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US Space Force signs $1.6B deal with SpaceX for 18 Falcon 9 missions
The contract, set to run through 2027, will carry Pentagon satellites and support strategic defense operations.
Tecno Unveils 0mm Bezel Borderless Concept Phone, Plans IFA 2026 Debut
The device pushes screen-to-body ratio to its limit, but the exact technology details remain under wraps until the Berlin trade fair.
Google Earth integrates Nano Banana AI image generation
The tool lets users create custom images from satellite and 3D imagery, with examples for education, real estate, and design.
DeepSeek launches V4-Flash API in public beta amid AI price war
The Chinese AI lab released the updated model as OpenAI slashed GPT-5.6 Luna prices by up to 80 percent.
Samsung begins testing One UI 9 on 49 Galaxy models
The update, based on Android 17, spans from budget phones to tablets, with the public beta currently limited to the Galaxy S26 series.
AMD to Raise GPU Memory Kit Prices by at Least 10% Next Month
The increase, driven by rising DRAM costs, will affect Radeon RX 9000 series cards and may impact consumer buying decisions.
Fake Flare Network Staking Site Drained $8.5M in XRP: Seoul Police
Two men face fraud charges after a fake staking site impersonating Flare Network stole 3.4 million XRP from 71 investors last October.
Perseid meteor shower peaks August 13-14 with up to 100 meteors per hour
The annual celestial show runs from July 17 to August 24, with favorable viewing conditions expected due to a new moon.
OpenAI presents ten advances in mathematics and computer science
The new results cover open problems in geometry, cryptography, and complexity.
Report: Amazon completes $50bn investment in OpenAI
The ecommerce giant now holds about a 5% stake in the AI lab, in an equity deal, report says.
Satellite images show Iran struck AWS data centers in Bahrain
Images also reveal fires at a Saudi refinery and a sharp drop in Red Sea oil traffic amid Houthi blockade.
Quantum computers surpass supercomputers in landmark achievement
IBM, RIKEN, and partners demonstrate 'quantum advantage' with verifiable results across three studies.
Lenovo Googlebook leak reveals two laptop sizes and a 2-in-1 tablet
Leaked images show design features like a glowbar and a stylus, as Google's initiative with ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo nears launch.
Samsung expects global chip shortage to extend into 2028
The South Korean tech giant reports record semiconductor profits, signs long-term supply deals, and plans major output expansion.
NASA to host news conference regarding upcoming Florida event
The agency will preview an event tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States.
SpaceX to remove unpermitted xAI turbines by July 2027
The company will replace temporary gas turbines with a 1.2 gigawatt power plant in Mississippi
OpenAI disrupts scam operation based in Cambodia
The operation utilized ChatGPT to facilitate investment, romance, gambling, and impersonation schemes.
Marvell and Astera Labs shares rise following Amazon AI chip sales report
Amazon's AWS business grew 36.7% year-over-year as AI and chip divisions exceed $25 billion run rates
Sony plans to end physical PlayStation game disc production by 2028
The company aims to transition to a digital-only model as digital revenue significantly outpaces physical sales.
Moonshot used 20,000 Nvidia chips via Alibaba to rival US technology
The Chinese startup reportedly utilized Alibaba's computing infrastructure to access high-end hardware.
NASA installs 1.35 million names on Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
A commemorative memory card containing global submissions will travel to the Sun-Earth L2 point.
ArianeGroup and SSC Space conduct Themis rocket rehearsal in Sweden
The ESA prototype test focuses on countdown procedures and cryogenic handling for reusable technology.
German court rules AI music firm Suno violated copyrights
The Munich Regional Court ordered the Massachusetts-based company to provide revenue information and pay damages.
European Commission to begin enforcing AI Act on 2 August 2026
The enforcement rollout includes new transparency requirements for artificial intelligence systems.
Univé develops AI-ready workforce using ChatGPT Enterprise
The company integrated leadership and employee-led innovation to transform operations.
OpenAI outlines responsible AI practices for Europe
The company details its approach to safety and transparency as the EU AI Act moves forward.
Chinese military researchers use US AI models for defence
Academic papers show outputs from OpenAI and Anthropic systems trained local defence applications, bypassing hardware restrictions.
Chrome shifts to twice-weekly security patches
Google’s browser fixed 1,072 vulnerabilities in June, exceeding the total addressed in the previous 23 releases over two years.
Xbox outage disrupts disc-based games for nearly 20 hours
External licensing failure prevented offline play, prompting a review of single points of failure.
Turkey expands AI and computing programs amid sector demand
Quotas for associate degrees quadrupled as universities introduce interdisciplinary curricula combining technology with social sciences.