Adrian Patel Technology Editor

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed to lead the UAP Science Advisory Council, a new body established by the White House, Pentagon, and intelligence community. The council aims to resolve the nature of UAP, or unidentified anomalous phenomena, by providing scientific reports to the UAP Governing Board. Avi Loeb and the UAP Science Advisory … Read more

Microsoft’s Xbox ecosystem, anchored by the Series X|S consoles and the Xbox mobile app, provides a unified platform for gaming, social connectivity, and remote device management. Users can access Game Pass, chat with friends across PC and console, and manage game libraries remotely through a centralized digital interface. Core Components of the Xbox Gaming Ecosystem … Read more

Researchers using the Laser Relativity Satellite 2 (LARES-2) have achieved a measurement of frame-dragging with more precision than ever before, confirming Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity with a margin of error of just one to two parts per thousand based on their statistical models. The mission, led by Ignazio Ciufolini, a physicist at the … Read more

El Niño Forecasted as Historic ‘Super’ Event, Set to Push 2027 Heat Records A powerful El Niño that emerged this summer is on track to become one of the strongest events ever recorded, with forecasts indicating it will likely push global temperatures to record highs and persist through the spring of 2027. According to data … Read more

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has successfully ended a 321-day hibernation period, re-establishing contact with mission controllers on June 23. Currently 5.9 billion miles (9.5 billion kilometers) from Earth, the probe is operating in good health as it continues its long-term mission to study the Kuiper Belt and the outer reaches of the sun’s heliosphere. New … Read more

Xbox lead for the Insider program Brad Rossetti confirmed on July 10, 2026, that console updates are paused this week to prepare for a "worth the wait" release. Reports suggest this update may introduce a "Positron" disc-to-digital entitlement program, allowing players to convert physical game libraries into digital licenses for future disc-less hardware. The "Positron" … Read more

Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of artificial general intelligence deployment and the company’s No. 2 executive, is stepping down from her full-time role to focus on her health. Simo, who had been on medical leave since April, announced on Thursday that she will transition into a part-time advisory position. A Longer Road to Recovery Simo’s departure … Read more

The median single-family home price in San Francisco climbed 22.2 percent year-over-year to $2.2 million, according to Compass data, as AI wealth fuels bidding wars and million-dollar premiums. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, more than 140 homes sold for at least $1 million above asking price from January through June, a surge driven by artificial … Read more

Microsoft’s carbon emissions rose 25% in 2025, driven by data center expansion and AI infrastructure, according to its 2026 sustainability report. The increase marks a setback for the company’s 2030 carbon-negative goal, with emissions reaching 34 million metric tons. Microsoft’s 2026 Sustainability Report Theverge.com Microsoft’s 2025 carbon emissions surged 25% year-over-year, reaching 34 million metric … Read more

South Korean semiconductor manufacturer SK Hynix has raised $26.5 billion in a US share offering, marking the largest ever listing by a foreign firm in the United States. The company, a key supplier to artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant Nvidia, sold 177.9 million American depositary shares at $149 each. The shares officially began trading on … Read more