Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.
Greenworks Tools has issued a recall for approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded power tools following reports of lithium-ion batteries smoking, sparking, or catching fire during USB-C charging.
The studio’s director says the next mainline entry will share technology with The Elder Scrolls VI, while a new title develops at Obsidian Entertainment.
The new open-source project allows developers to compile and execute multi-file Kotlin code directly in a web browser, leveraging WebAssembly Garbage Collection for native object-oriented support.
The European Commission’s revised ETS framework extends pollution caps into the 2040s, reducing the linear reduction factor and introducing external carbon offsets, drawing criticism from environmental groups over 2040 target feasibility.
The launch of Truth API on 1 August offers businesses rapid access to market-moving content, with interim CEO Kevin McGurn citing potential for significant ongoing revenue for the company’s largest shareholders.
At $299, the Xreal XBX a01+ offers high-brightness Micro-OLED displays and lightweight design, positioning itself as a practical alternative to premium AR headsets.
A new open-source artificial intelligence model from a Chinese startup has entered the global arena, competing directly with offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI while reshaping investor sentiment and diplomatic positioning.
Ethics experts and former government officials have condemned the acceptance of gifts as a blatant conflict of interest that compromises the agency's impartiality and may invalidate the FCC's decisions on the Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery deals.
While the report highlights significant advances in modelling and data, it also identifies persistent limitations in historical records and small-scale phenomena, drawing sharp opposition from the fossil fuel industry and Republican lawmakers.
As the market for GPU-backed financing matures, Upper90 pivots to support General Compute’s deployment of SambaNova hardware, betting on cost-effective open-source model execution.
As Tesla launches a $225 pedal-less bicycle for toddlers, analysts and observers note the contrast between the company’s high-tech automotive ambitions and its direct-to-consumer retail approach to early childhood products.
The encrypted messaging platform is trialling a capability that lets users link Android phones and tablets to an existing account, removing the previous requirement for distinct phone numbers on each device.
Despite a sleek design and robust connectivity, performance testing reveals inconsistent frame rates and a heavy reliance on upscaling technologies, undermining its value proposition against Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.
The WIRED review highlights the appliance’s ability to heat food to 180 degrees Fahrenheit with a single button press, though performance varies with layered dishes.
Despite over 54,000 negative public comments and constitutional challenges from 24 governors, the OMB has not withdrawn a proposal that allows grant termination based on political associations.
City Attorney David Chiu cites California law prohibiting support for deepfake pornography, while researchers highlight the dual-use nature of benign-looking AI tools that facilitate sexual abuse.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television face delays and recasting challenges for the live-action adaptation, with production set to resume in October.
Specialists from the International Menopause Society and the British Menopause Society urge patients to seek clinical evaluation for midlife symptoms rather than relying on unproven supplements or unsupervised hormone replacement therapy.
A recent incident at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport highlights vulnerabilities in weather monitoring systems as artificial intelligence models increasingly bypass traditional safety checks.
With nearly 7,000 suspected cases nationwide, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention faces scrutiny over its capacity to manage the rising parasite crisis while simultaneously handling multiple other health emergencies.
Lorenzo Sewell and True the Vote collaborate on 'Trap', a film repeating discredited claims that experts warn is designed to undermine public confidence in electoral outcomes.
The new service, priced at $90 to $105 per month, aims to capture market share in the high-speed residential internet sector against established rivals.
SEC filing reveals unauthorised access to production infrastructure; Canadian operations continue unaffected while financial impact remains unclear.
New research published in PLoS Biology challenges assumptions about how the human brain manages competing auditory inputs, finding that neural tracking of a new speaker begins before disengagement from the previous one is complete.
Study of 1,900-year-old latrine at Hadrian’s Villa reveals carbonation as key durability factor, offering clues for sustainable modern construction
With the API scheduled for discontinuation, developers face a nine-month window to transition to third-party SERP providers or open-source actors that replicate the original JSON schema.
The 13th test flight of the Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster at Starbase, Texas, was called off on Thursday following a failure in the startup sequence of the 33 Raptor 3 engines.
Pete Hegseth’s plan to screen service members aged 30 and older for hormone levels has drawn sharp rebuke from Johns Hopkins University researchers who label the initiative “junk science” due to unproven performance benefits and significant health risks.
Confirmation hearings for CDC and ASPR roles reveal deep concerns over political interference and evidence-based medicine under the Trump administration.
The regulator cited WhatsApp records showing bid-rigging and price-fixing between 2017 and 2020, ordering compliance training and fines for HP and its resellers.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking a settlement with the former aide, who allegedly used access to final speech drafts to profit on the prediction market platform.
The California Department of Transportation is being asked to establish statewide standards for reliability during major incidents, targeting operators like Waymo whose fleets have grown significantly in scale.
A recent over-the-air update for the MINI Countryman has reportedly broken Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, with critics attributing the regression to industry pressures for rapid deployment.
New installations feature optical illusions and direct critiques following reports of continuous recording features
Second-quarter shareholder letter reveals majority of applications occurred during post-production, with specific examples from India, Brazil, and the US.
Apple alleges OpenAI misappropriated confidential designs through former staff, while New York imposes the first statewide pause on large-scale data centres.
The rocket manufacturer’s stock dropped more than 4% in after-hours trading following the aborted test flight, marking the first launch attempt since its historic public listing.
The European Commission has issued binding measures requiring Google to share search data with competitors and allow third-party AI assistants deeper integration on Android devices, with compliance deadlines set for 2027.
Technical glitches during a forced migration to new rate plans have cancelled free-line discounts for some long-term users, though the carrier insists broader price increases of up to $6 per line will not be reversed.
The release marks a significant step in open-source large language models, with full weights scheduled for July 2026 and performance claims challenging proprietary incumbents.
The tool allows users to run local models or switch to cloud-based open-source options, featuring agentic code search and a voice transcription keyboard powered by Mistral AI.
The Prologue, developed in partnership with General Motors, will cease sales at the conclusion of the 2026 model year, marking Honda’s complete withdrawal from the US battery-electric vehicle segment.
The new 'Build' feature leverages open-source and proprietary AI models to allow users aged nine and older to generate interactive experiences without programming expertise, marking the company’s first foray into mobile game creation.
Sweetgreen shares plunge 23.3 per cent while Taco Bell faces direct scrutiny; broader fast-casual sector suffers collateral damage despite lack of confirmed links.
The discount on the QLED display comes as previous analysis highlights performance gaps in picture quality compared to conventional sets.
The gaming giant is rolling out large language model-driven characters for user-generated content, relying on consented professional voice performances.
The cyber incident has disrupted dairy manufacturing across the United States, though Canadian facilities remain operational. No timeline for restoration has been provided.
Major League Baseball has prohibited teams from using custom applications for pitch calling and substitutions, citing concerns over the encroachment of artificial intelligence on traditional coaching roles.