AWS Transform now supports offline schema conversion for SQL Server to Aurora PostgreSQL, allowing enterprises to modernize legacy .NET applications without a live database connection.
Google and Kaggle concluded a five-day free course on building AI agents using natural language, attracting over 353,000 participants who submitted 6,000 capstone projects.
Berkeley Lab researchers developed an AI model that predicts solid-state material reactions by accounting for atomic movement, accelerating advanced material development for batteries, sensors, and medical devices.
The 2026 Leagues Cup soccer tournament begins August 4, with all 62 matches streaming live on Apple TV across over 100 countries. The expanded Concacaf-sanctioned competition features 36 clubs from MLS and Liga MX,...
The UK government has announced £20 million in funding for farm robots and automated systems to assist with planting, tending, and harvesting crops, addressing seasonal labor shortages.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching next month, will survey the cosmos 1,000 times faster than Hubble, mapping billions of galaxies and exoplanets in its first five years.
NASA delivered the NavCube3-mini navigation payload to Intuitive Machines for integration into the Altus-1 lunar relay satellite, enabling GPS-based navigation at lunar distances for future Moon missions.
Databricks introduces a generative AI system to transform the Monday Morning Report from a data dispute into an actionable brief, integrating real-time signals and governed controls for joint retail and CPG teams.
NASA’s Ike Theriot prepares astronauts for lunar surface operations through testing, training, and mission development for the Artemis program.
Subaru reported a 0.8% sales increase in July 2026, with Forester leading at 15,873 units sold. Crosstrek and Outback also performed strongly, while WRX saw a 214.7% surge.
Databricks has made its Variant data type generally available, enabling faster ingestion and querying of semi-structured data like JSON without sacrificing performance.
Arm Performix introduces Dynamic Insights to provide AI-guided performance analysis for agentic development, enabling evidence-based optimization of software on Arm-based platforms using runtime data and architectural...
Databricks finalized its acquisition of Panther, integrating the AI-driven security operations platform with its Lakewatch agentic SIEM to enhance real-time threat detection and response across unified data lakes.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, and Galaxy Watch9 at Galaxy Unpacked July 2026, emphasizing a shared comfort-first design philosophy across foldables and...
Samsung unveiled five new Galaxy devices on July 22, 2026, emphasizing a unified comfort-first design across foldables and smartwatches, alongside expanded user-focused features.
REDMAGIC documented a 2026 FIFA World Cup final in Johannesburg through the REDMAGIC 11 Pro, capturing fan experiences from pre-match gatherings to post-game reflections.
AGCO realigns executive leadership to advance its precision agriculture growth strategy, naming Damon Audia President of PTx & Corporate Strategy and Indira Agarwal as CFO effective August 1, 2026.
The UN and partners opened new Ebola centres in eastern DRC as cases surged to record levels, including a 100-bed treatment facility and a transit centre to speed up case identification and referrals amid ongoing...
UN warns drone strikes in Sudan endanger civilians and disrupt aid delivery amid ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF, with dozens killed in North Darfur and renewed attacks in North Kordofan.
The UN’s World Food Programme uses AI-driven HungerMap Live 2.0 to forecast hunger crises in Somalia, enabling faster aid delivery to malnourished communities amid severe food insecurity affecting 6 million people.
UN agencies report Israeli strikes in Gaza killed over two dozen people and violated Lebanese airspace over 100 times despite ceasefire agreements, while humanitarian needs remain severe.
The UK Ministry of Defence has invested £4.4 million in new trench training infrastructure at two Defence Training Estate sites to enhance realistic military training for the armed forces.
UK Defence Innovation relaunches the Security Open Call to fund disruptive technologies addressing UK security priorities, including cyber threats, border security and public safety, with up to £350,000 available per...
The UK Environment Agency has opened a public consultation on a draft permit to allow Europa Oil and Gas Limited to drill a test borehole near Burniston, North Yorkshire, using a well stimulation technique distinct from...
The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will conduct a rolling five-year review of the seafarer training syllabus to ensure it remains current with evolving vessel technology, safety standards, and regulatory...
The Bank of England has appointed Nicholas Segal as Chair and Peter King as Deputy Chair of its Enforcement Decision Making Committee (EDMC), effective 1 August 2026, following an external recruitment process.
Nissan reported a positive first-quarter operating profit of ¥77.9 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, driven by cost reductions and improved sales, while reaffirming its full-year financial outlook...
Game Freak’s post-apocalyptic action RPG *Beast of Reincarnation* launches on PS5 on August 4, blending Souls-like combat with a narrative centered on a woman and her mutated dog companion.
Xbox Series X|S players can now access an expanded version of Zombie Graveyard Simulator, featuring new content including the Stone Quarry & Workshop, Expeditions, and additional systems like dynamic weather and Chapel...
Zapier has introduced governed AI tools to integrate AI securely into workflows, including AI steps, Tables with AI fields, and SDK/CLI options for AI platforms. The updates aim to enhance automation with cost control,...