Technology
Webb telescope finds dust and water near Milky Way's black hole
Observations of the evolved star IRS 3 show that material production persists in extreme radiation environments close to Sagittarius A*.
US, China lead AI as Europe seeks third pole
New indices show a gap in model production and innovation scores between the two superpowers and European nations.
Google Play adds Venmo as payment option for US users
Integration expands digital wallet choices for apps and subscriptions, reflecting evolving mobile billing practices.
Third-party app brings PS5 cloud gaming to Steam Deck
Asobi: Remote Play enables PlayStation Plus Premium streaming on Valve's handheld without a console, though it remains an unofficial tool.
Apple to Unveil Foldable iPhone Ultra and Eight New Products in September
Bloomberg reports the event will feature the iPhone 18 Pro series, new watches, and updated home devices alongside the debut foldable.
Sophie Adenot to become first French woman to perform an extra-vehicular activity
NASA confirms the European Space Agency astronaut will perform her first EVA on August 18, 2026, alongside US astronaut Anil Menon.
Modder Gains Full Windows Desktop Access on GeForce NOW
Exploit uses Steam game replacement to bypass cloud gaming restrictions, risking permanent account bans.
UK pubs and restaurants ban smart glasses over privacy
Wetherspoons and high-end London venues restrict devices that allow discreet recording, citing surveillance risks.
Lufthansa to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi on all flights by 2029
The airline group plans to equip its entire fleet with high-speed internet, starting with an Airbus A320neo this August.
VinSpace signs SpaceX deal for 2027 satellite launch
Hanoi-based firm secures launch services to test domestically developed modules, aligning with Vietnam's 2030 space goals.
OpenAI ethics lead Chloé Bakalar departs, no replacement named
The only dedicated ethicist at the AI lab left in July 2024, and the company has not filled the role, saying ethical oversight now sits with multiple teams.
Scientists use AI to create functioning viruses from scratch
A new study demonstrates how artificial intelligence designed phages that were then built in a laboratory, raising both medical hopes and safety concerns.
River AI raises $1.1 billion for personalized model tools
The startup, founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, aims to help clients build custom AI agents on their own data.
Apple developing system to verify iPhone photo authenticity
The feature aims to verify whether a photo was captured using an iPhone camera.
Mark Zuckerberg Outlines Vision for Positive AI Future in New Manifesto
Meta CEO emphasizes decentralized technology and announces $1 billion fund for US communities near data centers.
Study links green spaces, farm bacteria to lower allergy risk in children
Estonian research identifies bacteria tied to the 'farm effect,' raising hopes for a preventive drug.
Unitree plans IPO on Shanghai Stock Exchange
The Hangzhou-based company is planning an IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange amid high demand for AI and robotics shares in China.
iPhone Ultra leak suggests silver and dark blue color options
New camera protector photos indicate Apple may offer a dark blue shade instead of the previously rumored gray version.
Solar eclipse on August 12: How to watch safely
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of Europe; experts warn that looking directly at the Sun can cause permanent eye damage.
Google Health and Abbott form strategic partnership
The collaboration will integrate continuous glucose insights to offer more holistic views of metabolic and women's health.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 survives bend test, teardown shows titanium and battery tech
A teardown of the foldable reveals a stronger inner display, a noted weakness on the inside, and a battery labeled conservatively.
Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary in Munich
The SpaceX rival sets up Rocket Lab Germany GmbH to expand into Europe.
Leonardo's SignalTrace links phones to license plates
The system correlates wireless signals with vehicle records, raising privacy questions about anonymous data.
Google adds vibe coding to its AI certificate
The update targets rising search interest and aims to help employees at firms like Walmart and Verizon build apps without prior coding experience.
Western Europe sets record for hottest June-July, WMO says
The U.N. weather agency and the Copernicus service both reported the region's warmest start to summer amid drought and heat alerts.
ISS Research in 2026 Aims to Support Future Moon and Mars Missions
NASA uses the space station as an orbiting laboratory to test technologies and study astronaut health for deep space exploration.
NASA's Moon Base Program: Challenges and Opportunities at the Lunar South Pole
Principal systems engineer Shatel Bhakta outlines the technical hurdles and collaborative path to establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon.
Framework discloses data breach via Metabase zero-day vulnerability
Attackers exploited a critical flaw in the Metabase API to access customer contact and delivery data.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein released uncut in Germany
The game's international version is now available for purchase following its removal from a harmful media index.
Arctic temperatures and precipitation reach historic highs
Receding sea ice is altering animal behaviors and increasing energy expenditure for wildlife.