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NASA and Small Business Administration partner on funding key space technologies
Space News - 6 Jul 2026 01:43
NASA is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on an effort to attract capital to invest in companies producing critical space components. The post NASA and Small Business Administration partner on ...
Hundreds Support Legal Defense for Engineer Charged with Destroying Flock Surveillance Cameras
Slashdot - 6 Jul 2026 01:34
"Hundreds of freedom lovers are rallying behind a US Air Force engineer" who's been accused of damaging over a dozen AI-integrated surveillance cameras last year and even knocking down their poles. Long-time ...
Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios
The New York Times - 6 Jul 2026 13:58
The layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.
Google Ordered to Pay $2 Billion For Anti-Competitive Practices By Swedish Court
Slashdot - 6 Jul 2026 11:34
Google was ordered to pay almost $2 billion this week to Pricerunner, reports Bloomberg: The Patent and Market Court in Stockholm, which issued the judgment on Wednesday, dismissed most parts of the claim in which Pricer...
Human brains may have got bigger for no particular reason
New Scientist - 6 Jul 2026 11:00
Our brains are large compared with other animals, so it is tempting to assume there was an evolutionary advantage to them - but that may not be true at all
Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun
Wired - 6 Jul 2026 10:30
A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise.
AI Is Wiping Out Entry-Level Jobs; The WEF Says That's a Bigger Problem Than It Looks
IBTimes - 6 Jul 2026 00:42
AI is reducing graduate hiring, leaving companies at risk of losing the future leaders and specialists they need, WEF and PwC say.
The first AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human
TechCrunch - 6 Jul 2026 23:56
An AI agent carried out the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack for the first known time, but new details show a human still chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials ...
The best Prime Day Australia deals for 2026 - live now
Mashable - 6 Jul 2026 23:52
The best Amazon Prime Day deals on thousands of products, selected by a shopping editor.
iOS 27 beta 3 makes it easier to adjust AirPods Adaptive mode intensity
9 to 5 Mac - 6 Jul 2026 23:49
A new Listening Mode setting lets users more easily adjust how much ambient noise their AirPods can allow through in Adaptive mode. Here are the details.
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
BBC - 6 Jul 2026 23:48
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
What Is The Best Soundbar Size For Your TV?
BGR - 6 Jul 2026 23:47
Want to improve the audio experience at home and wondering which soundbar you should opt for? Here's how to pick the best one based on the size of your TV.
xAI Is Dead. Long Live SpaceXAI
Gizmodo - 6 Jul 2026 23:45
I never have to type out what the hell "xAI" is again.
WWE Star Jey Uso's High School Sweetheart Files for Divorce:'Irretrievably Broken' 12-Year Marriage
IBTimes - 6 Jul 2026 23:42
Jey Uso's divorce filing shifts attention to a private relationship that began in ninth grade and stayed mostly out of the spotlight for years.
Apple iPhone Buried for 250 Years Probably Won't Work, Report Says
CNET - 6 Jul 2026 23:39
A time capsule for the 250th anniversary of American independence includes a bright orange iPhone 17 Pro Max.
'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Episode 3: Where is The Real Daeron Targaryen?
IBTimes - 6 Jul 2026 23:32
House of the Dragon Season 3 reveals a twist with Daeron Targaryen's disappearance, as an imposter is uncovered, raising questions about his true whereabouts and future role.
University Team Proposed Retractable, Pressurized Tunnels for Missions to Mars
Universe Today - 6 Jul 2026 23:24
As part of NASA's Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation (M2M X-Hab) 2026 Academic Innovation Challenge, a University of Michigan team proposed an actuated, pressurized tunnel system that would save countles...
University Team Proposed Retractable, Pressurized Tunnels for Missions to Mars
Universe Today - 6 Jul 2026 23:24
As part of NASA's Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation (M2M X-Hab) 2026 Academic Innovation Challenge, a University of Michigan team proposed an actuated, pressurized tunnel system that would save countles...
Judge Throws Out Copyright Lawsuit Against Taylor Swift After Poet Claimed Singer Copied Her Work
IBTimes - 6 Jul 2026 23:22
A federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Taylor Swift, ruling that the poet's claims involved common language and themes not protected by copyright law.
US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom
TechCrunch - 6 Jul 2026 23:21
SK Hynix is experiencing a boom credited to AI. It will ride that to a multi-billion dollar US IPO, expected to take place on Friday.
How To Turn Off The Flashing Notification Light On An iPhone
BGR - 6 Jul 2026 23:17
Is your iPhone's LED flashlight blinking every time you receive a call or a notification? You can turn it off by following a few simple steps.
How Two Tweets Could Cost Elon Musk $2.6B After Judge Rejects His Bid to Overturn Fraud Verdict
IBTimes - 6 Jul 2026 23:10
A US judge upheld a jury verdict against Elon Musk, finding he misled Twitter investors, potentially costing him $2.6 billion. The case highlights the financial impact of executives' social media posts.