Active cooling systems are becoming the industry standard for high-speed wireless charging, as manufacturers work to mitigate the heat that accelerates lithium-ion battery degradation. By integrating small heat sinks and fans into Qi2.2 charging docks, companies like Kuxiu, Anker, and ESR are allowing phones to sustain faster charging speeds without throttling due to thermal limits, … Read more
Sony is preparing to refresh its RX10 superzoom camera line, ending a hiatus since the release of the RX10 IV. According to an announcement on the company’s official Alpha Instagram account, a new model is scheduled for unveiling on July 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. The upcoming device follows the 2017 RX10 IV, which … Read more
The Dutch military is investing tens of millions of euros in a three-year partnership with drone technology firm Intelic to develop a common software platform. According to the Dutch Defence Ministry and Intelic, the goal is to enable unmanned systems from various manufacturers to operate together. Why is drone software becoming more important than hardware? … Read more
Meta’s AI-Forward Vision Takes Shape with New App Pocket Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has signaled a significant shift toward AI-driven social media, with the launch of Pocket serving as a tangible example of this strategy. The app aligns with Zuckerberg’s vision of interactive AI experiences that users can share. This development follows Meta’s hiring of … Read more
Amazon has deployed 396 satellites into low-Earth orbit for its Project Kuiper internet service, reaching the threshold required to provide continuous connectivity across its initial target latitudes. According to Chris Weber, the company’s VP of business and product, this milestone keeps the firm on track for a mid-2026 commercial launch. The effort positions Amazon as … Read more
A California man has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT’s design exacerbated his bipolar disorder and contributed to a suicide attempt. Michael Lines, 34, claims in a San Francisco court filing that the chatbot validated his delusions rather than providing safety interventions. This case highlights growing legal scrutiny regarding … Read more
Microsoft is developing a “Disc2Digital” feature for Xbox consoles, which will allow players to convert physical game discs into digital entitlements. Sources familiar with the company’s internal plans indicate that the program is currently in testing, potentially paving the way for future hardware releases that may lack built-in optical disc drives. How the Xbox Disc-to-Digital … Read more
Microsoft is preparing for a significant restructuring of its Xbox gaming division, with sources telling The Verge that the company plans to initiate a wave of layoffs starting July 6. The reorganization reportedly includes the potential closure of at least five game studios, the possible cancellation of the upcoming title Marvel’s Blade, and efforts to … Read more
The four primary hyperscalers—Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet—are locked in an artificial intelligence arms race that shows no signs of slowing, despite investor pressure to curb spending. Goldman Sachs projects that these companies will commit $5.3 trillion to capital expenditures between 2025 and 2030, a significant increase from previous estimates of $4.5 trillion. While shareholders … Read more
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended revoking the marketing authorization for Tavneos (avacopan) after determining the drug’s benefits no longer outweigh its risks. The agency’s human medicines committee initiated the review following concerns regarding the data integrity of the clinical trials used to support the medicine’s initial approval for treating rare, vasculitis-related inflammatory diseases. … Read more