Daniel Kim — Technology Editor 
On July 9, the Federal Communications Commission authorized Reflect Orbital to build, launch, and operate a mirror satellite in low Earth orbit. The experimental satellite, named Eärendil-1, is designed to reflect sunlight onto specific locations on Earth during the night. The Santa Monica, California–based startup aims to ensure a continuous supply of light for large … Read more
JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon says he understands why many Americans have grown “anti-rich,” attributing the sentiment to decades of ineffective public policies that have left lower-income families behind. Dimon, speaking in a recent interview, argued that while wealthy elites remain insulated from social challenges, lower-income individuals in rural and inner-city areas are … Read more
Windows 11 provides a range of built-in resources designed to assist users in resolving technical issues, learning new features, and managing system settings. Whether a user requires an automated fix, a quick how-to guide, or live support, the operating system offers multiple pathways to obtain assistance. The Get Help App: A Central Support Hub The … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a third planet, Beta Pictoris d, orbiting the young star Beta Pictoris 63 light-years away. Identified through a decade of archival data, the gas giant is 100 times fainter than its sibling Beta Pictoris b, making it the faintest exoplanet ever directly imaged from Earth. The discovery, announced on July 15, 2026, … Read more
Computers determine “today’s date” by calculating elapsed time from a fixed reference point. While humans perceive the present day intuitively, software must reconcile time zone offsets and UTC timestamps to ensure consistency, a process that can lead to discrepancies in global applications, according to TodayDateAndTime.com. Whether for scheduling international meetings or filing deadlines, accurate date … Read more
Satellite Collision Avoidance Statistics Period Reported Maneuvers December 2025 – May 2026 207,152 Previous six-month period 148,696 Annual Total (June 2025 – May 2026) Over 355,000 SpaceX Starlink fleet performs 355,000 avoidance maneuvers SpaceX’s Starlink fleet performed over 355,000 collision avoidance maneuvers between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, with each satellite now dodging … Read more
WhatsApp has initiated testing for a new visual indicator designed to notify users when their contacts are currently active. According to information from WABetaInfo, the platform is introducing a green dot that will appear directly on a user’s profile picture to signal their online status. This development aims to provide a more intuitive experience than … Read more
The first of four juvenile ospreys, a female named 6T6, successfully took its first flight near Wareham on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Hatched in late May to parents CJ7 and 022, the bird is part of a reintroduction project led by the conservation charity Birds of Poole Harbour. Fledging Success at the Wareham Nest Conservation … Read more
Samsung Electronics has officially confirmed that its next generation of foldable smartphones will feature new “Flex Titanium” display technology. The company is set to showcase these devices at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for July 22 in London. The announcement arrives as the technology industry anticipates the reveal of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, … Read more
Two significant celestial events define the summer of 2026: a total solar eclipse on August 12 and a partial lunar eclipse on August 27–28. While the solar eclipse will be total only along a path across the Arctic, Russia, and Spain, observers in other regions will experience varying degrees of partial coverage. August 12, 2026: … Read more