Author: Vidya Saras

When I read a tweet about four noted Silicon Valley executives being inducted into a special detachment of the United States Army Reserve, including Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, I questioned its veracity. It’s very hard to discern truth from satire in 2025, in part because of social media sites owned by Bosworth’s company. But it indeed was true. According to an official press release, they’re in the Army now, specifically Detachment 201: the Executive Innovation Corps. Boz is now lieutenant colonel Bosworth.The other newly commissioned officers include Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s head of product; Bob McGrew, a former OpenAI head…

Over the past several months, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s manifesto Abundance has set off a wide-ranging debate about the future of progressive politics and governance.

During his first year at MIT in 2021, Matthew Caren ’25 received an intriguing email inviting students to apply to become members of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing’s (SCC) Undergraduate Advisory Group (UAG). He immediately shot off an application.Caren is a jazz musician who majored in computer science and engineering, and minored in music and theater arts. He was drawn to the college because of its focus on the applied intersections between computing, engineering, the arts, and other academic pursuits. Caron eagerly joined the UAG and stayed on it all four years at MIT.First formed in April 2020, the group brings…

The repository names were found to be identical to one or more other non-trojanized repositories, indicating some form of typo-squatting at play. Additionally, the “About” section of these repositories was packed with search keywords related to the original repository’s theme and often included an emoji, usually a flame or a rocket ship, hinting at the use of AI. ReversingLabs shared a list of campaign indicators, including domains, URLs, and filenames, along with all 67 flagged repositories for developers to watch out for. “For developers relying on these open-source platforms (GitHub), it’s essential to always double-check that the repository you’re using…

Pixar Warning: This article discusses spoilers for “Elio.” You never know what surprises you might be in for with any given Pixar movie. The famous animation studio has built its legacy on every possible off-the-wall concept you could think of, from talking toys ushering many of us through adolescence to robots finding love in a post-apocalyptic world to anthropomorphic rats reminding us that great art can come from anywhere. To state the obvious, though, it’s not just those creative pitches that turned their respective Pixar films into such household staples. The studio’s “Elio”…

A revolutionary UK-built spacecraft engine that runs on metal is preparing for its first test in space this weekend, in a mission that aims to demonstrate the UK’s leadership in space technology and next-generation satellite propulsion. The plasma thruster, developed by Oxfordshire-based start-up Magdrive, heats minuscule pieces of solid metal into a high-temperature gas to create bursts of thrust. Though the engine currently relies on onboard metal fuel, future designs could see satellites recycle parts of themselves or repurpose space debris to power their systems — a breakthrough that could lead to longer-lasting and more sustainable satellites. The launch is…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind the Senate’s stablecoin bill, calling it “pure GENIUS” and urging the House to pass it “lightning fast.” According to his Truth Social post, the Senate “just passed an incredible Bill” that will make the US “the UNDISPUTED Leader in Digital Assets.” He left no room for tweaks or delays, insisting on “NO DELAYS, NO ADD ONS.” Trump Urges Quick Approval Based on reports, Trump wants a “clean” version of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS)…

Ethereum’s weekly All Core Developer calls are a lot to keep up with, so this “Checkpoint” series aims for high-level updates depending on what’s happening in core development. See the previous update here. This is a special edition of the series! Kicking off Berlin Blockchain Week, ethereum core devs and researchers got together for an interop hacking week to make progress both on long-term research directions and short-term implementation of the Fusaka upgrade and gas limit increases. Two of these days solicited feedback on longer-term research directions from L2 and zk teams. The most recent in-person interop was in Bangkok…

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Ethereum is currently facing a pivotal moment as it continues to consolidate below the $3,000 level. Bulls are targeting a breakout above this key resistance zone, which could trigger a major upward move. However, broader market conditions remain fragile. Geopolitical tensions—particularly the ongoing conflict between Israel…

Digital artist DeeKay has announced the launch of DeePle Generation 2, the latest expansion of his avatar-based art project built on the Shape L2 blockchain.The update introduces new personalisation features, tiered collectibles, and a staggered minting schedule that will roll out over the coming months. Holders of Generation 1 DeePles and participants in prior item mints will receive early access.Ahead of the main Generation 2 release, a special DeePle x OpenSea item drop is set to go live on June 19 for 48 hours, priced at 0.008 ETH each with a maximum of three items per wallet. Participants in this…