Technology
Apple releases iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 with security updates
The updates include Spotlight optimizations and new contact management alerts ahead of iOS 27.
Meta disregarded internal research on teen harm, Tennessee tells jury
A state lawsuit accuses Meta of ignoring its own warnings about Instagram's effects on teenagers' mental health to maximize profit.
New Enzyme Reverses Up to 70% of Aging Marker in Tissue Samples
Scientists engineered an enzyme that targets protein damage linked to age-related diseases, showing significant reversal in human donor skin.
NASA's Swift Captures 'Wandering' Black Hole Tearing Apart Star
A rare tidal disruption event far from a galaxy's core may reveal an 'orphan' supermassive black hole.
HK banks score 2.3/10 on quantum readiness, HKMA says
Regulator sets 2030 target for full preparedness as digital asset holdings surge in the financial hub.
Anthropic Clarifies Stance on Open-Access AI Models, Cites Security Risks
AI lab supports safety testing for all capable models but rejects calls for blanket bans.
Orange and Morrison plan French data centre joint venture
The 50-50 partnership targets 400 MW capacity with a €3 billion investment programme.
Project Perception Enters Public Preview to Address AI Security
The new platform utilizes a multi-model architecture and specialized agents to streamline cyber defense workflows.
AI Companies Are Shredding Rare Books, Reports Indicate
Social media and Hacker News posts show disagreement over engagement metrics of a related submission.
Amazon Proposes 5,000-Satellite Constellation for Direct-to-Phone Service
The expansion targets global voice and data connectivity in areas beyond terrestrial cellular coverage.
NASA to Cover Three US Spacewalks in August 2026
A preview news conference on July 30 will detail the missions, including solar array upgrades and antenna replacement.
FDA Advisory Panel Issues Recommendations on Peptide Manufacturing
The move toward broader compounding access for certain peptides follows a rise in popularity and debates over safety.
US-Russian ISS crew returns to Earth after 241-day mission
Three astronauts from NASA and Roscosmos landed in Kazakhstan, completing a mission that included spacewalks and microgravity research.
Coinbase CEO Highlights AI Agent Transaction Growth on Base Network
Armstrong argues that the rise of autonomous AI agents necessitates a programmable financial infrastructure, highlighting high transaction volumes as evidence.
Bank of Baroda customer data leaked on dark web, researcher says
The Indian state-run lender said it has launched a forensic investigation after a compromised employee email account led to unauthorised data access.
Claim: Chinese AI Model Halts New Subscriptions Amid Soaring Demand
A Beijing-based AI startup's new model has caused such a surge in interest that it has paused sign-ups, challenging America's lead in artificial intelligence.
The Expansion of Space Can Exceed the Speed of Light
Cosmic distances are increasing due to the expansion of the fabric of space rather than movement through it.
Inside the Koji Build System and Fedora's Release Pipeline
An exploration of the infrastructure powering Fedora’s distribution cycle from repository management to installation image generation.
AI System Shows Potential to Detect Pancreatic Cancer Earlier than Clinicians
A new artificial intelligence model aims to identify early warning signs of pancreatic cancer ahead of traditional clinical detection.
Researchers identify two distinct blood tests capable of predicting the onset of cognitive decline in the coming years.
A new blood test, New Alzheimer's, can predict dementia risk within 5 to 10 years, while another promising test is currently under development.
Researchers Restore Two Hours of Sleep Without Clearing Brain Plaques
A new study demonstrates that sleep can be improved by targeting specific mechanisms independent of amyloid plaque removal.
Antarctic Meltwater Identified as Unexpected Threat to AMOC
A recent study indicates that melting ice in Antarctica may impact the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
Valve warns memory crisis is worsening, retail lags bulk by six months
The company says consumer prices fail to reflect cheaper bulk supply, and its own development is constrained by memory capacity.
DeepSeek reportedly pauses second fundraising round
The Chinese AI startup is said to have halted its latest investment effort following the surfacing of a leaked transcript.
Anthropic and OpenAI File SEC Registration Statements Ahead of Public Listing
Both AI leaders are preparing for an IPO while reporting contrasting revenue growthed and profitability timelines.
New Version of 7-Zip Vulnerability Could Let Addresses CVE-2026-14266 RCE Flaw
A security patch has been released to fix a critical remote code execution vulnerability found in the software.
Perplexity AI Security Breach Reported
A reported security breach potentially exposed internal datasets and credentials.
Wildfire Forces Evacuation of NASA Deep Space Communications Complex in Spain
A wildfire forced the evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain near Madrid.
US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright lawsuit settlement
The settlement, also reported as €1.3 billion, addresses claims that the AI company used pirated books to train its Claude chatbot.
SpaceX Valuation Fluctuations Follow Market Activity
Reports detail significant shifts in valuation and trading performance during recent phases.