Daniel Kim — Technology Editor 
Microsoft is quietly evaluating potential PC strategy shifts that could leave a strategic window open to walk away from Steam, according to Windows Central editor Jez Corden. Discussed during the Xbox Two Podcast and clarified in August 2026, the pivot is tied to rising hardware costs and next-generation system development like Project Helix. Evaluating PC … Read more
Researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine have discovered that metformin, a widely prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes used for decades, acts directly on the brain to help regulate blood sugar levels. Traditionally, the medical community understood the drug’s glucose-lowering effects as operating primarily through the liver—by decreasing glucose production via the enzyme AMPK—and … Read more
Google has rolled back a newly launched artificial intelligence feature in Google Earth less than 24 hours after its introduction, following widespread criticism and warnings from researchers that the tool could be exploited to generate realistic fake satellite imagery and spread disinformation. Google Pulls AI Image Tool From Google Earth The feature, which was initially … Read more
A new Earth & Planetary Science Letters study reports that Venus may have once hosted oceans across roughly 90 percent of its surface before transforming into a harsh world. Researchers at the University of London argue that ancient marine sediments, submarine channels, and salt layers still scar the planet. Re-Examining the Surface of Venus Using … Read more
Israel has completed the first test flight of a new artificial intelligence-powered drone system designed to detect and locate wildfires within minutes of ignition according to Defence Industry Europe. The maiden flight took place on Wednesday Jpost amid growing extreme heat and fire concerns, with the Israel Meteorological Service forecasting record-high heatwaves and strong, dry … Read more
Tech journalist Kerry Wan solved a six-year home office internet speed issue by using a hidden diagnostic menu called Connectivity Labs on his Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Accessible through One UI 6.0 Wi-Fi settings, the tool helped him identify severe signal drops and reposition his desk, boosting download speeds by roughly 100 Mbit/s. For six years, … Read more
Published on August 1, 2026, new research published in Nature Communications reveals that eye contact acts as a cognitive switch, synchronizing infant and adult brainwaves to drive selective language learning in babies aged 8 to 10 months across the UK and Singapore. Infants navigate a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and voices every day. Figuring … Read more
Israel has successfully completed the first flight test of a new autonomous drone system designed to detect and locate wildfires within minutes of ignition according to defence-industry.eu. The project is a joint initiative involving the National Security Ministry, the Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Technion, and the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority. … Read more
NASA’s Curiosity rover discovered an unprecedented field of dense polygonal honeycomb fractures in Gale Crater on Mars. Captured by the rover in June 2026, the 1.5-to-3-inch stone patterns near Mount Sharp provide new clues about ancient water, repeated wet-dry cycles, and the planet’s early habitability. For nearly fourteen years, NASA’s Curiosity rover has climbed the … Read more
Samsung has officially opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8, alongside the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2, with shipments beginning August 7, 2026. Buyers who act during the pre-order window can secure Amazon gift cards worth up to $350 alongside trade-in promotions and reserve credits. Shoppers … Read more