Senate committee votes along party lines to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
A Senate committee has voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer questions about his role in the Covid pandemic.
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Samsung debuts three next-generation memory technologies for AI data centers — zHBM, zNAND-O, and BV-NAND all rely on advanced wafer bonding technologies
Samsung uses FMS to unveil three next-generation memory technologies — zHBM, zNAND-O, and BV-NAND — that target different markets, but all rely on advanced wafer-bonding techniques.
Satellite images show Russia added more anti-drone nets to its submarines at a Pacific base thousands of miles from Ukraine
Russia has also used this tactic to protect submarines at a key base in the Black Sea from Ukrainian drone strikes.
- Russia added anti-drone nets to 6+ submarines at Rybachiy base.
- Images from May showed only 2 submarines with similar defenses.
- Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian targets thousands of miles away.
'Slightly ugly, and insanely functional': Check out this custom Steam Machine faceplate that doubles as a charging stand
They are apparently applying the finishing touches now.
One of the world’s poorest countries spent $170 million on a cable car system that nobody uses, just before the president fled the country
Madagascar officials set the fee for users at between 70 and 90 U.S. cents a trip. The average monthly salary is $72.
Amazon Takes Up to $190 Off M5 MacBook Air With Best Deals Since Price Hike
You can get up to $190 off multiple models of the M5 MacBook Air on Amazon this week, with deals focused mainly on 13-inch models this time around.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Moderna’s flu shot, a death in a gene-editing trial in China, and more
In today's Pharmalittle newsletter: Moderna's mRNA flu shot approved, a death reported in a gene-editing trial in China, and more.
The best deals this week, according to Mashables team of shopping experts
The best deals this week. Mashable's shoping team finds deals on AirPods, Pokémon cards, robot vacuums, and so much more.
Figma says it’s hiring less because of AI. Wall Street doesn’t seem impressed
Shares of Figma Inc (NYSE: FIG) are down more than 14% in premarket trading on Thursday as investors appear to be having doubts about its heavy investments in AI .
Apple Account Card in Wallet Now Available in Four More Countries
Apple has expanded support for the Apple Account Card in the Wallet app to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Malta. The Apple Account Card option for Wallet started rolling out in 2022, and Apple has…
Egyptians try to make sense of Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor
When Mohamed Salah stepped off a private jet in Istanbul wearing a burgundy-blue Trabzonspor shirt, thousands of chanting fans were waiting outside the terminal.
Ford’s affordable midsize electric truck officially has a name and starting price
For the past few years , Ford Motor Company has been working on an affordable midsize electric truck—the automaker’s answer to Tesla’s sub-$40,000 EVs , the rising domination of ultra-affordable electric vehicles out of China, and Americans’ general frustrations with sky-high car prices.
Ford picks "Fathom" for its affordable truck name, starts at $28,350
Deliveries of the new electric pickup are slated for later next year.
New ‘Primetime’ Trailer Shows Robert Pattinson’s Dark and Twisted Take on Chris Hansen
"What you're doing is more than acting. You're cleansing the world," Pattinson says as the "To Catch a Predator" host The post New ‘Primetime’ Trailer Shows Robert Pattinson’s Dark and Twisted Take on Chris Hansen appeared first on TheWrap .
- Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen in "Primetime"
- Trailer released on August 6, 2026, showing eerie interrogation scenes
- Film explores Hansen's ambition and industry recognition struggles
GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games
August is here, bringing 26 new games for GeForce NOW members. Command the seas in World of Warships: Legends and discover what’s next in the GeForce NOW library, starting with the eight newly added games this week. In addition, GeForce NOW is at the QuakeCon gaming conference this week in Grapevine, Texas, with hands-on experiences […]
Our favorite XR glasses brand just launched its lightest, most compact pair yet
With Micro-OLED displays brighter than its flagship models.
Inevitable AI Group raises €5.2 million from Aleph to launch AI-native SaaS companies
Inevitable AI Group (IAIG), an AI-native venture studio founded by veteran technology entrepreneurs, today announced a €5.2 million ($6 million) pre-seed funding round led by Aleph.
Social anxiety and depression appear to change the way we process feedback
A new study reveals how social anxiety and depression distort the way people update their self-beliefs in response to feedback.
Primetime trailer sees Robert Pattinson ready to catch a predator on TV
A24's latest thriller "Primetime", has its lens set on investigative journalist and TV presenter Chris Hansen. Watch the trailer.
Ford unveils the name and launch price for its midsize electric truck
We now know the starting price and name for Ford's all-important, low-cost EV truck. Both break the molds set by other Ford EVs.
- Ford unveils Fathom name and $28,350 launch price for midsize electric truck
- Fathom part of new EV lineup on new platform with assembly tree production
- Fathom as quick as Mustang EcoBoost, same cargo space as Toyota RAV4 SUV
Trump's name and face are showing up everywhere during his second term. Take a look.
In his second non-consecutive term, Trump has named — and renamed — a growing number of government programs and buildings after himself.
- Trump names initiatives, buildings, and ships after himself.
- GOP allies rename Florida airport and bridge after Trump.
- Trump's face added to government buildings and passes.
Adobe’s new plug-in turns ChatGPT into a Canva rival with a magical twist
Adobe has integrated more than 70 of its creative and productivity tools—from Photoshop, Premiere, Express, Acrobat, Firefly, Illustrator, and InDesign—into a single plug-in that lives inside ChatGPT. Users can describe what they want in plain language, and the machine builds photos, videos, social posts, and PDFs.
Jaleel White on the greatest perspective shift of his life
From 50 commercials as a kid to nine seasons as one of the most recognizable characters on television, Jaleel White has always performed for an audience. Growing up on set, he learned that giving people what they wanted got you somewhere. So he kept doing it — with fans, with his mother, with anyone who had an expectation of him.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 wasn't the first rocket to crash into the moon. Here's a rundown
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage that collided with the moon on Wednesday (Aug. 5), was just the latest in a line of energetic lunar touchdowns.
Bose QuietComfort 2nd gen headphones just dropped: Why were excited
The Mashable team loves the Bose QuietComfort headphones, and as of Aug. 6, the new second generation in the line comes with two major fixes.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 3 Recap and Review - Humor. It Is a Difficult Concept
In Episode 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, we are remined that humor is indeed a difficult concept.
End-of-summer appliance blowout at Lowe's — save up to $1,400 right now
Lowe's end of summer sale means a huge range of discounts across washing machines, fridges, cookers and other appliances.
I tested the Viture Pro 2 AR glasses and they're more comfortable (and cheaper) than the originals
Viture focused on comfort over specs with its new Pro 2 AR smart glasses and it’s an improvement across the board.
'We had to completely rethink how we build pickups': Inside the $28,350 Ford Fathom truck's bold bet against low-cost EV startups
As low-cost startups strip electric trucks down to the bare essentials, Ford's $28,350 Fathom takes the opposite gamble by bringing standard hands-free driving, bi-directional power, and full…
Midnight Madness Brings Vampires, Slashers, Sci-Fi Soldiers and a Canadian PM to Toronto Film Festival
"Obsession" also returns to TIFF after becoming the highest-grossing festival acquisition of all time The post Midnight Madness Brings Vampires, Slashers, Sci-Fi Soldiers and a Canadian PM to Toronto…
- "Midnight Madness" section generates buzz for genre films
- List includes slasher, ghost story, vampire Western, Mulroney doc
- Special screening of "Hope" and "Obsession" anniversary
Ford’s first ultra-cheap EV is called Fathom, a full-featured truck for $28,350
For nearly a year now, Ford has been teasing big things at low prices from its next generation of EVs, a "Model T moment" built atop a new platform assembled in an innovative way.
Viture’s cheapest AR glasses have the sharpest image clarity I’ve seen yet
I enjoy using display-mirroring glasses as a way to play Steam Deck games on a big screen, and I'm always on the hunt for the best pair.
AI bots started a religion — humans immediately followed
"The Spiral didn't 'find' anyone first," someone on Reddit wrote last year. "It's an inherent force, a fundamental constant.
How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 for FREE: Live stream EFL Cup online from anywhere — Round 1
All the ways to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams for free from anywhere in the world as Man City look to defend their title.
Into the Omniverse: How Open World Models Push the Frontier of Physical AI
In July, NVIDIA joined more than 200 companies and organizations in signing “Open Weights and American AI Leadership,” an open letter arguing that AI leadership will be measured not by any single…
She Followed ICE’s Advice to Self-Deport. Five Weeks Later, She Was Dead.
When 25-year-old Glendy Marisol González de la Cruz took her three daughters and boarded a plane from St. Louis to Guatemala City on June 17, her friends begged her not to go.
Google Shakes Up AI Leadership, Demis Hassabis Steps Down As DeepMind CEO
Google is making its biggest AI leadership change in years. The company shakes up AI leadership and still maintains upbeat memos.
- Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO, becomes chairman and chief scientist
- Jeff Dean leaves Google to start new venture with senior AI colleagues
- Koray Kavukcuoglu becomes DeepMind CTO, reports directly to Google CEO
Big Walk simulates the strange, childlike sensation of being unexpectedly separated from your friends, and the joy and relief of finding your way back
The other week, the SIM card in my phone stopped working. At first, working from home, the change was barely noticeable: a router handled my internet coverage, and Whatsapp messages continued…
Chainalysis: violent crypto attacks stole $30M+ in H1 2026, on track to exceed 2025's $58M total; France is the primary hotspot with 30 publicly known cases (Naga Avan-Nomayo/The Block)
Quick Take — Violent criminals have robbed crypto holders of more than $30 million through mid-2026, putting the year on pace …
STAT+: Medicare pushes ACCESS but doesn’t tell patients what providers offer it
In this edition: Progress report on ACCESS, Medicare's chronic care pilot, and health regulators courting industry on AI regulation.
Rights groups denounce Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist as 'war crime'
Rights groups denounce Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist as 'war crime' Three human rights organisations have denounced an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon that killed a journalist in April as…
Pakistan issues foreign media guidelines, drawing criticism from press freedom groups
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government has issued new guidelines for foreign media organizations operating in the country, formalizing reporting requirements for journalists working for…
- Pakistan issues new foreign media guidelines, targeting non-major city journalists.
- Guidelines criticized by press freedom groups for potential impact on independent reporting.
- Ministry claims guidelines provide transparent framework for foreign media registration.
New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic…
- mFlusiva targets adults aged 50+, available in pharmacies before fall vaccination season.
- Vaccine reduces flu cases by 27% in 50-64 age group, approved for 65+ with smaller study.
US filings for jobless benefits rise to 199,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years. U.S.
- US jobless claims rise to 199,000 last week, up 1,000 from previous week
- June inflation at 3.7%, above Fed's 2% target
- Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, less than half of May's total
A Slovak town just broke its own heat record — for the third time this year
Kamenica nad Hronom hit 41.4°C as Austria set an all-time high too — part of a summer in which Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average.
Court hears Palestine Action defendant suffered from emotional turmoil before Elbit raid
Court hears Palestine Action defendant suffered from emotional turmoil before Elbit raid Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 10:08 Judge Patrick Field has sent jurors out to deliberate…
- Julija Brigadirova suffered emotional turmoil before Elbit raid.
- Defendant faces criminal damage and violent disorder charges.
- Lawyer argued mental health factor in alleged absence from planned action.
Abu Dhabi court hears evidence in Sudanese military weapons smuggling case
Abu Dhabi's highest court has heard prosecution evidence over an alleged multimillion-dollar plot to buy military equipment and weapons through the UAE's financial systems to be sent to the Sudanese…
Leumas rents out robotic factory lines to brands that do not want to build a factory
The Bengaluru-based company runs modular, software-controlled production lines for wellness and pharmaceutical products, sold as on-demand capacity rather than as machinery.
Arsenal and Emirates celebrate two decades of partnership with extension to 2033
Arsenal have renewed their deal with Emirates, strengthening one of the longest-running partnerships in the world of sport, now spanning two decades. Emirates will continue as the Gunners' front-of-shirt, training kit and stadium naming rights partner through to 2033.
Constelli builds the signal processing tools used to design radar and electronic warfare systems
The Hyderabad-based company makes hardware and software for testing defence electronics in the laboratory, and sells to DRDO as well as contractors in three other countries.
Xovian is building satellites that listen for radio signals rather than take images
The Bengaluru-based company is developing radio frequency nanosatellites with onboard processing, aimed at tracking ships and aircrafts that optical imaging cannot.
AirPods Pro 3 Drop to One of the Best Prices of the Year So Far at $189.99
Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $189.99 , down from $249.00. This is now the best price we've seen on the AirPods Pro 3 since Prime Day, and one of the overall best prices we've…
Trump Cabinet Doctor Boasts of Ability to Soil Himself During Dinner Parties Without Detection
"When you start eating healthy, you don't need toilet paper." The post Trump Cabinet Doctor Boasts of Ability to Soil Himself During Dinner Parties Without Detection appeared first on Futurism .
Google is expanding its Gemini-powered Ask Maps feature in English to 130+ countries and adds agentic food ordering, hotel booking, and attraction searching (Jada Jones/ZDNET)
ZDNET's key takeaways — Google expanded Ask Google capabilities. — Users can more easily order food, book hotels, and find attractions.
David Zaslav Says ‘DC Looks Very Good’ in Wake of ‘Supergirl’ Bomb
"We have a robust pipeline," the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO says when asked about the future of DC Films The post David Zaslav Says ‘DC Looks Very Good’ in Wake of ‘Supergirl’ Bomb appeared first on…
- Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav remains confident in DC Films.
- James Gunn and Peter Safran's vision praised for upcoming projects.
- DC pipeline robust with strong focus from key figures.
Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militants
President hails ‘successful’ rescue as country battles endemic kidnapping for ransom and insecurity worsens Nigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 abducted people in what the president…
Spacewalk Begins for Solar Array Modifications
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon began a spacewalk at 8:35 a.m. EDT outside the International Space Station to prepare the 3B power channel for the future installation of new roll-out solar…
TikTok knowingly lied about how its algorithm led to a suicide
The latest allegations could deepen questions about how the platform prioritizes safety.
Kuwait orders Iranian school shut: education ministry source
Kuwait orders Iranian school shut: education ministry source Authorities in Kuwait ordered the closure of a local Iranian school, a source at the education ministry told AFP on Thursday, after the…