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Trump Awards Presidential Science Medals to Major Tech Donors

President Trump has awarded the nation's highest science and technology honors to prominent figures from the technology industry. The recipients have collectively donated nearly six billion dollars to causes aligned with Trump and his administration. The awards are the Presidential Medal of Science and the Presidential Medal of Technology and Innovation. The event highlights the intersection of political donations and the recognition of scientific achievement.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Anthropic launches free AI security scanner for open-source projects

Anthropic has introduced a new free service called OSS Scanner designed to find security vulnerabilities in open-source software. The company states its most powerful AI models will conduct thorough, periodic scans for projects that opt into the program. The reports will be generated entirely by AI without any human review or triage process. Anthropic says this approach allows for faster and more frequent scanning but acknowledges that some reports may be incorrect or invalid.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

SpaceX urges improved satellite coordination after close Starlink passes

SpaceX has called for enhanced coordination among satellite operators following recent close passes involving its Starlink satellites. The company reported multiple conjunctions with other spacecraft at distances ranging from tens to hundreds of meters. SpaceX described these incidents as uncomfortably close, highlighting the growing risk of collisions in Earth's orbit. The call for improved coordination comes as the number of active satellites in low-Earth orbit continues to increase dramatically.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

SpaceX acquires spectrum licenses to build major mobile carrier network

SpaceX has obtained low-band spectrum licenses to advance its Starlink Mobile service. The company plans to combine its satellite constellation with a terrestrial network pending FCC approval. This move positions SpaceX to directly compete with established carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon. The acquired 800 MHz spectrum is intended to improve signal penetration for better indoor coverage.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

AMD plans FSR 4 support for some handhelds by end of 2024

AMD executive Jack Huynh announced the company intends to bring its FSR 4 graphics technology to certain handheld gaming devices by the end of 2024. This follows earlier uncertainty in June about official support for older handheld models. It remains unclear whether the update will apply to existing devices or require new hardware. The clarification coincides with AMD's release of a new chip designed to support the FSR 4 feature.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Judge questions legality of Trump charging for early access to Truth Social posts

A judge is examining whether former President Donald Trump can legally charge a premium for early access to his posts on Truth Social. The case centers on a subscription offering that would make posts available to paying users before the general public. During proceedings, the judge specifically questioned whether a brief delay in free access harms press freedoms. The outcome will determine if the paywalled early access model can proceed.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Lawmaker Questions Trump Mobile Security After Hack, FCC Authorization

Senator Ron Wyden raised concerns about Trump Mobile following a data breach and hack. In a letter to regulators, he inquired why the service appears to lack certain required FCC authorizations. The questions focus on the security and regulatory compliance of the Trump-branded mobile virtual network operator. This follows an incident where hackers claimed to have accessed user data from the service.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

ICE Detainees in Georgia Use Video Calls to Expose Facility Conditions

Four men detained at the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Georgia utilized the facility's video conferencing system to document conditions. They released a five-minute video in September 2025, detailing what they describe as a dysfunctional legal system. The men alleged the system is designed to prolong detentions at privately-run facilities that profit from their confinement. Their exposure came at a personal cost, as detainee wages from facility work programs were used to pay for the video calls.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Man awarded $76 settlement after automated license plate reader caused false traffic stop

A driver has received a $76 settlement from a city in Washington state. The payment resolves a lawsuit stemming from a traffic stop initiated by an automated license plate reader (ALPR) system. Police pulled the man over after the system incorrectly flagged his vehicle. The stop included searches for drugs, though none were found, leading to the legal claim.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Microsoft Redesigns Windows Search for Improved Speed and Efficiency

Microsoft is testing a significant redesign of Windows Search, which has been a problematic feature in Windows 11. The new version is built for increased speed and modernized using the WinUI 3 framework. Anshul Rawat, a Windows corporate VP, stated the update is part of a broader effort to modernize core system experiences. Early tests indicate the overhaul brings substantial improvements in both performance and memory usage compared to the previous version.

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