Xiaomi 18 Fold Debuts at IFA 2026 With New Passport-Style Foldable Design
The tech giant has made its latest hardware play in Berlin, displaying the device behind a glass case at the ongoing trade show.
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Blue Origin Wins $700M NASA Contract to Build Mars Communications Network
NASA awarded Blue Origin a $700 million contract on September 1 to develop the Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN).
Japan to Launch Probe in 2026 to Collect First Samples From Martian Moon Phobos
Japan will launch its uncrewed Martian Moons Exploration probe on October 20, 2026, aiming to bring the world’s first surface samples from the Martian moon Phobos back to Earth.
Remote-Controlled Car in Pakistan Crashes Into Police Car During Test Drive
A remote-controlled Suzuki Alto project in Islamabad crashed into a parked police car after its connection failed during a test drive.
The wealth of the world's billionaires reached $15.1 trillion last year, per a new report
Global billionaire wealth hit a record $15.1 trillion in 2025, driven largely by an artificial intelligence investment boom.
Scientists watch a comet being born 3 billion miles away
Astronomers have watched a small centaur object known as 450P/LONEOS transform into a comet far away, providing a missing link in understanding how inactive icy bodies evolve as…
IFA 2026 Opens in Berlin Highlighting AI as Tech Infrastructure
Beginning on September 4 in Berlin, IFA 2026 opened its doors under the theme The Future is Now, showcasing how artificial intelligence has transitioned from a distinct product…
Xbox Cloud Gaming to Introduce Monthly Hour Limits Starting November 2026
Microsoft announced on September 3, 2026, local time, that Xbox Cloud Gaming will introduce monthly hour limits ranging from five to 15 hours across its Game Pass subscription…
Norway’s $2.3T Wealth Fund Plans to Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings for Diversification
Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund has proposed a significant structural shift to reduce its holdings of U.S.
Konstantin Chaykin Releases SC02C Chronograph Based on Space-Tested Design
Konstantin Chaykin Manufacture has released the SC02C, a 28-piece civilian limited edition mechanical chronograph adapted from an instrument tested during four spacewalks with…
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra Amid AGI Claims and Mixed Benchmark Results
OpenAI has begun rolling out its new GPT-6 Astra model, which company leadership suggests marks the dawn of general artificial intelligence.
Utah Mountains Hide One Billion Tons of Ice, University Study Reveals
Researchers at the University of Utah have revealed that the state’s mountains may conceal a staggering one billion tons of underground ice within 836 documented rock glaciers.