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Google updates privacy settings to use user media for AI training

Google updates privacy settings to use user media for AI training

Google has updated its privacy policies to automatically collect images, files, and audio for AI training. Users can manage or disable this via their account.

Technology ·7 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Microsoft adds Cloud Rebuild and Point-in-Time Restore to Windows 11

Microsoft adds Cloud Rebuild and Point-in-Time Restore to Windows 11

Microsoft is introducing Cloud Rebuild and Point-in-Time Restore for Windows 11 to streamline system recovery and address challenges like boot failures.

Technology ·7 Jul 2026, 15:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
watchOS 27 beta 3 adds dedicated Siri AI app to Apple Watch

watchOS 27 beta 3 adds dedicated Siri AI app to Apple Watch

Apple has released watchOS 27 beta 3, which adds a dedicated Siri app for conversational interactions on specific Apple Watch models. The update also includes new HealthKit APIs, interface adjustments, and enhancements to the Find My service.

Technology ·7 Jul 2026, 10:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Perseverance rover finds record concentrations of organic carbon on Mars

Perseverance rover finds record concentrations of organic carbon on Mars

The discovery of complex organic molecules in Martian mudstones provides a chemical foundation for life, though scientists debate if the origin is biotic or abiotic.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Biobased poly(ester amide)s surpass polyolefins in tensile strength

Biobased poly(ester amide)s surpass polyolefins in tensile strength

New biobased polymers derived from non-edible renewable resources surpass conventional petroleum-based plastics in both strength and elongation.

Technology ·7 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Earth reaches annual aphelion as farthest point from the Sun

Earth reaches annual aphelion as farthest point from the Sun

Earth has reached its annual farthest point from the Sun, highlighting the role of axial tilt over orbital distance in creating seasons.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
JAXA Hayabusa2 probe captures image of snowman-shaped asteroid Torifune

JAXA Hayabusa2 probe captures image of snowman-shaped asteroid Torifune

The Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully completed a high-speed flyby of asteroid Torifune, proving Japan's capability to precisely target near-Earth objects.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 05:04 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Yubico launches YubiKey Passkey Enabler app for Android devices

Yubico launches YubiKey Passkey Enabler app for Android devices

Yubico has introduced a new Android Credential Provider app to streamline hardware-backed passkey registration and authentication via NFC and USB.

Technology ·7 Jul 2026, 04:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight

How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight

University of British Columbia researchers found that pigeons use subtle eye movements to resolve detail and judge depth, challenging assumptions about avian navigation.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 04:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
RMIT researchers develop dual-bubble method to remove wastewater plastics

RMIT researchers develop dual-bubble method to remove wastewater plastics

RMIT University researchers created a method using micro and nanobubbles to remove over 90 percent of microplastics from wastewater. The process integrates into existing systems without requiring structural changes, helping to reduce microplastic contamination in biosolids.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 03:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology

How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology

From prehistoric charcoal to advanced carbon nanotubes, researchers are developing record-breaking materials that capture nearly all incoming light. These innovations are being applied across fields such as astronomy, thermal management, and defense.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Bumblebees show emotion-like states through facial expressions

Bumblebees show emotion-like states through facial expressions

A study from Southern Medical University and Macquarie University suggests bumblebees display expressions of pleasure and distaste based on internal needs.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 01:04 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
AMD Ryzen AI Halo developer mini PC launches in the US for $3,999

AMD Ryzen AI Halo developer mini PC launches in the US for $3,999

AMD has entered the compact developer hardware market with the Ryzen AI Halo, a $3,999 mini PC designed for local model development with pre-configured software.

Technology ·6 Jul 2026, 23:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Jeremy Hansen retiring from Canadian Space Agency for air force reserve role

Jeremy Hansen retiring from Canadian Space Agency for air force reserve role

Following his historic journey on the Artemis II mission, Colonel Jeremy Hansen is transitioning from his full-time CSA role to the Royal Canadian Air Force reserve. This move marks a shift toward advisory and ambassadorial work for the veteran astronaut.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Rice and NASA launch world's first open-source space robotics simulator

Rice and NASA launch world's first open-source space robotics simulator

This high-fidelity digital twin allows developers to test robotic software for use in future lunar habitats and space vehicles. The platform aims to offload routine maintenance tasks from human crews to autonomous or remotely operated robots.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 22:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA Perseverance rover identifies complex organic carbon in Martian rocks

NASA Perseverance rover identifies complex organic carbon in Martian rocks

The Perseverance rover detected macromolecular carbon within rock formations at Jezero Crater, offering evidence of ancient chemical processes on Mars.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
China’s Tianwen-2 Reaches Earth’s Quasi-Moon and Prepares to Grab a Sample

China’s Tianwen-2 Reaches Earth’s Quasi-Moon and Prepares to Grab a Sample

China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has arrived at the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa to begin mapping and scientific observations. The mission intends to collect samples to determine if the object is a fragment ejected from the Moon.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Dragon Quest XI S on Switch 2 features performance modes and no save transfers

Dragon Quest XI S on Switch 2 features performance modes and no save transfers

Square Enix has detailed technical upgrades and performance modes for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S. The release will not support save data transfers from the previous version or offer a discounted upgrade path.

Technology ·6 Jul 2026, 17:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
DGIST-Caltech team develops efficient photocatalyst to turn CO2 into fuel

DGIST-Caltech team develops efficient photocatalyst to turn CO2 into fuel

International research teams are developing advanced catalysts, including photocatalysts and copper nanoclusters, to convert carbon dioxide into chemical fuels. These atomic-level modifications aim to improve efficiency and product selectivity for future industrial applications.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 16:07 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Botanicoir launches Beyond Sustainable initiative to aid grower reporting

Botanicoir launches Beyond Sustainable initiative to aid grower reporting

Botanicoir has introduced the Beyond Sustainable initiative to help producers provide verifiable data for retail and certification compliance. The program focuses on evidencing sustainability practices through supply chain transparency and community investment.

Technology ·6 Jul 2026, 16:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read