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China's LandSpace successfully landed a reusable Zhuque-3 rocket booster, making China the third country to achieve this after SpaceX and Blue Origin. The milestone could reduce launch costs, supporting China's satellite and lunar ambitions.
A Pew Research study found 35% of web pages published since ChatGPT's launch show signs of AI authorship, with .com domains having 10x more AI content than .edu or .gov sites—as bots now generate and consume most web traffic.
Nor Robotics has launched the Nori A3, a wheeled home robot priced at $1,688 that can carry 122 pounds, fold laundry, and load dishwashers. It features lidar navigation, four cameras, and an app store, and ships this fall.
Os8088 is a Mac-style graphical desktop for IBM PC/XT hardware, written in real-mode assembly with no DOS. It runs in 256K RAM, supports overlapping windows and multitasking, and has been tested on a 1981 IBM 5150.
DMAT has developed a concrete additive inspired by ancient Roman self-healing techniques, extending concrete lifespan by 50% and reducing CO2 emissions by 40%. Currently used in European infrastructure, the company plans to...
Apple's next AirPods will feature built-in cameras, launching with iOS 27's upgraded Siri AI. This enables hands-free visual intelligence, letting users ask Siri about what they see without touching their iPhone.
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Quantinuum's 98-qubit Helios is the largest trapped-ion quantum computer ever built, featuring parallel processing via an X-shaped junction. However, practical quantum computing still requires around one million qubits, so...
SpaceX recovered a saltwater-damaged Starship after 24 days at sea to study its 18,000 ceramic heat shield tiles. The vehicle won't fly again, but Musk claims the heat shield is now a "solved" problem—a claim experts dispute.
China's second World Humanoid Robot Games (Aug. 22–26, Beijing) tests 2,056 robots from 666 teams across 16 countries in real-world settings like hotels and libraries, scoring them on autonomous task performance.
Quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously, enabling them to solve complex problems much faster than traditional computers. However, qubits are highly fragile and error-prone, making reliable...
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to 500 US cities by end of 2026—a sixfold increase—targeting 1 million deliveries and under-30-minute service for tens of millions, despite crashes, FAA investigations, and years of...
SpaceX launched its 11,000th Starlink satellite in August 2026, now serving millions of users across 160+ countries. The company is seeking FCC approval for up to 100,000 next-gen satellites to deliver multi-gigabit broadband...
Apple's macOS 26.7 code reveals upcoming Home products: two HomePad versions, HomePod mini 2, a security camera, and a new Siri Remote, alongside a new "Pebble"-codenamed homeOS platform available in four colors.
Meta faces a federal trial over claims it intentionally designed Instagram and Facebook to addict young users while collecting their data and concealing safety risks. Penalties could reach $1.4 trillion, with Zuckerberg set to...
Rising RAM costs (up 5x since 2025) are pushing PS6 production costs near $1,000, leaving its launch date undecided. Sony and Microsoft both target 2027 for next-gen consoles, but memory shortages risk delays.
Apple is developing camera-equipped AirPods that let Siri visually identify objects like books or plants. An LED indicator signals when visual data is shared, with a launch expected at Apple's September hardware event.
Passkeys use device-tied encrypted authentication, making them nearly impossible to steal or phish. Unlike passwords—even those in a password manager—passkeys eliminate credential exposure from data breaches.
Amiga Corporation has resolved legal disputes and signed licensing deals, reunifying the fragmented Amiga brand. A modernized Amiga 1200 running AmigaOS 3.1 with retargetable graphics is expected to ship by end of 2026, debuting...
At Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games, 23 humanoid robots attempted a real firefighting challenge—but only three of 12 teams completed it, highlighting how poorly these systems perform outside controlled lab environments.
The iPhone 18 Pro launches next month with a 2nm A20 Pro chip, Apple's C2 modem, variable aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, better battery, and a redesigned Camera Control.
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset may launch soon, but its $1,049 price tag, middling specs, and competition from the cheaper Meta Quest 3S have dampened excitement.
Samsung may expand its foldable lineup to five models by 2027, potentially including a wider Galaxy Z Fold variant, signaling a push toward diverse designs to attract a broader audience.
Meta faces trial over allegedly addictive apps and illegal data collection from children under 13, with dozens of states seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties and $2.4 billion already spent on legal costs.
Surging AI demand is pushing companies to build offshore and underwater data centers, with China's wind-powered subsea facility using 30% less electricity. However, warm water discharge poses risks to already climate-stressed...