NASA completed the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS), a deployable seismometer package for Artemis astronauts to place near the lunar South Pole, marking a step toward sustained lunar science.
Databricks has open-sourced Metals v2, extending the Scala language server to support Java and scale for large monorepos, enabling lightweight editors like Cursor and VS Code to handle multi-million line codebases.
Vercel has expanded its CLI support for Vercel Connect, enabling terminal-based setup for over 100 third-party service integrations, previously limited to dashboard configuration.
GitHub describes how AI agents are transforming developer roles from coding to orchestrating automated workflows, emphasizing controlled, repeatable systems over one-off outputs.
Planet Labs Co-Founder Robbie Schingler outlined Planetary Intelligence at TED, describing how AI and satellite data enable real-time global monitoring to support decision-making and environmental adaptation.
UC Berkeley researchers argue that smaller, energy-efficient open-source AI models can match the performance of large proprietary systems, reducing environmental and economic costs while preserving scientific control.
HubSpot introduces AI search performance KPIs to replace outdated traffic and ranking metrics, emphasizing visibility, accuracy, and revenue impact in AI-driven discovery.
Google Research and DeepMind have demonstrated AMIE, a research AI system, conducting real-time clinical video consultations with expert-level performance in a first-of-its-kind study.
Google TV Freeplay now offers over 10,000 free movies and shows on demand, along with 300 live channels, without requiring a subscription. The service is available exclusively on Google TV devices in the U.S.
Grounded 2’s Into the Abyss update introduces a major underwater expansion for Brookhollow Park, adding new exploration, progression systems, and base-building mechanics. PlayStation 5 players can now join the Early...
Atlassian’s Teamwork Lab found that adding a single AI-skilled team member significantly boosts project quality, with an 18-percentage-point increase in top scores, while overall team size primarily affects delivery,...
Kim Irvine will be honored as a Disney Legend at D23, reflecting on her 55-year career in Imagineering and the balance between preserving Disneyland’s legacy and embracing change.
Formula 1 commemorates Damon Hill’s 1996 World Championship title with a 30th-anniversary feature, revisiting his journey to the crown amid challenges and Williams’ dominance.
Google Cloud’s Database Migration Service now uses Gemini AI to automate the conversion of proprietary SQL code to PostgreSQL, addressing the complex final phase of database migrations.
Google Cloud integrates Looker’s governed semantic layer with Gemini Enterprise, enabling secure, natural-language queries across structured and unstructured data while preserving governance and security controls.
Google Cloud outlines a 2029 roadmap to migrate all services to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), prioritizing protection against future quantum decryption threats and digital forgery while enabling cryptographic agility.
Kraken has listed DOS (DAPPOS) for trading, enabling deposits via supported networks. The token powers a Web3 AI platform featuring tools like xBubble for task automation.
Kraken Pro has raised the maximum leverage for BTC/USD margin positions to 20x for eligible traders in select markets, expanding capital efficiency without altering risk controls or fees.
AWS has added three new foundation models to Amazon SageMaker JumpStart: NVIDIA’s LocateAnything-3B, Qwen’s Qwen-AgentWorld-35B-A3B, and Qwen’s Qwen3.5-122B-A10B, expanding AI deployment options for customers.
NVIDIA’s Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, a high-throughput open model for agent workloads, is now accessible via Amazon SageMaker JumpStart for AWS customers.
NASA telescopes combine data to reveal new details about the Tarantula Nebula, showing how energy from young stars escapes and cools the region.
Formula 1 photographer Alex O’Connor reveals the stories behind 12 striking images from the first half of the 2026 season, offering a behind-the-scenes look at key moments and techniques.
NVIDIA and partners introduced an 800 VDC power architecture to address inefficiencies in AI data center power delivery, aiming to scale compute performance without requiring new building infrastructure.
Berkeley Lab’s Time of Flight Cascade Gamma Ray Imaging technology received a 2026 R&D 100 Award for advancing nuclear medicine imaging and enabling precise alpha-targeted cancer therapies.
Three health systems implemented Microsoft’s agentic AI tools to address clinician burden, data fragmentation, and infrastructure reliability, reporting measurable improvements in patient flow, operational efficiency,...
AWS Glue now offers one-click access to Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio from the Glue console, enabling direct data querying, quality checks, and pipeline building without switching interfaces.
Razer unveiled the Naga V3 Pro, a multi-button gaming mouse featuring swappable side plates, up to 23 programmable buttons, and an upgraded scroll wheel for adaptable control across game genres.
PayPal announced US users can now pay at Weixin Pay merchants in China via the PayPal app using QR codes, eliminating the need for local wallets or bank accounts.
NASA outlined plans for a sustainable Moon Base at the lunar South Pole during a July 30 event, emphasizing collaboration and step-by-step development to overcome extreme environmental challenges.
PlayStation announced a limited-edition Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 bundle featuring a yellow console and matching controller, available globally from September 15, 2026, with pre-orders opening August 19.