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Quantum computers remain too small and error-prone to solve real-world problems, despite billions in investment from Google, IBM, Microsoft, and governments. Independent researchers warn that bold industry timelines are overhyped and far from practical.
Realta Fusion became the first private company to generate electricity directly from fusion, achieving ~90% efficiency compared to steam turbines' 33%. At commercial scale, this could increase total power output by 20–30%.
Meta's non-invasive Brain2Qwerty v2 AI decodes brain activity into text with 61% word accuracy, up from 8%. Meta is open-sourcing its training code to help restore communication for people with brain injuries.
Digital rights groups launched the Stop Killing the Internet campaign, arguing that age verification, content scanning, and social media bans harm privacy and free expression for all users—and are driven by corporate lobbying...
Scientists have revived a 1998 laser design called the Mamyshev oscillator to fit a powerful ultrafast laser on a chip, solving a 20-year problem in photonics and enabling affordable portable devices for medical, environmental,...
Researchers created a moving lung-on-a-chip that mimics asthma attacks, discovering that repeated airway constriction alone permanently stiffens tissue and triggers abnormal vessel growth, while also identifying new proteins for...
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Google's Nano Banana 2 Lite is a fast, low-cost image generation model for developers and creators, offering 2.7× faster speeds than competitors while maintaining quality and character consistency at scale.
NASA may repurpose Promise, a backup Mars rover, for lunar exploration instead. The nuclear-powered rover could support NASA's push to reach the Moon's south pole before China.
New Glenn exploded during testing on May 28, 2026, with damage pointing to its aft section. Blue Origin plans to return to flight this year using a crane-based launch system to support NASA's lunar missions.
China's Pudu Robotics is building the world's first fully robot-operated hotel in Guangdong Province, with public trials later this year and a full launch in 2027. Robots will handle everything from check-in to housekeeping via a...
Chrome is testing a "Summarize with Gemini" button in its PDF viewer, letting users quickly summarize documents and ask follow-up questions via the Gemini side panel. The feature is currently hidden behind a flag in Chrome Beta.
HamsterOS is a lightweight 32-bit GUI OS that fits on a 1.44MB floppy, supports multitasking, runs DOS apps, and includes a CMOS crash counter that triggers safe mode after three failed boots.
Apple plans six iPhones in 2027: three mid-range models early in the year, then Pro, Pro Max, and a foldable Ultra 2 in September, all featuring a special 20th-anniversary design.
A lightweight "Windows Lite" — stripped of ads and telemetry, retaining only core Win32 and graphics drivers — could recapture developers and gamers lost to MacOS and Linux, at a one-time $49 price.
Future MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac models will feature OLED displays covering 95% of the BT.2020 color standard, enabling more accurate, vibrant colors. Rollout is expected between 2026 and early 2027.
The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller and lighter than its predecessor, yet delivers improved battery life and performance, making it a more compelling health-tracking wearable.
Meta PCs' Steamroller is a $1,299 gaming desktop running SteamOS on an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and RX 7600, shipping July 3, 2026, as Valve expands SteamOS beyond its own hardware.
A May 2026 explosion destroyed a New Glenn rocket and Blue Origin's Cape Canaveral launch pad. CEO Dave Limp confirmed reconstruction is underway, targeting a 2026 return-to-flight, though the timeline may impact NASA's Artemis...
Disney Imagineering is using Adobe's Firefly Foundry AI to transform hand-drawn sketches into concept art and 3D models for future parks and attractions, trained on Disney's own IP. The deal is a notable win for Adobe amid...
South Korea pledged $1 trillion to lead in AI and robotics, with Samsung and SK Hynix building chip plants to double DRAM output and others funding AI data centers. Hyundai plans factory-ready humanoid robots by 2028, despite...
Sony is removing 551 StudioCanal movies and TV shows from UK PlayStation Store libraries on September 1 due to an expired licensing deal, reminding users that digital purchases don't guarantee permanent ownership.
Android's earthquake alert system warned 11.4 million Venezuelans seconds before two major quakes using phone accelerometers to detect seismic waves. Now active in 98 countries, it fills gaps where dedicated early-warning...
Machine learning screened billions of material combinations to identify two new superconductors, drastically speeding up discovery. This could fast-track room-temperature superconductivity, potentially slashing energy use in...
Big tech hiring is down 25% from 2019, while AI startup funding surged 75% to $202B in 2025. CS grads are twice as likely to become founders now, as AI tools let one engineer replace entire teams.