Daniel Kim — Technology Editor 
Asteroid 99942 Apophis will safely pass close to Earth on Friday, April 13, 2029, passing roughly 32,000 kilometres above Earth’s surface according to NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). The stony object, which has a mean diameter of about 340 metres (roughly 1,100 to 1,110 feet across, or about the size of three football … Read more
National Bank of Greece reported a first-half 2026 profit after tax of €661 million on July 30, 2026, prompting management to raise full-year guidance targets following accelerating net interest income recovery, robust fee growth, and the successful completion of a major cloud-based core banking system transformation. Financial Performance and Second-Quarter Profitability Metrics National Bank of … Read more
Xbox has commissioned metro.co.uk to develop a new Fallout game, with development led by Josh Sawyer, who served as project director and lead designer on Fallout: New Vegas. The decision arrives alongside sweeping internal changes at Microsoft, which include restructuring Xbox and canceling multiple projects at Obsidian Entertainment. Obsidian Entertainment Set to Develop New Fallout … Read more
Samsung warns that a worsening shortage of RAM memory chips will persist into 2028, driving up costs for electronics as artificial intelligence infrastructure demands prioritize data centers over consumer devices. According to TechCrunch reporting, the tightening market is already pushing consumer hardware prices higher across multiple brands. Samsung Projects RAM Shortage Through 2028 The global … Read more
Chile’s national training service Sence has expanded its online catalog to ten free mining courses, incorporating new modules on artificial intelligence and automation. Designed for adults with a Chilean RUT and ClaveÚnica, the self-paced programs are open for registration through September 30, 2026, offering official digital certification without requiring prior industry experience. Chilean workers looking … Read more
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation plan aims to stabilize record-low reservoir levels while sparing Upper Basin states from mandatory reductions for now. The U.S. government has stepped into years of deadlocked regional negotiations with a temporary framework designed to pull the Colorado River back from the brink of crisis. Announced on Friday by the U.S. … Read more
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warns that a strengthening El Niño climate phenomenon will dramatically intensify extreme weather worldwide through spring 2027. Researchers at Columbia University report that a key Pacific measuring area has reached its most intense temperature ever for this stage, amplifying severe heat, droughts, and fires. The global climate system has entered … Read more
Nearly two years after Starliner’s inaugural crewed test flight encountered critical thruster failures and helium leaks in space, Boeing is signaling confidence in the spacecraft’s return to flight. Company leadership reported that redesign work addressing past deficiencies has progressed smoothly, clearing a major hurdle for future missions during a recent quarterly earnings call. Kelly Ortberg … Read more
Researchers at King’s, University of Utah, and Altos Labs discovered that ESCRT-III proteins form a protective coating around fragile DNA bridges during cell division, preventing severe genome damage. Published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, the findings reveal an unexpected function for a protein family previously known primarily for membrane repair. When a human cell … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook led his final quarterly earnings call on July 30, 2026, closing a 15-year tenure as the company reported $109.4 billion in quarterly revenue. Hardware engineering chief John Ternus will officially step into the CEO role on September 1, inheriting a tech giant valued at over $5 trillion. Tim Cook’s Final Earnings … Read more