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Windows 11's revamped search menu drops ads and trending content, showing only recent searches and local results first. Web and Store recommendations can be fully disabled; it's currently in testing with Windows Insiders.
A global memory chip shortage, driven by AI demand, has forced Apple to cut iPhone 17 base model production by one-third and may soon raise its $799 price, while Pro models remain unaffected.
Nintendo is reportedly developing a 1080p OLED Switch 2, with mass production potentially starting late 2027 or early 2028, though high panel costs and the ongoing memory crisis could halt progress.
The Crew Motorfest, Ubisoft's open-world Hawaii racing game, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, in physical and digital formats, making it the top Forza Horizon alternative on the platform.
The FAA has cleared SpaceX to resume Starship flights after a May 22 booster failure. The July 16 launch will carry 20 real third-generation Starlink satellites, a Starship first.
Tesla is developing a fully driverless, wheelchair-accessible vehicle at its Texas factory to serve users who rely on paratransit. Whether it's a new design or the existing Robovan, ADA compliance will likely be required.
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Android and iOS have built-in tools to scan QR codes directly from saved images, eliminating the need to print them or display them on another screen.
Reflect Orbital received FCC approval for radio equipment on its mirror satellite, designed to beam reflected sunlight to solar farms on demand. Critics warn 50,000 planned mirrors could disrupt astronomy, wildlife, and orbital...
HyperTexting is a free iOS app that transforms websites, blogs, and podcasts into an ad-free, social media-style RSS feed. Built by tech veteran Caleb Hailey, it also lets users publish directly to their own website, bypassing...
Xreal's $299 Air 1 Plus AR glasses are lighter and cheaper than the $449 1S but cut corners, lacking adjustable screen sizing, volume controls, and 3DoF support.
OpenAI abandoned its standalone browser plans, opting instead to integrate browsing features directly into ChatGPT, keeping users within its existing platform rather than competing with Chrome or Safari.
Germany's DLR unveiled the RLV C5, a partially reusable rocket with a winged booster captured mid-air by aircraft. It gives Europe an independent super-heavy launch capability without requiring a fully reusable system.
Meta briefly launched an Instagram feature allowing AI-generated images of public accounts without owners' consent. After backlash over privacy and sextortion risks from groups like SAG and NCSE, Meta quickly removed it.
SpaceX has requested FCC approval for 100,000 next-gen Starlink satellites offering gigabit speeds and 100x more bandwidth, requiring Starship for deployment and new user hardware to access the upgraded network.
Japan's maglev railway project can now proceed after JR Central resolved environmental concerns in Shizuoka. The $68 billion line will open around 2037, cutting Tokyo-Nagoya travel time to 40 minutes at 311 mph.
Growing numbers of users are ditching smartphones for basic "dumb phones" or landlines to combat screen addiction and social media overload, with many reporting better mental health and focus after switching.
Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier to rival YouTube and Tubi, as ad-supported free services now account for 18.7% of U.S. TV watch time. No launch timeline or content details have been confirmed.
Apple plans to launch two new Apple Pencil models — a USB-C update and an Apple Pencil Pro — alongside new iPad Pro models in spring 2027, potentially featuring replaceable batteries to comply with EU regulations.
RISCBoy is an open-source handheld gaming console inspired by the Game Boy Advance, featuring a custom RISC-V CPU and graphics pipeline written in Verilog, designed to run on a small FPGA.
China made history on July 10 by catching a falling rocket booster in a net at sea for the first time. The lighter net-based recovery system boosts payload capacity, with the same booster set to relaunch by year's end.
Folio Photonics' 16-layer optical discs offer 1TB storage at $5/TB — undercutting magnetic tape's $8.30/TB — while lasting 100 years with strong environmental resistance, making them a compelling archival storage alternative.
Fable, an AI agent, ported FreeCAD—a 3D CAD program with 2.2M lines of code—to run in a browser tab in four days, supporting full 3D modeling and Python scripting but requiring Chrome or Edge 137+.
Xreal's $299 Air 1+ AR glasses offer gamers and movie lovers a lightweight, portable big-screen experience, delivering immersive visuals anywhere without requiring a physical display.
China became the third entity after SpaceX and Blue Origin to recover a reusable orbital rocket booster, catching the Long March 10B in an offshore net, raising US concerns over China's expanding satellite-launch capabilities.