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Samsung's Galaxy Buds will gain FDA-approved hearing aid functionality and a built-in hearing test in 2026, transforming the earbuds into a medical-grade hearing device.
Microsoft's source-released Word for Windows 1.1a has been ported to run natively on Windows 11, using under 1MB of RAM—though copyright restrictions make building it a technically challenging process.
Project Xodus brings Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft Store games to Mac and Linux using Wine and Proton. Developers have overcome most hurdles, with MSIXVC2 support being the final blocker before release.
SignalTrace by Leonardo pairs with license plate readers to track wireless device signals, building patterns that link anonymous signals to known vehicles and people over time—identifying individuals through movement data alone.
Brunello Cucinelli launched AI-powered eCommerce platform Callimacus in January 2025, delivering personalized shopping experiences in real time. Salesforce invested in the platform in July 2026, aiming to scale it across European...
Technology is outpacing governance, leaving AI, synthetic biology, and brain-computer interfaces largely unregulated. Leaders must anticipate risks early and build oversight alongside innovation rather than waiting for regulation...
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Google's Gemini AI app reached 1 billion monthly active users faster than any other Google product. Key stats: 63% of users prefer voice input, and the app generates 150 million watermarked images daily.
Longscribe is a free web tool that transcribes long videos and podcasts from YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram—no installation needed. It runs in the background and exports transcripts as TXT, SRT, DOCX, or JSON.
iPhones have evolved steadily over five years, blending new features with familiar design elements—reflecting Apple's strategy of incremental improvement rather than dramatic overhauls.
SpaceX and Tesla are backing TeraFab, a massive semiconductor factory in Grimes County, Texas, potentially spanning 100 million square feet and costing up to $119 billion, with Intel also joining the venture.
Security robots are failing to meet real-world needs, with 13 of 21 known U.S. deployments cancelled. Vendors like Knightscope are now pairing robots with human guards to stay relevant.
A Long March rocket explosion has cast doubt on China's YF-100 engine, used in up to nine rockets. This could delay the Chang'e 7 lunar mission, launching in two weeks, amid China-NASA competition for the Moon's South Pole.
Vintage computer collectors are preserving 1980s machines like Atari, Commodore, and IBM systems, celebrating digital history at events like the Vintage Computer Festival. Rare models, such as the Apple-1, now sell for hundreds...
Apple canceled its planned all-glass anniversary iPhone due to manufacturing defects, causing Jefferies to downgrade Apple stock to "Sell" with a $263.66 price target, sending shares down 2.1%.
Tesla's Cybercab will feature built-in Starlink connectivity, with plans to expand satellite internet across Tesla's lineup. Musk argues ground networks can't handle AI data demands, while SpaceX develops Starmind, a...
The US DOT recruited 2,000+ video gamers as air traffic controllers, reaching 94% of its hiring goal faster than any previous class, leveraging their multitasking and problem-solving skills.
Google's Made by Google event on August 13, 2026, hosted by Trevor Noah, will likely unveil the Pixel 11 with a new "HiLight" camera bar, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and a Pixel Tag tracker, all at higher prices.
Google must now host rival app stores within Play Store following its 2023 antitrust loss to Epic Games. Aptoide, the first available in the US, offers 1.9 million apps and 295,000 games without sideloading or extra warnings.
Microsoft's Windows 11 Weather app consumes up to 1.2GB of RAM—nearly five times more than Apple's equivalent—due to its WebView2 web framework running background browser processes, while also displaying ads.
A Wisconsin shop owner found 97 near-mint copies of a rare Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt variant saved from destruction. Five received PSA's perfect grade 10—a first for any NES game—with one auctioning August 12.
Software glitches—not faulty hardware—are behind ~30 active US recalls affecting 3.8 million vehicles, mostly for failing backup cameras. As cars become increasingly software-driven, such recalls are expected to rise.
MySpace owners Tim and Chris Vanderhook plan to relaunch the platform, but no timeline or details have been shared. Analysts say success requires a unique angle targeting users frustrated with algorithm-driven social media.
Apple's upcoming "Reference Image" feature in iOS 27 aims to verify a photo's origin and timestamp, helping users distinguish real images from AI-generated fakes.
AI-powered search is degrading information reliability by fabricating facts and obscuring sources, while key archives struggle to survive. Some nations are building state-backed search infrastructure to counter corporate control.