Daniel Kim — Technology Editor 
A new study led by Stanford University researchers has identified the specific physiological factors that determined which marine animals survived the Permian–Triassic mass extinction, an event 252 million years ago known as the “Great Dying.” The findings, published July 6, 2026, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest that the extinction was … Read more
Anthropic has restricted access to its new AI model, Mythos, after testing revealed it could autonomously identify and exploit high-severity vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. Simultaneously, University of Washington researchers found that current agentic web browsers possess security risks, including the potential to bypass fundamental “same-origin” web protections. Anthropic’s Mythos Model and … Read more
Apple has released the sixth release candidate (RC) developer betas for iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6, signaling that these versions are nearing their final public rollout. These maintenance-focused builds prioritize security and performance as the company shifts its development focus toward the upcoming iOS 27 and macOS 27 releases. Sixth RC Betas and the … Read more
Child safety watchdog Common Sense Media has labeled Google’s AI-powered search an unacceptable risk for students. Common Sense Media’s Call for a Classroom Ban The transition from traditional search to generative AI has sparked a confrontation between technology providers and child safety advocates. The watchdog’s assessment is unequivocal: the risks are so significant that students … Read more
Ahead of the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event in London, BTS member J-Hope revealed the new, wider Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Captured in soundcheck footage from a Paris tour stop, the device confirms design leaks of a broader cover display, marking another high-profile collaboration between the artist and Samsung. J-Hope’s Paris Soundcheck Reveals New … Read more
NASA has scheduled the Artemis III mission for 2027, shifting its focus toward a complex orbital demonstration that will serve as a critical dress rehearsal for returning astronauts to the lunar surface. According to NASA, this mission is designed to test rendezvous and docking operations with commercial human landing systems in low Earth orbit (LEO) … Read more
Navigating the Future of Managed Services: What to Expect at ASCII Edge 2026 As the 2026 ASCII Edge event series tours North America, managed services providers (MSPs) are shifting from traditional break-fix models to proactive, AI-driven operations. Organized by The ASCII Group, the multi-city event series is designed to facilitate the exchange of best practices, … Read more
China is planning a unique space experiment aimed at planetary defense: a mission to deflect an asteroid away from Earth. China’s Proposed Asteroid Deflection Mission In a move that signals an expansion of its space exploration objectives, China has initiated plans for a mission to protect the planet from potential celestial impacts. While space agencies … Read more
Beijing-based startup Moonshot AI has suspended new user registrations for its recently launched artificial intelligence model, “Kimi K3,” following a surge in demand that pushed the company’s systems to their operational limits. According to Euronews, the company announced the suspension on the platform X late Sunday, confirming that the traffic influx exhausted available computing capacity … Read more
Urban bird sightings are capturing public attention, from a rare Mississippi kite in Northeast Washington, to a state-endangered black-crowned night heron recently found in downtown Chicago. These encounters highlight the surprising intersection of wildlife and city life, as residents document and support these unexpected avian visitors. Black-Crowned Night Herons in Chicago’s River North A recent … Read more