OpenAI robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski quits in response to Pentagon deal Hardware executive Caitlin Kalinowski announced today that in response to OpenAI’s controversial agreement with the Department of Defense, she’s resigned from her role leading the company’s robotics team. “This wasn’t an easy call,” Kalinowski said in a social media post. “AI has an important role in national security....

Google says half of all zero-days it tracked in 2025 targeted buggy enterprise tech Image Credits:Patrick George / Getty Images 10:06 AM PST · March 5, 2026 A new report by Google found that about half of the zero-day bugs it tracked last year exploited enterprise devices, marking a new high for hackers who are increasingly finding new ways to target large...

California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegationsGetty ImagesDemocratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, one of the leading candidates in the race to be California's next governor, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct from former staff. "These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor," he said in a statement after...

Amazon acquires Rivr, maker of a stair-climbing delivery robot In Brief Posted: 4:28 PM PDT · March 19, 2026 Image Credits:Rivr Rivr, a Zurich-based autonomous robotics startup known for its stair-climbing delivery robot, has been acquired by Amazon in a deal that signals the e-commerce giant’s interest in doorstep delivery. Terms of the...

Why a global Korean craze is making seaweed more expensiveYuna Ku,SeoulandSuhnwook Lee,SeoulGetty ImagesSouth Korea is known to be the world's largest producer and exporter of dried gimBlack, crispy, often flat and square - dried seaweed, known locally as gim - is a humble staple on everyday dining tables across South Korea. But as its global popularity grows, its rising prices are worrying...