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Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027
Starting in 2027, all new vehicles sold in the United States will be required to include federal surveillance technology, marking a significant expansion of government oversight into everyday transportation. The mandate raises immediate questions about data ownership, privacy rights, and the extent to which Americans' movements will be monitored and stored. For an industry already navigating complex data-sharing arrangements with insurers and third parties, this regulation adds another layer of scrutiny that automakers and consumers alike will need to reckon with.
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The MacBook Neo is ‘the most repairable MacBook’ in years, according to iFixit
Apple's new MacBook Neo has earned rare praise from repair experts iFixit, who called it the most repairable MacBook in roughly fourteen years. The milestone marks a significant shift for a company long criticized for designing devices that resist third-party repair. For budget-conscious buyers, the combination of a lower price tag and easier repairability makes the Neo a genuinely compelling value proposition.
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$96 3D-printed rocket that recalculates its mid-air trajectory using a $5 sensor
A hobbyist has built a 3D-printed guided rocket for just $96 that actively recalculates its flight trajectory mid-air using a $5 sensor. The project demonstrates how dramatically accessible guided munitions technology has become, with off-the-shelf components and consumer-grade hardware replicating capabilities once reserved for defense contractors. The full design and code are published openly on GitHub.
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Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates
Unacademy is set to be acquired by rival upGrad in an all-share deal, marking a dramatic fall for a startup once valued at $3.5 billion that will now change hands at under $500 million. The move signals accelerating consolidation in India's edtech sector, which surged during the pandemic only to face a brutal correction in the years since. For upGrad, the deal represents an opportunity to absorb a weakened competitor and consolidate market share as the industry rationalizes.
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