Daniel Kim — Technology Editor 
President Donald Trump will deliver a televised address at 9 p.m. EDT this Thursday to discuss newly declassified intelligence regarding the 2020 election. The speech, which officials say will address purported voting machine vulnerabilities and foreign interference, follows ongoing efforts by the administration to challenge previous election results. Details of the Thursday Night Address President … Read more
The SMART framework is a widely used mnemonic designed to provide a structured approach to setting and achieving goals. Originally proposed by George T. Doran in the November 1981 issue of Management Review, the framework helps individuals and organizations move toward their objectives with intentionality by replacing vague aspirations with concrete, actionable plans. The SMART … Read more
Apple is in discussions with PrismML, a Silicon Valley startup, to evaluate technology that could enable powerful artificial intelligence models to run directly on iPhones. According to PrismML CEO Babak Hassibi, Apple is currently measuring the startup’s models for speed, performance, and energy efficiency. The discussions are described as being in the very early stages. … Read more
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed Gus sold for $50.1m at a Sotheby’s auction in New York on Tuesday, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil sold at auction. Unearthed in South Dakota, the 67-million-year-old specimen surpassed its pre-sale estimate of $20 million to $30 million. The sale of Gus marks a significant escalation in the … Read more
The New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVue), released by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, aims to provide a precise, contemporary biblical translation. Motivated by love and respect for Scripture, the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) hopes that the NRSVue will be found … Read more
TYLsemi, a San Jose-based startup, announced on July 14, 2026, that it has raised $43 million in an oversubscribed early-stage funding round. The company, which has emerged from stealth, aims to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure by providing standardized, production-ready “chiplets”—modular pieces of silicon that can be combined to form custom AI chips. The … Read more
Microsoft has released its July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, marking a significant milestone for Windows 11 users across multiple versions. The release, which includes the mandatory KB5101650 update, delivers a robust set of new features, accessibility enhancements, and security patches. This update is available for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1, though feature availability … Read more
Samsung has launched an internal investigation into reports that a persistent red or pink spot is appearing on the screens of Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones. The issue, which typically emerges after two to three months of use, has triggered speculation regarding the device’s integrated “Privacy Display” technology. Reports of Screen Discoloration on Galaxy S26 Ultra … Read more
Mineralogists are increasingly employing data science methods and statistical models to identify previously unknown minerals, shifting the field from serendipitous discovery to an active, predictive search. According to Bob Hazen of the Carnegie Institution for Science, while the International Mineralogical Association currently recognizes 5,327 distinct mineral species, a significant portion of the Earth’s mineralogical diversity … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday, enacting a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. The order, the first of its kind in the US, pauses state permitting for facilities exceeding 50 megawatts while officials develop new environmental and energy impact standards. Executive Order Targets Hyperscale Development Governor Hochul’s order … Read more