The U.S. Federal Communications Commission authorized startup Reflect Orbital to test an 18-meter mirror satellite designed to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night. The July 9 authorization for the Eärendil-1 mission has drawn sharp criticism from astronomical organizations over potential light pollution and impacts on nocturnal ecosystems. A Santa Monica, California-based startup has cleared a … Read more
Microsoft is preparing a major expansion of Xbox backward compatibility, featuring a Disc-to-Digital conversion program code-named Positron and a rollout of original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles to PC and next-gen devices. The video game industry’s gradual pivot toward entirely digital libraries is looking increasingly concrete for upcoming hardware cycles. While hardware designers plan for … Read more
UK drivers have stolen an estimated £194,000 worth of fuel daily from petrol stations since the Iran war broke out in February, according to industry figures. The 48 per cent jump in stolen fuel value comes as pump prices climb to three-and-a-half-year highs. Fuel thefts across British petrol stations have surged by 20 per cent … Read more
Bret Easton Ellis’s 1980s-set teen thriller The Shards arrives on FX and Hulu on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, leading a packed week of streaming premieres that also features the return of Ted Lasso for its fourth season on Apple TV. Streaming lineups for the week of August 3, 2026, bring a heavy dose of high-profile … Read more
Aston Martin has introduced five one-off Heritage Edition models featuring remastered classic paint colors from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Handled by the Q by Aston Martin division, the vehicles are finished in shades including Pale Primrose and Tudor Green, and are available exclusively through Aston Martin Newport Beach in California. Automotive heritage often stays … Read more
An upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched in January 2025 is on a collision course to impact the Moon on Wednesday, August 5. Traveling at roughly 8,700 km/h, the abandoned booster will strike near the Einstein crater on the lunar near side, creating a new crater and a visible dust plume. More … Read more
Indonesia and India are broadening their digital cooperation into artificial intelligence research, technology development, and innovation, according to Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria. Deputy Minister Nezar stated that the two nations are collaborating through joint research, talent development, digital infrastructure, and public-benefit technologies. Indonesia and India Launch Expanded Digital and … Read more
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace successfully concluded Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 on July 28, serving as the official host partner for the second consecutive year and anchoring a six-day resort-wide festival that placed Macau at the center of the regional cocktail conversation. Macau cemented its reputation as a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy as … Read more
A 39-year-old Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested on July 28, 2026, at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport’s Terminal 3 in Jakarta after customs officers became suspicious of a suitcase he was carrying, according to reports from ANTARA News and Tempo. Malaysian Pilot Arrested at Jakarta Airport with Ecstasy and Methamphetamine The suspect, identified in reports by the … Read more
European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action following the collapse of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors Apnews. Lawyers representing UEFA informed FIFA that the European governing body is actively considering legal action, arbitration, or regulatory complaints regarding the proposed … Read more