
US raises H-1B visa fee to $103,265 and targets 200,000 asylum seekers
The Department of Homeland Security has increased the cost of high-skilled work visas, while the State Department prepares the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.

The Department of Homeland Security has increased the cost of high-skilled work visas, while the State Department prepares the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
The genre-bending deckbuilder is available for a significant discount on Steam, coinciding with the release of a trailer for the developer’s upcoming title at Gamescom 2026.
Meta’s social platform is integrating automated video trimming directly into its camera to reduce reliance on third-party editing tools, a move announced as its chief executive prepares to testify in a high-profile addiction trial.
The legal move marks a shift from technical restrictions to statutory claims, citing Texas state and federal laws in its demand for a permanent takedown.
The authorisation of Abbott’s Libre Duo system marks a regulatory first, offering continuous dual monitoring for diabetes patients in the United States and globally.

SpaceX has confirmed it will use NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin GPUs for its Starmind project, aiming to launch AI1 satellites in 2027 to bypass terrestrial power and land constraints.

The new device combines bias lighting and a desk lamp with mmWave presence sensing, offering studio-grade colour rendering for multi-screen setups.

Ballooning production costs and misaligned development timelines have pushed the industry away from direct film adaptations, favouring remasters and in-game additions instead.

A new guide advises keeping Apple’s tracking service active for security, but notes it must be disabled for repairs or resale to avoid blocking diagnostics and ownership transfer.

Kelly Shen applies her computer science and mathematics background to predict art prices and manage high-traffic bidding systems at Sotheby’s.

Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County have died from the virus, marking the first fatalities in the United States this year amid a surge in cases and ongoing debate over MMR vaccine policy.
The new foldable offers stronger water resistance and magnetic charging, but a higher price tag and competitive rivals make it a difficult sell.

The rocket maker plans to build a self-sustaining facility near Abbeville, aiming to replicate its Texas operations on a far larger scale.

Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County have died from measles, the first fatalities in the state in three decades and the first in the United States in 2026, amid a national outbreak driven by slipping vaccination rates.

The Chinese vacuum manufacturer is winding down its automotive division after scrutiny revealed its flagship concept car lacked a chassis and was driven by remote control.

The new "Designed for Xbox" collection features limited edition peripherals in the translucent "OG Green" of the original Halo console, with pre-orders now open.

The company plans to construct a self-sustaining launch facility in Vermilion Parish, targeting initial operations by 2030 and creating thousands of jobs.

Eleven finalists are competing for four slots at the November event in Boston, with submissions closing on 4 September.

As the original Xbox turns 25, a retrospective traces how the controller shrank from a 14-ounce behemoth to a refined 9.8-ounce device, while retaining its signature layout.

Apple has walked back a planned shift for its masked email addresses, keeping them on the standard iCloud domain to prevent websites from identifying and blocking them during sign-up.

The High Court paused a federal injunction blocking the executive order in 23 states, citing a lack of standing rather than ruling on the order’s legality.

A decade after a prominent prediction that computers would supplant human readers of medical images, the profession is growing. The shift is now about how radiologists manage the risks of automation bias while leveraging superior machine precision.

A new open-source project allows users to bypass Meta’s servers and sideload apps on the discontinued VR headset, potentially unlocking higher refresh rates.

The Albuquerque site aims to achieve net facility gain by 2030, marking a critical step toward commercial fusion power in the mid-2030s.

Cybercriminals are exploiting the high anticipation surrounding the upcoming title by using fake websites to distribute malware that targets browser data and session credentials.
New findings estimate over 8,500 underwater explosives are detonated annually in the Spermonde Archipelago, with researchers suggesting real-time sensor networks could help authorities curb the destruction.

The Japanese firm has introduced two new hardware packages, including a Mario Kart World edition and a Sports Resort bundle, just days before the console’s standalone price increases by $50.

The new mid-range Android smartphone retains its predecessor’s core specifications, with the primary changes being a brighter display and a significant increase in UK pricing.

The latest desktop refreshes feature the first 2nm M-series chip and a high-memory M5 Ultra, positioning Apple hardware as a viable alternative to specialised Nvidia GPUs for developers running large language models.

New benchmarks suggest the custom ASIC delivers significantly lower latency and higher throughput, though OpenAI says it will keep its Nvidia partnership.

The new accessory offers the same specifications as its predecessor but costs $10 less, following the launch of Apple’s latest hardware.

New data from the Hot Chips conference reveals OpenAI’s custom silicon delivers superior throughput and efficiency, setting the stage for a multigenerational hardware strategy.

Apple has confirmed that masked email addresses will remain on the standard @icloud.com domain, a decision made after user backlash and reported internal objections.
The updated desktop offers up to 4.3x faster AI performance and 512GB of unified memory, positioning Apple’s silicon strategy for professional workflows.
The new processors mark a shift to 2-nanometre manufacturing and a quad-die architecture, targeting professional workloads and on-device artificial intelligence.

Geoff Keighley’s two-hour showcase aired on YouTube and Twitch, featuring updates for Gears of War: E-Day, Silent Hill: Townfall, and a new Witcher 3 expansion.
The new processor marks a shift to 2nm manufacturing, promising 20 per cent faster multithreaded performance, though rising memory costs are pushing up prices for consumers.

Researchers in Australia and New Zealand are leveraging the sticky nature of spiderwebs to capture environmental DNA, offering a non-destructive method to track wildlife and detect invasive species.

Humanoid robots performed martial arts and acrobatics for a cheering crowd on the outskirts of Shanghai, highlighting the country’s dominant position in global robot manufacturing.

The updated desktops feature new silicon optimised for artificial intelligence, with the entry-level Mac Mini seeing a US$200 price hike to US$899.

After two years of testing, WIRED’s new buying guide clarifies that most electric kitchen composters primarily grind and dry waste, with the Reencle Prime identified as the closest alternative to traditional composting.

The surprise launch of updated desktops signals a shift towards AI performance, with base pricing up $300 and high-memory configurations delayed until late October.

The Indoor Cam Pan offers 2K video and AI motion tracking at a price point below Wyze’s existing outdoor models.

The startup founded by Andy Dunn is expanding beyond single events to foster deeper group connections, aiming to replace group texts and Facebook Groups with permanent digital spaces.

Meta-owned messaging platform replaces six-digit PIN with alphanumeric passwords and allows multiple biometric logins to combat sophisticated phishing attempts.

Recruiters are calling for more friction in hiring as artificial intelligence and one-click features flood companies with thousands of low-quality applications daily.

The Department of Homeland Security has waived key heritage protections to build barriers along the Rio Grande, putting unrecorded indigenous sites and private ranches at risk of destruction.

The new Motion Assist feature uses device sensors to synchronise visual cues with vehicle movement, aiming to reduce nausea for smartphone users in transit.