Daniel Kim — Technology Editor Poor sorting of plastic waste can radically alter the degradation mechanisms of recycled materials, according to a study from the University of Manchester. Researchers found that when polymers are cross-contaminated during mechanical recycling, the resulting material suffers from weakened structural integrity and reduced performance. Impact of HDPE on Polypropylene The study, published in Chem Circularity, … Read more
Tesla has begun recruiting for seven full-time positions in Argentina as of August 3, 2026, signaling the electric vehicle company’s official entry into the market. The company is seeking sales and technical talent in Buenos Aires and Munro to support the upcoming launch of its vehicle sales in the country. Tesla is officially moving into … Read more
Researchers from Xinjiang University and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Academy of Agricultural Sciences identified the SlbHLH70 gene as a regulatory hub for tomato drought tolerance. Reported March 5, 2026, in Horticulture Research, the study shows this gene coordinates hormone signaling and root growth to help plants survive and recover from water scarcity. Water scarcity … Read more
The RedMagic Astra 2 launched globally on July 17, 2026, as a high-performance gaming tablet featuring a 9.06-inch 185Hz OLED display and an active liquid cooling system. Starting at $699 in some markets and $749 in North America, the device targets competitive gamers with flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 hardware. Gaming tablets usually fall … Read more
Security researchers have uncovered three attack techniques allowing malware on compromised Windows machines to silently hijack passkey-protected accounts stored in Google Password Manager. Disclosed by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, the methods target Chrome’s synchronization infrastructure and cloud authenticator without breaking underlying public-key cryptography. Modern passwordless security relies on asymmetric cryptography to eliminate phishing and … Read more
Microsoft has raised Xbox console prices worldwide, citing a sharp rise in memory and storage chip costs driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure demand. The premium Series X with a disc drive now costs £670 in the UK, while the baseline Series S jumps to £430, marking a 43% increase. Global Price Hikes and Component Cost … Read more
Captured by a 3.2-gigapixel camera in Chile, a stunning new test image from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals more than 650,000 galaxies and 50,000 stars in the COSMOS field. The data previews a decade-long cosmic survey. Deep in the Andes on top of Cerro Pachón in Chile, a monumental piece of astronomical hardware is … Read more
August 2026 delivers a rare celestial alignment as the total solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower peak simultaneously on August 12. Stargazers can also look forward to brilliant evening displays from Venus, a close pairing of Jupiter and Mercury, and a deep partial lunar eclipse covering 96 percent of the moon. Stargazers have a … Read more
Seoul and surrounding Gyeonggi areas face their first heavy heat wave warning issued by meteorological officials on August 3. Shifting wind patterns pushed scorching temperatures across the Taebaek Mountains, driving daytime highs past 38 degrees Celsius while the government maintains a Level 2 disaster response. Capital Region Enters Uncharted Territory With First Heat Wave Warning … Read more
TECNO has announced a major brand transformation in 2026, shifting its core identity from a dedicated gaming phone maker into a lifestyle and fashion brand. The strategy launches globally with the TECNO POVA 8 Series, featuring upgraded D.I.Y. rear displays alongside out-of-home campaigns across MRT transit stations. The tech industry moves fast, but few brands … Read more