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Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y spotted side-by-side: Detailed size comparison

Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y size comparison spotlights the next pressure point in affordable EVs

Electrek says new photos show the Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y side by side.
The article centers on how the two electric SUVs compare in size.
The comparison matters because the Model Y is a key benchmark in the mainstream EV market.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via electrek.co

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ACLU warns Meta against facial recognition in smart glasses

Privacy groups push Meta to drop facial recognition plans for smart glasses

Mashable reports that more than 70 organizations signed a letter to Meta over facial recognition in smart glasses.
The groups want Meta to halt and publicly disavow the reported feature.
The letter also calls for support of privacy rules requiring explicit consent for biometric data use.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via mashable.com

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The new rules for AI-assisted code in the Linux kernel: What every dev needs to know

Linux kernel formalizes rules for AI-assisted code, putting responsibility squarely on humans

The Linux kernel now requires disclosure of AI-assisted contributions through an Assisted-by tag.
AI systems cannot add Signed-off-by tags tied to the Developer Certificate of Origin.
Human submitters remain fully responsible for review, licensing, bugs, and security flaws.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via zdnet.com

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US military eyes high-energy ‘laser dome’ for domestic air defense

FAA and Pentagon clear path for border laser-drone defenses after safety review

Defense News reports a new FAA-DoD safety agreement covering laser use against drones.
The review followed two February incidents that led to airspace shutdowns in Texas.
The safety assessment said the systems do not present undue risk to passenger aircraft.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Compact CRISPR system points toward more practical in-body gene editing

Phys.org says researchers identified an enhanced CRISPR system with a compact design.
The source frames targeted in-body delivery as a key step toward broader clinical use.
The report cites efficiencies of up to 90%.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via therobotreport.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via therobotreport.com

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Researchers map pain-sensing neurons in new detail, opening a path toward chronic pain drug targets

Medical Xpress says one in five people worldwide lives with chronic inflammatory pain.
The source text says about two thirds of patients get little relief from existing medications.
New high-detail mapping of pain-sensing neurons could help identify future drug targets.

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Tesla launches Spring Update 2026 with 'Hey Grok,' new Self-Driving app, and more

Tesla Pushes a Spring 2026 Software Update Across Its Fleet

Tesla says its Spring Update 2026 includes more than a dozen features.
The highlights include a redesigned Self-Driving subscription app.
The release also adds voice activation for Grok.

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NASA

NASA Moves Major Artemis III Rocket Stage Toward Florida Integration

NASA will move the top four-fifths of the Artemis III SLS core stage on April 20.
The hardware will travel by Pegasus barge from Michoud to Kennedy Space Center.
NASA still lists Artemis III for launch in 2027 after Artemis II concluded on April 10, 2026.

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This Memory Chip Survives Temperatures Hotter Than Lava

Extreme-Heat Memory Chip Survives Temperatures Hotter Than Lava

Researchers reported a memristor that functioned at 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit.
The device used tungsten, hafnium oxide ceramic, and graphene.
The result could aid electronics for extreme industrial and space environments.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS Drives Farther, Charges Faster And Has Available Steer-By-Wire - Jalopnik

Mercedes Reworks the EQS With Faster Charging, More Range, and Optional Steer-By-Wire

Mercedes says the 2027 EQS moves to an 800-volt architecture.
The battery grows to 122 kWh and peak DC fast charging rises to 350 kW.
Optional steer-by-wire and stronger regenerative braking expand the technical update.

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Genie Studio Agent interface.

AGIBOT Unveils Zero-Code Robot Application Platform

AGIBOT launched Genie Studio Agent as a zero-code robot application platform.
The company says the platform supports the full lifecycle from development to deployment.
The release reflects a push to reduce software friction in commercial robotics.

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iCloud backups targeted in spying operation using fake Apple pages - 9to5Mac

Investigation Says Fake Apple Pages Were Used to Target iCloud Backups

An investigation says attackers used fake Apple pages in a hack-for-hire operation.
The campaign targeted iCloud backups and both iPhone and Android users.
The case highlights the continued effectiveness of phishing-style credential theft.

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New RNA Target Could Strengthen EGFR Drug Strategies Against Glioblastoma

Researchers linked a novel long non-coding RNA to glioblastoma cell growth.
The RNA acts alongside EGFR amplification, a change seen in more than half of glioblastoma tumors.
The finding could help EGFR drugs work better if validated in follow-up studies.

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Self-Interacting Dark Matter Study Tries to Unite Three Cosmic Anomalies

A UC Riverside-led study was published in Physical Review Letters.
The paper argues that self-interacting dark matter could explain three astrophysical puzzles.
The significance is the possibility of one framework spanning multiple cosmic environments.

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Transforming asset management with physical AI

Industrial AI Advocates Push Physical Systems Into Asset Management

The Robot Report candidate focuses on physical AI and robots supplementing asset management.
The discussion signals a shift toward more embodied industrial AI use cases.
Asset management could become a practical entry point for robotics deployment.

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Toyota's electric SUV was the third best-selling EV in the US in Q1

Toyota’s Electric SUV Climbs to No. 3 in US EV Sales for Q1

Toyota’s electric SUV reached third place in US EV sales for the first quarter.
The supplied excerpt says it overtook several major competing EV models.
The ranking highlights how quickly the EV market order can shift.

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PhD Student Uses Turntable to Create the Most Impractical Drum Machine Ever

A Turntable Drum Machine Turns Beatmatching Into Mechanical Design

An experimental instrument turns a turntable into a sequencer.
The design uses a projected grid, ball bearings, and sensors to trigger sounds.
The project highlights the cultural value of impractical but conceptually rich tools.

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Winning the cognitive domain — A methodology built for democratic constraints - Breaking Defense

Democratic Militaries Are Looking for Faster Information Warfare Playbooks

The article says democratic systems are slowed by necessary legal and approval constraints.
It proposes a Cognitive Target Nomination Packet to standardize non-lethal cognitive operations.
The piece is sponsored and should be read as advocacy rather than independent validation.

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EU Hepatitis B Estimate Highlights a Large, Persistent Public Health Burden

A new estimate suggests millions across the EU and EEA are living with chronic hepatitis B.
The reported prevalence for 2022 is 0.7% of the regional population.
The numbers strengthen the case for sustained screening, prevention, and treatment policy.

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Engineering Biology Offers a Cheaper Route to Making Lenacapavir

A Manchester team says engineering biology can improve Lenacapavir production.
The reported advance combines cost reduction with sustainability goals.
Manufacturing innovation may become a major lever in access to advanced medicines.

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