Tech & Science

A new study reveals a sharp decline in social media activity as users increasingly prioritize mental health over platform engagement. Digital fatigue and algorithmic pressure are forcing a major shift in how Americans interact online.

European regulators have ruled that Sony is free to transition to digital-only game releases, leaving collectors and preservationists without legal recourse. The decision highlights a growing divide between corporate profit models and consumer ownership rights.

Transitioning from the ice rink to the sanctuary, Frankie Seaman now dedicates her time to fostering kittens and advocating for better animal welfare practices.

OpenAI is retiring its standalone Atlas browser to integrate agentic browsing features directly into ChatGPT and a new Chrome extension. Users are advised to export their browser data before the platform ceases operations.

The FCC has granted radio licensing for Reflect Orbital's Eärendil-1, a demonstration satellite designed to reflect sunlight back to Earth. This decision has faced significant opposition from astronomers concerned about potential impacts on celestial research and the night sky.

Microsoft's organizational reset has resulted in significant staff reductions at id Software. The studio insists it remains committed to its development legacy.

Researchers used NASA's IXPE to perform the first direct measurements of the magnetic fields around the pulsar PSR J1101−6101. The study reveals how high-energy particles interact with these fields and highlights differences between X-ray and radio observations.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to face significant production cost hikes due to advanced chip manufacturing and rising memory prices. These financial pressures, combined with a larger battery and new thermal cooling, point toward a heavier and more expensive flagship.

A deep-sea expedition in the Atlantic has recorded the first-ever natural habitat footage of the elusive Winteria telescopa barreleye fish. The discovery offers new insights into the extreme biological adaptations found within the ocean's depths.

A new study using the Very Large Telescope has detected magnetic fields on seven exoplanets, providing a vital tool for assessing atmospheric retention and long-term habitability.

A new Stanford-led study explains why slow-metabolizing species perished during Earth’s largest mass extinction while others evolved, offering warnings for today's climate change.

The Sunrise III mission has published its first dataset, offering unprecedented detail on solar dynamics, while new studies examine pre-flare atmospheric signatures.

The nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition introduces a hybrid liquid and air cooling architecture designed to deliver sustained thermal performance. Featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, the device is built for competitive mobile gaming.

OpenAI's new GPT-Live models enable real-time, bidirectional voice conversations with ChatGPT. The update removes turn-taking delays and introduces capabilities for complex agentic tasks.

This remake of the 2013 title features modernized mechanics, rebuilt environments, and a restructured progression system centered on the Jackdaw. Players must navigate a punishing Caribbean world where strategic resource management is essential for survival.

President Trump completed his travel from Turkey on a legacy aircraft rather than the new, Qatari-gifted jet. The swap occurred amid reports that the newer plane lacks certain defensive countermeasures.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have discovered a link between self-fertilization and the spread of invasive plant species in India. The findings suggest that reproductive strategy should be key in future weed-risk assessments.

On August 12, 2026, observers will witness a rare combination of a total solar eclipse during the day and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower at night.