Daniel Kim — Technology Editor Researchers have identified that a massive asteroid breakup 800 million years ago, triggered by gravitational interactions with Jupiter, likely initiated a significant meteor bombardment across the inner solar system. This event impacted Earth, the Moon, and Mars, potentially altering the evolutionary history of these planetary bodies. The Role of Jupiter’s Orbital Resonance The cosmic bombardment … Read more
Apple is developing a second-generation MacBook Neo, expected to launch in the first half of next year. The updated laptop will reportedly feature an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM, building on the success of the current model, which recently saw its base price rise to $699. Performance Upgrades: A19 Pro and 12GB RAM … Read more
As of July 22, 2026, the Apple AirPods Max 2 are available for $449 at Amazon, reflecting an 18% discount from their $549 recommended retail price. This marks only the second time the headphones have been discounted since their March 2026 announcement and subsequent launch in early April 2026. According to reporting from SoundGuys, the … Read more
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of 50-year-old Yu Ting, a Chinese real estate agent who has been missing since May 20. The case, which has spanned over two months of investigation, is now treated as a potential thriller, with police examining the possibility of criminal activity, potentially motivated by financial disputes. The investigation has recently … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday to supply Anthropic with tens of billions of dollars in AI servers while investing up to $5 billion in the startup. The deal, which includes the deployment of Instinct MI450 chips starting in 2027, aims to bolster AMD’s competitive position against Nvidia. The artificial intelligence infrastructure … Read more
Investors are questioning whether to hold or sell Nvidia stock in 2026 as the company faces increased competition and the potential law of large numbers affecting its explosive growth. While Nvidia remains a dominant force in AI chips, rivals like AMD and in-house efforts by Meta are changing the market landscape. Market Sentiment and the … Read more
Philips is launching the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige, a smart toothbrush featuring a third-generation AI model. Set for a fall release in Europe and the US, the device tracks brushing habits in real time via a mouth map and touchscreen, with a wider global rollout scheduled for 2027. AI-Driven Feedback and Mouth Mapping The … Read more
Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 on July 22, 2026, during its Galaxy Unpacked event in London. The new foldable smartphone starts at $1,899.99, reflecting price hikes linked to rising chip costs. Pre-orders begin immediately, with general retail availability scheduled for August 7, 2026, across major carriers and retailers. Galaxy Z Fold8 Specifications and … Read more
The Ipoh City Council (MBI) has officially denied online allegations claiming that Chinese characters were installed alongside the iconic “IPOH” sign on the hillside near Jalan Kuala Kangsar. The council confirmed on Wednesday, July 22, that the circulating image is false and is believed to have been manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology or digital … Read more
Researchers at MIT and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-scale robot capable of flying, diving into water, and swimming before launching back into the air. This flapping-wing vehicle, which costs approximately $300 in materials, offers a low-cost method for monitoring marine environments and studying avian biomechanics. Engineering the Air-to-Water … Read more