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How the humble barcode could help prevent the next cyclospora outbreak | CNN Business
On June 26, 1974, a cashier at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio, scanned a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum and changed the way we buy things forever.

The US Navy’s plan for almost 20 guided-missile subs and why that will matter around China | CNN
The US Navy this week announced a “pivotal shift” in its future submarine force, and it’s a move analysts say provides important insights into how Washington would fight any possible conflict in the Pacific, where China is rapidly building up its forces.

Cyera agrees to acquire Oasis Security for $1B to safeguard proliferating AI agents | TechCrunch
The deal is Cyera's third acquisition this year.

DoorDash is building its own drone delivery business | TechCrunch
DoorDash has received FAA approval to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States.

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models | CNN Business
The US government should not block Chinese artificial intelligence in an attempt to gain the upper hand in the race to develop the groundbreaking technology, Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has told the Financial Times.

Are brain waves the next unlock for physical AI? | TechCrunch
Forget YouTube videos—frontier physical AI models need multiple camera angles, dense annotation, and soon, brain wave readings.