China-linked hackers deployed GRIMWEDGE malware
China-linked hackers exploited a Chrome-Windows zero-day chain to deploy malware, with at least four threat groups using the BlueMoon exploit kit to target NGOs and organizations…
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Butterfly Network Partners with Merge Labs to Develop Ultrasound-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces
US-based medtech company Butterfly Network and Merge Labs have announced a multi-year licensing agreement to develop ultrasound-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
Butterfly Network to Supply Chip-Based Ultrasound Tech to Merge Labs
Butterfly Network and Merge Labs have signed a multi-year licensing agreement to advance ultrasound-based brain-computer interfaces, with Butterfly providing access to its…
NVIDIA Unveils RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell Workstation GPU
NVIDIA quietly introduced the RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell workstation GPU, a high-end addition to its professional graphics lineup.
Venus Caught Near Moon in Rare Celestial Alignment
On September 14, 2026, observers in China captured multiple photos of Venus positioned next to the moon, while a UCR study suggested the planet may have consumed its own moon…
Rocket Lab Protests NASA’s Blue Origin Mars Contract Award
NASA’s selection of Blue Origin for a $700 million Mars spacecraft contract has sparked a protest from Rocket Lab, while the agency prepares to recruit volunteers for a yearlong…
University of Toronto Engineers Create Ytterbium-Based Nanoparticles for Subtle Chemical Detection
A team from the University of Toronto Engineering has developed dye-sensitized nanoparticles capable of detecting subtle chemical differences, according to a September 14, 2026…
HBO Max Account Compromised in Malvertising Campaign
In September 2026, the official HBO Max Reddit account was compromised to distribute 108 malicious ads over 48 hours, using a “ClickFix” social engineering tactic to trick users…
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Sept.
Apple Stores Preparing for New Home Products and HomePod Mini
Apple is preparing major retail store modifications this fall, signaling the long-awaited arrival of refreshed Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models alongside a new smart home hub…
New Minerals Found Deep in Earth Could Store Massive Amounts of Water
Researchers have identified two previously unknown iron oxyhydroxide minerals capable of storing massive amounts of water deep within Earth’s lower mantle.
AI CEOs Call for Slowdown in Development to Prevent Safety Risks
Top artificial intelligence executives, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, called for a coordinated slowdown in AI capability advancements on…