Bose Acquires Skullcandy to Reach Younger Audio Consumers
Bose Corporation acquired lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy on October 21, 2026, to expand its reach into younger, culturally driven consumer segments.
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Insta360 Launches Insta360 Mic With Customizable E-Ink Displays
Insta360 launched the Insta360 Mic on October 22 as a wireless microphone system featuring customizable E-Ink displays and microSD expandable storage.
ISS Astronauts Capture Stunning Images of Earth’s Auroras and Lights
Astronauts on the International Space Station have photographed Earth’s auroras and city lights from 250 miles up.
iPhone Duo Launches in Hong Kong From HK$17,499 With January Delivery
Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, debuts in Hong Kong on October 23 with prices starting at HK$17,499.
Super El Niño Tracking 2015-16 Intensity by December 2026
A strengthening super El Niño is expected to peak around December 2026, with exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean conditions potentially persisting into early 2027.
Laurent Simons Joins Bar-Ilan University Research Labs
Laurent Simons, a 16-year-old Belgian prodigy with a doctorate in quantum physics, is preparing to join research laboratories at Bar-Ilan University in Israel.
Researchers Find Rock That Challenges Subduction Zone Models
Researchers have discovered a rock in Papua New Guinea that suggests subduction zones behave differently than previously thought.
James Webb Telescope Detects Heavy Metals Near Milky Way Black Hole
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified a surprising concentration of heavy metals surrounding Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky…
iPhone Duo Pairs Powerful A20 Pro Chip With Foldable Design
Apple’s first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, arrives in stores on October 23, 2026, following the start of pre-orders on October 16.
Broadcom Wi-Fi Flaw Exposes Millions of Routers to Hijacking
A 16-year-old security flaw in Broadcom Wi-Fi software allows attackers to hijack millions of wireless routers over the air without a password.
Cornell Researchers Set New Semiconductor Bandgap Record
Researchers at Cornell University led by Darrell Schlom have developed a sapphire-grown semiconductor film that successfully conducts electricity at a record-breaking bandgap of…
Anthropic Signs Lease for $10B Nova Scotia Data Centre
San Francisco artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has signed a 20-year lease for a massive $10-billion data centre campus in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, as the developer faces a…