Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-232Why Google's Frozen v2 Chip Could Speed Up Gemini WorkloadsGoogle is developing Frozen v2, a server chip that embeds parts of the Gemini architecture into silicon. Aimed at 2028, it could deliver 6–10x tokens per watt and lower latency for real-time AI workloads.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-23Why AI Doubled App Production in Apple's App StoreGenerative AI has doubled the pace of new app releases in the App Store during early 2026, with 560,000 launches. Downloads rose only slightly, creating discoverability and review challenges and potential price pressure.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-23Inside Apple's iPhone 20: a Bold Shift to a 7-inch ScreenRumors say Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone could bring a near-7-inch quad-curved display, solid-state buttons, under-display Face ID, Ceramic Shield sides, ~6,000 mAh battery and reverse wireless charging.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-232Humanoid Robots Perform First Live Surgical TrialsUCSD researchers teleoperated humanoid robots to perform laparoscopic gallbladder removal in pigs, demonstrating feasibility for portable, precision surgery and potential applications from remote clinics to space.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-07-232Cadillac Confirms Next-Gen CT5-V Blackwing for 2028Cadillac has quietly confirmed a next-generation CT5-V Blackwing, set to arrive as a 2028 model. New CT5s will use an updated Alpha 2-2 platform and begin production at Lansing Grand River Assembly.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-07-233Bitcoin Drops Below $66K as Iran Tensions Lift Fed OddsBitcoin fell below 66K as renewed US Iran tensions pushed oil higher and lifted odds of another Fed rate hike. Traders now eye resistance near 67K 69.3K and support in the 64K 65K range amid elevated volatility.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-07-23Inside the Canceled Asus ROG Phone 10: What We LostLeaked firmware reveals what the canceled Asus ROG Phone 10 and 10 Pro might have offered: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, UFS 4.0, LPDDR5X, Wi-Fi 7 and distinct camera setups—ambition frozen before release.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-07-232Apple Upgrade Arrives: Klarna Leases for iPhones and MacsApple launches Apple Upgrade with Klarna on July 28: leases for iPhones and Watches (24 months) and iPads and Macs (36 months). AppleCare is not included and the iPhone Upgrade Program will be retired.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-07-236MicroStrategy Halts Bitcoin Buys, Treasury Flywheel ReversesMicroStrategy halted Bitcoin purchases, sold a tranche of BTC to cover preferred dividends, and is building a $3.2B cash reserve. This shift reverses the treasury-company buyback flywheel and tests the sustainability of corporate Bitcoin strategies.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-07-232Ford Is Ending the 6.8L Babyzilla While Godzilla LivesFord will retire the 6.8L 'Babyzilla' V8 in Q3 2026 while keeping the 7.3L Godzilla in production through a new Unifor agreement. Essex plant gets significant investment and the Super Duty range is being simplified.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-07-23Samsung Unveils Galaxy Card, Taking Aim at Apple CardSamsung has launched the Galaxy Card in the US with Barclays and Visa. The metal and virtual credit card offers up to 5% back on Samsung purchases, a €186 welcome bonus after €1,860 in spending, and discounts for Samsung VIP members.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-07-23Largest Binance Bitcoin Outflow Sparks Market SpeculationBinance saw a $589M Bitcoin outflow as 9,030 BTC moved off-exchange, the largest since Feb. Analysts link the withdrawals to accumulation and reduced sell-side liquidity, but caution macro factors and ETF flows still matter.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-07-232Huawei and Apple Gain as China’s Smartphone Market SlipsCounterpoint's Q2 2026 data show China's smartphone shipments fell 2 percent while Huawei and Apple grew around 23–24 percent. Component inflation is forcing Android rivals to shift toward profitability.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-232Electrical Brain Stimulation Restores Touch in ParalysisA long-term study shows intracortical microstimulation can recreate hand sensations for people with spinal cord injuries. Signals stayed localized and safe across 27 combined years of implants, while electrode durability remains the key challenge.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-233Microplastics Detected in Coronary Blood of STEMI PatientsA study found micro- and nanoplastic particles in coronary blood, most frequently in patients with severe heart attacks. Smoking and long-term PM2.5 exposure were strongly linked to higher detection rates, raising concerns about plastic pollution as a cardiovascular risk factor.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-07-222Maybach GLS 680: A Quieter Takeover with More MuscleMercedes refreshes its flagship SUV with the 2027 Maybach GLS 680: a revised twin-turbo V8 with mild-hybrid assist, upgraded steering and suspension, illuminated design cues, and a tech-heavy interior centered on the MBUX Superscreen.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-222Inside Samsung's New Robotics RX: Factory Revolution LoomsSamsung has launched a Robotics eXperience (RX) division to centralize robot R&D, prioritize industrial automation across its factories, invest in startups and pursue acquisitions as it targets AI-run factories by 2030.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-224Tiny Insect-Scale Robot Now Flips with Insect AgilityMIT teams taught a microcassette-sized flying robot to perform insect-like maneuvers using a two-step AI controller. The system pairs a powerful planner with a learned policy to enable rapid, robust aerial flips.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-07-22New Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide Renders Leak Ahead of UnpackedFresh renders for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide surfaced on BlueSky ahead of Samsung Unpacked. The images reveal Cream, Graphite, Lavender, a possible Pistachio exclusive, display sizes, Flex Titanium hinge details, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and dual 50MP cameras.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-07-22Why This V8-Powered Range Rover Ended Up at €12,000A well-equipped 2017 Range Rover with a supercharged 5.0 V8 and leather interior sold for €12,000 at auction. Clean title and service history, but wear and costly maintenance trimmed its value.