Technology

Researchers at Durham University have demonstrated that both blind and sighted adults can learn to navigate using echolocation through a 10-week training program. Published in Cerebral Cortex, the study reveals that the human brain—specifically the primary visual cortex—adapts rapidly to process sound echoes, regardless of an individual’s prior visual ability. Human Echolocation: A 10-Week Learning … Read more

Astronomers utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are investigating a mysterious population of compact, brilliant celestial objects known as Little Red Dots. First identified in 2022, these objects appear in abundance approximately 600 million years after the Big Bang. New research from the University of Texas at Austin suggests that these enigmatic phenomena may … Read more

Chief financial officers and senior finance executives are under significant pressure to demonstrate that investments in artificial intelligence yield measurable returns, even as the governance frameworks required to manage these tools lag behind. According to research from Esgdive, 92% of finance leaders feel this pressure, with many reporting that institutional and competitive expectations prioritize the … Read more

Tesla is implementing a data-collection initiative at its Gigafactory Berlin in Grünheide, requiring select employees to wear camera-equipped backpacks to train its Optimus humanoid robots. Simultaneously, the company is expanding its robotics development and manufacturing operations in Reutlingen, signaling a broader push to integrate automation into its global production lines. Data Collection at Gigafactory Berlin … Read more

Sony will cease producing physical game discs for all PlayStation titles starting in January 2028, signaling a definitive shift toward digital-only distribution. The decision follows years of declining physical software sales, which accounted for a minority of Sony’s full-game revenue in fiscal 2025, according to the company. The Shift to Digital-Only Distribution in 2028 The … Read more

Google’s artificial intelligence application, Gemini, has reached 950 million monthly active users, according to Alphabet’s financial report for the second quarter of 2026. This figure represents an increase of 200 million users, or nearly 27%, since February, when the company reported more than 750 million monthly active users. The rapid growth, as noted by Mezha, … Read more

JPMorgan strategists warn that the current split in artificial intelligence stocks—where hardware infrastructure surges while major cloud providers stall—echoes the late 1990s tech bubble. As of July 23, 2026, market participants are bracing for critical price action in the coming weeks to determine if this divergence signals a healthy rotation or a broader collapse. The … Read more

Indonesian police seized 74 kilograms of gold bars and approximately US$26.3 million (Rp 476 billion) in cash during a raid on the private residence of Febrie Adriansyah, the country’s then-deputy attorney general for special crimes, according to reports from Indonesia at Melbourne. Indonesian Police Seize Gold and Cash from Former Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah The raid, … Read more

The total closure of the Saint-Ghislain viaduct for asphalt work has sparked a clash between local merchants and authorities. While the town defends the project as a necessary step for long-term modernization, shop owners report a sharp drop in customers during the critical first week of the summer sales. Construction Timing and Traffic Frustrations Since … Read more