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Google Welcomes Welcomes U.S. Involvement in Response to EU Fine
The company welcomes a planned U.S. probe into the legality of recent European penalties.
Apple Plans Mac Refresh with M6 Chip This Fall: Bloomberg
The overhaul includes new MacBooks, iMac, and a thinner MacBook Pro redesign delayed to 2027, aiming to meet AI demand.
Midjourney acquires horoscope app Co-Star
The AI image generator expands into astrology with the purchase of the popular free horoscope app.
Japan to test rare-earth mining at 6 km depth underwater
Japan's deep-sea test will target a deposit where medium and heavy rare earths—critical for high-tech industries—comprise 54% of the total rare earth content.
Meta Upgrades AI Chatbot with Assistant-Like Features Including Calendar Access and Daily Briefings
The update adds productivity tools such as event planning, daily briefings, and steerable research to compete with Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude.
Boox Unveils Picco, a Compact E-Reader to Rival Xteink
The 3.97-inch Picco is the first device in Boox's new Tile lineup, aiming to compete in the small e-reader niche.
Personalized gene therapy reduces seizures in two boys with severe epilepsy
A custom antisense oligonucleotide approach targeting SCN2A mutations shows early promise for rare developmental epileptic encephalopathy.
Google Expands Gemini Spark AI Assistant to More Users
The agentic AI tool, previously priced at $99 per month, sees broader availability and new language support in Google Docs.
World Foundation Raises $52.5M in WLD Token Sale with One-Year Lockup
Pantera Capital led the token sale, with Bain Capital Crypto and others participating.
NASA's Juno Reveals Io's Subsurface Temperatures for First Time
Measurements from the spacecraft's Microwave Radiometer give scientists a new look at the interior of the solar system's most volcanically active moon.
Ripple RLUSD Gets Institutional Minting Platform and Compliance Listing, Monthly Transfers Drop 25%
Despite a decline in transfer volume to $10.95 billion, the stablecoin's market cap nears $1.6 billion and holder count rises.
Stripe in Talks to Buy OpenRouter for About $10 Billion
The payment company is in discussions to acquire the AI startup, according to verified reports.
More Americans See China Ahead of US in AI Development
A new survey reveals a significant perception gap, with three times as many respondents favoring China's progress over the United States.
Primate Labs Releases Geekbench 7 with New Benchmarks and Larger Datasets
The update introduces video encoding/decoding tests, a redesigned multi-core test, and more demanding datasets for CPUs and GPUs, while maintaining the familiar interface.
France Blocks Tesla FSD Software Over Safety Concerns
French authorities oppose European approval for Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature, citing unresolved safety risks.
Microsoft tests free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
The program lets users stream owned games without a subscription, with ads only before sessions begin.
Chick-fil-A customers in 10 states may have been part of data breach, company says
The fast-food chain reported that a cyberattack on its rewards program may have exposed personal information of loyalty members.
Lego and Nintendo Reveal Playable Donkey Kong Arcade Machine Set
The buildable arcade cabinet lets Mario jump endless barrels, celebrating the debut of the iconic characters.
Healthier global diets could cut farm emissions by 85% by 2050
A modeled shift to balanced eating patterns, including reduced meat and dairy, may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land-use change.
Amazon brings Luna game streaming to Prime Video app on Fire TV
The move mirrors Netflix’s approach of adding games to its streaming platform as Amazon aims to make Prime Video a one-stop entertainment hub.
Wang Hong and Deng Yu Become First Chinese Nationals to Win Fields Medal
The two mathematicians are among four recipients of the prestigious award at the ICM in Philadelphia.
Eli Lilly's 'Triple-G' Drug Retatrutide Shows Weight Loss, But Heart Data Unclear
While Eli Lilly plans to file for approval in 2027, new data leave open questions about the drug's cardiovascular benefits.
Ford to Integrate Apple Maps into Its Next EV Platform
The automaker will embed Apple Maps for navigation in its upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle Platform.
Framework Previews Desktop with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and 192 GB Unified Memory
The mini-ITX system is claimed to be the first Framework computer with 192 GB of RAM and capable of running DeepSeek V4-Flash at Q8 quantization.
Crypto home invasions surge to 20 in H1 2026, become most common 'wrench attack' type: CertiK
Total crypto wrench attack victims lost $124 million in six months, a 12x increase, with France as the epicenter.
EU Fines Google €890 Million Under Digital Markets Act
Regulators penalize the company for favoring its own services and restricting app developers.
Dassault Systèmes Confirms 2026 Outlook, Has $1.8 Billion Deal with ArisGlobal
The company is pursuing AI initiatives alongside the life sciences sector deal, as reported in Q2 2026 slides.
Google introduces selfie video as a login method
According to the company, users can now verify their identity with a short video when locked out.
Origin Energy confirms customer data breach in Australia
The Australian energy retailer stated that stolen customer data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and partial bank account details.
Arbitrum Protocol AFX Trade Hit by $24 Million Bridge Exploit
The attack targeted a third-party protocol, not Arbitrum's native bridge, according to Offchain Labs.