Adrian Patel Technology Editor

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

China’s Economy Slows to Weakest Pace Since 2022 China’s economic growth in the second quarter expanded at its slowest pace since the fourth quarter of 2022, according to data released Wednesday by the National Statistics Bureau. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.3% between April and June, falling short of the 4.5% forecast by economists … Read more

Discovery of First Stellar-Mass Black Hole in Omega Centauri University of Utah astronomers have identified the first stellar-mass black hole in the massive globular star cluster Omega Centauri, using archival data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. The black hole, named oMEGACat BH-2, was detected through precise astrometric … Read more

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized Reflect Orbital, a Santa Monica, California-based startup, to launch and operate an experimental satellite designed to reflect sunlight onto Earth during nighttime hours. The approval, granted on July 9, allows for the deployment of a single test satellite, Eärendil-1, into low Earth orbit. The satellite, which weighs … Read more

Samsung has officially scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, 2026. This event serves as the primary stage for the company to unveil its latest foldable and wearable hardware. The lineup for the launch is confirmed to include the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the premium Galaxy Z … Read more

During the SpaceX Fram2 mission in late March 2025, astronauts successfully captured the first medical X-rays in orbit. Using a portable, off-the-shelf system, the crew demonstrated that diagnostic radiography is feasible in space, providing a critical new tool for monitoring astronaut health and mission equipment far beyond Earth. Fram2 Mission Tests In-Orbit Radiography The Fram2 … Read more

Google is marking the 25th anniversary of its image search service with a significant redesign of its homepage and the introduction of generative AI capabilities. The updates, announced by Brad Kellett, Senior Engineering Director for Search, represent a shift toward a more discovery-oriented interface and the integration of artificial intelligence directly into the search experience. … Read more

Researchers at New York University’s Courant Institute Resolve the Long-Standing “Feynman’s Sprinkler Problem” Researchers at New York University’s Courant Institute have identified the physical mechanisms behind the “reverse sprinkler” phenomenon, a long-standing puzzle in fluid dynamics. A new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences provides a definitive explanation for the … Read more

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are expected to launch at the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event. Recent leaks confirm significant hardware upgrades, including a shift to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, increased battery capacities, and pricing starting at €409 for the base Watch 9 model. Hardware Upgrades and Performance Specifications … Read more