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Solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower occur in August 2026
A total solar eclipse visible in parts of Spain and Portugal coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
German tourist dies after being pulled out to sea in Phuket, Thailand
A search operation led to the discovery of a man's body at Freedom Beach
SpaceXAI introduces Grok Bot AI agent service
The new system acts as an AI teammate capable of performing tasks within cloud-based environments.
Germany reports 12,500 heat-related deaths through August 2
The Robert Koch Institute estimates high mortality rates across several federal states.
Child welfare endangerments in Germany reach record high in 2025
The German Federal Statistical Office reports a 10% annual increase, with neglect identified as the most common form of abuse.
Boeing ordered to pay $29 million to family of 737 MAX crash victim
The ruling follows the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people.
France faces 17-day heatwave as 80 departments enter peak heat
Temperatures near 40°C are expected across much of the country on Thursday, with a gradual cooldown beginning Friday.
Google brings tap-to-share to Android devices via Quick Share
Pixel 6 and newer devices get NameDrop-style sharing of contacts, photos, and videos.
Total Solar Eclipse to Cross Europe: What Happens to Nature?
From birds falling silent to temperature drops, scientists observe how animals and the environment respond to a total solar eclipse.
CISA: Ransomware Gangs Exploit High-Severity SharePoint Flaw
US agency adds CVE-2026-45659 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and orders federal agencies to patch within days.
Voyager 2 gets a one-year life extension via 'Big Bang' power-saving plan
NASA's power-saving measures keep all three science instruments running through 2026, delaying an inevitable shutdown.
Google Unveils Pixel Watch 5 with Smarter Gemini and Advanced Health Monitoring
The new wearable introduces Gemini Intelligence, proactive suggestions, a redesigned 'At a Glance' space, and groundbreaking health safety features.
Fifth Heatwave Hits Europe as Temperatures Approach 43C
Much of Europe faces extreme heat this week, compounding drought, wildfires, and strain on energy and transport.
Meta releases free open-weight AI model Muse Glimmer
The 30-billion-parameter model runs on consumer hardware.
Google's Gemini app surpasses 1 billion monthly active users
The milestone makes Gemini the fastest-growing product in Google's history, with notable engagement from voice and image features.
China-linked hackers stage first autonomous AI attack on Taiwan, researchers say
Researchers say AI agents ran a four-day campaign against Taiwan's government, expanding to nuclear and energy targets.
The AI buildout did not stall. It ran into a transformer.
A tally of 130 billion dollars in blocked or delayed American data centres, a dead Stargate expansion and a New York permit freeze look like a bust. The most-repeated number behind that story does not survive checking — and the binding constraint is duller than a cancelled chip order.
Microsoft to increase Windows OEM and Microsoft 365 licensing fees
Price hikes for PC manufacturers arrive amid industry challenges
Riot Platforms signs $9.1 billion deal with Anthropic for computing capacity
The 20-year agreement covers 191 megawatts at the company's Texas campus
Spotify to label AI-generated artist profiles and limit recommendations
The Swedish streaming service is introducing an 'AI Persona' badge to improve transparency regarding digital identities.
Apple releases iOS 27 developer beta 5 with Siri and design updates
The update introduces Liquid Glass visuals, expanded Siri voice customization, and battery management improvements.
Sony and TSMC form joint venture for image sensor production in Japan
The partnership aims to develop next-generation sensors for smartphones, robots, and automobiles.
Viant Technology founders plan to relaunch MySpace brand
The brothers behind the brand aim for a comeback after previous failed attempts to rebuild the platform
Valve warns European Steam Machine customers of data breach
The cyberattack at logistics partner CEVA Logistics compromised customer names, addresses, and contact details.
Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero following legal dispute
The acquisition aims to accelerate capability development and time to market according to Boeing.
YouTube updates monetization rules to reward engagement
The platform stated new changes will support creator growth and diverse business models.
Apple said to be working on third-generation foldable iPhone
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the device could arrive as soon as 2028, following the second-generation model planned for late 2027.
Harvard, MIT researchers create 8.3 billion virtual humans for product testing
The MatrAIx project uses AI agents to simulate user behavior, though authors warn the data is for hypothesis generation, not predicting real human actions.
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Max battery shows capacity increase
New images suggest a capacity increase for the Max model, while the standard Pro sees only modest gains.
Australia prepares for targeted bird flu vaccination
Government secures initial funding to protect captive and wild species after first H5N1 wildlife mortality event.