Former US Air Force pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots

Former US Air Force pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots

• Former US Air Force pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots FBI says Brown conspired with foreign nationals to provide combat aircraft training to the Chine

1,000-mile range: US firm's military drone can operate in world's most dangerous environment

1,000-mile range: US firm's military drone can operate in world's most dangerous environment

• 1,000-mile range: US firm’s military drone can operate in world’s most dangerous environment Its system delivers assured connectivity to rural and remote regions • An Alameda-bas

US Air Force drone swaps AI software midflight in successful mission autonomy test

US Air Force drone swaps AI software midflight in successful mission autonomy test

• US Air Force drone swaps AI software midflight in successful mission autonomy test Anduril’s YFQ-44A flew with Shield AI’s Hivemind and then switched to Lattice midair, demonstra

Kalshi boots a US politician off the platform for insider trading

Kalshi boots a US politician off the platform for insider trading

• Kalshi boots a US politician off the platform for insider trading CFTC chair Mike Selig said the agency established a prediction markets advisory to help catch insider traders, w

FinTech · February 26, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 2 min · 301 words
US DoD to Anthropic: compromise AI ethics or be banished from supply chain

US DoD to Anthropic: compromise AI ethics or be banished from supply chain

• US DoD to Anthropic: compromise AI ethics or be banished from supply chain Defense Secretary Hegseth has threatened to compel Anthropic to give the military free rein with AI, sa

☺️ Trust Us With Your Face | EFFector 38.4

☺️ Trust Us With Your Face | EFFector 38.4

• Do you remember the last time you were carded at a bar or restaurant • It was probably such a quick and normal experience, that you barely remember it • But have you ever been ca

Tokenized US Treasurys rise by over $1B since start of 2026

Tokenized US Treasurys rise by over $1B since start of 2026

• Tokenized US Treasurys rise by over $1B since start of 2026 The tokenized US Treasury market had a market capitalization of under $4 billion at the start of 2025 and has been gra

FinTech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 222 words
We played Resident Evil Requiem, ask us anything

We played Resident Evil Requiem, ask us anything

• Entertainment Column Gaming We played Resident Evil Requiem, ask us anything Share your burning questions about Capcom’s latest undead nightmare • Share your burning questions ab

Consumer Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 218 words

LEO premium may hint at movement on hacked Bitfinex BTC tied to 30% of US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, analyst says

• About 94,636 BTC tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, roughly 30% of the U • Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, remain frozen pending legal proceedings

Hell is Us and Styx publisher Nacon files for insolvency

Hell is Us and Styx publisher Nacon files for insolvency

• Business Production Marketing News Hell is Us and Styx publisher Nacon files for insolvency The French company is seeking to restructure its debts under court supervision • Febru

Game Development · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 289 words
US scientists solve Schrödinger's 100-year-old theory of human color perception

US scientists solve Schrödinger's 100-year-old theory of human color perception

• US scientists solve Schrödinger’s 100-year-old theory of human color perception The team used geometry to define a crucial missing element known as the neutral axis • Researchers

Tesla must face lawsuit alleging it replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B visa holders

Tesla must face lawsuit alleging it replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B visa holders

• Tesla Elon Musk Tesla must face lawsuit alleging it replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B visa holders A federal judge has ruled that Tesla must face a class-action lawsuit alle

US develops 'flowing' nuclear fuel that extracts more energy from uranium particles

US develops 'flowing' nuclear fuel that extracts more energy from uranium particles

• US develops ‘flowing’ nuclear fuel that extracts more energy from uranium particles Higher uranium concentrations than pure liquid fuels provide the flexibility to power everythi

From Procurement to Production: The Pentagon's US$1 Billion Bet on Capacity

From Procurement to Production: The Pentagon's US$1 Billion Bet on Capacity

• Goulding and Nimra Shakoor explain how L3Harris’ decades-long commitment to 3D printing helped position it at the center of a new government-backed model for defense readiness. •

US childhood literacy rates are lagging. Pediatricians could be part of the solution

• For some young children in Columbus, Ohio, reading assessments don’t start in the kindergarten classroom-they happen first in the doctor’s office.

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 54 words
DJI sues the FCC over its prohibition on importing new foreign-made drones into the US - Chinese firm contests its placement on the regul...

DJI sues the FCC over its prohibition on importing new foreign-made drones into the US - Chinese firm contests its placement on the regul...

• DJI sues the FCC over its prohibition on importing new foreign-made drones into the US - Chinese firm contests its placement on the regulator’s ‘covered list’ Another legal battl

US sanctions Russian broker for buying stolen zero-day exploits

US sanctions Russian broker for buying stolen zero-day exploits

• US sanctions Russian broker for buying stolen zero-day exploits February 25, 2026 05:31 AM 0 The U.S. • Treasury Department has sanctioned a Russian exploit broker who bought sto

Cybersecurity · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 230 words
US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims

US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims

• US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims Binance rejected the allegations, saying it flags suspicious activity, enforces strict compliance proced

FinTech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 2 min · 266 words
US firm unveils new hypersonic missile that can launch from jets, ships, and ground

US firm unveils new hypersonic missile that can launch from jets, ships, and ground

• US firm unveils new hypersonic missile that can launch from jets, ships, and ground New HAVOC system features throttle and restart capability across all flight phases without cos

US seizes $61M in USDT linked to 'pig butchering' crypto fraud scheme

US seizes $61M in USDT linked to 'pig butchering' crypto fraud scheme

• US seizes $61M in USDT linked to ‘pig butchering’ crypto fraud scheme The $61 million USDT seizure in North Carolina shows how US authorities can trace and freeze stablecoin flow

FinTech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 344 words
Bitcoin captures $65K after US stocks rebound from AI sell-off: Will it hold?

Bitcoin captures $65K after US stocks rebound from AI sell-off: Will it hold?

• Bitcoin captures $65K after US stocks rebound from AI sell-off: Will it hold? • Bitcoin rallied above $66,000 following a positive close from US stock markets, putting Monday’s A

FinTech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 239 words
Payoneer joins rush of fintechs bidding for US bank charters

Payoneer joins rush of fintechs bidding for US bank charters

• Payoneer joins rush of fintechs bidding for US bank charters Coinbase, World Liberty Financial and Laser Digital are also in line for a banking charter in the US, after Crypto.co

FinTech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 325 words
Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear

Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear

• Quick Charge Podcast Tesla Autopilot Waymo Military Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear On today’s high-dollar episode ofQuick Charge, Tesla is

Phishing campaign targets freight and logistics orgs in the US, Europe

Phishing campaign targets freight and logistics orgs in the US, Europe

• Phishing campaign targets freight and logistics orgs in the US, Europe February 24, 2026 06:57 PM 0 A financially motivated threat group dubbed ‘Diesel Vortex’ is stealing creden

Cybersecurity · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 274 words
Chinese dronemaker DJI sues US over drone ban, says FCC exceeded 'statutory authority'

Chinese dronemaker DJI sues US over drone ban, says FCC exceeded 'statutory authority'

• Chinese dronemaker DJI sues US over drone ban, says FCC exceeded ‘statutory authority’ The FCC cites national security risks, but DJI says it was denied a fair chance to respond.

Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid

Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid

• On Tuesday, the US Energy Information Administration released full-year data on how the country generated electricity in 2025. • It’s a bit of a good news/bad news situation. • T

Consumer Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 316 words
Coinbase opens stock and ETF trading to all US users in multi-asset push

Coinbase opens stock and ETF trading to all US users in multi-asset push

• Coinbase opens stock and ETF trading to all US users in multi-asset push The exchange now allows US customers to trade thousands of stocks and ETFs commission-free alongside cryp

FinTech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 303 words

What are the possibilities for US and Asian partners to co-produce drones in the Indo-Pacific?

• Drones will play a critical role in surveillance, logistics, and both offensive and defensive operations in the region.

In a replay of 2019, Apple says a single desktop Mac will be manufactured in the US

In a replay of 2019, Apple says a single desktop Mac will be manufactured in the US

• Apple plans to start manufacturing the Mac mini in the United States later this year, the companyannounced today,as part of its $600 billion commitment to expand its domestic man

Consumer Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 398 words
US gov't warned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, and Lisa Su that China could invade Taiwan by 2027 - Apple CEO reportedly said he slee...

US gov't warned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, and Lisa Su that China could invade Taiwan by 2027 - Apple CEO reportedly said he slee...

• Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. • You are now subscribed Your newslett

AI boosted US economy by 'basically zero' in 2025, says Goldman Sachs chief economist - 'We think there's been a lot of misreporting of t...

AI boosted US economy by 'basically zero' in 2025, says Goldman Sachs chief economist - 'We think there's been a lot of misreporting of t...

• AI boosted US economy by ‘basically zero’ in 2025, says Goldman Sachs chief economist - ‘We think there’s been a lot of misreporting of the impact that AI investment had on GDP g

US scientists create coating that keeps coffee, milk and soup from sticking to surfaces

US scientists create coating that keeps coffee, milk and soup from sticking to surfaces

• US scientists create coating that keeps coffee, milk and soup from sticking to surfaces The coating survived nearly a million hot-water impacts before showing signs of wear. • Re

Apple Launches Mac Mini Production in Houston, Boosting U.S. Manufacturing

Apple Launches Mac Mini Production in Houston, Boosting U.S. Manufacturing

• Apple begins Mac Mini production in Houston, Texas, marking first U.S. manufacturing. • New factory will produce 600 million units annually, surpassing previous output. • Facilit

Massive US study finds higher cancer death rates near nuclear power plants

Massive US study finds higher cancer death rates near nuclear power plants

• Massive US study finds higher cancer death rates near nuclear power plants A new nationwide study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. • Chan School of Public Health reports th

Science · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 324 words
US Tariff Tumult Reinforces The Need For Always-On Scenario Planning For Executives

US Tariff Tumult Reinforces The Need For Always-On Scenario Planning For Executives

• Last Friday, the US Supreme Courtdecidedthat the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not allow a US president the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs. • Over th

US: Study finds cancer deaths more frequent near nuclear plants

US: Study finds cancer deaths more frequent near nuclear plants

• US: Study finds cancer deaths more frequent near nuclear plants Researchers estimate approximately 115,000 cancer deaths during the study period may be connected to communities n

A free $3,000 for an e-bike? One of the US's largest incentive programs returns

A free $3,000 for an e-bike? One of the US's largest incentive programs returns

• ebikes EV incentives A free $3,000 for an e-bike? • One of the US’s largest incentive programs returns Tampa is bringing back one of the most generous e-bike incentive programs i

If Big Tech cared about fighting AI slop, it wouldn't be drowning us in it

If Big Tech cared about fighting AI slop, it wouldn't be drowning us in it

• As 2025 drew to a close, Instagram head Adam Mosseri ended the year by doom-posting about AI. • ‘Authenticity is becoming infinitely reproducible,’ Mosseri lamented. • ‘Everythin

Consumer Tech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 243 words
US lender Rate unveils mortgage program recognizing crypto holdings

US lender Rate unveils mortgage program recognizing crypto holdings

• US lender Rate unveils mortgage program recognizing crypto holdings The nationwide RateFi product allows borrowers to count crypto holdings toward mortgage underwriting requireme

FinTech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 283 words
US Healthcare Diagnostic Firm Says 140,000 Affected by Data Breach

US Healthcare Diagnostic Firm Says 140,000 Affected by Data Breach

• Nearly 140,000 people are affected by a data breach disclosed by healthcare diagnostic company Vikor Scientific.The number of affected individuals came to light in recent days on

Cybersecurity · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 3 min · 514 words
Half of US Adults Who Use Social Media Want Better Labels on AI Posts, CNET Finds

Half of US Adults Who Use Social Media Want Better Labels on AI Posts, CNET Finds

• ai atlas Tech Services & Software AI Half of US Adults Who Use Social Media Want Better Labels on AI Posts, CNET Finds Growing frustrations with AI on social media have us clamor

Consumer Tech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 191 words
Ukrainian Gets 5 Years in US Prison for Aiding North Korean IT Fraud

Ukrainian Gets 5 Years in US Prison for Aiding North Korean IT Fraud

• A Ukrainian national was sentenced to five years in a US prison for selling stolen identities to fraudulent North Korean workers and for facilitating the operation of laptop farm

Cybersecurity · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 3 min · 550 words
US exports from Taiwan now exceed exports from China for the first time in decades - AI gold rush fuels 93.5% jump in advanced system exports

US exports from Taiwan now exceed exports from China for the first time in decades - AI gold rush fuels 93.5% jump in advanced system exports

• US exports from Taiwan now exceed exports from China for the first time in decades - AI gold rush fuels 93.5% jump in advanced system exports Thanks, AI servers. • Get Tom’s Hard

Music is not a universal language - but it can bring us together when words fail

Music is not a universal language - but it can bring us together when words fail

• Thank you for visiting nature.com. • You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. • To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 1 min · 206 words
US deploys F-16 Wild Weasels with Angry Kitten EW pods as Iran tensions mount

US deploys F-16 Wild Weasels with Angry Kitten EW pods as Iran tensions mount

• The United States has deployed a squadron of F-16CJ Block 52 Viper fighters equipped with a relatively new electronic warfare system, the Angry Kitten pod, toward the Middle East

US deploys F-16 Wild Weasels with Angry Kitten EW pods as Iran tensions mount

US deploys F-16 Wild Weasels with Angry Kitten EW pods as Iran tensions mount

• The United States has deployed a squadron of F-16CJ Block 52 Viper fighters equipped with a relatively new electronic warfare system, the Angry Kitten pod, toward the Middle East

Romanian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Selling Access to US State Network

Romanian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Selling Access to US State Network

• A Romanian national pleaded guilty in a US court to selling unauthorized access to an Oregon state government office’s network.The man, Catalin Dragomir, 45, of Constanta, Romani

Cybersecurity · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 406 words
US State Colorado Wants Operating Systems to Tell Every App How Old You Are

US State Colorado Wants Operating Systems to Tell Every App How Old You Are

• US State Colorado Wants Operating Systems (Including Linux) to Tell Every App How Old You Are Age verification onlineis regrettably becoming the norm. • Platforms are increasingl

Linux & Open Source · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 336 words
Join Us for Fedora Hatch at SCaLE 23x!

Join Us for Fedora Hatch at SCaLE 23x!

• fosstodon Meta Instagram Twitter YouTube Chat Discourse RSS Feed Join Us for Fedora Hatch at SCaLE 23x! • Justin Wheeler © CC BY-SA 4.0 in this series 1. • Join Us for Fedora Hat

Linux & Open Source · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 291 words
US firm to boost making of extreme environment materials to power breakthroughs in aerospace

US firm to boost making of extreme environment materials to power breakthroughs in aerospace

• US firm to boost making of extreme environment materials to power breakthroughs in aerospace The step will explore greater manufacturing efficiencies and accelerate the developme

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Environmental journalists at last year’s COP30 climate meeting in Belém, Brazil, interview the French ecology and biodiversity m

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 343 words
Biotech investor set to lead US National Science Foundation

Biotech investor set to lead US National Science Foundation

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Jim O’Neill, a biotechnology investor who has held other positions in government, will be appointed by US President Donald Trump

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 325 words

World's first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station [video]

• aviation Military nuclear plant World’s first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station [video] For the first time, a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III has airlifted a

Smart weapon that hits moving targets in some of worst conditions to be used in US Navy

Smart weapon that hits moving targets in some of worst conditions to be used in US Navy

• Smart weapon that hits moving targets in some of worst conditions to be used in US Navy The system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios. • A new type of smart

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Environmental journalists at last year’s COP30 climate meeting in Belém, Brazil, interview the French ecology and biodiversity m

Science · February 22, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 2 min · 335 words
Biotech investor set to lead US National Science Foundation

Biotech investor set to lead US National Science Foundation

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Jim O’Neill, a biotechnology investor who has held other positions in government, will be appointed by US President Donald Trump

Science · February 22, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 2 min · 331 words
World-first nuclear reactor delivery by US Air Force

World-first nuclear reactor delivery by US Air Force

• World-first nuclear reactor delivery by US Air Force Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Flipboard Email In a world first, the US Department of Defense (aka the Department of War) a

Crypto market retraces almost all 2024-2025 US election pump gains

Crypto market retraces almost all 2024-2025 US election pump gains

• Crypto market retraces almost all 2024-2025 US election pump gains The crypto market experienced a historic market crash in October that derailed the uptrend and caused investor

FinTech · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 324 words
The Stop Killing Games campaign will set up NGOs in the EU and US

The Stop Killing Games campaign will set up NGOs in the EU and US

• Trending: Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 iPhone Fo

Consumer Tech · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 274 words
The US will send Tech Corps members to foreign countries in its latest push for AI dominance

The US will send Tech Corps members to foreign countries in its latest push for AI dominance

• Trending: Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 iPhone Fo

Consumer Tech · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 289 words