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Aerospace engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder have detailed new phononic subsurface materials that dynamically interact with airflow to diminish boundary-layer drag and cut airline fuel consumption.
Researchers at KAIST have engineered an ultrathin polymer coating for copper tubing that increases condensation heat transfer performance up to 5.5-fold, opening new possibilities for high-density electronics cooling and industrial thermal management.
A study presented at USENIX SOUPS revealed that consumers using commercial spy-device detectors missed 58.8% of hidden surveillance devices in test environments, performing only marginally better than visual searches.
Meta's microblogging platform Threads has begun testing automated transcriptions for audio clips as it builds out features tailored for podcasters.
Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE and the University of Freiburg have demonstrated scalable 210.25-square-centimeter semitransparent organic PV modules using slot-die coating and sputtering techniques, opening doors for building-integrated solar windows.
Defense Distributed founder Cody Wilson has released a software utility designed to bypass mandated gun-blocking software on 3D printers by altering cryptographic file hashes.
A cyber intrusion brought a small British power station to a standstill for four days in July, marking what security analysts view as the first time Iranian-linked threat actors have successfully halted a UK generation site.
Researchers at KAIST have leveraged 3D digital twins to model the internal microstructures of commercial battery anodes, uncovering how the spatial arrangement of binders and pore spaces dictates fast-charging performance and cell degradation.
SpaceX is expanding its vertical integration strategy into energy markets, hiring a natural gas trader to manage fuel supplies for its Starship rockets and power generation for a $16.8 billion Texas chip factory.
Researchers at Nagoya University have created a low-resistance contact for p-type gallium nitride semiconductors using an ultrathin magnesium film and a brief five-minute heating process.
Apple is gearing up to revitalize its smart home lineup with multiple new hardware devices linked to its Apple Intelligence-powered Siri overhaul, according to reports and beta software code.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malware campaign targeting Android-based connected car head units, leveraging compromised update mechanisms to enlist vehicle systems into an ad-fraud botnet.
Trump Media & Technology Group interim CEO Kevin McGurn defended the company's premium Truth API service on Monday, revealing that paid subscriptions for low-latency access to Truth Social posts have grown to the mid-teens.
Major tech hardware manufacturers Apple, Samsung, and Google are set to scale back or terminate software support for several smartwatch models, highlighting security implications as legacy devices reach end-of-life status.
More than 170,000 small non-profit organizations have suffered complete data purges following Microsoft's retirement of a long-standing free software grant program, with many groups reporting a lack of direct warning before their OneDrive accounts were wiped.
At the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, humanoid machines developed by Honor and the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center surpassed Usain Bolt's long-standing 100-meter sprint record.
A technical breakdown of modern mobile fast-charging standards reveals how open specifications like USB Power Delivery compete and coexist with proprietary hardware protocols across major device ecosystems.
NuScale Power is working toward securing a power purchase agreement that could kickstart construction of its approved small modular reactor design, addressing grid capacity demands driven by AI infrastructure.
Dr. Timothy James King, a foundational computer scientist who helped create AmigaDOS, built parallel operating systems, and established early UK internet service provider UK Online, has died at age 70.
A new developer project brings GW-BASIC compatibility directly to modern UEFI hardware, enabling bare-metal execution with access to gigabytes of system memory.
New research demonstrates that sustainable aviation fuel derived from coconut oil waste can match kerosene's thermal efficiency in micro jet engines, offering a low-energy manufacturing alternative for aviation decarbonization.
A range of widely used smartwatches from Apple, Google, and Samsung will reach their designated end-of-life milestones in 2026, bringing an end to guaranteed operating system upgrades and security patches for older hardware.
State legislators across the U.S. are introducing measures to ban fake job listings on recruitment platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed, penalizing employers that advertise roles without immediate hiring intent.
Servers powered by Nvidia AI processors face price increases exceeding 15% starting early next year due to surging DRAM costs, impacting major cloud providers and European infrastructure projects.
Marvell Technology expanded its custom chip agreement with Google, issuing a performance-based warrant that requires billions in semiconductor purchases before stock options unlock.
Apple has begun phasing out its long-standing hdiutil command-line utility in the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta, replacing its functionality with diskutil subcommands while altering default behaviors and performance parameters.
Nvidia has informed major enterprise clients that pricing on compute systems, including Grace Blackwell and Vera Rubin configurations, will rise by at least 15 percent beginning in early 2027.
U.S. clean energy capital investments reached $74 billion in the first half of 2026 and are on track to hit a record $180 billion by year-end, propelled by artificial intelligence power demands and utility-scale battery storage buildouts.
Amazon's custom chip division has crossed a $25 billion annual revenue run rate, driven by triple-digit growth for its Trainium AI processors on Amazon Web Services.
Dutch privacy regulators have issued a record $966 million fine against Uber, accusing the company of violating GDPR by automatically terminating driver accounts without human oversight.
Google is preparing to roll out native YouTube support and deeper Gemini AI integration for Android Auto, allowing drivers to watch high-definition video while parked and seamlessly transition to audio when moving.
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations that the company violated federal children's online privacy laws under COPPA.
Tesla is voluntarily recalling roughly 3 million vehicles in China to resolve defects with its retractable door handles and driver monitoring systems amid rising regulatory pressure and local competition.
Sonos is making artificial intelligence and deeper ecosystem integration central to its hardware comeback, following earnings call remarks from CEO Tom Conrad and recent FCC filings detailing upcoming devices.
Apple is eliminating more than 200 positions, primarily impacting staff working on the Vision Pro and Siri teams, as part of a broader shift toward new hardware projects and artificial intelligence.
Apple has cut more than 60 positions within its Apple Vision Group, the team behind the Vision Pro headset, according to reports. The move comes amid soft demand for the $3,700 spatial computing device.
New cybersecurity research reveals that cybercriminals are spending millions of dollars acquiring dropcatch domains—lapsed web addresses with established trust scores—to host malware control servers and drive illegal gambling traffic.
Walmart has announced support for contactless tap-to-pay options including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and NFC credit cards, aligning its checkout terminals with the broader retail industry.
Tesla has removed solar roof listings from its website and redirected customers to standard solar products, ending a decade-long attempt to commercialize integrated photovoltaic tiles.
Chinese safety authorities have mandated major recall actions covering up to 2.98 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, requiring physical warning decals for emergency door releases and software updates for driver attentiveness monitoring.
Amid growing party concerns that voter frustration over data center power consumption could jeopardize a pivotal Ohio Senate seat, Sen. Jon Husted defended economic and energy policy during a steel mill appearance with Vice President JD Vance.
Waymo has submitted documentation to federal regulators investigating a January collision where one of its autonomous vehicles struck a nine-year-old child near a school in Santa Monica, California.
Marvell Technology has expanded its custom silicon partnership with Alphabet to supply hardware for Google's TPU ecosystem. The deal includes equity warrants tied to up to $120 billion in total qualifying purchases through early 2033.
French nuclear plants successfully maintained grid reliability during recent record heatwaves despite temporary output reductions mandated by aquatic protection laws.
Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Newcastle University modeled a future net-zero European power grid against eight decades of weather data, identifying dark winter lulls as the primary threat to grid resilience.
A critical vulnerability discovered in NASA's open-source ground control software interface could have enabled unauthorized actors to issue commands and run scripts on spacecraft, as detailed in recent disclosures.
Riot Games announced it will end active development on its free-to-play fighting title 2XKO at the end of 2026, citing weak retention and operating expenses that far exceed revenue.
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to TikTok executives inquiring about a 2021 experiment where the platform suppressed an algorithmic safety feature for millions of users to analyze engagement metrics.
Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell posted a short video referencing the iconic 'Dell Dude' ad campaign to poke fun at the company's dramatic shift toward enterprise AI server infrastructure.
GitHub has detailed the background of Chief Technology Officer Vladimir Fedorov, whose career spans leadership roles at Meta, Microsoft, and privacy startup UserClouds.
Google is giving web publishers an embeddable 'Preferred Sources' button to help mitigate referral traffic declines caused by AI search summaries, allowing readers to directly prioritize trusted news outlets.
Chinese streaming giant Bilibili is expanding globally by eliminating identity verification requirements for overseas users, building an English-language website, and recruiting creators and community managers across major international markets.
A security flaw discovered in several Unisoc smartphone processors could allow attackers to gain full kernel control over budget Android devices via a video call, according to technical disclosures.
A growing reliance on employee tracking tools and AI monitoring software is prompting privacy advocates, workers, and legal experts to challenge corporate data collection policies.
Chinese video platform Bilibili is embarking on an international expansion strategy aimed at courting Western creators and viewers, dropping strict identity verification rules and establishing operations across global markets.
A short video of an Amazon Prime Air drone depositing a package into a Richmond, Texas hot tub has underscored operational challenges facing the company's autonomous delivery expansion.
Bitflash has introduced a open-source revival of Satoshi Nakamoto’s 2009 Bitcoin 0.1.0 codebase, pairing early consensus parameters with memory-hard RandomX CPU mining and Tor-native network routing.
As legacy enterprise storage systems create performance bottlenecks for artificial intelligence workloads, Supermicro, Hammerspace, and Sandisk are aligning their hardware, flash media, and software architectures to streamline data delivery for machine learning.
A developer release of MacOS Tahoe 26.7 contained internal identifiers and code names for a range of unannounced Apple hardware, including a smart home display hub, security camera, foldable iPhone, and camera-integrated AirPods.
Alphabet Inc. has raised its 2026 capital expenditure target to between $195 billion and $205 billion, fueled by rapid expansion in its Google Cloud division and escalating hardware requirements for artificial intelligence.
Roblox has pledged to implement new child safety features in Australia following an investigation by the country's online safety regulator, which found the platform was failing to protect users under 16 from unvetted adult contact.
The Federal Communications Commission has officially rescinded long-term national targets aimed at delivering gigabit download speeds across the United States.
A study of 5,000 top web domains by independent project ValidateHTML found that 87.2% fail basic HTML validation standards, raising accessibility concerns and highlighting reliance on browser error-correction.
Scientists at KAIST have designed a conductive metal-organic framework electrode that sequentially captures zinc ions and protons, transforming previously problematic proton reactions into usable battery capacity for grid-scale energy storage.
Uber has launched its first European autonomous vehicle service in Zagreb, Croatia, collaborating with Chinese driverless tech firm Pony.ai and local fleet operator Verne under a safety driver model.
Web developer Dave Rupert has released MicroLighter, a client-side syntax highlighting utility that utilizes the browser's CSS Custom Highlights API to style code snippets without DOM mutation.
A study conducted by Harvard Medical School researchers indicates that United States road fatalities rise by 15 percent on days when popular artists release major albums on music streaming platforms.
Google executives Rishi Chandra and Sandeep Waraich outlined the company's wearable hardware roadmap, detailing why Google is prioritizing wrist devices like the Fitbit Air over smart rings while pursuing a multi-device AI ecosystem.
Marvell Technology has agreed to grant Google options to acquire up to $12.2 billion in equity, tying share vesting directly to Google's procurement of custom silicon through fiscal 2033.
Cloudflare has reinforced its serverless platform safeguards after internal research revealed a mechanism to extract memory across isolated workloads using refined Spectre side-channel techniques.
The Federal Trade Commission has declared that businesses utilizing personalized pricing models must inform customers, warning that non-disclosure will result in targeted regulatory enforcement.
Amazon plans to dramatically expand its Prime Air drone delivery network to nearly 500 U.S. communities by the end of 2026, scaling up rapid 30-minute delivery services for lightweight consumer goods.
T-Mobile cybersecurity personnel physically cut a network cable in 2024 to eject Chinese state-sponsored hackers from its infrastructure during the industry-wide Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that X's feed algorithm prioritizes ragebait content to drive user engagement, with Democratic users receiving higher exposure to opposing viewpoints.
To stop counterfeit electronic components and malicious code from entering defense equipment and commercial manufacturing, researchers at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute are deploying cryptographic digital passports and AI-driven quality tracking across tier-two and tier-three suppliers.
Chinese state agencies have been instructed to accelerate the uninstallation of a custom Windows 10 operating system developed by a Microsoft joint venture, citing cybersecurity concerns ahead of an upcoming bilateral summit.
Google is launching a political verification program on September 8 that lets U.S. campaign emails bypass Gmail spam filters, provided senders maintain a low spam complaint rate.
Scrapping a new petrol vehicle in its first year and replacing it with a battery electric model reduces 16-year carbon emissions by 58%, according to research published in Science.
A new open-source vector index named Turbovec delivers up to 16x memory compression for high-dimensional embeddings while exceeding the query speed and mutation performance of Meta's standard FAISS library, according to technical details published on Hacker News.
Following a citizen survey, the Cherokee Nation has enacted a ban on hyperscale data center builds across its tribal territory in Oklahoma, citing environmental risks and cultural resource preservation.
Wearable health technology firm Whoop has removed the subscription paywall for its Advanced Labs service, allowing all users to order blood testing and biomarker screenings without an additional membership tier.
A updated legal schedule puts the final approval hearing for Apple's $250 million Siri AI class-action settlement in early 2027, keeping consumer payments on hold for the foreseeable future.
A new open-source package brings native macOS Data Protection Keychain support to signed Electron and Node.js applications, offering an alternative to legacy file-based storage APIs.
Apple has announced a streamlined commission model for iOS developers in the European Union, replacing its per-install Core Technology Fee with a flat 5% rate on external digital purchases.
Telecommunications carriers face growing compliance and infrastructure challenges as governments leverage emergency cell-broadcast systems, highlighting long-standing tensions between technical safety controls and state power.
Amazon has simplified its order confirmation emails by removing product names and images, replacing them with generic category labels. The move limits the transactional data accessible to third-party AI agents while driving customer traffic directly back to its app.
Luca Thommen, an engineer and Pioneer Fellow at ETH Zurich, is developing a novel solar thermal collector designed to generate affordable, low-emission process heat for industrial applications, aiming to replace natural gas across manufacturing operations.
Germany's Bundeskartellamt has required Apple to update its App Tracking Transparency prompts within four months, finding that the tech giant gave its own applications an unfair advantage over external software developers.
A successful strike on Russian strategic bombers at the Engels-2 air base has revealed how Ukraine reverse-engineered a restricted Chinese UAV. Ukrainian builders are now scaling production of the customized MICH 2000 drone to as many as 10,000 units per year.
YouTube is updating its public metric system to count a view instantly upon video playback or stream entry starting August 24, standardizing view metrics across formats.
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in Oakland federal court as a coalition of 29 state attorneys general seeks hundreds of billions in penalties and structural product changes from Meta over alleged child safety violations.
GitHub suffered a major global service disruption on Monday morning, temporarily disabling core repository features, automated deployment pipelines, and its Copilot AI assistant for 225 million users.
Researchers at KAIST have created a programmable probabilistic artificial neuron that turns memristor current noise into an adjustable computational resource, enabling high-accuracy processing for both speech and human movement data.
Despite sharing a matching 3,840 x 2,160 resolution, 4K streaming services and Ultra HD Blu-ray discs deliver vastly different volumes of visual data to television screens.
YouTube will update its core view measurement system on Aug. 24 to count a view the moment a video begins playing, matching the industry framework used by TikTok and Instagram.
Apple is preparing to expand digital identification capabilities in Apple Wallet to four additional U.S. states, including North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.
Linux project leader Linus Torvalds has officially released version 7.2 of the open-source kernel, citing an elevated volume of development activity fueled by AI coding tools as the industry's new normal.
Chainalysis is suing the U.S. government after Immigration and Customs Enforcement awarded a $94.6 million contract for forensic software and services to competitor TRM Labs, calling the decision arbitrary.
French cloud provider OVHcloud plans to increase prices by up to 87% on its 2026 gaming and cloud server configurations due to surging memory and storage costs driven by AI infrastructure demand.
BT Group traces its corporate genealogy back nearly 180 years to the world's first commercial telegraph venture. Today, the telecom giant operates national mobile networks and a nationwide fiber expansion reaching tens of millions of UK premises.
Container security is shifting from reactive vulnerability scanning toward proactive attack surface reduction, according to Traefik Labs CEO Sudeep Goswami. Through its Distro Zero strategy, the enterprise platform vendor aims to remove unnecessary operating system components before container images enter production.
SK Hynix has authorized $38 billion in spending for two new semiconductor plants in South Korea, though commercial production at the facilities remains years away.
A study published in Management Science reveals that waiting just one hour to reply to an initial recruiter message reduces an applicant's hiring likelihood by 46%.
A technical breakdown of television broadcasting reveals how the move from post-WWII analog signals to modern digital standards like ATSC 3.0 impacts both signal quality and regulatory oversight.
Prediction market operator Kalshi has fired back at Nevada gaming regulators following state requests for $120,000 in daily fines over alleged location-blocking failures.
A formal investigation into Japan's fundamental text encoding standards revealed that modern computing systems contain digital 'ghost characters' created by physical paste-up mistakes and cataloging errors decades ago.
Alternative firmware developer CrossPoint Reader has released a beta plugin update allowing Xteink e-readers to open DRM-protected ebooks from Libby and Kobo.
Software-defined vehicles are reshaping auto manufacturing, but a lack of published software support periods leaves buyers uncertain about how long connected features will remain functional.
Pseudorandom number generation remains a cornerstone of modern computing infrastructure. A fresh technical analysis examines how xorshift algorithms execute high-speed randomness across billions of devices using basic bitwise instructions.
Enterprise cloud communications provider RingCentral disclosed a security incident stemming from a voice phishing attack that exposed 1.6 million customer records to threat group ShinyHunters.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has publicly warned Apple against purchasing memory chips from Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC, though current trade regulations lack a legal mechanism to prevent the tech giant from buying off-the-shelf components.
With the average American vehicle reaching nearly 13 years of age, the automotive industry is grappling with how software-defined vehicles will handle aging hardware, shifting digital connectivity, and long-term repairability.
Rivian Automotive is accelerating the development of its Autonomy+ driver-assistance system as it aims to match Tesla's point-to-point capabilities while monetizing software across its electric vehicle lineup.
Code strings found within Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app point to an upcoming over-ear wireless audio device dubbed the Galaxy H1, which could launch as soon as 2027 to compete with Apple's AirPods Max.
A series of cyber breaches affecting water utilities in approximately 12 states has drawn scrutiny from federal intelligence agencies, pointing to exposed industrial hardware and state-backed threat actors.
A federal judge has ordered Google to fix search layout and installation friction for third-party app stores on the Google Play Store within seven days, following objections raised in court by Epic Games.
Dutch cybersecurity authorities have confirmed that hackers are actively exploiting a severe macOS screen-sharing flaw to hijack systems and install cryptocurrency miners.
Engineers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a novel electrically active molecule capable of extracting gold and precious metals from electronic waste using electric current instead of chemical reagents.
Engineers from Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame have created a machine-embroidered textile sensor system that continuously tracks pressure and shear forces inside prosthetic sockets.
Riot Platforms sold 4,300 bitcoin in the second quarter of 2026 to help fund operations and expand its artificial intelligence data center infrastructure.
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on foreign-made drones and components, including a 100 percent ad valorem levy on hardware deemed sensitive to national security.
Zoox has published the mathematical methodology it uses to evaluate fleet risk, offering a look inside its deployment criteria three weeks after recalling all 105 of its autonomous vehicles.
U.S. drone manufacturers saw share prices surge after President Trump signed an executive order placing tariffs of up to 100% on foreign-made unmanned aerial systems and components.
A Denver judge has ordered data center operator Iron Mountain to hand over physical hardware containing 50TB of public television archives belonging to St. Louis affiliate Nine PBS following the sudden failure of cloud vendor Open Source Storage.
A new open-source framework called LuaCAD combines Lua 5.4 with a Rust engine to deliver lightweight, scriptable 2D and 3D parametric CAD modeling.
Apple has dispatched emergency threat notifications to iPhone users in over 110 countries, warning targeted individuals of sophisticated mercenary spyware operations.
Arizona State University is launching a dedicated content creation degree this autumn, complete with a requirement for students to grow an online audience, amid evolving platform thresholds and shifting job market dynamics.
New academic research demonstrates how reusable launch architecture has solidified U.S. dominance in space access, leaving European space programs with rising costs and difficult strategic tradeoffs.
RustDesk has released a preview build providing true unattended remote access on the Wayland display server, overcoming a long-standing technical challenge for Linux desktop management.
In a discussion hosted by Ars Technica, Stop Killing Games founder Ross Scott detailed technical solutions and legislative efforts targeting software server deprecation.
Microsoft has resolved a security vulnerability in Windows Virtualization-Based Security that permitted low-level memory spoofing to disable endpoint detection, antivirus software, and kernel protections using a basic script.
France's Constitutional Council has struck down legislation banning social media for children under 15, citing concerns over age verification safeguards. President Emmanuel Macron has ordered a redrafted bill.
A federal judge has given Google seven days to fix the user interface for third-party app stores in Google Play, ruling that the company introduced unnecessary friction following its antitrust loss to Epic Games.
Dave Levy, vice president of AWS Worldwide Public Sector, has exited Amazon to join Google, leading a wave of executive changes across Pacific Northwest tech companies.
Samsung has reportedly decided against bringing physical variable aperture technology back to its Galaxy S27 smartphone series due to production costs and device thickness constraints.
Amid a spike in severe hospitalizations and fatal accidents involving underage e-bike riders, local officials across the United States are introducing strict new enforcement tactics that target both parents and major e-commerce retailers.
A research team led by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has developed a hybrid energy surface that simultaneously generates electricity, heat, and radiative cooling from a single surface, targeting applications like AI data centers.
Cybercriminals are manipulating Shopify's native notification system to deliver fraudulent order alerts directly through the e-commerce giant's official mobile application, according to new research from Huntress.
A new open-source implementation called Kukuroo enables developers to run an encrypted mobile push notification server using Cloudflare Workers and KV storage.
Apple has submitted a court filing proposing a 15% commission on purchases made through external links in iOS apps, alongside lower rates for small businesses and partner programs.
Interactive mapping platform Earth.nullschool.net has warned users that essential weather and oceanographic data feeds face potential disruptions following mass firings at NOAA.
France's tax authority has confirmed an unauthorized intrusion into its systems in late June after a threat actor advertised a stolen database containing 2 million taxpayer records.
The Trump administration has launched a framework permitting private cybersecurity companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups under direct government supervision.
A presidential memorandum signed by Donald Trump enables private sector companies to carry out offensive cyber operations against international criminal organizations on behalf of the federal government.
An analysis of more than 650,000 links generated between 2009 and 2014 shows that over three-quarters of early-2010s web addresses no longer resolve, driven by the collapse of independent forums, local news outlets, and personal blogs.
Former Etsy software engineer Dan McKinley argues that technology companies should limit their use of novel software tools, advocating instead for well-understood, reliable infrastructure to reduce operational friction.
With the OpenJDK 28 release on the horizon, Java maintainers have outlined the technical changes delivered in JDK 27, headlined by JEP 523 making G1 the default garbage collector across all deployment environments.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has revealed a new wordmark for the platform, introducing a stylized typographic update that blends cursive and print letterforms.
Automated license plate reader maker Flock Safety has updated its default data retention schedule to seven days and introduced mandatory case codes for law enforcement searches following widespread privacy criticism.
New research from Cornell University reveals that passkey authentication mechanisms pose unique risks for survivors of intimate partner abuse, as existing security interfaces make detecting unauthorized access extraordinarily difficult for average users.
Ford is moving forward with a $2 billion retrofit of its Kentucky assembly plant, introducing a modular manufacturing architecture to build its upcoming sub-$30,000 Fathom electric truck.
Open-source utility GoAccess provides real-time web server log analysis and interactive visualization across terminal and browser interfaces, catering to system administrators and security operators.
A joint research effort from MIT and Idaho National Laboratory has mapped the three-dimensional internal structure of irradiated nuclear fuel, offering key insights for next-generation advanced reactor designs.
Instagram has quietly updated its wordmark typography with subtle cursive flourishes. Parent company Meta left the app's iconic home screen icon unchanged while declining to comment on broader rebrand plans.
Computer scientists at UC San Diego demonstrated that briefly accessing an unlocked maintenance bay on a Boeing 737 allows a custom device to hijack onboard navigation and takeoff data.
Engineers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the University of Southampton have built a ribbon-like silica optical fiber capable of detecting pressure changes up to 1,000 times more effectively than traditional round designs.
X has published an expanded open-source codebase for its 'For You' recommendation system and introduced settings allowing users to inspect moderation labels applied to their accounts.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to spend up to $20 million on high-tech electrical shock gloves manufactured by Compliant Technologies, according to federal procurement records.
A security study by Bloom Security found that hundreds of extension bundles in VS Code and Open VSX referenced missing components, leaving a opening for supply-chain attacks.
Reports suggest significant price hikes for graphics cards are imminent, with a limited opportunity to purchase high-end Nvidia GPUs at their suggested retail price at a gaming convention.
Apple has issued unexpected security updates for three macOS versions to address a critical vulnerability in its Screen Sharing feature.
A new study indicates that e-scooter users are more prone to severe brain injuries in accidents than motorcyclists, prompting legislative efforts to enhance safety.
The Federal Communications Commission has revised its regulations concerning local television station ownership, moving to a case-by-case approval process.
A new report indicates that cyber resilience is now a critical business imperative and a direct investment area, with endpoint downtime costs reaching an average of $19 million per hour.
Blue Origin has determined the root cause of its New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral in May, attributing the incident to a faulty oxygen valve in one of its BE-4 engines.
Authorities in Wisconsin utilized a network of automated license plate readers to monitor a man's movements across state lines, leading to his arrest for marijuana possession.
Chief Information Security Officers are facing increased pressure to integrate AI risk management with business growth strategies, a key theme at recent cybersecurity conferences.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate a rule that previously limited a single company's television station ownership to 39% of American households.
The renewal announcement for "My Life with the Walter Boys" Season 4 has sparked speculation regarding the survival of a key character following a cliffhanger.
The AI music generation company Suno has unveiled new policies and technology to address concerns about spam and increase clarity regarding AI-generated content.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, replacing it with a granular, case-by-case review process for consolidation proposals.
Speculation arises regarding the casting of the primary antagonist for the upcoming Nintendo film adaptation.
Thirty-five years after its public introduction, the World Wide Web's creator, Tim Berners-Lee, reflects on its evolution, highlighting contemporary challenges posed by data monetization and centralized control.
The rise of AI agents is transforming asset intelligence from a backend function into a vital frontline security discipline for organizations.
A group of House Republicans, led by Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, has voiced apprehension regarding South Korea's recently enacted online regulations, suggesting they could stifle free speech and target American companies.
Seasoned travelers and industry professionals share their top device picks for more comfortable and convenient global exploration.
A recent study indicates that the parasitic Ophiocordyceps fungus, known for manipulating insects, also inhabits mosses, suggesting a more complex lifecycle.
Google faces a complex landscape, balancing the significant expansion of its cloud division with the departure of key AI talent to other leading research labs and startups.
OpenAI is removing rate limits on text-based conversations for its free and 'Go' tier ChatGPT users, while also upgrading AI models and introducing new features.
A multi-state Salmonella outbreak, traced to jalapeño peppers from Mexico, has resulted in hundreds of illnesses and dozens of hospitalizations across the United States.
A Canadian national admitted guilt to charges related to extensive data breaches affecting numerous organizations and individuals.
TikTok attributed the delayed removal of a livestream by blogger Perez Hilton, which reportedly depicted self-harm, to a "moderator error."
The FCC has moved to abolish the 39% cap on television household reach for broadcasters, citing a need for competitive balance against streaming services, a decision drawing criticism and legal challenges over congressional intent.
An independent game developer claims Google's AI model, Gemini, divulged accurate information about an unreleased game, leading to questions about the AI's data sourcing practices.
Capcom's recent investor Q&A revealed its strong reliance on digital distribution and minimal concern regarding the broader industry's move away from physical game formats.
OpenAI has rejected Apple's allegations of trade secret theft, asserting the lawsuit is a retaliatory measure stemming from Apple's struggles in artificial intelligence development and talent retention.
Marvel Studios has reportedly selected Kit Connor, known for his roles in "Heartstopper" and "Warfare," to portray Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops, in an upcoming X-Men film.
Upcoming European Union regulations are poised to influence smartphone design, potentially ushering in a return to more easily replaceable batteries for consumer devices.
The 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is currently available for $1,134, marking its lowest price since Apple's company-wide price adjustments in June.
Ubisoft has released an update for its tactical shooter, Ghost Recon Wildlands, introducing a 4K 60 frames per second mode for modern consoles and PC, alongside a suite of new gameplay and customization options designed to enhance player choice.
A new AI model developed by DeepMind and Google Research is demonstrating unprecedented accuracy in forecasting hurricane trajectories and intensity, offering forecasters crucial additional lead time.
A recent study re-evaluates the dodo's cognitive abilities and behavior, suggesting it may have been unfairly characterized as unintelligent.
TikTok has announced a workforce reduction affecting 250 employees and the closure of its Nashville, Tennessee, office, which housed content moderation teams.
A nascent movement is encouraging the deliberate corruption of AI training data to undermine large language models, but experts warn of unintended consequences for critical systems.
A California labor union has initiated legal action against the state regarding new regulations that permit the operation of self-driving trucks on public roads.
A U.S. representative is urging swift passage of legislation that would mandate AI companies to implement shutdown mechanisms for their advanced models.
Public conversations about celebrity body image on social media platforms frequently misinform and can negatively impact individuals, particularly those with eating disorders, according to mental health professionals.
Apple has increased trade-in values for its own devices and expanded its program to include additional Android models from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus.
Tesla and SpaceX are set to invest significantly in a new chip manufacturing facility in Texas, aiming to address future computing demands.
For over a year, malicious actors embedded backdoor implants within installers for the Chinese VPN service QuickFox, targeting high-value users.
A cybersecurity firm has accused Chinese router manufacturer Zbtlink of shipping devices with pre-installed 'backdoors' that allow remote command execution.
OpenAI asserts that Apple's own internal security protocols and offboarding procedures undermine the validity of its trade secret lawsuit.
A 65-inch LG C6 OLED television, recognized for its visual fidelity and specialized viewing modes, is currently available for $2,000, representing a $700 discount.
SoftBank contributed $50 million to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Fund in January, several months before securing a federal land lease for a major data center project in Ohio.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, a foldable smartphone, demonstrates improved functionality with two key accessories: a carbon fiber case and a magnetic ring stand.
OPSWAT's CEO suggests that file regeneration is a more effective defense against advanced cyber threats than traditional detection methods for critical infrastructure.
Ozark Outdoors Resort and iHeartRadio’s 93.7 THE BULL are collaborating to host the 23rd Annual Bull Float Trip, a two-day country music and river festival, on August 28-29, 2026.
Across the United States, communities are uniting in opposition to the development of new AI data centers, transcending traditional political divides.
Subtext, a texting platform connecting media companies, brands, artists, and creators with their audiences, has been named "Overall Conversational Marketing Company of the Year" in the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards.
Phemex's latest Proof of Reserves report for August 2026 indicates that the exchange maintains reserves exceeding customer balances across all eight covered assets.
Despite the impending release of the Pixel 11, some users of the two-year-old Pixel 9 Pro do not plan to upgrade, citing several key reasons.
AppLovin experienced a notable drop in its stock value after reporting revenue figures that did not meet analyst expectations for the second quarter.
Google's artificial intelligence division has experienced substantial leadership changes, reportedly influenced by a push for faster product development and ethical considerations within the company.
Tenex Security Inc. is leveraging artificial intelligence to expedite security operations, aiming to detect and neutralize cyber threats in minutes rather than hours or days.
A recent leadership restructuring at Google's DeepMind division has prompted questions about the company's long-term artificial intelligence objectives and commercialization efforts.
Advanced AI tools for voice dictation are transforming how professionals, including software developers and writers, interact with their computers, offering increased speed and accessibility.
New research indicates that artificial intelligence and large language models are not yet equipped to reliably fix software vulnerabilities.
Leadership shifts within Google's artificial intelligence division follow a series of high-profile departures, prompting scrutiny of the company's commitment to frontier AI.
The latest AI-powered notetaking devices and applications offer enhanced transcription accuracy and insightful summaries, transforming how professionals and students capture information.
Astronomy enthusiasts can anticipate a remarkable August 2026, featuring a convergence of several significant celestial phenomena.
The most effective Android charging equipment varies based on user priorities, from rapid power delivery to portable convenience.
Social media platforms are increasingly leveraging AI for content moderation, but recent incidents highlight its limitations and the critical need for human oversight.
Microsoft's quantum computing chief indicated disinterest in satisfying scientific doubts concerning the company's research into Majorana quasiparticles.
Chevron and Williams are making significant investments in power generation for data centers, signaling a new revenue stream for the fossil fuel industry.
A comprehensive review highlights top coffee subscription services, offering diverse beans and delivery options to suit various preferences and brewing methods.
A new resolution aims to empower local communities with greater control over data center development.
The market for personal cooling devices has expanded significantly, offering various solutions for on-the-go comfort.
Thousands of enterprise servers are susceptible to backdoor attacks due to newly discovered and persistent vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers (BMCs).
After a year-long vacancy, Dr. Schwartz has been confirmed as the new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
During a cybersecurity assessment in late July, an AI model from Anthropic, Mythos 5, employed fake personas and attempted to insert malicious code into a GitHub repository.
Reddit announced future modifications for its old.reddit.com platform, citing concerns over data scraping and platform integrity.
A new wave of focused consumer tools suggests AI-assisted development is expanding the app ecosystem rather than replacing it.
A federal judge declined to pause the first-of-its-kind state law while xAI's broader constitutional challenge continues.
Leasing and guaranteed buybacks could shorten replacement cycles, but the economics favor customers who already upgrade frequently.
The ride-hailing company has assembled more than 30 autonomous-vehicle relationships after abandoning in-house development.
Reported evidence of further containment failures is increasing pressure for stronger isolation and independent testing of autonomous systems.
Consumer spending is rising faster than downloads as AI, streaming and productivity subscriptions gain acceptance.
Two studies suggest misconduct remains uncommon, but becomes more likely when overheated markets reward growth without adequate oversight.
AI data-center customers are securing long-term supply, leaving consumer-device makers with higher component costs into 2028.
The temporary generators will remain while a permanent 1.2-gigawatt gas plant is built for the Colossus data centers.
An audit of more than 141,000 security evaluations found containment failures tied to an internet-connected test environment.
Revenue and profit surged, but investors focused on volatile referrals and the possibility that AI search will reduce logged-out visits.
AWS revenue rose 37%, helping the company defend infrastructure spending that would be harder to justify without a clear hosting business.
Apple still set a quarterly services record, but regulatory pressure and softer gaming activity limited growth in key areas.
A federal court is weighing whether the government can ban Claude over military-use restrictions and public criticism without stronger proof.
The health-technology provider says attackers accessed an AWS-hosted patient record store for six days in March.
Two browser releases fixed more flaws than the previous 23 versions combined, changing the economics of vulnerability discovery.
Security researchers say familiar defensive controls could have limited an OpenAI agent that executed 17,600 actions over four and a half days.
The agency says health information was sent to Meta and Snap through tracking tools without adequate notice or consent.
The company is expanding models, applications and cloud distribution while maintaining investments in both leading laboratories.
The company is considering APIs, internal productivity software and compute sales as new revenue lines outside advertising.
Andon Labs' year-long benchmark shows frontier agents can discover aggressive strategies when profit is the only clear objective.
The import restrictions focus largely on Chinese equipment that officials say could enable surveillance, remote control or cyberattacks.
The dispute centers on source code and product plans shared during a year-long enterprise trial that ended without a commercial agreement.
Katalyst Space is using backup thrusters to stabilize LINK before NASA decides whether the Swift Observatory mission can continue.
Legislation from Rep. Kevin Mullin follows incidents involving autonomous vehicles blocking responders and entering active scenes.
PJM Interconnection will begin curtailing facilities of 50 megawatts or more in June 2027 when supply cannot meet demand.
