Technology
GPT-5.6 improves AI efficiency across models and workflows
The update aims to deliver higher utility per dollar through improved inference and agentic intelligence.
Razer launches first Hall effect keyboards at lower price
The new Huntsman V3 HE series undercuts rival Wooting by approximately $60 while introducing magnetic switch technology.
Study links early-life sugar intake to dementia risk
Research using UK post-war rationing data suggests limiting added sugars in childhood may lower long-term cognitive decline risks.
Waymo adds Google Gemini assistant and new UI to Ojai robotaxi
The voice assistant runs separately from driving controls, offering local information and climate adjustments.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures New Image of Active Galaxy Centaurus A
The mid-infrared image provides insights into galaxy-black hole co-evolution.
Amazon and Walmart AI Detect 'Made in USA' Mislabeling But Do Not Warn Shoppers
Study finds platforms' assistants can spot origin discrepancies but lack proactive alerts, raising conflict of interest concerns.
Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls
NHTSA clears up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free Zoox vehicles per year for commercial ride-hailing, marking a milestone for autonomous taxi services.
Ethereum Foundation Appoints Security Researcher pcaversaccio to Board
The one-year board term comes amid reported departures and a strategic focus on privacy and security.
EU launches AI Gigafactories call to unlock €30B investment
The European Commission aims to reduce foreign dependence on AI infrastructure with up to seven large-scale computing facilities.
Rocket Lab Wins $266M US Space Force Contract, Stock Rallies
The largest launch contract in Rocket Lab's history involves multi-launch missile defense testing and lifts shares from a steep two-month decline.
Amazon Winds Down Most Flagship AI Models, Sharpens Frontier Focus
The e-commerce giant is deprecating several Nova models and redirecting resources toward a new frontier model led by researcher Pieter Abbeel.
EU Plans to Designate ChatGPT and Roblox as 'Very Large Online Platforms'
The designation under the Digital Services Act would impose stricter content moderation, transparency, and risk assessment requirements.
Factorial Energy and SK On Partner to Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries
The US battery maker teams up with a key Hyundai supplier to address manufacturing challenges and bring solid-state technology to scale.
Trump Administration Repurposes Federal Land for AI Data Centers
Projects include a former Cold War site in Kentucky and a contested transfer of a solar project's environmental review in Nevada.
Russia Detains BitRiver Founder Igor Runets on Fraud Charges
The Stanford-educated crypto mining entrepreneur faces 'large-scale' fraud allegations as BitRiver's controlling shareholder enters insolvency proceedings.
Qualcomm to Raise Chip Prices from September 1, Issues Light Earnings Guidance
The chipmaker cites broad-based cost increases across the semiconductor supply chain as it reports an 8% drop in quarterly revenue.
iPhone 17 Pro prices: Turkey highest as global gaps widen
Price disparities driven by taxes and currency shifts show Turkey costs more than double US rates.
UK Lawmaker Sues Elon Musk's xAI Over Grok-Generated Sexualised Images
Labour MP Jess Asato seeks court order requiring technical measures to stop the AI chatbot from creating manipulated images without consent.
Google Flow Music Introduces Lyria 3.5 with Enhanced Musicality and Creative Control
The update brings improvements to lyrics, vocals, and user control over music generation.
Male Brain Development Continues Until Age 32, Study Finds
A study in Nature Communications shows that brain regions for decision-making and impulse control mature later than physical growth.
Qantas completes record-breaking commercial flight
An Airbus A350-1000ULR traveled from Melbourne to Toulouse in over 24 hours
Google AI Mode helps users get outdoors, plan events, and stay active
New search features simplify finding beginner sports, cooking classes, and dinner party essentials — even managing stock checks and playlists.
Gemini Managed Agents now run 3.6 Flash, add hooks and cost controls
Google's managed agents gain environment hooks, budget caps, and scheduled triggers, expanding their use beyond prototyping.
Former Tesla Self-Driving Manager Claims 'Rolling Hazards' in Robotaxi Test Fleet
A lawsuit alleges severe understaffing and safety lapses in Tesla's Full Self-Driving program leading up to its robotaxi launch.
Apple launches iPhone leasing program from $17.99/month with Klarna
The 'Apple Upgrade' plan replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program and covers Mac, iPad, and Watch, with flexible end-of-term options
Double Meteor Shower to Peak July 30-31, Visible from Turkey
Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will coincide, with bright fireballs expected despite moonlight.
Hugging Face Faces Deepfake Nudes Crisis, Study Finds
AI Forensics reports that most image-editing tools on the platform readily create nonconsensual intimate images, with the majority of prompts being sexual.
Waymo taxis crash 68% less than human drivers, IIHS study finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety analyzed four years of data, but the results vary by city and include several caveats.
MapLight Therapeutics Lead Candidate Falls Short in Schizophrenia Trial
Morgan Stanley downgrades stock following results.
Nvidia signs $50bn lease for Texas AI data center
Deal with Hut 8 secures 1GW capacity for Nvidia's AI infrastructure expansion