Adrian Patel Technology Editor 
Violent extremist groups in West Africa have moved beyond using artificial intelligence for propaganda and recruitment, instead utilizing AI chatbots for direct operational support, including the design of explosives and the planning of military assaults. The findings were detailed in a July 10, 2026, report by The New York Times, based on a year of … Read more
FCC Authorizes Reflect Orbital to Launch Experimental Sunlight Satellite On July 9, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally authorized the Santa Monica-based startup Reflect Orbital to build, launch, and operate an experimental mirror satellite in low Earth orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, is designed to test the feasibility of using an 18-meter, thin-film reflector … Read more
OnePlus to Cease Operations in U.S. and Europe OnePlus is expected to begin winding down its operations in the United States and Europe as early as this week, according to reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The move is part of a broader corporate restructuring at the brand’s parent company, Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications … Read more
OpenAI has officially entered the hardware market with the release of the Codex Micro, a specialized, RGB-lit macro keyboard designed to help developers monitor and interact with AI agents. The device, which is priced at $230, is a “limited-run collaboration” between OpenAI and the keyboard manufacturer Work Louder. The hardware is now available for purchase … Read more
For the first time in history, astronauts have successfully captured diagnostic-quality X-ray images while in orbit. This milestone, achieved during the SpaceX Fram2 mission, marks a significant shift in aerospace medicine, providing a new, versatile tool for monitoring crew health and evaluating hardware during spaceflight. The findings from this study have been published in the … Read more
Item Sotheby’s Estimate (USD) Apollo 11 Felt-Tip Pen & Switch $800,000 – $1.2m Moonshine Gold Speedmaster $40,000 – $60,000 1990 Speedmaster Professional $8,000 – $12,000 Citizen Promaster Hyper Aqualand $2,000 – $3,000 Buzz Aldrin’s Felt-Tip Pen Auctioned at Sotheby’s A dented silver plastic Duro Rocket felt-tip pen used by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin to … Read more
Warren Buffett confirmed on July 15, 2026, that he personally initiated Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in Alphabet. The conglomerate first disclosed the stake in the third quarter of 2025 and has since expanded its position, marking a significant entry into the technology sector under the leadership of CEO Greg Abel. Buffett’s Direct Role in the Alphabet … Read more
While current wildfire conditions are not addressed in available records, Scotland remains home to over 1.5 million Scots speakers, according to 2022 census data. The Scots language, a distinct West Germanic tongue, is officially recognized in Scotland, though it is categorized as a vulnerable language by UNESCO. Language Classification and Linguistic Identity The status of … Read more
OpenAI is preparing to enter the consumer hardware market with a mobile, screen-free smart speaker designed to function as a home computer for the AI era. The device, which is currently under development, is intended to serve as a “humanlike AI companion” within the home, according to people familiar with the project. Design and Functional … Read more
ASML Holding on Wednesday raised its full-year sales forecast to between 43 billion and 45 billion euros ($49 billion to $51 billion), citing sustained demand for AI-focused semiconductor equipment. Shares of the Dutch lithography giant rose nearly 5% as the company reported second-quarter net sales of 9.3 billion euros, exceeding market expectations. ASML Net Profit … Read more