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Apple plans to launch a device subscription service with Klarna as early as late July 2026, allowing customers to pay for Apple products in monthly installments instead of large upfront costs.
German startup SAXON Q launched diamond-based quantum computers (128- and 512-qubit) that operate at room temperature, fit standard server racks, and use 6–10x less energy than GPUs, achieving 99.92% fidelity.
Apple's iPhone Air 2, launching spring 2027, will feature a second ultra-wide rear camera, A20 Pro chip (2nm), a 3,500mAh battery, and vapor chamber cooling.
AI-powered tools are transforming China's $14B microdrama industry by automating scriptwriting and actor generation, slashing production costs. This trend is now expanding into the U.S., sparking concerns about AI's impact on...
At Shanghai's World AI Conference, Chinese robotics firm AGIBOT unveiled four new products, including the A3 Ultra humanoid robot, already deployed in factories handling quality inspection and manufacturing tasks with under 4%...
Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super GPUs are ready but blocked by GDDR7 memory costs—$60–$70 per 3GB chip versus $20 for standard chips. With supply tight past 2030, a 2026 launch looks unlikely.
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Adobe's experimental iPhone app, Project Indigo, adds an AI Playground with object removal, style filters, and text-based edits. Access is limited, and Adobe stores no images or prompts for AI training.
InnoView's 15.6" portable touchscreen monitor features full HD, 10-point touch, USB-C/HDMI connectivity, twin speakers, and a protective sleeve for $99.99 (reg. $160)—a compact, travel-friendly second screen.
The Kodak EC35 is a $35, pocket-sized, fully automatic 35mm film camera aimed at beginners seeking a simple, reusable alternative to disposables, available in seven colors.
X has rebuilt its Android app from scratch after nearly a year of development, fixing longstanding performance gaps with iOS. The redesigned app delivers faster loading, smoother scrolling, and improved notifications, with more...
China's new AI regulations, effective July 15, ban romantic chatbots for minors and limit usage for all users to curb emotional dependency and protect its declining birth rate, prompting major tech firms to remove companion...
Using ROM-based execution and stripped-down software, developer Joel Bueno booted Linux kernel 7.2.0-rc1 on a 1993 Atari Jaguar — just 2 MB RAM, no MMU — achieving a basic shell on 30-year-old hardware.
CD sales in the US rose 16% in early 2026, driven by younger buyers treating them as affordable collectibles — despite many lacking CD players. This nostalgia-fueled trend challenges Sony's plan to end physical game production by...
SpaceX targets July 23 for Starship's 13th test flight, delayed after engine failures on July 16. Flight 13 will deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites and test engine reliability and booster control for future crewed missions.
AI-generated influencers are flooding TikTok Shop, undercutting human creators with mass-produced, low-cost content. However, unrealistic visuals, robotic voices, and potentially deceptive product claims are sparking user...
Tesla's FSD will soon learn individual driving preferences—like lane choices and parking habits—to minimize driver interventions. Musk says parking behavior is the top priority, as removing preference-based interventions is...
The Tesla Cybercab robotaxi will be the first vehicle with built-in Starlink internet, enabling passengers to stream or work during rides. A December 2025 patent hinted at this, describing a roof designed for wireless RF...
Unity's new standalone CLI lets developers manage editors, projects, and modules from the terminal. A companion package enables direct editor control and live C# execution, allowing AI agents to automate Unity project workflows.
AI voice scams now match human persuasiveness, with up to 36% of people potentially falling for them. The real threat isn't sophistication—it's automation making large-scale fraud cheap and scalable.
DeskPad is a free Android app that turns your phone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for Desktop mode. Connect via USB-C, enable accessibility permissions, and control your desktop cursor using gestures and full keyboard...
Northwestern University's "Phantom Twist" drone spins up to 25 times per second, making it nearly invisible to the human eye, appearing as only a faint blur, roughly 10 times less visible than a standard quadcopter.
Russia's reusable Amur-LNG rocket, announced six years ago with a 2026 launch target, is far behind schedule. Officials have scaled back ambitions, now focusing solely on building a first-stage demonstrator.
Doom now runs inside Microsoft Paint, using it as the display, each frame is pasted as a real edit, so Ctrl+Z rewinds gameplay. Framerates reach 3–10 fps.
Set up a self-hosted DDNS service using Knot DNS by generating a TSIG key, configuring zones and ACL rules, then connecting macOS's built-in DDNS client via System Settings.