Google’s NotebookLM adds ‘Deep Research’ tool, support for more file types
The service rolling out “Deep Research,” a tool that will automate and simplify complex online research.
The Download: 10 things that matter in AI, plus Anthropic’s plan to sue the Pentagon
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Coming soon: our 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now For years, MIT Technology Review’s newsroom has been ahead of the curve, tracking the developments in AI that matter and…
CISA warns federal agencies to patch flawed Cisco firewalls amid ‘active exploitation’ across the US government
The federal cybersecurity agency said some government departments had been actively exploited after failing to properly patch their systems.
TikTok launches its own version of Instagram’s broadcast channels
TikTok is rolling out “bulletin board,” a new one-to-many messaging feature that mirrors Instagram’s broadcast channels. The tool lets creators and brands share text, images, and videos directly with followers.
Firefighters received chemical burns at Elon Musk’s Boring Company construction site
The firefighters had to be treated at a hospital and received permanent scars, according to a report from Fortune. But the Boring Company was not fined after it met with state officials.
Google takes on Pinterest with a dedicated ‘inspirational’ images tab in its mobile app
The company is adding an “Images” icon at the bottom of Google’s Search app for iOS and Android devices that will display images personalized to the user’s interests.
Tesla Powerwall 2 recall expands to US after reports of fires
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 22 reports of overheating, smoking, or burning Tesla Powerwall 2 home batteries. The company will replace defective units.
Google’s SIMA 2 agent uses Gemini to reason and act in virtual worlds
“SIMA 2 is a more general agent. It can complete complex tasks in previously unseen environments. And it’s a self-improving agent… which is a step toward more genera- purpose robots and AGI systems more generally.”
3 Engineer-Approved AI Tools to Master ‘Vibe Coding’ — and 7 Steps to Use Them
“Vibe coding” appeared in early 2025 to describe the simple idea of programming with AI tools. So I tested a range of them — and these are the three best ones.
How You Can Save Millions by Rethinking Who Really Belongs On Your Team
Outsourcing isn’t a substitute for your team. It’s a way to align your resources with the actual needs of the business.
The Shocking Way This Electrical Engineer Built an 8.5 Million Subscriber Base on YouTube
Mehdi Sadaghdar, the mad scientist behind ElectroBOOM, shares his tips for sparking creativity and a loyal following.