Daniel Kim — Technology Editor 
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
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