Russian drone strike sparks fire at gas station in Kharkiv
A Russian drone struck a gas station in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv late on Aug. 2, sparking a fire, city mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Telegram.
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SIR fraud alert! Lessons from Bengaluru man's ₹3.49 lakh mistake — How fake ECI officials may scam you; how to be safe
An 82-year-old man in Bengaluru was duped of ₹3.49 lakh in the name of verifying the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form. Experts weigh in on how to stay safe from these scams.
Ukraine hopes to coax back thousands of AWOL troops with their choice of commander and deployment area
Kyiv says troops can use a mobile app to skip much of the return process and deploy immediately to their new, preferred unit.
How to Remember Namespaces
I often see people using the term "namespace" incorrectly. Even when explanations of what a namespace is are presented, they only go as far as describing its function, neglecting to properly define…
The Sony 1000X Collexion are the company's most luxurious headphones to date — and an unexpected discount makes them worthy of an audition
Sony's flagship headphones are now 10 years old, with the 1000X Collexion being its most premium yet. They're pricey though, which makes this discount very welcome indeed.
Approval Is Not a Boolean: What Must Still Be True When an Agent Resumes?
Human approval is a decision about one action under a particular set of facts. It is not a permanent permission bit. Imagine an AI agent preparing a refund request: Order: SO-1001 Amount: CNY 199.00…
5 Open-Source Health Projects to Try for Free —and Support via Kivach
These health projects are free, open source, and community-driven. See what they offer and how supporters can give back with crypto and Kivach.
AI processors: Computers with an AI kick: Well-invested money or unnecessary?
Artificial intelligence is becoming widespread in smartphones and computers - and with it a new name: the Neural Processing Unit, or NPU for short. What's behind it? And does a new computer need to have this?
Code Smell 208 - Don't Use Null for Real Places
Learn why using (0, 0) for missing coordinates creates bugs and how a polymorphic Location type keeps Kotlin models accurate.
Atomic Money: Making a PHP/MySQL Wallet Safe Under Concurrency
The lost-update bug that quietly corrupts homegrown wallet balances — and the five disciplines we used across PayWithToken to make money movement correct under concurrency. There is a bug that lives in a large share of the world's homegrown wallet systems. It doesn't throw an error. It doesn't show up in tests.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is randomly sending Pixels to a date that doesn’t exist
You turn out fine. It's your Pixel, Marty! Something's gotta be done about your Pixel!
Will new batteries give China’s EVs the jolt they need to charge past their rivals?
On a cloudy evening in late April, a tech event hosted at Beijing’s National Convention Centre by Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) drew nearly 1,000 people eager for a glimpse of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could reshape the global automotive landscape.
Building an OS for the apple industry; Inner healing to build peace in conflict zones
Orchardly is a bootstrapped Srinagar agritech startup combining farm intelligence, physical stores, soil testing and produce buyback.
GOG Officially Expands Linux Support With Native Galaxy Client In Development
Long-time Slashdot reader pyroclast shared this report from Linux Journal: After years of requests from the Linux gaming community, GOG has officially confirmed that it is developing native Linux…
The best-value mirrorless cameras just got even cheaper
Don't break the bank when starting photography or switching systems! With these camera deals you can get started for as little as $599 WITH a lens
From Abandoned Scripts to FAIR Community Pipelines: Rescuing Orphan Bioinformatics Workflows with nf-core - Lessons from Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy
Abstract Background Research software is essential for modern data analysis but is often developed and maintained by a small number of researchers.
Light Martini water accelerates sampling in coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of slow biomolecular processes, such as exploration of the conformational ensembles of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), are computationally demanding.
Active-passive RRT based multi-arm frame disassembly robot planning for belt conveyors in coal mine
Scientific Reports, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-64358-2 Active-passive RRT based multi-arm frame disassembly robot planning for belt conveyors in coal mine
Publisher Correction: Engineered polyketide synthases enable a microbial chassis for recyclable plastics with tunable properties
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03285-z Publisher Correction: Engineered polyketide synthases enable a microbial chassis for recyclable plastics with…
Plans for nuclear-powered merchant ships must confront risks
Nature, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02388-6 Vessels propelled by atomic reactors have low emissions but create other hazards that need clear regulations.
Parametric hydrodynamic and acoustic performance analysis of toroidal propellers with emphasis on geometric variations and advanced design optimization
Scientific Reports, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-65075-6 Parametric hydrodynamic and acoustic performance analysis of toroidal propellers with emphasis on geometric…
I love the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic so much I didn’t even take it off for my wedding — so where’s my Watch 9 Classic Samsung?
I wanted to buy a sophisticated analogue watch for my wedding — I wore a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic instead.
Coldcard exploit sparks Bitcoin flight, ‘bullish’ crypto consolidation: Hodler’s Digest, August 2
The “sickening” loss of $90 million of Bitcoin from cold storage weighs heavily on sentiment, as the Clarity Act stalls with just five days left to hold a Senate vote.
Eric Trump-backed Space-Eyes to go public via $638M SPAC merger
Space-Eyes, a defense technology startup backed by U.S President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump, has revealed it’s planning to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company…
Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic
DETROIT (AP) — Michael Thorbjornsen pumped his right fist after making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at…
'SaaSpocalypse' avoided as software catches angel investors' eyes again
Software has regained its position as the largest angel investment category despite first quarter predictions of a looming 'SaaSpocalypse'.
What's going on with Xero's share price?
The cloud accounting software company's share price has steadily declined since from its peak in June 2025.
The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
Dashboard Trust Is a Data Governance Problem, Not a BI Tool Problem
Learn why dashboard trust is a data governance issue, not a BI tool problem, and how governance practices create reliable, decision-ready analytics.
Is There a Way to Promote Open Document Formats Instead of 'MS Office' Format?
The Register looks at exactly why "It is practically impossible to move any non-trivial Word document out of MS Office to a non-MS suite and back again without it being more trouble than it's worth."…
I finally got Flight Simulator 2024 off the runway — and it’s far more gorgeous and far more grueling than I ever imagined
I’ve been trying my flying skills out on the gorgeous Flight Simulator 2024 at last. Brace yourself — it’s been a very rough journey.
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 3 #883
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 883 for Aug, 3, 2026.
Sunday Reboot: Tons of money, but way more grief
In this week's Sunday Reboot , despite Apple making more money than in any previous Q3, it's never enough to escape a beating from investors or analysts.
PERFECT STORM: Climate change is accelerating the spread of infectious diseases, warns expert
As floods intensify, wildfires spread rapidly, and droughts drag on longer and longer, vulnerable communities face increased risks of being infected with communicable diseases.
Trump's immigration agenda remains his biggest political strength: What the latest poll shows
While immigration remains relatively resilient, Trump's economic ratings have deteriorated significantly. Only 32% of Americans approve of his handling of the economy, compared with 40% at the…
Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running To Land This Serie A Defender: Good Option For De Zerbi?
In a recent report, The Sun claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running to land Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini.
Future track stars arrive in Eugene for World U20 meet. How to watch
A record 1,800 athletes from 147 countries are heading to Eugene for the World Athletics U20 Championships. What to know and how to watch
Sanctioned Russian ship delivers armored vehicles to Mali
Russia transported military vehicles to Mali using the sanctioned cargo ship Mikhail Britnev, the BBC reported on Aug. 2.
Pharma: AstraZeneca apparently considering mega-merger with US rival Bristol Myers Squibb
It would be one of the biggest mergers in business history. According to a media report, corresponding talks were held. However, it is still open whether there will be a merger.
SC warns Punjab for ignoring 15-yr-old ruling on dues to Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court criticized Punjab for its resistance to implementing an old decree. Attorney General Venkataramani proposed a cashless settlement for power dues.
Gliders were thought to eat swift parrots. Cameras showed something different
For over a decade, sugar gliders have been considered a major threat to the critically endangered swift parrot. But new research has called that into question.
RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100B
India's new forex inflow programs may attract approximately one hundred billion dollars. These special drives have already mobilized over forty billion dollars in foreign exchange.
Why Mysaria From House Of The Dragon Looks So Familiar
She may be Mistress of Whispers in Westeros, but the actress who plays Mysaria is anything but secretive, appearing in all kinds of different films and shows.
Group demands cost breakdown before WAEC, NECO fee hike
A think tank urges the Federal Ministry of Education to publish cost evidence for the proposed WAEC and NECO fee hike, citing transparency concerns.
What to Know About the U.S. Water Systems Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks targeting water systems in multiple states over the past week have raised questions about infrastructure security and whether the incidents are connected to Iran.
Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (August 1-2)
These are the best movies on Prime Video's top 10 list that are actually worth adding to your watchlist.
Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK
The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99.
A 13-year-old boy asked me a question no child should
In the tiny community of Baniyala, in East Arnhem Land, I sat next to a 13-year-old boy who asked me a question no child should be asking.
Stop graphing everything: When GraphRAG actually beats vector RAG
If you have built anything with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) in the last two years, you have lived its central frustration: You chop your documents into chunks, embed them, retrieve the top…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Inhibitor Explained: Why Peter Parker’s New Invention Could Change the MCU Forever
The tech could have massive implications for Marvel after "Avengers: Doomsday" The post ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Inhibitor Explained: Why Peter Parker’s New Invention Could Change the MCU Forever…
Sri Lanka boosts prison security after riot kills one
Sri Lanka tightened security across its prisons on Sunday after a riot left one person dead and six injured, an official said, as the nation struggles to manage its overcrowded jails.
Karnataka Cabinet expansion most likely on August 3
Sources said that competition is intense among Muslim legislators from Bengaluru that has turned out to be a stress point with elections to five corporations in Greater Bengaluru Authority region expected to be held shortly
The state against its students, lessons to remember
From 1876 to 2026, student grievances expose failures of governance
What could full season of O'Neill at Celtic look like?
Martin O'Neill has vowed to "drive forward together" and "not rest on past success", so what could a full season with the Northern Irishman at the helm look like?
Strong health systems for all with better public spending
With foreign aid cuts and strained domestic budgets, the way forward may be to spend available money better
How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper
A forensic linguist told the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.