People looking for precursors to artificial intelligence often point to science fiction by authors like Isaac Asimov or thought experiments like the Turing test. But an equally important, if surprising and less appreciated, forerunner is American psychologist B.F. Skinner’s research with…
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August is more than half over, which means we’re getting ever closer to the usual September timeframe of Apple’s iPhone event. That means the expected official announcement of the iPhone 17 line. The latest iOS 26 features will come preinstalled on…
SpaceX completes investigation into recent Starship failures, clears the way for Flight 10
The U.S Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has closed its investigation into SpaceX’s Starship mission failure this spring and given the green light for Starship Flight Test 10 to proceed this weekend. Starship Flight 9 launched on May 27 from SpaceX’s Starbase…
Apple moves to its seventh iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 developer betas as release looms
As the final release edges closer, Apple moves on to its seventh developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. Apple’s hardware getting the 26-generation update – Image Credit: Apple The seventh…
Hackers breach HR firm Workday – is it the latest Salesforce CRM attack victim?
Workday has been targeted in a data breach The breach was part of a campaign of social engineering attacks The campaign has also targeted Google, Dior, and Adidas Popular HR platform Workday has revealed it was been hit by a data…
Why US federal health agencies are abandoning mRNA vaccines
So perhaps we shouldn’t have been surprised when the US Department of Health and Human Services, which RFK Jr. now heads, announced “the beginning of a coordinated wind-down” of mRNA vaccine development earlier this month. HHS is canceling almost $500 million worth…
China's inaugural 'Robot Olmypics' delivers impressive feats and disastrous falls
The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games have come to a close with some new world records, but don't expect them to beat humans in a 100-meter dash any time soon. The three-day robotics event in Beijing, China that saw humanoid robots…
How Much Has Mercury Shrunk?
What do many baked goods and the planet Mercury have in common? They shrink as they cool. Evidence suggests that since it formed about 4.5 billion years ago, Mercury has continuously contracted as it has lost heat. And somewhat like a…
Qi 2.2 is coming to iPhone with faster charging — here's what you need to know
Get ready for faster charging as Qi 2.2.1 is coming to iPhone. Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming wireless charging standard. You will soon be able to use many, faster, third-party chargers with your iPhone 16 After being…
How to watch LEGO Masters Jr. on Fox — it’s *FREE*
Watch LEGO Masters Jr. online You can watch watch LEGO Masters Jr. for FREE online with episodes of the brand new show set to start on Monday, August 18. The spinoff of Fox’s popular main LEGO Masters show will be hosted…