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Waze integrates Gemini AI for voice search and adds motorcycle navigation

Waze integrates Gemini AI for voice search and adds motorcycle navigation

Waze is enhancing its navigation experience with new AI-driven conversational features, personalized route suggestions, and a dedicated mode for motorcyclists. These updates include expanded reporting capabilities and settings designed to reduce interruptions for drivers.

Technology ·13 Jul 2026, 18:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
AMD Radeon drivers reveal hidden FSR multi-frame generation 8x settings

AMD Radeon drivers reveal hidden FSR multi-frame generation 8x settings

Configuration entries in recent AMD Adrenalin drivers suggest the company is developing 8x multi-frame generation technology for FSR. These settings remain inactive and appear to be specifically linked to future RDNA 4 hardware.

Technology ·13 Jul 2026, 16:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

While Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus maintains higher surface temperatures due to its dense, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere that traps heat. This phenomenon serves as a vital case study for planetary climate evolution and atmospheric science.

Science ·13 Jul 2026, 15:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google Maps begins rollout of 3D immersive navigation to Android Auto

Google Maps begins rollout of 3D immersive navigation to Android Auto

Android Auto is updating its navigation experience with 3D map rendering and integrated conversational AI tools to offer a more intuitive interface.

Technology ·13 Jul 2026, 15:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Python biology research yields insights for treating human heart disease

Python biology research yields insights for treating human heart disease

Scientists are studying the unique physiological mechanisms of Burmese pythons to develop potential medical treatments for human cardiac and metabolic disorders.

Science ·13 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Aalto University researchers build first superconducting quantum heat engine

Aalto University researchers build first superconducting quantum heat engine

Researchers have successfully demonstrated a cyclic quantum heat engine using a transmon qubit within a superconducting circuit. This experimental breakthrough could eventually lead to autonomous systems that replace traditional microwave cabling in quantum computers.

Technology ·13 Jul 2026, 11:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million

Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million

The T. rex skeleton 'Gus' is set to headline a New York City auction, reflecting a widening global market for prehistoric fossils.

Science ·13 Jul 2026, 07:05 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Bacteria convert uranium into stable compound

Bacteria convert uranium into stable compound

Bacteria convert uranium into stable compound

Science ·13 Jul 2026, 06:06 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 could launch this September with Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 could launch this September with Galaxy S26 FE

Reports indicate Samsung is considering a refresh of its item tracker lineup, potentially incorporating a new modular design and upgraded connectivity.

Technology ·13 Jul 2026, 01:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Lenovo adds Intel Wildcat Lake chips to ThinkPad E14 and E16 laptops

Lenovo adds Intel Wildcat Lake chips to ThinkPad E14 and E16 laptops

Lenovo is expanding its entry-level business laptop range by integrating Intel's new Wildcat Lake architecture into the latest ThinkPad E14 and E16 models. This update offers a budget-conscious alternative for professional productivity, focusing on efficiency over high-end AI capabilities.

Technology ·13 Jul 2026, 00:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
The 25 Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos - PetaPixel

The 25 Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos - PetaPixel

Marking four years of operations, the James Webb Space Telescope has used its infrared capabilities to transform our understanding of the universe.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 23:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
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Science ·12 Jul 2026, 22:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
The Ghost in the Machine: AI and the Consciousness We Project

The Ghost in the Machine: AI and the Consciousness We Project

As AI displays human-like fluency, researchers warn that society lacks the evidence-based methods required to distinguish between true experience and advanced pattern recognition.

Technology ·12 Jul 2026, 20:41 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Drones improve volcanic gas monitoring and eruption prediction accuracy

Drones improve volcanic gas monitoring and eruption prediction accuracy

Researchers are deploying drones to collect precise gas and ash data from active volcanic plumes, helping to improve eruption warnings and public safety.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 20:39 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Bolyai Researchers Use Floquet Formalism to Model Driven Spin Systems

Bolyai Researchers Use Floquet Formalism to Model Driven Spin Systems

Researchers have introduced a full Floquet-space formalism to improve the control and modelling of driven spin systems. This approach explicitly accounts for complex interactions, such as the Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction, to assist in developing spin-based quantum technologies.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Funguy project uses AI and lasers to control fungal growth patterns

Funguy project uses AI and lasers to control fungal growth patterns

The Funguy project uses an AI-driven system and laser-based containment to control fungal growth for bio-art. This approach allows users to direct biological patterns using consumer-grade hardware.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 13:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Gus the T. rex fossil could become most expensive dinosaur sold at auction

Gus the T. rex fossil could become most expensive dinosaur sold at auction

The T. rex fossil named Gus is set to headline a Sotheby's auction in New York, fueling a debate between paleontologists and the private fossil market.

Technology ·12 Jul 2026, 13:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
FCC approves Reflect Orbital satellite to test sunlight reflection tech

FCC approves Reflect Orbital satellite to test sunlight reflection tech

The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch a mirror-equipped satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth. The mission faces scrutiny from the astronomy community regarding potential environmental impacts and the future of the night sky.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 11:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Steam surpasses 200 million monthly active users to lead PlayStation

Steam surpasses 200 million monthly active users to lead PlayStation

Estimates suggest Steam now has over 200 million monthly active users, surpassing the 125 million users reported by Sony for the PlayStation Network.

Technology ·12 Jul 2026, 10:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Dinosaurs likely spread seeds for fruit-bearing plants in Cretaceous era

Dinosaurs likely spread seeds for fruit-bearing plants in Cretaceous era

Fossilized evidence from New Mexico suggests that flowering plants produced large fruits while dinosaurs still roamed, challenging the belief that this developed post-extinction.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 00:06 ·Niko Vale 3 min read