Technology
Microsoft preparing to redesign Windows 11 right-click menu
The update aims to improve loading speeds and introduce user customization options
New mineral 'Kola ashcroftine' discovered on Kola Peninsula
The mineral's coating is estimated to have a market value higher than gold.
Decimen Optical Transfer uses QR codes for phone-to-phone file sharing
The proof-of-concept system transfers data via camera and screen without needing a shared network.
GTA 5 runs on iPhone 17 Pro Max via XeniOS Xbox 360 emulator
Low framerates and device overheating limited the emulation experience
AMD Radeon RX 9050 trails NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 in benchmark tests
The entry-level RDNA 4 GPU shows significant frame rate deficits across multiple gaming resolutions.
Nintendo may launch Zelda remake near Grand Theft Auto VI release
A suspected November release for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake aligns with upcoming amiibo listings.
Google Earth AI integration raises misinformation concerns
New tool allows text-prompted content to be superimposed onto real satellite imagery
Microsoft to increase Xbox Series S and X prices in Europe and UK
Price hikes driven by a shortage in memory and storage components affect multiple models.
AI creates two-speed UK jobs market as demand shifts to senior tech roles
Job postings in software development have risen while manufacturing and retail sectors see declines.
Meta posts sharp free cash flow drop amid AI spending surge
The company's operating cash flow rose but capital spending more than doubled.
AMD Prepares Linux Drivers for RDNA 5 with New DCN6 Display Engine Patches
The latest AMDGPU patches lay groundwork for the next-generation display engine expected to power upcoming RDNA 5 graphics chips.
ESA activities for July 2026: Artemis II, Hera upgrades, and mission milestones
Astronaut Sophie Adenot demonstrates exercise equipment on the ISS while James Webb celebrates four years of operation.
TUSAŞ releases footage of KAAN prototype taxi tests
The 5th generation combat aircraft continues development as new prototypes undergo ground testing.
Air taxi developers pivot to military market amid certification delays
Rising costs and civil regulatory setbacks drive interest in unmanned and hybrid defense platforms.
Rescue mission for Swift space telescope jeopardized by LINK vehicle malfunction
The service vehicle designed to move the drifting observatory to a higher orbit has lost attitude control.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovers widespread polygonal fractures in Martian valley
The honeycomb-like textures were found as the mission continues its ascent of Mount Sharp.
iPhone 18 Pro models could see significant price increases
Rising component costs for chips and memory are driving projected price hikes for 2026 models.
Microsoft to optimize Windows 11 for 8GB RAM computers
The infrastructure effort aims to improve memory efficiency, onboarding, family controls, and voice interaction.
Study: Global language diversity peaked recently, not in ancient past
Research indicates tens of thousands of tongues existed during the rise of empires before a rapid decline driven by political expansion.
Google Teases Pixel 11 Pro Glow Feature Ahead of August Launch
A new video highlights a rotating multi-colored light on the camera bar, though its specific function remains unconfirmed by the company.
Nothing focuses on AI-powered wearables
CEO Carl Pei says apps will become history as the company targets devices where agents handle user needs directly.
Hop Aero unveils container-launched cargo rocket
US startup claims its autonomous system can deliver 250 kg over 750 km in 15 minutes without runways.
Apple Says Memory Price Surge May Be Permanent
CEO Tim Cook warns of rising component costs as inventory levels hit $11 billion.
Windows Task Manager Creator Builds TMOG for macOS
Dave W. Plummer, who developed Windows Task Manager, has made a similar utility for Mac users, offering an alternative to Apple's Activity Monitor.
Google DeepMind disbands Nobel-winning AlphaFold team in strategic shift
Key researchers reassigned to Gemini and Isomorphic Labs as focus moves from protein prediction to broader AI science.
Financial hardship linked to faster brain aging, study finds
Researchers at University College London found that chronic poverty and financial strain over decades are associated with poorer cognitive performance and brain shrinkage.
1inch Opens Aqua Liquidity Protocol Across 13 EVM Chains
The protocol lets liquidity providers back multiple positions with one wallet balance, with tokens staying in their wallet until a swap executes.
Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Launches on Inaugural Flight
The heavy-lift vehicle, designed to offer greater power and flexibility at reduced cost, lifted off from French Guiana on July 9, 2024.
Google and KDDI Launch AI Startup Support Program for Japanese Startups
The initiative, backed by the Google AI Futures Fund, aims to accelerate innovative AI-native companies in Japan.
Seagate shares fall ahead of earnings after major rally
Analysts expect strong results from the hard-drive maker as stock tests support levels.