Tech & Science
Apple in early talks with PrismML over on-device AI shrinking tech
Apple is in early discussions with PrismML, a Caltech spinout, to evaluate technology that compresses large AI models for use on devices.
Reflect Orbital gets FCC approval to launch first solar reflector satellite
California startup Reflect Orbital will launch a demonstration satellite to beam sunlight to Earth, sparking a debate between innovation and astronomical preservation.
Durham University astronomers find earliest evidence of nuclear discs
Durham University astronomers find earliest evidence of nuclear discs
OpenAI's First Device Will Be Movable, Screenless Speaker Built as AI Companion
OpenAI is developing a movable smart speaker designed as a physical manifestation of ChatGPT, though the project faces a trade secret lawsuit from Apple.
Scientists sail for Greenland to study glacier melt risk
An international team is deploying advanced robotics in Greenland to investigate climate tipping points and develop an early warning system for ice loss.
US and China compete for strategic water ice at lunar south pole
The United States and China are competing to establish permanent lunar bases, targeting water ice deposits that could serve as a critical fuel source.
OpenAI developing portable screenless smart speaker as first hardware device
OpenAI is entering the hardware market with a portable AI speaker designed to act as a proactive humanlike companion. The project comes amid a legal battle with Apple.
Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September 2026
Microsoft is replacing phishable SMS and voice-based MFA with passkeys as the default sign-in method for Microsoft Entra ID in the public cloud.
Astronomers detect first magnetic fingerprint of a gamma-ray burst
Researchers using the NSF VLA detected polarized radio emission and Faraday rotation from GRB 260310A for the first time. These findings provide a direct method to measure the magnetic fields driving these explosions.
PlayStation delays FlexStrike wireless fight stick due to production issues
PlayStation has delayed the launch of the FlexStrike wireless fight stick to an unspecified date due to unexpected production issues.
New Study Reveals Children Drive Cultural Change
New research suggests children are active drivers of cultural change rather than passive learners, introducing critical diversity and innovation to their communities.
Forest soils release more CO2 as stable carbon breaks down under warming
Forest soils release more CO2 as stable carbon breaks down under warming
YINCAE launches UF 120LA epoxy underfill for advanced chip packaging
YINCAE's new UF 120LA high-purity liquid epoxy underfill is designed to protect advanced chip packaging from thermal and mechanical stress without requiring cleaning.
Nintendo to reveal Switch 2 details in April 2 Direct presentation
Nintendo has scheduled a comprehensive Direct presentation for April 2 to unveil the Switch 2, featuring updated hardware specifications and a new Mario Kart title.
Genetic Map Details the Function of Almost Every Stem Cell Gene
Using Perturb-seq and CRISPR technology, researchers have developed a comprehensive reference atlas detailing how individual genes control human stem cell identity.
Buzz Aldrin auctions 24 watches at Sotheby's New York
Sotheby's is auctioning 24 watches from the personal collection of Buzz Aldrin as part of the 2026 Space Exploration auction.
Foreo Expands Beauty Tech Portfolio With LED Devices and Wellness Supplements
Swedish beauty tech company Foreo is diversifying its portfolio with the launch of targeted LED skin panels and a comprehensive 85-ingredient wellness elixir.
Toy industry recalls 14 products following consumer safety complaints
A detailed look at various toy recalls caused by toxic chemicals, mechanical failures, and choking hazards that led to new safety regulations.
UIUC researchers develop first omnidirectional 3D thermal cloak
A team from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a hybrid material capable of guiding heat around objects from any direction.
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?
While Mercury is closest to the Sun, Venus holds the record for the highest temperatures in the solar system due to its dense, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere.