AI & RoboticsNews

People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again

October 20, 2026
The latest use case for AI? Dumbing down your smart TV to get rid of the bloat. A number of developers and vibe coders have recently been sharing solutions for “vibe-coding” your TV to get rid of sponsored ads, speed up the app launcher, redesign the home screen, disable tracking features, and more. One such solution, called “dumbtv,” describes its mission on its GitHub…
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NewsPhotography

A picture of two halves: as an Afghan girl stares straight into the camera, light, shadow and color tell a story about confinement, with no need for words

October 20, 2026
If you like photography, you’ve probably heard it being described as “painting with light”. It’s a phrase that’s been in use for at least a century, but it’s never felt more relevant than looking at this picture, which has just been named Photo of the Year at the Siena International Photo Awards. Light is the first thing you see, and the thing that makes the…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Subaru's next EV will be smarter, more efficient, and less like a Toyota

October 20, 2026
Subaru is testing its own tech for its next-generation EVs, breaking away from its longstanding partnership with Toyota. Subaru moves away from Toyota for its next EV After falling behind Chinese brands like BYD and other emerging EV makers like Tesla, Subaru and Toyota revealed plans in 2024 to co-develop four new electric SUVs by each brand by the end of 2026, including the updated Solterra and…
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DefenseNews

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

October 20, 2026
Northrop Grumman’s new multi-mission radar system has earned effusive praise from Marine Corps leaders as it surges well past the halfway point in fielding. On the heels of that success, officials said this month, other potential customers, including the U.S. Army, have expressed interest in the system. The AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar, or G/ATOR, is the Marine Corps’ solution for…
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