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CERN's Large Hadron Collider discovered a new subatomic particle called Xi-cc-plus, consisting of two charm quarks and one down quark, making it four times heavier than a proton. This marks only the second time scientists have observed a baryon with two heavy quarks, helping researchers better understand quantum forces.
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a $20 billion joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to create the "largest chip manufacturing facility ever." The facility will produce a terawatt of computing power annually,...
NASA and Space Force are studying methane rocket explosion risks as SpaceX and Blue Origin use this fuel more frequently. Officials need to understand methane's different explosion patterns to set proper safety zones for...
Fusion startups are racing to build power-generating reactors using two main approaches after attracting over $10 billion in investment, with many companies raising more than $100 million recently. Magnetic confinement uses...
Minecraft World, a permanent theme park based on the popular video game, will open at Chessington World of Adventures near London in 2027 with roller coasters and interactive adventures.
WordPress.com now allows users to control their websites through AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT using voice or text commands. The platform integrated the Model Context Protocol framework, enabling AI bots to...
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Jeff Bezos has filed plans with the FCC for a third satellite megaconstellation called "Project Sunrise," featuring up to 51,600 satellites designed to operate as space-based data centers. Blue Origin argues these orbital...
A blogger built an automated PHP system that generates unique cube pattern images for articles using cryptographic hashes of titles, with character counts determining accent colors from gold to mint green.
Nintendo is creating a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries for Europe to meet 2027 EU right-to-repair laws. The battery-swappable design includes Joy-Con 2 controllers but isn't planned for other regions.
Samsung is reportedly developing a second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone and a slidable handset after discontinuing the original TriFold earlier this year due to production complexity. The new TriFold would be lighter but...
Twenty years ago, Jack Dorsey launched Twitter with his first tweet. Now called X under Elon Musk, the platform faces competition from Threads and Bluesky amid workforce cuts and AI controversies.
Microsoft is reversing its controversial automatic Windows Update policy that has plagued users since 2015, with Windows boss Pavan Davuluri promising users can pause updates "for as long as you need" without forced reboots or...
At Nvidia's GTC conference, CEO Jensen Huang demonstrated a Disney Olaf robot for potential theme park use, but had to cut the microphone when it began rambling uncontrollably.
Uber invested $1.25 billion in Rivian to deploy 50,000 autonomous R2 vehicles on its platform by 2031. The partnership will launch across 25 North American and European cities.
Reddit may require biometric verification like Face ID or Touch ID to fight bots and AI-generated content, as studies show 15% of posts are AI-generated.
Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed "Transformer" that would center around Alexa voice assistant functionality and make shopping and using Amazon services easier than ever. The project, led by Amazon's ZeroOne unit...
Microsoft is scaling back its aggressive integration of Copilot AI assistant across Windows 11, promising to be "more intentional" about where it appears and removing it from apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and Photos. The...
Microsoft may soon allow Windows 11 users to set up their computers without requiring a Microsoft account, according to company Vice President Scott Hanselman who confirmed that software engineers are actively working on this...
Microsoft is restoring Windows 11's movable taskbar feature, which was removed at launch in 2021. The update will roll out to testers soon before reaching all users later this year.
Apple's new MacBook Neo laptops are experiencing unprecedented demand, with all eight models completely sold out online until April despite launching just one week ago. The laptops, available in four colors and two storage...
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo offers four colors—Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo—to differentiate from competitors. This color strategy makes technology more personal and approachable, similar to the groundbreaking 1998 iMac G3.
Elon Musk unveiled TERAFAB, a $20-25 billion joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI that aims to produce 70% of current global chip leader TSMC's output. The factory will produce AI chips for Tesla vehicles and robots, but...
A dancing robot at a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in Cupertino got a little too enthusiastic with its moves, smashing plates and flinging dishware everywhere as three employees scrambled to restrain its gyrating arms. The...
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince predicts AI bot traffic will surpass human internet usage by 2027, driven by AI agents visiting thousands of websites to answer single user queries compared to humans who might visit just five sites....