Tech & Science
Apple reportedly skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max for M7 chips
Reports suggest Apple will release a base M6 chip as a bridge before debuting a full M7 family designed for advanced on-device AI processing.
Molecules on a surface reach the ultimate quantum limit
Scientists have developed a technique to preserve the quantum-optical properties of molecules on surfaces, achieving the Fourier limit for coherence times.
Hi3D Launches an AI-Powered Workflow for 3D Printing Creators
Hi3D has introduced an end-to-end AI manufacturing pipeline that bridges the gap between generative AI and physical 3D printing by automating mesh repair and part segmentation.
NYT Strands June 27 puzzle features apartment-themed words
The latest NYT Strands puzzle, themed 'Suite re-lease,' challenges players to find residential housing terms including a tricky 10-letter word.
Astronomers found two rare super puff planets lighter than cotton candy
Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been found orbiting a dwarf star 1,110 light years away. The rare discovery provides a new puzzle for scientists studying how giant planets form.
Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy
Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been identified. The pair exhibits a rare orbital resonance and the longest ground-observed transits.
NYT Strands hints and answers available for June 27 puzzle #846
Hints and answers are available for NYT Strands puzzle #846, released on June 27.
NASA PACE mission tracks wildfire smoke and vegetation risk
The PACE satellite is leveraging unexpected land-observation capabilities to identify fire-risk areas and monitor the atmospheric drift of smoke plumes.
Apple Vision Pro hardware chief Paul Meade joins OpenAI
Former Apple VP Paul Meade is moving to OpenAI as part of a larger exodus of engineers and executives aimed at launching a new family of AI-powered devices.
Strawberry Moon to peak June 29 as first full moon of summer
The first full moon of summer arrives on June 29, appearing as a micromoon due to its distant orbit from Earth. Discover the best viewing conditions and the cultural origins of its name.
Breguet’s New Watches Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the Tourbillon
Breguet unveils a quartet of tourbillon watches to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the patent granted to the maison's founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet.
Google Android alerts warn Venezuelans seconds before deadly earthquakes
Android smartphones acted as a distributed seismograph network to warn Venezuelans of powerful earthquakes, though the disaster resulted in almost 600 dead.
Xbox Console Prices Rise Again as Microsoft Cites Memory Costs
Xbox consoles will see price hikes starting August 1, 2026, as a components crisis fueled by AI infrastructure demand drives up storage and memory costs.
US and China moon base plans could drive Earth-based design breakthroughs
The geopolitical race to establish permanent lunar outposts is accelerating breakthroughs in engineering and psychology that could transform life on Earth.
Google Finance launches Android app and AI-powered portfolio tracking
Google has expanded its finance service with a new Android app and AI-powered portfolio management tools. The platform now offers AI-driven insights and automated briefings.
MetaOptics ships metalens smartphone and AI glasses for evaluation
Singapore-based MetaOptics has begun distributing evaluation units of its metalens optical modules to manufacturers in Japan, Europe, and the Philippines.
Copper economy helps fungi and bacteria form stronger biofilms
A new study reveals how a shared copper management system allows fungi and bacteria to cooperate, creating mixed infections that are harder to treat.
Apes and humans have been sharing a laugh for 15 million years
A University of Warwick study reveals that the rhythmic structure of laughter is conserved across primate species, challenging theories on how human speech evolved.
Ancient human DNA recovered from cave walls in Spain and Portugal
A study published in Nature Communications reveals that cave walls can preserve genetic traces of prehistoric humans even when bones or teeth are missing.
Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices worldwide from Aug 1 as AI-driven chip costs surge
Xbox consoles will see price increases starting August 1 as the expansion of AI data centers drives up the cost of essential memory and storage components.