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  • The Worst Thing About AI Is That People Can't Shut Up About It
    October 27, 2025, 6:18 AM EDT. An editor laments the relentless AI chorus that greets every beat, from conferences to casual chats. The author explains how constant questions about AI have overshadowed other work, and how the push to publish an AI manifesto feels like being drowned in hype. While noting that Generative AI is useful in some contexts, the piece insists it is not a monolith and that the technology is not inherently revolutionary. It highlights that AI remains expensive and resource-intensive to train and deploy, with cycles of data, models, promises, warnings, and more hype. The author argues this moment is less about a new invention and more about marketing from leaders like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei. The takeaway: separate fascination from evidence and approach AI with measured skepticism, not blind zeal.
  • Starlink bandwidth limits slow Ukraine's frontline ground robots
    October 27, 2025, 6:16 AM EDT. SpaceX's Starlink internet, crucial for Ukraine's on-field robotics, is hitting bandwidth bottlenecks that curb the speed and reliability of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). Some front-line terminals struggle with as little as 10 Mbps, undermining the video feeds needed to control fast-moving robots. Experts say a 30 fps video stream is essential for safe navigation; with limited frames, robots risk misjudging mines, trees, or terrain. Ukraine has deployed thousands of robots to deliver supplies, evacuate the wounded, and even engage in combat, but Starlink's heavy demand - with tens of thousands of active terminals - reduces potential speeds to around 10 km/h (6 mph) for UGVs. Engineers are seeking alternative solutions to boost range, latency, and resilience amid weather, canopy, and terrain challenges.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Date Update and Schedule Details
    October 27, 2025, 6:06 AM EDT. Samsung is sticking to its January Unpacked cadence as it prepares to unveil the Galaxy S26 Ultra alongside the rest of the Galaxy S26 family. The schedule hints at a potential February release if production delays persist, with mass production reportedly starting only in mid-January. The lineup may drop the S26 Edge after poor S25 sales and could rebrand the entry model as the Galaxy S26 Pro. Expect traditional spec bumps-camera improvements, battery life, and a chipset choice between Snapdragon and Exynos-as well as continued emphasis on AI features across the line. The event will likely precede Mobile World Congress press cycles, letting Samsung steer conversations around hardware and software advances.
  • If Galaxy S26 leaks are true, consider this smaller flagship instead
    October 27, 2025, 6:04 AM EDT. Leaks around the Galaxy S26 suggest Samsung may shift to a base S26 with modest upgrades or even revert to a smaller S26 design. If true, a surprising alternative is the Vivo X300 (and X300 Pro): it packs a 6,040mAh battery, a larger juice box than the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and a 90W wired charging option versus the rumored 25W for the S26. The X300's compact size-roughly between the Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10-keeps it pocketable, while its specs push more value in a small footprint. In short, a smaller flagship with big battery and fast charging may outpace Samsung's upcoming base model.
  • America's AI race hinges on upgrading internet infrastructure
    October 27, 2025, 6:02 AM EDT. To win the global AI race, the U.S. must pair innovation and investment with a national push for world-class internet infrastructure. While regulators debate rules and Silicon Valley pursues breakthroughs, Beijing is pursuing a coordinated, nationwide effort to build the connectivity that AI depends on-especially leadership in Wi-Fi standards. The United States already benefits from robust private capital funding broadband networks, driving massive economic output and millions of jobs, but a sustained advantage requires government commitment to extend gigabit networks, set interoperability standards, and ensure resilient, scalable connectivity. A national strategy would amplify AI reliability, spur growth, and reinforce economic and national security in a fast-moving tech era.