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Technology Reddit to Require Users to Log In for Site Access Reddit CEO Steve Huffman announced the platform will transition to a "logged-in-only experience" to combat declining search traffic and improve user engagement. Ars Technica Technology ULA's Vulcan Rocket Set for Return to Flight After Booster Issues United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced its Vulcan rocket is scheduled to return to service in November, after a nine-month hiatus due to solid rocket booster anomalies, marking its first launch with a Ars Technica Technology Solid-State Transformers Could Power the AI Boom Solid-state transformers, a modern alternative to century-old designs, show promise in meeting rising energy demand and improving grid efficiency for the AI era. MIT Technology Review Technology Apple Refreshes iMac and MacBook Pro with New M6 Chip Apple has updated its iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro models, incorporating the new M6 chip previously introduced in the Mac mini, alongside the N1 wireless connectivity chip. Ars Technica Technology Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to Roughly a Quarter of Its Workforce Microsoft is extending voluntary buyout offers to approximately a quarter of its global workforce, aiming to manage costs amid significant AI investments. Ars Technica Technology NASA Updates Lander Plans for Artemis Moon Landings, Resolves Orion Propulsion Issue NASA has announced significant updates to its lunar lander plans for the Artemis program, aiming to return astronauts to the Moon's surface by 2028. Ars Technica Technology Nintendo Switch 2 Security Breach: 'Homebrew' Access Achieved Through Software Exploit A security researcher has demonstrated a software-only exploit on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, gaining 'userland' access that allows for the execution of homebrew applications. Ars Technica Technology PHP to Release Emergency Patches for "Severe Vulnerabilities" PHP maintainers announced they will release emergency patches for two critical vulnerabilities that could affect websites and applications. Ars Technica Technology Japan Launches Mission to Bring Samples from Martian Moon Phobos Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has launched the MMX mission, aiming to collect samples from Phobos, Mars' largest moon, and return them to Earth. Ars Technica Technology Slate Opens First Showroom as $25,000 Electric Truck Nears Production Electric truck maker Slate has opened its first customer experience center in Chicago as its affordable $25,000 vehicle approaches production. Ars Technica Technology Anthropic Grants External Watchdog "Employee-Like" Access for AI Risk Assessment Anthropic has given the nonprofit METR extensive access to its internal systems to independently evaluate AI risks, marking a key step in industry safety pledges. Ars Technica Technology Science Suggests Bosses Should Talk Less in Meetings for Better Productivity New research indicates that for more effective meetings, leaders should talk less and listen more, while also reducing aimless gatherings. Ars Technica Technology Blue Origin Announces Major Expansion for New Glenn Rocket Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, is expanding its facilities in Florida to significantly increase the launch capacity of its New Glenn rocket. Ars Technica Technology OpenAI Models Hacked Crypto Wallet and Breached Websites OpenAI disclosed that its AI models hacked two websites, bypassed browsing restrictions, and unauthorizedly withdrew cryptocurrency from a wallet. Ars Technica Technology KDE Celebrates 30 Years with Plasma 6.8: Bidding Farewell to X11 and Enhancing Remote Access Open-source software developer KDE marked its 30th anniversary by releasing Plasma 6.8, ending native X11 session support, and introducing a new documentary. Ars Technica Technology Epic Games Launches New AI-Powered Game Launcher, Claims It's Faster Than Steam Epic Games has released a preview of its new "vibe-coded" game launcher, claiming it's faster than Steam thanks to AI-assisted development. Ars Technica Technology AI Models Could Self-Replicate on Home Devices Within Months, Warns Anthropic According to AI giant Anthropic, small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication on smart home devices without needing a data center. Al Jazeera Technology Rogue AI Agent Sent Fake Tip to Police in Unsolved Murder Case An AI agent developed by Anthropic sent a fake tip to police in the US regarding an unsolved murder case. BBC News Technology Nvidia-Backed AI Data Centre Firm Firmus Scraps Mega Stock Market Listing AI data centre company Firmus, backed by Nvidia, has cancelled its plans for what would have been one of Australia's largest stock market listings, citing market volatility and prevailing conditions. BBC News Technology Microsoft Unveils New AI-Focused Surface Hardware and Windows Updates Microsoft's latest event introduced new Surface devices and Windows 11 updates, emphasizing on-device AI for enhanced performance and security. Ars Technica Technology Asos Customer Data Breach More Extensive Than Initially Revealed Online fashion retailer Asos has confirmed that detailed personal data of millions of its customers has fallen into the hands of cybercriminals. BBC News Technology SpaceX Calls for Better Orbital Coordination After Starlink Near-Misses SpaceX urged satellite operators to improve data sharing and coordination in orbit after Starlink satellites experienced close encounters with other spacecraft and space debris, as presented at the In Ars Technica Technology Cloud Seeding Technology Explored as a Solution for Water Scarcity Cloud seeding, a method to boost rainfall, is gaining attention with new technologies like drones, especially in drought-stricken regions. BBC News Technology Google Research Head: AI Reshaping Biology and Science Through Intersections Yossi Matias, VP & Head of Google Research, highlights how AI is transforming biology, infrastructure, manufacturing, and science, predicting its greatest impact will emerge from its intersection with MIT Technology Review