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AI in Schools: A New Debate

July 3, 2026

A recent note announced the withdrawal of a study that claimed artificial intelligence makes students more lazy, hurts decision‑making, and risks safety in learning. The paper had argued that AI tools give students shortcuts that reduce effort, but the authors later found serious flaws in their d

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Cyber Leaders Must Face Hidden Risks Now

July 3, 2026

The Valley Industry Association hosted a lunchtime meeting at the Child & Family Center where experts talked about unseen cyber dangers. Participants first shared meals and stories before a talk titled “The Cyber Threat You Don’t See Coming: Emerging Risks, Hidden Vulnerabilities, and What Leaders M

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Astronauts' Moon Trip Sheds Unexpected Light on the Sun

July 3, 2026

During their trip around the Moon, the Artemis II crew wasn’t just checking out lunar landscapes—they were doing solar detective work. Using a standard Nikon Z9 camera, they snapped pictures of the Sun’s atmosphere during a rare moment when the Moon blocked the Sun’s glare. This isn’t just cool spac

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Huge investment pours into German drone company

July 3, 2026

A German company making military drones just got a massive cash boost. Quantum Systems raised $1. 2 billion, pushing its value to $8 billion. That’s eight times what it was worth a year ago. The money comes from investors worldwide who see big potential in this tech. The company plans to use the fu

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Getting Back to Basics: A Week Without Screens in New York

July 3, 2026

This summer in New York’s East Village, outdoor events replacing app swipes might sound odd, but hundreds of Gen Zers spent a week trying it out. Held in Tompkins Square Park, the festival mixes workshops, live shows and old-school tech demos to see what life looks like without always tapping a scre

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AI’s growing pains: how tech giants and governments are shaping the future of artificial intelligence

July 3, 2026

July 2, 2026, is turning into a day that highlights just how much AI is shaking up the tech world. While some companies race to roll out the latest AI tools, others are grappling with fundamental questions—who controls these powerful systems, who gets access, and who pays the price? Regulators in th

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Games with flashy names win while others face fade-outs

July 3, 2026

Xbox now puts almost every dollar behind a handful of sure-fire hits instead of spreading money around smaller teams that dare to try different ideas. Big names like Halo and Fallout get the green light while studios famous for original minds—such as Obsidian and Ninja Theory—suddenly look at pink s

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Samsung Galaxy Watch drops heart tool without explanation

July 3, 2026

Owners of Samsung Galaxy Watches just got a notice that one of their health tracking tools will disappear soon. The “Vascular Load” feature, which was supposed to measure how hard the circulatory system was working, is being turned off in the U. S. starting this month. Instead of improving the featu

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Valle Token Brings Real‑World Farming to Blockchain

July 2, 2026

Valle Capital Token (VCT) has launched a new platform that ties real‑world farming in Brazil to digital money. The system runs on the BNB Smart Chain and uses smart contracts to record every step of a crop’s journey, from seed planting to shipping overseas. Instead of being just another cryptocur

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Faroo Gets $10M Boost and Launches New Asset Vault

July 2, 2026

Pharos Network, a Layer‑1 blockchain focused on real‑world finance and AI, has chosen Faroo as the first project in its new incubator program. The deal brings a $10 million investment and full support, valuing Faroo at that amount. At the same time, Faroo is rolling out a “Hybrid Vault” that lets ho