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⚖️ Lawsuit claims Meta used AI to target workers on leave A group of 26 former employees has sued Meta, alleging the company relied on internal AI-driven performance rankings to decide layoffs and failed to account for parental or medical leave. According to the complaint, the tools formed a “constellation” that scored staff, leading to disproportionate cuts among those on protected leave and eff…

⚙️ X tweaks feed after “battleground” vibe X’s head of product Nikita Bier said the platform’s algorithm had been “missing” data to surface posts from people you mutually follow, making feeds skew toward random arguments. A fix rolling out will boost visibility of your posts to mutuals to strengthen community, though he didn’t explain how the data went missing. Last week Bier added that users who…

🎙️ “Talk to Spotify” brings voice-made playlists Spotify introduced “Talk to Spotify,” a voice feature that lets you control the app hands-free. Users can create playlists and ask questions about songs using simple voice commands. You can build mixes by telling Spotify what you want and get information about tracks and artists without touching the screen. 📲 TechnoGram

🎤 “Talk to Spotify” brings voice control Spotify introduced “Talk to Spotify,” letting users control the app with voice commands to create playlists and learn about songs. You can use your voice to start a new playlist, add tracks, and ask for information about the music you’re hearing, such as track details. The feature is designed for hands-free use so you can manage playlists and explore song…

🛰️ FCC clears first sunlight-reflecting space mirror for launch The US FCC has authorized California-based Reflect Orbital to build and operate a single prototype satellite in low Earth orbit later this year. The satellite, named Eärendil-1 after a Tolkien character, will use a 59-foot (18-meter) reflective surface to redirect sunlight to targeted areas on Earth after dark. The approval comes des…

☀️ Google buys entire output of major solar farm Google has agreed to purchase 100% of a major solar project’s electricity to offset fossil-fuel emissions from its data centers. The move directs all of the site’s generation to Google via the grid to match its consumption with new renewable power. The company says the deal is intended to cut the climate impact of its operations by replacing dirtie…

🏢 New York pauses hyperscale data centers Governor Kathy Hochul signed the nation’s first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, halting projects for up to a year. The pause blocks new environmental permits for facilities over 50 megawatts. The governor’s office says the delay gives time to craft rules to protect residents from rising energy costs and environmental impacts. A separa…

📱 Snap-on color screen for Hisense E Ink phone Hisense A10 pairs an E Ink main display with a full‑color LCD panel you can magnetically attach to the back. The add‑on clicks into place and turns the rear into a standard color screen. With the LCD attached, you get regular color visuals; remove it and you’re back to a power‑efficient E Ink experience for reading and basic tasks. The design lets us…

🌍 World models: promise and limits Experts say world models learn compressed dynamics of environments from data, letting AI predict future states and plan actions. They power robotics control, autonomous agents, and forecasting by simulating outcomes before acting. But accuracy degrades over long horizons and under distribution shift. Models often capture correlations, not causality; struggle wit…

📱 Scan QR codes from your own photos Both Android and iOS can read QR codes that are already in your screenshots and images, no extra apps needed. On iPhone: open the screenshot in Photos. A yellow highlight or banner appears over the QR; tap it to open the link. If you don’t see a banner, press and hold on the QR and choose Open Link. On Android: open the image in Google Photos, tap the Lens ico…

🚗 Shortest‑range EVs of 2026: under 250 miles A new ranking highlights 2026 model‑year EVs with the weakest EPA‑estimated range. All fall short of 300 miles and stay below roughly 250 miles per charge, meaning more frequent highway stops. For buyers, that demands tighter route planning and dependable fast charging on long trips, while city commuters may be unaffected. Real‑world range can drop fu…

🚫 EU moves toward social media ban for children After a new report warning of risks to young users, European policymakers are moving toward measures that could bar children from accessing social media. Options under discussion include stricter age limits, stronger verification, and penalties for non‑compliant platforms. The timeline and whether rules will be EU‑wide or left to member states are n…