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The Trump administration has announced that David Venturella, previously a senior official at a private prison company, will take over as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement once the current head steps down later this month. A Department of Homeland Security representative confirmed Tuesday evening that Venturella will replace Todd Lyons, who has steered ICE through most of the administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign. ICE had not yet replied to a Wednesday email requesting further details. Venturella departed Geo Group in early 2023 and has since been at ICE managing the unit responsible for detention contract oversight, according…

Google/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a trusted source on Google.Key Insights from ZDNETThe upcoming Googlebook shows potential, though its value at the proposed price point remains uncertain.Chromebooks succeeded by addressing a specific consumer need with focused functionality.One major brand was notably missing from Google’s reveal.Google has officially introduced its new product category: the Googlebook—a next-generation device positioned as the upgraded successor to the Chromebook. It features more robust hardware and the enticing concept of combining Android and ChromeOS into a single, enhanced operating system.This still-unnamed OS has been unofficially dubbed “AluminumOS” based on multiple leaks, though Google has not yet…

Image courtesy of ADI The closer robots get to people, the more essential it becomes for them to perceive, hear, and respond instantly. Creating a humanoid robot is among the most challenging tasks in modern robotics. On its own, such a system must handle movement, balance, vision, and responsiveness through an intricate network of joints, sensors, and data processing. This challenge intensifies when the robot operates in spaces shared with people. As humans, we perform most actions instinctively. We gauge our center of gravity and make adjustments to run, jump, or sidestep a collision. We absorb enormous amounts of sound…

p # Introduction Self-hosting typically starts with a basic objective: running a tool on your personal server instead of being dependent on a third-party service. However, it soon expands into something far more comprehensive. When you start hosting your own applications, you naturally pick up knowledge about how modern infrastructure operates, covering everything from deployment and networking to storage, monitoring, backups, and system reliability. The best way to develop these skills is through hands-on experience with real projects. Fortunately, many open-source communities document their tools, deployment workflows, and infrastructure practices directly on GitHub. These repositories frequently feature guides, configuration examples,…

A crypto market structure bill that has been stuck for a long time is now advancing through Congress with fresh energy — and the chief executive of Coinbase believes it has the potential to transform the U.S. financial landscape. On Wednesday, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong voiced his backing for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, describing the bill as a “genuine middle ground” that weighs the crypto industry’s priorities against those of conventional banks. He added that the legislation is in the strongest position he has witnessed since talks first began. In an interview with Fox News, Armstrong made these…

The Mythos Moment marks the turning point at which the industry finally grasped that human-led cybersecurity teams simply cannot keep up with the pace and scale of AI-powered cyberattacks. In response to this realization, the CSA published guidance in The ‘AI Vulnerability Storm’: Building a ‘Mythos-ready’ Security Program, recommending: “Integrate AI agents throughout your entire security operations so defenders can match the speed of attackers and start narrowing the gap.” This advice is sound—if your organization can implement it effectively. Amid the flood of newly discovered vulnerabilities, only a fraction will apply to any specific environment, and an even smaller…

We’ve upgraded Browser Run by rebuilding it on top of Cloudflare’s Containers, allowing for higher usage limits, faster performance, and better reliability.With the Workers binding, you can now launch 60 browsers per minute and run up to 120 at the same time. This is 4 times the previous limit. Plus, Quick Action is now over 50% faster. You don’t need to do anything; these improvements are effective immediately. We are also releasing new features and bug fixes at a quicker pace. Keep reading to understand how we achieved this and to look at the performance data. Quick recap: what is…

Telenor has signed a deal with Verdane to create a co-ownership arrangement for Telenor Connexion. The deal places a valuation of SEK 7.5 billion on the company. The collaboration aims to unlock the full potential of Telenor Connexion’s strong market position and give it access to long-term growth funding through an efficient ownership framework. Over the last 25 years, Telenor Connexion has developed a leading global presence in managed IoT services and connectivity solutions for major international clients. The market is forecast to expand at double-digit rates through to 2030. Currently, the company ranks among the top ten providers worldwide…

Image courtesy of ADI Clear vision matters. But what follows is just as critical. Not long ago, simply getting a robot to travel from one location to another was considered a success. Those days are gone. Modern robots must move at higher speeds, function in ever-changing surroundings, and handle a growing number of obstacles in their path. With these rising expectations, vision systems have become essential for both navigation and spatial understanding. “The primary hurdle today isn’t just about image clarity,” says Stephen Liu, robotics lead at embedded systems developer Advantech. “It’s about orchestrating the entire system. As the number…

Allison Murray/ZDNETStay updated with ZDNET: Make us your go-to source on Google.ZDNET’s top insightsAdobe Express stands out as the more refined tool and integrates seamlessly with Adobe’s suite of products.Canva shines as a flexible, go-to platform for all kinds of daily design needs.In short, Canva wins on variety, while Adobe Express takes the crown on finesse.Adobe Express and Canva both advertise user-friendly website creation for everyone, but they offer quite different experiences once you dive in.Also: Top-rated web design tools reviewedAfter testing both across routine content, branding projects, and fast-paced creative work, I still lean toward Canva for most users.…