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RCMP's Southeast District in British Columbia will switch to the Next Generation 911 system next week, according to CFJC Today in Kamloops. The modernized platform allows callers to send texts, photos and videos to emergency dispatch, replacing the older voice-only network. Residents in the region are being told to expect the rollout shortly.
- 2NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory marks its 90th anniversaryβΌFrom a creek bed to the solar system: JPL turns 90
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is celebrating 90 years since its founding, when a small group of experimenters tested rockets in a creek bed near Pasadena, California. From those early rocket experiments, JPL grew into the leading center for robotic space exploration, sending probes across the solar system. Coverage highlights the lab's journey from humble, improvised beginnings to landmark missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
- 3Voyager 1 Resumes Communication After Brief PauseβΌNASAβs Voyager 1 Conserves Power, Resolves Brief Communications Pause
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft briefly went silent before engineers resolved a communications pause, with the veteran probe now conserving its dwindling power supply. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 remains humanity's most distant spacecraft, operating in interstellar space more than 15 billion miles from Earth. NASA says the spacecraft is once again sending back data as teams manage its aging systems carefully.
- 4Robotics podcast to interview Texas A&M expert on planetary robotsβΌWhat would you love to know about robotic systems for planetary exploration? π€ π Later this season, I'll be chatting to
The Robot Talk podcast has announced an upcoming interview with Dr. Robert Ambrose of Texas A&M University, who will discuss designing resilient robotic systems able to survive harsh environments on Earth and on other planets. The host is asking listeners to send in questions about robotics for planetary exploration ahead of the conversation, which airs later this season.
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A technical write-up examines the hidden costs behind sending email, a task that seems free but carries significant infrastructure, deliverability and spam-prevention burdens. The piece argues that email's trust systems, such as reputation scoring and IP management, make even simple messages expensive to deliver reliably at scale. Readers are debating whether email's design reflects necessary anti-abuse measures or an aging system overdue for reinvention.
- 6Flock cameras wrongly tracked driver over stolen platesβLa surveillance algorithmique, c'est bien de la merde https://www. thedrive.com/news/how-flock-ca meras-wrongly-tracked-
A driver recounted how Flock Safety's automatic license plate recognition cameras wrongly linked their plates to a stolen vehicle report, tracking their movements for days and repeatedly sending police after them. The account is fueling criticism of algorithmic surveillance networks, with commentators arguing that automated systems flag innocent people with little recourse and raising wider concerns over police reliance on such camera networks.
- 7Illinois Man Charged With Mailing White Powder to Congress MembersβΌIllinois Man Charged With Mailing White Powder to Four Members of Congress
Federal prosecutors have charged an Illinois man with sending letters containing white powder to four members of Congress. The mailings prompted investigations and raised fresh concerns about threats against elected officials. Authorities say the substance was sent through the postal system, and the case is being prosecuted as a federal offense.
- 8AI tool recommends films from just three favouritesβ19,952 films graded on 615 taste axes (554 story + 61 visual). Give it three films you love β it finds where those axes
A film recommendation service called The Long Tail has graded 19,952 films across 615 taste axes, split into 554 story dimensions and 61 visual ones. Users name three films they love, and the system locates where those preferences cluster to suggest a lesser-known title to watch next. It is also inviting people to send in three films and receive a personalised pick in return.
- 9Windows 11 to add built-in internet speed testβWindows 11 will finally get a built-in internet speed test instead of a Bing redirect
Microsoft is bringing a native internet speed test to Windows 11, replacing the current behaviour where the speed test search sends users to a Bing page. The tool will let users check their connection speed directly from the operating system without leaving it. Coverage frames it as a long-overdue quality-of-life fix that removes an awkward detour through Microsoft's search engine.
- 10White Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer talks Arizona Fall LeagueβWhite Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer discusses Arizona Fall League
Chicago White Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer is drawing attention after discussing his experience in the Arizona Fall League, the offseason circuit where MLB clubs send top young players for extra development. Bonemer spoke about his time in the league as he continues his climb through the White Sox system. The comments give fans a look at one of the organization's notable young hitters and how he is progressing toward the majors.
- 11Raspberry Pi Desktop refresh gives old ThinkPads new lifeβRaspberry Pi Desktop proves old PCs aren't past it Debian 13-based refresh runs comfortably on veteran ThinkPads, withou
Raspberry Pi has released a refreshed version of its Debian-based Raspberry Pi Desktop operating system, built on Debian 13. According to The Register, the update runs comfortably on aging ThinkPad laptops and no longer makes installation a hobbyist chore, making it a practical way to revive old hardware instead of sending it to landfill. Linux enthusiasts are welcoming the focus on veteran machines and easier setup.