Technology

Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety

Google DeepMind announced Gemini Robotics 2.0, an AI system that can control humanoid robots. The new model lets robots walk, pick up objects, and work together. One part of the system is now available for developers to use.

X Says Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Risks Interfering With Foreign Law

X, a social media platform, said Australia's plan to ban under-16s from its platform could break international law. X thinks this ban is not necessary and could be unfair. It made this statement to the Australian parliament.

Space Force-backed mission does its best impression of Top Gun in orbit

True Anomaly ran a Space Force‑backed exercise in orbit. Its Jackal satellite, also called Panther, chased and evaded another satellite named Puma. Puma is built on Rocket Lab’s Pioneer platform. The test showed how future satellites might dodge or pursue each other in a conflict.

More Americans now use weed every day than drink or smoke cigarettes

More Americans now use weed every day than drink or smoke cigarettes

The 15 Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)

There is an article about pool accessories. It lists 15 things that can make pool ownership better. These things include robots and apps that help with pool care.

Love It or Hate It, the Ferrari Luce Is a Thrilling Drive

Benedetto Vigna is Ferrari's CEO. He is a physicist. He helped create a special motion sensor.

The Day My Mother Never Came Home | Post Mortem

Selonia Reed was a woman who was murdered in 1987. Her son Reggie Jr. found out his father Reginald was the main suspect in the case. This happened many years after the murder. The police were not able to solve the case for over thirty years.

Mac Mini Availability: Long Waits and Higher Prices

The Mac Mini is a small computer made by Apple. Many people want to buy it, especially for local AI workloads. This means Apple cannot make enough Mac Minis to meet demand. As a result, people have to wait a long time and pay more money to buy one.

How to Bring a Geothermal Well Back from the Dead

A geothermal company called Zanskar bought a power plant in New Mexico in 2024. The plant was not working well because its shallow wells were losing heat quickly. Zanskar fixed the problem by drilling a new well and running the plant for a year. Now, the plant is working well and producing a lot of heat.

More Typos, Fewer Em Dashes: Writers Are Creating an Anti-AI ‘Literary Counterculture’

Writers are changing their writing style to be different from AI-generated content. They want to show that humans can write in a unique way. This is called a 'literary counterculture'.

NASA’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy Mess

NASA made a new 3D model of Earth. It shows Earth is not a perfect ball but has small bumps and holes. This is because of the way mass is distributed inside the planet.

Boomers Can’t Stop Gifting Their Grandkids AI-Generated Slop Books

Some grandparents are making AI-generated children's books with their grandkids' pictures. They are giving these books to their grandkids as gifts. The grandkids' parents do not want these books.

ICE’s New Detention Center Contracts Declare State Laws ‘Shall Not Apply’

ICE published new detention center contracts. These contracts say state laws do not apply to the facilities. This happened after a federal judge ruled that a contract cannot override state law. The judge's ruling came after three years of litigation.

Mark Zuckerberg's 'AI is great, really' PR campaign is in full swing. Here's a better idea.

Mark Zuckerberg is running a publicity campaign to show that AI is beneficial. This includes a new advertisement, opinion pieces, interviews and a talk to Wall Street investors. At the same time, he told investors that Meta will soon offer personal AI agents that can work for users around the clock. The goal is to make people more comfortable with AI and to sell new AI‑powered services.

‘9-1-1’ Season 10 Premiere Date Info: When Do ‘9-1-1’ And ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Return To ABC With New Episodes?

Rocket One licenses NASA spacecraft software technology

Rocket One, a space company, has signed a license agreement with NASA. The agreement lets Rocket One use NASA's spacecraft software technology. This software helps control and operate spacecraft. The deal was announced by Investing.com.

Core AI launches Z Studio for consumer AI applications

Core AI, a technology firm, announced the launch of Z Studio. Z Studio is a platform that lets consumers build AI applications without needing to write complex code. The tool is designed for everyday users who want to create simple AI-powered apps. Core AI says the launch will help more people experiment with artificial intelligence.

Hilaria Baldwin Teases Husband Alec Baldwin’s Appearance On ‘Nation’s Dumbest’: “He Wants To Be Involved In Every Single Thing That I Do”

Terrified pup survives 2 days in pitch-black California tunnel before dramatic rescue

A dog named Roo got lost in a tunnel in San Francisco. He was trapped for 2 days without food or water. A rescue team found him on Tuesday.

My 6-Year-Old Disappeared for Two Hours. There’s Only One Move Now.

A 6-year-old boy took his new bike without permission and disappeared for two hours. His parents looked for him and found him at a friend's house over two blocks away. They are now arguing about how to punish him.

Something Essential Has to Happen Before Our Baby Comes. My Husband Outright Refuses.

A couple is pregnant with their second child. They want to finish installing vinyl flooring in their house before the baby comes. However, the husband does not want to do it.

Trump’s Forever War

The US is in a difficult situation in Iran. The country is in charge of the Strait of Hormuz, a very important waterway. The US does not want Iran to control it, but it also does not want to send troops to take control. This is a problem because the US needs to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for trade.

The Supreme Court Is Towering Over Our Lives. Here Are Three Quick Fixes.

The US Supreme Court made important decisions. They affected voting rights and some laws. Many people are unhappy with the court's actions.

Have We Thrown Too Much Shade on Sunlight?

Scientists and health experts have been arguing about sunlight for a long time. They think it's good for us, but also bad. This debate has been going on for centuries.

We Need To Talk About Jimothy

Jimothy the raccoon is a raccoon from Seattle. He became famous on the internet. People loved him.

MEXC Lists Grvt (GRVT) with $60,000 Worth of GRVT and 10,000 USDT in Airdrop+ Rewards

MEXC, a cryptocurrency exchange, will start trading the token GRVT on July 30, 2026. The GRVT/USDT pair will open at 12:00 UTC and the GRVT/USDC pair at 12:20 UTC. To celebrate the listing, MEXC is giving away a total of $60,000 worth of GRVT and 10,000 USDT in an Airdrop+ reward program.

MEXC Ventures Supports Alpha Arena’s APAC Debut at Coinfest Bali

MEXC Ventures announced it will support Alpha Arena's launch in the Asia-Pacific region. The support was revealed at Coinfest Bali, a cryptocurrency event held in Indonesia. Alpha Arena is a new platform for trading digital assets. MEXC Ventures is the investment arm of the MEXC cryptocurrency exchange.

Microsoft lost its way in the AI race. Can Copilot get it back on course?

Microsoft is working on a new AI assistant called Copilot that can help with tasks like booking flights and answering emails. Some reports say the company is falling behind competitors in the AI race. However, Microsoft's CEO confirmed that a Copilot 'super app' will be released this year. The app will combine chat, coding, and agentic features for both consumers and businesses.