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      Privacy & Security

      Privacy & Security

      Jun 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      France is taking an aggressive step by ending certification for non-quantum-safe security products next year. This move will effectively compel operators of critical French infrastructure to transition away from traditional cryptographic systems. The policy positions France as a global leader in the push toward quantum-resistant security standards.
      AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals

      AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals

      Jun 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      The AnandTech forums remain a vibrant community for tech enthusiasts. With over 2.5 million messages in the computer building section alone and active discussions on CPUs, graphics cards, and hot deals, the forums offer a wealth of information and lively debate.
      Midjourney goes from generating cat images to full-body ultrasound scans

      Midjourney goes from generating cat images to full-body ultrasound scans

      Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Midjourney CEO David Holz revealed the company's first hardware product: a full-body ultrasound scanner that uses a ring of sensors to capture detailed internal body images. Developed in partnership with Butterfly Network, the device aims for MRI-like quality without radiation. Holz also announced plans for a spa in San Francisco's Union Square, where visitors can get scanned alongside gym and cold plunge amenities.
      Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months

      Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months

      Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Barret Zoph has left OpenAI again just five months after returning to the company. He originally left in 2024 for Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab but returned in January 2026 to lead enterprise AI sales. His departure adds to ongoing leadership instability at OpenAI as it prepares for an IPO.
      Kaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away

      Kaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away

      Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Kaleidescape’s Strato E player offers uncompromising movie quality by downloading studio-grade files at bitrates exceeding Blu-ray. It eliminates disc handling but requires a hefty investment starting at $2,995, plus optional servers for storage. The result is a visually lossless experience that exposes streaming’s compression flaws, making it a dream for hardcore cinephiles with deep pockets.
      Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem

      Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem

      Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Philips Hue has introduced its first wired wall modules, allowing users to integrate non-smart lights into the Hue ecosystem. The modules, installed behind existing switches, include 1-channel, 2-channel, and dimmer versions, starting at €44.99. Additionally, new Play table and floor lamps offer more affordable alternatives to the Signe series, while upgraded E14 candle bulbs now feature Matter-over-Thread and a wider white light spectrum. The modules are currently Europe-only, with no immediate plans for US release.
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