devices worldwide. But in the years since, the AirTag has also become something far more troubling: a tool of choice for stalkers, abusive partners, and car thieves.