AI & RoboticsNews

Trump’s AI executive order promises ‘one rulebook’ — startups may get legal limbo instead

December 15, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday evening that directs federal agencies to challenge state AI laws, arguing that startups need relief from a “patchwork” of rules. Legal experts and startups meanwhile say the order could prolong uncertainty, sparking court battles that leave young companies navigating shifting state requirements while waiting to see if Congress…
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Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II, this breathtaking panorama captures the profound stillness of Japan's countryside

December 15, 2025
In the misty dawn following heavy rain, photographer Megumi Murakami waited patiently at Lake Nakatsuna in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As the morning light pierced the fog and the cherry blossoms emerged in full bloom, their perfect reflections on a glassy lake surface created what she describes as “a fantastical world.” That moment of profound stillness earned her Silver in the Fine…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Battery storage hits $65/MWh – a tipping point for solar

December 15, 2025
Turning cheap daytime solar into electricity you can actually use at night just got a lot cheaper. A new analysis from energy think tank Ember shows that utility-scale battery storage costs have fallen to $65 per megawatt-hour (MWh) as of October 2025 in markets outside China and the US. At that level, pairing solar with batteries to deliver power when it’s needed is now economically…
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The Ford Bronco EV is real, but don't get too excited

December 15, 2025
The electric Ford Bronco is rolling off the production line, but not in the US, as you would expect. This one is made in China. Ford Bronco EV production kicks off in China China gets another cool new electric vehicle that the US will miss out on. The electric Bronco is now…
DefenseNews

Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion

December 15, 2025
PARIS — The Netherlands has ordered Skyranger anti-drone cannons from Germany’s Rheinmetall for less than €1 billion (US$1.2 billion), below the budget flagged to parliament in January. The Dutch will buy mobile versions of the Skyranger air-defense system as well as systems for stationary use, the Ministry of Defence said late Thursday. The first Skyrangers will be handed over late 2028…
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