Here’s our best look yet at the Galaxy S26 FE
Leaked images offer an early look at Samsung’s upcoming mid-tier flagship in three colors.
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Scientists Designed a Virtual Alien Lifeform to Hunt for Extraterrestrials
A model of a microbe cell revealed that methane-producing organisms could potentially emerge on a wide variety of exoplanets, which can inform the search for extraterrestrial life.
Omilia Secures $67M To Expand AI Customer Experience Platform
AI Customer Experience Platform Attracts New Investment Omilia announced closing a $67 million Series B funding round supporting expansion of its AI-powered customer experience platform.
Trump blames mismanagement for the Canadian wildfires. This new study shows the real cause
Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S.
Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are 42% off in this open-box deal
The deal cuts the flagship ANC headphones to $229 open-box, far below new pricing and packed with premium features.
Lloyds Bank should publish the human cost of its AI savings | Letters
Banks should factor in the time spent by humans checking invented facts, writes Dr Gleb Tsipursky Your report ( Lloyds Bank to cut £2bn in costs as part of AI-powered strategy, 30 July ) raises a…
Trump Admin Says US Has Entered New Kind of Economy—Economists Disagree
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "sick of hearing" about America's "K-shaped" economic divide.
Jalapeños tied to U.S. salmonella outbreak came from a Mexican grower
Jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, federal officials say.
Google Search patches bug that broke time filters
The widespread bug that ignored selected date ranges has now been resolved.
Iranian lawmaker says parliament reviewing bill to ban ‘hostile’ vessels from crossing Hormuz
Iranian lawmaker says parliament reviewing bill to ban ‘hostile’ vessels from crossing Hormuz An Iranian lawmaker said on Thursday that the country’s parliament committee is reviewing a preliminary…
Humans in the loop miss a third of dangerous AI coding agent requests
You wouldn't let Claude Code cat your AWS credentials or Kubernetes config on request, would you?
Christian Gonzalez Doubles Down on Contract Extension Stance
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez refused to address contract extension talks with the media.
The LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Walker Set Drops to a New Low Price, Thanks to an Amazon Coupon
The most recent LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Walker set (#75417) has only been out for about a year ( releasing last August ), and it's one of the most detailed iterations of the iconic Star Wars walker we've…
Pool at Hong Kong’s Happy Valley shut over suspected fake lifeguard credentials
A swimming pool at a private housing estate in Hong Kong’s Happy Valley has been ordered to close after authorities discovered a lifeguard on duty was suspected of using fraudulent credentials.
Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot loses Wall Street’s wow factor
New analysis finds AI infrastructure contracts are becoming larger and more profitable, but investors now demand stronger execution before rewarding bitcoin mining stocks.
AfD: Constitutional protection agency monitors AfD parliamentarian Nolte
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is keeping an eye on the AfD. Meanwhile, in Bavaria, the third state parliamentarian is under observation.
Lions Respond to Jared Goff's NFL Top 100 Ranking
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff landed the No. 33 spot on this year's NFL Top 100 rankings, as voted on by active players.
- Jared Goff ranked No. 33 in NFL Top 100
- Goff threw 4,564 yards, 68% completion, 34 TDs
- Lions hire Drew Petzing as new offensive coordinator
TikTok blames ‘moderator error’ on slow response to Perez Hilton livestream
TikTok says a "moderator error" delayed the removal of a livestream that appeared to show blogger Perez Hilton harming himself, as reported earlier by Wired.
You have until August 30 to save your ChatGPT DALL-E images — here's how to avoid losing them forever
OpenAI is retiring the DALL-E GPT in ChatGPT on August 30. Here's how to download and save your AI images before the deadline.
Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress
Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.
Barcelona is entering the bidding to sign Rodri
El club azulgrana recibe el visto bueno del centrocampista, también pretendido por el Real Madrid, para negociar su traspaso con el Manchester City
Measurements trace European wildfire smoke high into upper troposphere
The images of the major forest fires in Spain and France, with fire clouds near Bordeaux, have shocked many people. There have been numerous reports of the formation of a pyrocumulonimbus cloud—a fire-driven thundercloud—and the possible transport of smoke particles to Central Europe.
Two-qubit entangling gate flags its own errors as detectable photon losses
Quantum errors are a normal part of quantum computing because fragile physical qubits (the tiny components storing data) can easily break down because of environmental noise, like heat, stray signals or microscopic vibrations.
Google DeepMind says its WeatherNext model can accurately predict a storm's track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data, and open sources the model (Victoria Turk/Wired)
Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict both a storm's track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data.
Heatwaves are getting so bad you can buy this portable 'human fridge' in Japan to save you from heatstroke —and it'll blast you with 41F air
So it's come to this: a portable cooling box for use in warehouses, on construction sites, and on campuses.
For ‘One Night Only’ Director Will Gluck, Rom-Coms Never Died
The "Anyone but You" and "Easy A" filmmaker tells TheWrap about the mechanics behind his buzzy new film and why the perception that rom-coms are "back" is wrong The post For ‘One Night Only’ Director…
How have CD rates changed compared to last August? Here's what savers may not know.
CD account interest rates have changed compared to last August, but maybe not in the way savers assumed.
Moss Raises €30 Million To Reach Unicorn Status
Funding Accelerates Finance AI Platform Expansion Berlin-based Fintech Moss has secured 30 million (25 million pounds) in Series C funding, bringing it to unicorn status with a valuation exceeding 1 The post Moss Raises €30 Million To Reach Unicorn Status appeared first on Ventureburn .
Can multiple debt collectors try to collect on the same debt?
Getting calls about the same debt from different debt collection companies? Here's why that may be happening.
Kalshi banks on its predictions’ accuracy
The company studied its bets and found they came closer to reality than most AI models and track human “superforecasters.”
Is Google Gemini trained on Google docs? One indie developer thinks so, after it told players about his unreleased game plans
One indie game dev is convinced Gemini just leaked information from his private Google Docs.
11 Qatar-based CEOs named among Forbes Middle East's Top 100
<p>Doha, Qatar: Eleven chief executives leading Qatar-based organisations were named in Forbes Middle East's Top 100 CEOs 2026 ranking, highlighting the country's growing influence across key sectors…
I Am Artemis Tom Percy
As NASA sets its sights on long-term exploration of the Moon and Mars, the agency is increasing the cadence of its Artemis missions.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
Singapore’s IPO reboot sees 3.5x the listings and over $3 billion raised, as reforms bring bourse revenue up 14% via dual listing bridge with Nasdaq
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported a 24.6% increase in net profits in FY2026.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed tours Abu Dhabi's 100-bed floating hospital dedicated to trauma care
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Thursday stepped aboard a floating hospital primed to set sail to support humanitarian relief…
Some free-roaming cats in New York City are parasite “super-shedders,” study shows
If you’ve ever strolled through New York City and felt like there were a lot of cats strutting the streets, you weren’t wrong. No one knows exactly how many felines wander New York, but it’s a lot.
Marvel Studios' X-Men Movie Casts Kit Connor as Cyclops
A new report reveals that Marvel Studios has found its new Cyclops in Warfare actor Kit Connor, who will star in the next X-Men film.
I'm married, and I travel solo almost every month. It benefits my relationship in 4 unexpected ways.
I take monthly trips without my husband. Traveling alone helps me come home as the spouse I want to be.
- Solo travel refuels Anna Cook, enabling her to return refreshed and excited
- Solo trips improve her communication skills, benefiting her relationship
- Intentional weekly date nights and shared interests maintain strong connection
Capcom says 'approximately 90%' of its sales are digital — and isn't worried about the death of physical games
Capcom has revealed that 90% of its unit sales are digital, so it's unlikely to be significantly impacted by the steady decline of the physical game market.
We paid $9,000 a person for the cheapest cabin on an ultra-luxury expedition cruise. Here's what that price got us.
Mom and I went on an ultra-luxury Seabourn Pursuit expedition cruise through Australia. Here's what the cheapest room was like and if it's worth it.
- $8,795 per person for entry-level suite
- 355 sq ft veranda suite with 75 sq ft balcony
- Spacious accommodations with private amenities
Moderna's mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review
Moderna's new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up.
BMC MARD calls off doctors’ protest after Bombay High Court’s direction
The association said the withdrawal was a mark of respect to the court’s directive and the decision was without prejudice to its demands and legal rights
Over 1,900 cases of child abuse reported in first half of the year: report
ISLAMABAD: In the first six months of the year, 1,914 cases of child abuse were reported across the country, child protection NGO Sahil said in its latest report. Among the reported cases, 49 involved infants who were found abandoned by the roadside.
Rep. Max Miller Has a History of Withholding His Daughter’s Blue Bunny
“Max, Can REDACTED please have her bunny back? She’s had it since birth, sleeps with it every night, carries it with her around the house… Please don’t punish REDACTED if you’re upset with me,” Emily…
- Rep. Max Miller kept his daughter's blue bunny for 48 hours in March 2025.
- Miller's ex-wife Emily Moreno demanded the toy be returned immediately in March 2025.
- Miller posted screenshots in August 2026 claiming proof he didn't withhold the bunny.
Bitcoin price coils under $65K as US PMI data brings new ‘stagflation’ warning
Bitcoin price action stayed compressed in an ongoing divergence from stocks and gold while US PMI data sparked fresh talk of “stagflation.”
Security Bite: Apple’s baffling bug bounty changes finally make sense
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do.
Bacteria in semen also condition pregnancy success: ‘Fertility clinics still focus mainly on the woman’
An analysis published in ‘The Lancet’ suggests that organisms in sperm are linked to miscarriages and fewer live births after reproductive treatments
13th BRICS Education Ministers’ meeting in Odisha to discuss key priorities
The meeting will deliberate on key priorities including early childhood care and education (ECCE), skill development, research and innovation, mutual recognition of qualifications and academic…
Google Antigravity just built an AI translator that works without the internet
This pocket-sized AI translator runs on Google's Gemma model without relying on the cloud. It's a glimpse at how AI could become more private, portable, and practical.
Interlocking molecular propellers create stable 'islands' in artificial lipid membranes
Cells are enclosed by a cell membrane, a sophisticated structure mainly made of lipids that is vital for fundamental biological processes.
Sources: Stripe recently entered exclusive talks to buy OpenRouter in a cash-and-stock deal that would value the startup for close to $10B (The Information)
Stripe recently entered exclusive talks to buy OpenRouter in a cash-and-stock deal that would value the startup for close to $10 billion, according to people with knowledge of the discussion.
Last call to save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops
Time is running out to grab limited-time deals on Apple's latest MacBook Air laptops, with M5 models now up to $200 off. Many deals end this weekend.
'Media Is By Nature a Business Full of Hits And Misses': Warner Bros. Boss Says James Gunn Is 'Focused' on Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow After Supergirl Flop
Superman director James Gunn is "focused on Man of Tomorrow" following the failure of Supergirl, Warner Bros. chief David Zaslav has said — and now working up to 18-hour days on the forthcoming sequel.
HealthSnap Secures $25M To Expand AI-Powered Virtual Care Platform
Funding Accelerates AI-Powered Virtual Care Expansion HealthSnap secured $25 million to beef up its balance sheet and grow its AI virtual care platform. The HealthSnap money will be used for The post HealthSnap Secures $25M To Expand AI-Powered Virtual Care Platform appeared first on Ventureburn .
Why Character Still Wins in a Screen-Filled World
As AI-powered applications become increasingly crowded with assistants designed to answer questions, complete tasks, and respond instantly, another question has emerged: what makes one AI character…
Fox Pushes Back NFL Media-Rights Negotiations Until 2028
The company also touted strong results from the FIFA men’s World Cup.
How US Forex Traders Now Get to Choose Their Own Platform
For most of retail forex history, your broker picked your software for you. You log into whatever platform came bundled with the account, and if you didn’t like it, you dealt with it anyway.