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We all rely on browser extensions to simplify our daily tasks, but sometimes trusted tools can turn against us. Recently, users worldwide have been targeted by a sophisticated scam that uses fake "critical update" pop-ups to trick victims into downloading malicious files.

Jeff Dean, one of Google's most renowned engineers, has left the company after 27 years and is already generating significant buzz in Silicon Valley. Dean is in advanced talks to raise $1 billion for his new startup, Discovery Loop. The planned fundraising round is expected to value the company at approximately $10 billion, an exceptionally high figure for a startup at such an early stage.

Ever since artificial intelligence burst into our lives, we find ourselves constantly jumping between different sites, opening countless accounts, and dealing with annoying usage limits. A new platform called Arena.ai solves this by bringing all the leading models to one place.

Tech giant Apple is preparing for a leadership change, as John Ternus will take over as CEO on September 1st, replacing Tim Cook. However, Ternus is arriving at the company during a particularly complex period. Despite strong performance, Apple is facing an unusual rise in iPhone production costs, which is forcing it to raise prices for consumers. The main reason for this is a severe global...

Shares of AI cloud provider CoreWeave jumped yesterday (Wednesday) by approximately 19%, bringing the company's market value to nearly $59 billion. The surge followed the release of second-quarter reports, which revealed a staggering figure: the company's backlog reached $104 billion, compared to about $30 billion last year. These are signed contracts that the company has yet to deliver...

Chip giant Nvidia continues to ride the artificial intelligence wave, but it now turns out that its next growth engine is not just the famous graphics processors. The company's networking technology division recorded record revenue of $14.8 billion in the first fiscal quarter of 2027, a 199% jump compared to the same period last year.

A scientific expedition that returned in 2026 to the site of historical radioactive waste dumping in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean reached barrels at a depth of approximately 4,700 meters, discovering that some are in various stages of disintegration. Researchers collected water, sediment, and biological samples to determine the fate of the waste and its potential impact on the ecosystem.

A study receiving renewed attention this week brings Zealandia back to the headlines — a vast area almost entirely hidden beneath the South Pacific Ocean that researchers have proposed defining as Earth's eighth continent. Zealandia spans about 4.9 million square kilometers, but about 94% of it is below sea level.

A new study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark reveals how microorganisms find food at depths of several kilometers. It turns out that organic particles sinking from the upper ocean layers release nutrients under immense pressure, providing a vital food source for deep-sea bacteria.

A mirror is supposed to do a simple thing: show us what is in front of it. However, a new study recently published in the scientific journal Nature Communications presents a possibility that sounds almost like science fiction — a mirror capable of intentionally showing something completely different.

New archaeological findings at the Great Synagogue of Vilnius shed light on the Jewish life that thrived for centuries in one of Eastern Europe's most important centers. Excavations have revealed remains of the central Bima, the women's section, colorful floors, and personal items, including seat plaques with the names of regular worshippers and a plaque with the Ten Commandments.

The adult brain may possess a greater capacity for repair than previously thought. In a new study published Wednesday, researchers from the University of Zurich identified special cells in mice that mobilize following brain injury to restore damaged tissue.

How many times have you received an answer from an AI chatbot that seemed perfectly professional? Most of us use these tools daily, but the story of a Chinese farmer illustrates why blind reliance on AI without verification can lead to disastrous economic consequences.

Toyota has announced a global recall of approximately 655,000 Camry vehicles produced between December 2023 and July 2026. A malfunction in the 7-inch driver display can cause the screen to remain blank and may disable turn signals, hazard lights, and audible safety alerts.

Five of the world's largest technology companies – Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Amazon, and Alphabet – have collectively committed to approximately $1.16 trillion in future lease payments. Most of the amount is intended for the construction of data centers for the development and services of artificial intelligence. These are facilities that have not yet opened, but the companies have already locked...

Researchers from the USA have presented a model that allows a wave to appear as if it is moving faster than expected, and under certain conditions, even beyond the speed of light. The phenomenon is related to the way waves reaching a destination via different paths connect to each other. According to the scientists, this finding may be relevant not only to sound in water but also to light in a...

Google has introduced the 11th generation of its Pixel smartphone series, featuring the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pro XL. Powered by the new Tensor G6 processor, the devices offer a 50% performance boost for on-device Gemini Nano processing, alongside innovative AI-driven photography tools and personal agents.

A massive oil slick is moving toward the coast of Oman. It has spread over an area of approximately 400 square kilometers, equivalent to the entire Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

Europe is grappling with an unprecedented economic and energy crisis driven by extreme heat and prolonged drought. The drying of major rivers, vital for transport and infrastructure cooling, is severely impacting nuclear power capacity, forcing governments to declare states of emergency.

Sarah Hartwell, a British Amazon customer, was stunned to discover that her account had been hacked and 26 different orders had been placed without her knowledge, totaling 1,418 pounds. It turned out that scammers were using compromised accounts to fulfill orders placed through their shops on TikTok Shop.

Swedish AI startup Lovable has completed a $400 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $13.3 billion. This marks a significant increase from the $6.6 billion valuation recorded in December of last year.

Mount Ebal is the kind of site where one verse can turn into an archaeological question spanning decades. According to the Book of Joshua, after entering the Land of Israel, Joshua builds an altar on Mount Ebal. The event is presented as part of a significant change: a people who lived for forty years as nomads are now required to become a society of permanent settlements, families, agriculture...

The daily flood of messages often leads to forgotten tasks and time-consuming searches for files. The iOS 27 update introduces AI-powered tools that help organize tasks and simplify content management directly within the Messages app.

Tech giant Google announced that its artificial intelligence application, Gemini, has crossed the mark of one billion monthly active users. This achievement comes less than a month after the company's latest financial reports indicated 950 million monthly users. With this, Google joins its major competitor, OpenAI.

Users of the paid ChatGPT plan recently discovered a new button offering to reset their weekly usage quota for 8 dollars. The new option, which was not officially announced, appeared for subscribers who reached their usage limit. The company confirmed they are testing ways to allow users to purchase additional usage to make products more accessible.

The launch of a Chinese Long March 7A rocket failed on Tuesday following a malfunction shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. The rocket was carrying the ChinaSat-4B communications satellite, and Chinese authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.

Many users pay for an iCloud+ subscription for the iCloud Private Relay feature, designed to mask IP addresses while browsing. However, new research has uncovered a serious flaw that renders this protection ineffective, leaving users vulnerable to tracking.

The cloud computing market is dominated by Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which are investing heavily in the AI race. However, DigitalOcean, a cloud company with a $14 billion market cap, is successfully competing with the giants, with its stock jumping 275% over the past year. The company's secret lies in its focus on small and medium-sized businesses, a segment often neglected by industry...

Trying to catch a fly in flight is an almost impossible task. This tiny insect is pre-programmed for rapid escape thanks to a combination of specialized vision, high-speed neural processing, and advanced balance organs.

The smoke detector on your office ceiling has never beeped. This is not proof that it works, but rather the result of a lack of inspection. The situation with AI adoption in companies is similar: tools are paid for, but their actual value remains questionable.

If you spend hours on Facebook, create videos, or simply love following your interests, Meta has some intriguing news. The tech giant continues its rapid wave of summer launches with a brand-new application for iPhone users, designed to transform how you consume and share content.

A historic discovery in Egypt: archaeologists have uncovered an ancient settlement about 3,500 years old in the Ismailia region. The site, located in the heart of the geographical area identified with the "Land of Goshen" mentioned in the Book of Genesis, includes residential structures, storage facilities, and graves, providing fascinating evidence of the thriving life in the region that served...

Researchers in China have discovered a sealed bronze vessel in an ancient tomb containing nearly four liters of a well-preserved ancient alcoholic beverage. This rare find provides unique insights into ancient brewing techniques and social customs.

Mark Zuckerberg has presented a new plan for the future of artificial intelligence. In a 6,500-word article, the CEO of Meta argued that the safest way to manage AI risks is to distribute the technology to as many people as possible, rather than leaving it under the control of corporations and governments.

Meta released a new artificial intelligence model today, Monday, Muse Glimmer AI, and made it available for developers to download and run on their own hardware. At the same time, the company announced that in the coming weeks it will open access to the Muse Spark 1.2 model, considered one of the leading foundation models in the world.

The scientist and researcher Prof. Majid Mollandali Pishnamaz from Iran published a study introducing a unique type of crystal called "Immanite". The crystal, currently kept under heavy security, belongs to the calcite family but exhibits an unusual ability to glow in the dark.

The North Korean hacker group "Kimsuky" has developed its own private artificial intelligence system to enhance the speed and efficiency of its cyberattacks. South Korean security firm Genians reported that the hackers are now integrating AI directly into their espionage and hacking operations.

Planning a vacation abroad has become an exhausting task in recent years, requiring hours of comparisons, reading reviews, and building itineraries. But what if you could offload all this headache to a smart personal assistant? A user who decided to let Google Gemini plan a four-day trip to North Goa in India for him discovered that artificial intelligence is capable of putting together a detailed...

A test lasting about a quarter of an hour may in the future provide doctors with objective information about brain activity and assist in the diagnosis of a long list of neurological and psychiatric disorders. The Israeli NeuroAI company Hemispheric is developing an artificial intelligence system designed to "decode" the brain's electrical signals—a field where diagnosis still relies in many cases...

A majority of Americans want the government to intervene more significantly in the operations of social media companies, particularly regarding the protection of children and teenagers. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, 61% of Americans support tighter oversight of tech giants, with 66% backing laws that require age verification for users under 16.