Survey says: Here are the Apple products readers still expect this year
The latest results of Mashable's Big Guessing Game, Apple edition, are in. See what our readers still expect Apple to release in 2026.
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'The apparent chaos of the Anthropocene is turbocharging evolution itself': Plants are finding ways to survive and thrive in the climate crisis — if we let them
In this excerpt from "Despite it All," author Fred Pearce explores the ways plants are adapting and evolving in the face of climate change — and how we need to recognize this reality and foster its potential boost to biodiversity, rather than holding steadfast to our notions of what types of nature should and shouldn't be allowed to…
China’s central bank pledges timely policy tool adjustment
Data released in July showed economic growth at 4.3% in the second quarter, its slowest in over 3 years.
Scrapping Excess Weapons Is The Only Practical Road To Peace
The only path to security and stability is a concerted global effort to reduce both nuclear and advanced non-nuclear weapons.
I thought working for myself would make motherhood easier. I couldn't have been more wrong.
The freedom of self-employment came with the motherhood cost I never saw coming. Instead of more flexibility, I got more stress.
India to fund ₹650 crore per well for 60 deep-sea wells to break its oil import habit
The Union Cabinet approved the ₹84,084-crore Samudra Manthan National Offshore Exploration Scheme, under which the government will fund half of the the cost of drilling a deep-sea and ultra-deep water…
‘If you believe PM Modi is developing India, then why…’: Raj Thackeray questions Vivek Oberoi, R Madhavan's Dubai move
Thackeray also said PM Modi should ask members of his own party, the BJP, not to use demeaning language against their opponents.
RTI activist questions funding of Abhijeet Dipke's US education, cites father's ₹60,000-65,000 monthly salary
A Surat-based RTI activist, Amit Tiwari, has sought an investigation into the finances of Bhagwanrao Dipke, the father of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, questioning how a junior…
German economy: China competition is burdening the economy, according to BDI
The economic pressure is weighing on everyone: from external and internal factors, the German economy is being subjected to a tough stress test. Do we need more resilience?
Alpine Club says Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja's body found on Broad Peak
GILGIT: The Alpine Club (ACP) of Pakistan said on Sunday that a rescue team had found celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja’s body at approximately 5,700 metres on the Broad Peak mountain — three…
Mourinho Likes ‘Everything’ From Real Madrid With ‘Three Faces’
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho liked a Los Blancos side of "three faces" during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina amid joking that the "good ones" were missing.
England beaten by Australia to netball bronze
England's netballers are outclassed 68-50 by Australia in their quest to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games.
MBS and Trump talk over the phone
MBS and Trump talk over the phone Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has spoken to US President Donald Trump over the phone on developments in the region.
Blackstone's Jon Gray goes jogging and goes viral. I took a run with him.
I spent my Thursday morning jogging with Jon Gray and Blackstone analysts, and felt firsthand the business value of his social media jogging videos.
The $25,000 Slate truck is proudly bare-bones. I think these add-ons are worth the extra money.
Slate's base truck is intentionally bare bones. Here's what I'd need to add to make it a useful daily driver.
The Pixel 6 was a glorious mess, and Google is better for it
The Pixel 6 caused me a lot of pain.
Google pulling Nano Banana from Google Earth after one day shows how bad our AI misinformation problem has got
Google rolled out its AI image editing trickery to Google Earth on the web, but it didn't take long before it was misused.
I tested the top MacBook alternatives: See which Windows PCs actually beat Apple
Our top tested MacBook alternatives for 2026 include the Asus Zenbook A14, the Dell XPS 14, and the HP OmniBook Ultra 14.
Mirrorless cameras made photography different, not easier
Mirrorless cameras made photographer more accessible but it doesn't mean everyone is suddenly great at it. The post Mirrorless cameras made photography different, not easier appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Trump Media sells another 2,628 BTC, holdings fall to 4,261 BTC
Trump Media transferred another 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, bringing its reported sales over seven months to 7,281 BTC and leaving the company with 4,261 BTC in holdings.
Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire, authorities say
At least five people died and 41 were missing after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura island, the country's search and rescue agency said on Sunday.
Candles light up night to honour Melbourne mother Brooke Stephens
Hundreds gather at a park in Clyde North, one week after a local woman was allegedly murdered in her home.
Support for data centres goes back 40 years
There are more than 60 data centres in New Zealand, but a new report says growing concerns over their proliferation could harm the country's potential to become a regional hub serving Australia and…
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Plenty premium, but pummeled by RAM crisis
Framework's sleek Laptop 13 Pro has a fantastic haptic touchpad and great battery, but price and availability is proving to be problematic.
Capital inflows, RBI support limit rupee's decline despite 20% oil price surge in July: Report
BoB says a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) by 1.3% during July also provided support to the rupee, even as higher crude oil prices weighed on the domestic currency
Stock market turmoil sheds stark light on the opaque AI economy
Investors scramble to make sense of a shock Chinese challenge to the dominance of western chipmakers Even for the rollercoaster world of AI, last week was particularly volatile as investors scrambled…
Final days to lock in your favorite Microsoft Office apps for life for just $33
Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $32.97 through Aug. 9 with a lifetime license.
Did Celtic women fight in battle?
The Celts were highly regarded as warriors in the ancient world, but were all fighters men, or did Celtic women also fight in battle?
Groundhog Decade: Why Does it Feel Like 2016 Again?
Yes, 2026 is looking like the start of a decade that just ended. Perhaps this is the reset of the great reset.
El-Sayed vs. Stevens: How the Michigan Primary Could Reshape Democrats
Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary has become a battle over more than a nomination.
YouTube Star AboFlah Made Streaming His Life. He Wants His Kids to Live Offline
AboFlah talks about his new goals, streaming for charity, and when it’s time to log off.
Germany: As temperatures rise, so does climate skepticism
Some 98% of active climate scientists say climate change is happening, and is man-made. Nonetheless, a new study shows the number of climate-change skeptics in Germany has increased. Why is that?
+++ Federal Politics +++: Environmental Aid Plans Constitutional Complaint Against Heating Law
Majority not expecting much from federal government this year according to survey +++ Miersch apparently wants to end unequal treatment of statutory health insurance patients +++ The news blog.
AI funds: “We have disappointed this month”: Aschenbrenner's hedge fund loses 67 percent of its value in July
Leveraged AI investments led to massive fire sales at hedge fund Situational Awareness. And this precisely during the founder's wedding week.
Assetz files IPO papers with SEBI via confidential route, plans ₹1,200-cr issue
Singapore-based AGP Partners is a key shareholder in the company.
Coldcard hack sparks biggest sub-1 BTC move since FTX: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin users moved 39,600 BTC in small transactions as the Coldcard hack continued, with researchers warning that the attack remained active.
‘I have an understanding housemate’: the student who makes videos of fungus on faeces
Alfred Drummond-Herdman’s extraordinary timelapses have been viewed by millions – and led him to identify new species Alfred Drummond-Herdman is possibly the only person in the UK who is sent animal…
From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA lifts shroud on early Chinese civilisation
Thousands of years ago, a handful of burgeoning civilisations were forming the earliest cultures of what would evolve into China.
China sees flurry of commercial property deals as investors sniff out bargains
Major Chinese cities including Shanghai are witnessing a significant uptick in commercial property transactions, as investors snap up space in prime locations in the expectation that the market may…
5 ways AI could save our democracy
Below, Beth Simone Noveck shares five key insights from her new book, Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy . Beth has worked on and written about how we solve our hardest problems from the White…
Half of adults admit they would publish work created mainly by AI and not say so — despite believing other people should do just that
Survey reveals people expect AI-created work to be labeled as such, but aren’t so keen on doing the labeling when they’ve worked on the prompt themselves.
As New York Finalizes New Social Media Rules, US Senate Considers Nationwide 'SCREEN' Act
New York has finalized new rules that will govern social media apps in the state starting on January 25, 2027. The law prohibits social media platforms from sending notifications to minors between…
This once-a-week workout may help cut belly fat, study shows
A surprisingly small dose of exercise may deliver major health benefits for adults carrying excess fat around the waist. In a four-month trial involving 315 adults with central obesity, researchers found that completing 75 minutes of brisk interval walking in a single weekly session reduced body fat, trimmed waistlines, and improved…
Europeans Are About to Find Out How Entrenched AI Is in Their Daily Lives
New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.”
I found the Apple Watch feature every busy pro needs — and I use it every workout
By pairing an Apple Watch with AirPods Pro, I unlocked a quiet dual-sensor trick that gives busy professionals chest-strap health accuracy with zero extra setup.
AI Provides Mental Health Support For Those In The Aftermath Of Natural Disasters
People often need mental health support after natural disasters. Human-based resources are scarce and costly. AI can be a viable option. Here's how. An AI Insider scoop.
Meet the 'internet radical' who helped Microsoft get email and AT&T get online
Tom Evslin on Bill Gates, the birth of Exchange, and dragging Ma Bell onto the web
Perseid meteor shower 2026 to peak on August 12-13, under moonless sky: When and how to watch in India, US, UK
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower occurs during new Moon this year, so conditions are ideal for seeing the peak. The Perseid meteor shower peaks every August, with around 50 to 100 meteors per…
Singdollar strengthens; yen recovers: Markets this week
The Singdollar was allowed to strengthen to curb inflation.
I've been quietly building leaner abs with this 5-minute 'core blast' workout, and it's a must-try if you suffer from back pain or tight hips
A coach shares a short abs workout she follows to help build a strong core at home, and it only takes five to 10 minutes.
Fears shared on Australia reaching bleak milestone in the spread of H5 bird flu
There are fears Australia has reached a bleak milestone in the spread of H5 bird flu, following the discovery of a large group of dead and sick birds off South Australia's coast on Friday.
Iron, protein and biotin: What actually affects hair loss and healthy growth
Avocado, eggs, chia seeds and supplements are often promoted as hair-growth solutions, but the science is more nuanced; deficiencies in protein, iron, zinc or vitamin D may contribute to shedding, while unnecessary supplements can sometimes make it worse
I tried 3 free sleep trackers for iPhones and compared them to my gold standard sleep tracker — one seriously impressed me
I pitted 3 sleep trackers against my $499 Oura Ring 5 and compared the data. But which one impressed me the most: Sleepwave, Sleep Cycle, or SleepScore?
Beaver dams 'helping boost drought resilience'
Research shows beavers are creating more wetland areas since being reintroduced to the wild.
Grandfather and grandson pedal 5,300km from Broome to Bowral for MND
Bob Montgomery, 82, and his grandson Tom Malcolm, 18, have completed an epic cross-country cycling journey to raise money for research into motor neurone disease.
Cheung Kong Center II tests higher rents amid rebound in Central office market
Cheung Kong Center II is testing office rents above HK$100 (US$12.75) per square foot, as the once slow-leasing tower begins to close the gap with Central’s most in-demand office buildings, according to property agents. The increase marks a turnaround for one of Hong Kong’s most closely watched office projects.
Netflix's stock flop: Is streaming passed its peak?
While Netflix's falling share price partially reflects stock markets' obsession with growth, at its core is a genuine fear that the streaming market is passed its best, writes Adam Maguire.
Injured peregrine reunion 'brought tears to eyes'
The bird of prey was found injured on the ground but was nursed back to health over a month.
Hong Kong to raise annual GDP forecast after robust growth in first half of 2026
Hong Kong authorities will raise the city’s full-year economic growth forecast after a stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of 2026, the finance chief has said, pledging to further promote the global use of the yuan after the coming debut of offshore Chinese government bond futures on the local stock exchange.
Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water.
SpaceAI could be Southeast Asia’s edge against El Niño—if governments actually use it
SpaceAI—the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies—can help Southeast Asia turn raw data into outcomes like saved lives.