AI & RoboticsNews

Sam Altman is ready to decelerate

July 29, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that it may be time to “pace” AI development so the world will be ready for it. “We may have to pace the rate of AI development to give ourselves enough time for society to harden around some of these new capability levels,” he told Patrick O’Shaughnessy, the host of the Invest Like the Best podcast, while also “trying to figure out how we do that in a way…
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NewsPhotography

“The best images immediately capture the viewer’s attention, have impact and elicit an emotional response” – Renowned photographer Ken Crossan shares tips for award-winning nature shots

July 29, 2026
I recently came across Life At The Edge, a photobook on the rugged Caithness coastline in northeastern Scotland, by local resident Ken Crossan. After delving a little deeper into his work, I found out that Ken’s photos, which typically depict the flora and fauna of his home county, have also been recognized in competitions on both the national and international stage. In fact, Ken recently…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Rivian R2 uses up to 26% more energy than Model Y in real-world test

July 29, 2026
Out of Spec Reviews put a Rivian R2 Performance and a Tesla Model Y Performance on the same roads on the same afternoon. The R2 used 18% to 26% more energy at every single speed they tested. That’s awkward, because the two SUVs carry identical EPA efficiency ratings, and Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has been telling media the R2 matches the Model Y. What the EPA numbers say We covered the ratings…
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DefenseNews

First Anduril YFQ-44A rolls off production line for US CCA program

July 29, 2026
Anduril’s first Ohio-made unmanned, semi-autonomous aircraft rolled off the production line Monday, just four months after its beginning. The defense company’s first YFQ-44A was built in its Pickaway County, Ohio, manufacturing facility, dubbed Arsenal-1, according to a social media post. Anduril first announced the facility’s construction in January 2025 and slated its first products…
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