Daniel Kim — Technology Editor Google is rolling out a new selfie video sign-in method designed to help users regain access to their Google Accounts if they are locked out or lack access to their usual phone or computer, according to blog.google. The feature was announced in a July 23 blog post from the Alphabet Inc company, as reported by … Read more
Apple executives hinted during a financial results conference that heavy users of Siri AI may eventually need to upgrade to larger paid iCloud storage plans. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook addressed high computing costs, pointing to prior tier limits on Apple Home features as a potential model. Apple is weighing how to handle the soaring … Read more
New research published in August 2026 reveals that millennial minimalism could serve as a more powerful lever for cutting global climate pollution than simply swapping traditional products for eco-friendly alternatives. According to findings assessed in the International Journal of Business Excellence, reducing total consumer consumption directly targets the root of nearly two-thirds of planet-warming emissions. … Read more
Humans and other vertebrates may share a tiny, worm-like ancestor that lived in the ocean nearly 600 million years ago and possessed a single eye centered on top of its head, according to a new evolutionary model published in Sciencealert. The research, developed by scientists at sciencedaily.com and the University of Sussex, suggests that the … Read more
Researchers studying the substellar companion CD-35 2722 B have identified what may be the first detected natural satellite outside our solar system using radial velocity measurements. The host star at the center of the system has about half the mass of the Sun, while the brown dwarf orbiting it weighs in at more than 30 … Read more
Apple has warned of significant supply constraints for iPhones, Macs, and iPads in the upcoming September quarter, even as strong customer demand drives double-digit growth. Supply Constraints Loom for Apple Despite Strong Demand Apple is bracing for a challenging quarter ahead as supply chain limitations threaten to cap the availability of its flagship devices. The … Read more
WhatsApp has launched global name reservations allowing users to secure unique identifiers and exchange messages without exposing their personal phone numbers. The optional feature precedes a full rollout planned for later in 2026, though initial deployment in India has faced temporary regulatory pauses. For 17 years, a simple phone number served as the undeniable anchor … Read more
Researchers studying fallout preserved in Hiroshima Bay have discovered a previously unknown metal alloy formed during the 1945 atomic bomb blast. The unique multicomponent material, found inside tiny glassy droplets called hiroshimaites, was created when extreme temperatures above 12,000 degrees Fahrenheit vaporized buildings, soil, and metal before cooling almost instantly. Scientists analyzing nuclear fallout samples … Read more
The Servicio Nacional de Capacitación y Empleo (Sence) in Chile has launched 10 free online mining courses, including AI-focused programs, with enrollment open until September 30, 2026, for individuals aged 18+ with a Chilean ID. The Servicio Nacional de Capacitación y Empleo (Sence) in Chile has expanded its free online training offerings, adding 10 courses … Read more
On 13 April 2029, asteroid 99942 Apophis will make its closest known approach to Earth in recorded history, passing within approximately 32,000 kilometers (about 20,000 miles) of the planet’s surface, according to multiple sources. This distance is less than one-tenth of the average lunar distance and closer than many geostationary satellites, which orbit at about … Read more