Tim King, AmigaDOS royalty, dies aged 70
Parallel computing pioneer went on to found early British ISP UK Online
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Wei Chong-Kai Wun, Ling Ching advance at World Championships
Doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun beat a Chinese pair while women’s singles shuttler Wong Ling Ching defeated a Peruvian player in their opening ties.
Irungu Nyakera shifts focus from Nairobi governor race to Makadara MP seat
Nyakera said the decision followed consultations with his political mentors and calls from residents of Makadara urging him to return to the constituency and offer himself for the parliamentary seat.
- Irungu Nyakera ends Nairobi governor race bid
- Joins Makadara Constituency race on DCP ticket
- Consulted political mentors and residents
NITDA warns Zoom users over critical vulnerability that could enable account takeover
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Zoom users about a critical security vulnerability that could allow attackers read more NITDA warns Zoom users over…
Brazil wins overall title at judo Grand Prix in Peru with 11 medals
Brazilian judo claimed the overall championship title at the 2026 Lima Grand Prix in Peru at the close of the competition on Sunday (Aug. 16), leading the medal count.
Exercise-Boosting Molecule May Help Improve Muscle Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a key molecule released during exercise strengthens muscles, improves exercise performance and could be a therapeutic treatment for muscle damage caused by type 2 diabetes.
Nairobi: DIG Lagat commissions new Strategic Communication Office
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat commissioned the newly constructed and fully equipped Strategic Communication Office at the Kenya Police Headquarters, Vigilance House.
Where to Hide From an AI Crash
JPMorgan’s Gabriela Santos says investors don’t have to abandon the AI boom to protect themselves from the next selloff. She explains why AI-driven volatility is likely to keep returning, and…
The U.S. and Canada are holding last-minute negotiations to block Trump’s 50% tariffs
The U.S. and Canada are negotiating in an effort to reach a truce on tariffs before a 12:01 a.m. Wednesday deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump .
Number of children baptised Catholic drops 30% in decade
The number of children baptised as Catholic on the island of Ireland has fallen 30% in a decade.
Map Shows the States Americans Are Moving To and Leaving
Americans continue flocking to the South and Mountain West, while they are leaving more expensive states behind.
Toncoin (TON) Price Prediction 2025, 2026, 2027-2030
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Rupee Now Even More Overvalued
Pakistan’s rupee remained overvalued against the currencies of its major trading partners in July 2026, with the Real Effective Exchange … Read More The post Rupee Now Even More Overvalued appeared…
COVID-19 pandemic-born children begin their school journey on Sunday
RIYADH — More than four million male and female students across all three educational levels in Saudi Arabia will return to their classrooms on Sunday, Aug.
Ransomware: "The worst mistake is a CEO who asks: How do I pay?"
Cyber attacks are crippling entire production lines and increasingly affecting medium-sized businesses. Two experts explain how companies should negotiate with blackmailers - and how they can better…
PQ won’t hold Quebec sovereignty vote while Trump is president, leader says
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said the issue would not come to a vote before Jan. 20, 2029, the date of the end of Trump’s second term at the White House.
‘Big milestone’: Google’s local office inaugurated in Pakistan
Google, the US-based technology giant, on Tuesday inaugurated its local office in Pakistan. According to state-run PTV , Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Google delegation led by the company’s…
Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it
Along with MacOS and iPadOS, the latest update to iOS fixes a host of security bugs that could otherwise leave your device vulnerable to compromise or crashes.
- Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 to patch 29 security flaws
- Nine vulnerabilities discovered by OpenAI's Codex Security using AI
- Update crucial for protecting devices from potential threats
Peacock Price Hike: Streamer Ups Cost of All Subscriptions
The streaming service also rolled out price increases in 2025.
Microsoft is massively improving Windows 11's right-click menu — but it should have been like this from the start
'Probably has a lot to do with figuring out how to get Windows 11 working on 8GB': Microsoft debloats right-click menu in a big way, but the cynics still aren't happy.
UK courts, pubs and even Comic-Con ban smart camera glasses – is it even possible for this tech to salvage its reputation?
The tech behind smart camera glasses is undeniably impressive – but with the ‘pervert glasses’ nickname gaining traction, Meta and co have a severe image problem.
Microsoft is finally letting us turn the Windows 11 right-click context menu into something more like Windows 10
All these years later and I still haven't adjusted. Oh, and there are File Explorer improvements, too.
On an Indonesian island, an ancient ritual evolves to protect an endangered cockatoo
An Indigenous community on Indonesia’s Seram Island is preserving a centuries-old coming-of-age ritual while helping protect the endangered salmon-crested cockatoo, a new study has found.
In Trailer for Oasis Reunion Documentary, a Priest Tells Gallaghers to Forgive: Watch
The new documentary hits theaters on September 11th. In Trailer for Oasis Reunion Documentary, a Priest Tells Gallaghers to Forgive: Watch Paolo Ragusa
Building a Global EV Footprint: How VinFast and Local Partners Power Middle East Expansion
As EV adoption develops across the Middle East, VinFast is working with local partners across distribution, charging and aftersales to strengthen the ownership experience.
Kyrgyzstan Liquidates More Companies Over Sanctions Risks
19 more companies have been ordered to close down, and more than 140 have been cut off by their state-owned banking partners.
Nigerian Law School asked to review ‘conditional pass’ grade in 2026 Bar Examination
The Nigerian Law School has been asked to grant ‘unconditional pass’ to students that were awarded ‘conditional pass’ grade in the 2026 Bar Resit Examination.
UAE-developed AI platform aims to speed up diagnosis of rare diseases
Researchers at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have developed iGenRARE, an agentic AI platform intended to support doctors in diagnosing more than 7,000 rare diseases.
Ferrari's bespoke Luce EV one-off fetches $40 million at charity auction
MILAN: Ferrari has sold at auction a one-off, bespoke version of the Luce, its first fully electric vehicle, for $40 million, the Italian luxury sports car maker said, adding that the money will be…
Bootstrapped and profitable: Taimi and Hily set their sights on IPO readiness
Alex Pasykov and his fellow Kyiv co-founders made an unusual bet when they moved into mobile dating: rather than build one app, they built two in 2017.
JCPenney Aims To Heal Errant Shoppers With Retail Regrets Trade-In Program
,JCPenney's new campaign, "Retail Rejuvenation," encourages consumers to rediscover the thrill of the find without the chaotic hunt or trade-offs of off-price shopping.
Black beans may boost health and slow aging, say researchers
Nutrition experts highlight canned black beans as a heart-healthy food that may help delay aging due to their fiber, protein, and plant compounds.
The ‘Lanterns’ Rotten Tomatoes Audience Review Score Is In
'Lanterns' aired on HBO Max this weekend, and it has a Rotten Tomatoes review score from audiences now. Here's how it stacks up in the DCU.
ChatGPT is getting a teen version, and I have a lot of questions
Teens are already using AI for homework and much more. OpenAI’s new ChatGPT experience wants to make sure they’re actually learning from it — with some serious guardrails attached.
TCL Launches Upgraded D2 Plus and New D2L Lever Smart Lock with Matter over Thread
The upgraded D2 Plus Matter and new D2L combine Matter over Thread, AI-powered fingerprint recognition, local privacy protection, and BHMA-certified security across two distinct smart lock designs NEW…
Play BBC Sport's new Match of the Day Predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new Match of the Day predictor game to test your football knowledge and build up your streak.
Cubs and White Sox fans brawl in Wrigley Field bleachers, and even the players noticed
The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox are playing a rare crosstown series that actually matters this week at Wrigley Field. The White Sox are MLB’s biggest surprise this season, entering the week in first place in the AL Central with a 5.5 game lead over three other teams. The Cubs are the NL’s top […]
Cannabis use and psychosis are linked, but study finds age matters
Cannabis-users who develop psychosis for the first time in their 30s experience symptoms more than six years earlier than people with the condition who don't use the drug, according to new research.
We're asking the wrong question about the cost of enterprise AI
Token pricing hides the real cost of enterprise AI: the infrastructure powering every request.
The link between incoherent beliefs and conspiracism
Simultaneous belief in logically incompatible claims is linked to conspiratorial thinking, according to a study that models belief using a Bayesian framework.
What is a thought made of? Scientists look beyond neurons—and raise new questions about AI
A familiar song can bring back a memory from decades ago. A particular smell can recall a person or place. And a frightening memory can trigger a simultaneous emotional and physical response almost…
Meet the Chinese AI star who splashed a reported US$70m on a California mansion
Tony Wu Yuhuai, the China-born co-founder of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence lab, sparked discussions across Chinese social media after reportedly spending US$70 million on a six-bedroom…
Ancient diets relied heavily on sugars and starches to power expanding hominin brains
While anthropologists frequently credit meat consumption for the development of large human brains, new dietary modeling indicates that carbohydrates from fruit and honey actually provided the…
Gender gap in health care for female users of performance and image-enhancing drugs
A study of women who use performance- and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs), such as steroids and peptides, suggests health care has not kept pace, with most research on the topic focused on men.
Tomato roots reveal hidden steps in 400-million-year-old fungal partnership
Scientists at VIB and Ghent University have produced the first high-resolution, cell-by-cell map of how tomato roots respond to colonization by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. These ancient fungal partners help plants absorb nutrients from the soil.
World Humanitarian Day: Why humanitarian settings need more research, not less
by Akihiro Seita Humanitarian crises are among the defining global health challenges of our time, yet medical research from these settings remains underrepresented.
Avoiding These Three Vascular Health Risk Factors in Midlife Can Help You Delay Dementia for About 13 Years, Study Suggests
High blood pressure, diabetes and smoking are three major modifiable risk factors of dementia. New research tracked more than 12,000 participants to quantify how many years of healthy cognitive…
Finding My Way in My Alcohol Dependence Journey
(MedPage Today) -- The content below was provided by Alkermes, Inc. Caren is a recovery advocate who works in addiction prevention and education.
Female clones created from the blood of male mice
A CRISPR-based tool can perform sex reversal on male mouse embryos, reliably turning them into healthy females – a feat that could be valuable for conservation
NASA Glenn’s Legacy Forged Through Decades of Flight Research
Many of NASA’s most important aerospace breakthroughs that began in the laboratory were ultimately proven in the sky. For decades, experts at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland conducted flight tests — piloting aircraft into targeted environments such as icing clouds and carefully defined atmospheric routes.
AMD claims its 2026 rack-scale AI solution is 4X more energy efficient than its 2024 AI platform — company says it's pacing ahead of 20X efficiency by 2030
AMD says its 2025 rack-scale AI system is 4X more energy efficient compared to its 2024 AI solution, though does not produce actual benchmark results.
Warp’s new system is an out-of-the-box software factory for AI development
On Tuesday, Warp introduced Warp Factories, a new infrastrructure system designed to make building AI software factories as easy as possible.
Hubble, James Webb team up to capture the 'Black Eye Galaxy' | Space photo of the day for Aug. 18, 2026
The "Black Eye Galaxy" is captured in a gorgeous new composite image from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.
Survey finds parents struggle with children’s digital, mental health needs; new centre offers help
DigitallyUs@Marine Parade is Singapore’s first integrated centre for digital wellness and mental health support for youths.
Fact check: How do I spot AI-generated images?
Images created or manipulated with artificial intelligence tools are flooding social media. How can you know what’s real and what’s not? Here are a few tips.
Internet-enabled scams and AI pose challenges, Shanmugam tells MHA scholars
There were 40 recipients of the scholarships.