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Meta partners with news outlets to expand AI content

Meta announced Friday it will integrate content from major news organizations into its artificial intelligence assistant to provide Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users with real-time information.

Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win Nobel Prize

Softbank CEO and AI investor Masayoshi Son said Friday that advanced artificial intelligence could surpass humans to the extent that "we become fish" and could even win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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'Old things work': Argentines giving new life to e-waste

Need a new gaming console? Just make one yourself with an old ventilator. Got an old payment terminal? Turn it into a camera.

China's rulers push party role before WWII anniversary

An elderly Chinese war veteran's shin still bears the mark of a bullet wound he suffered when fighting the Japanese as a teenager, a year before the end of World War II.

SpaceX answers critics with successful Starship test flight

SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its tenth test flight, turning in a strong performance after a series of fiery failures had begun to cast doubt on its future.

Unnamed skeletons? US museum at center of ethical debate

For years, a man's giant intestine was anonymously on display at a US medical museum in Philadelphia, identified only by his initials JW.

SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on latest test flight

SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its 10th test flight, following a string of explosive failures that cast doubt about its ability to realize Elon Musk's vision of colonizing Mars.

FINOS Welcomes New Governing Board Leadership and Global Industry Members to Accelerate Innovation Through Open Collaborations on Cloud Compliance, AI Governance, and Industry Interoperability

New members Accenture, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, EQTY Lab, FossID, Hitachi, Tetrate and Tokenovate reflect the growing demand for truly open, industry-wide, broadly supported software and standards across financial services.

GA-ASI Marks Another Aviation First with YFQ-42A CCA Flight Testing

"What a great moment for the U.S. Air Force and for GA-ASI," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "It's been our collaboration that enabled us to build and fly the YFQ-42A in just over a year. It's an incredible achievement and I salute the Air Force for its vision and I salute our development team for delivering yet another historic first for our company."

Telestream Global Ingest Workflow Powered by Vantage Opens the Front Door to Media Creation

Unified ingest strategy spans live, camera card, and file-based workflows with hybrid-cloud scalability and system-aware metadata: See it in action at IBC2025

SpaceX set once more for Starship test flight

SpaceX on Tuesday was once again gearing up for the latest launch of its Starship megarocket after two successive postponements.

Drones take on Everest's garbage

A team of drone operators joined climbers and guides at Everest Base Camp this climbing season, armed with heavy-duty drones to help clear rubbish from the world's highest peak.

SpaceX scrubs latest Starship launch due to bad weather

Bad weather on Monday forced SpaceX to postpone the latest launch of its massive prototype Starship rocket, key to founder Elon Musk's dreams of colonizing Mars and NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon.

31 Concept and Bestcomp Group Form Strategic Partnership to Elevate AI-Driven Network Intelligence Across Eurasia

Partnership delivers real-time visibility, security, and performance for telecoms, governments, and enterprises.

SpaceX megarocket prepares for next launch amid new scrutiny

SpaceX is gearing up for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Monday after a technical issue on the launchpad forced a 24-hour delay.

Human ancestor Lucy gets first European showing in Prague

The 3.18-million-year-old bone fragments of human ancestor Lucy, which rarely leave Ethiopia, will go on display in Europe for the first time Monday at the Czech National Museum in Prague.

SpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setback

SpaceX canceled a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.

Google to provide Gemini AI tools to US government

Google will provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US federal agencies practically free, the government announced Thursday.

India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China.

Google packs new Pixel phones with AI

Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones, showcasing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities woven into its Android mobile operating system.

How to develop perfect battery systems for complex mobile solutions

Using a 3-step-strategy ANSMANN defines the perfect battery pack and charger for each mobile device

After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocket

Elon Musk's SpaceX announced Friday that its Starship megarocket is scheduled to blast off on a new test flight next weekend after recent attempts have ended in fiery explosions.

UK king, Starmer lead VJ Day tributes to WWII veterans, survivors

King Charles III led commemorations Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their "courage" as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

South Korean president vows to build 'military trust' with North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Friday to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust", a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul.

Japan's emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII

Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine on Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.

Japan emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII

Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.

World's first humanoid robot games begin in China

The world's first-ever humanoid robot games began Friday in Beijing, with over 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as they compete in events from the 100-metre hurdles to kung fu.

Keeping cool with colours -- Vienna museum paints asphalt to fight heat

Equipped with an infrared thermometer, Austrian artist Jonas Griessler measures the sweltering heat in an inner courtyard in the centre of Vienna.

Scientists unearth 'cute' but fearsome ancient whale

Australian scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying Wednesday the species was "deceptively cute" but a fearsome predator.

Dutch child survivor of Japan's WWII camps breaks silence

It has taken Tineke Einthoven 80 years to be able to speak about what she lived through as a child in brutal Japanese internment camps during World War II without breaking down.

Elon Musk accuses App Store of favoring OpenAI

Elon Musk has taken his feud against OpenAI to the App Store, accusing Apple of favoring ChatGPT in the digital shop and vowing legal action.

Loar Holdings Inc. Reports Q2 2025 Record Results and Upward Revision to 2025 Outlook and Announces the Acquisition of Beadlight Ltd.

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2025 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) (the "Company," "Loar," "we," "us" and "our"), reports record results for the second quarter of 2025, upward revision to 2025 guidance, and announces the acquisition of Beadlight Ltd. ("Beadlight").

31 Concept to Debut Patent-Pending Technology at ISS Asia 2025 in Singapore

After just seven months in stealth mode, 31 Concept's research division delivers a breakthrough in network intelligence - now patent-pending and set to debut at one of the world's top security conferences.

Swiss pilot takes big step closer to solar plane altitude record

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan got within around a thousand metres of setting a new altitude record in a solar-powered plane on Sunday as he chases the goal of breaking the 10,000 metres barrier.

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