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Technology 6/26/2026

You just ate that planet, didn’t you? - Technology Org

The groundbreaking discovery from May 2023, providing the first direct evidence of a star engulfing a planet, continues to reshape our understanding of cosmic fates. Astronomers observed a star about 12,000 light-years away brightening dramatically before cooling, a tell-tale sign of it swallowing a gas giant roughly the size of Jupiter. This celestial meal, pinpointed by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), finally offered a real-time glimpse into a process previously only theorized.

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You just ate that planet, didn’t you? - Technology Org
Technology 6/26/2026

SoftBank shares slide after report OpenAI may delay IPO until next year

SoftBank Group shares plummeted by over 12% on Friday after reports surfaced that AI powerhouse OpenAI is likely delaying its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) until 2027. The primary sticking point? CEO Sam Altman's unwavering demand for a colossal $1 trillion valuation, which financial advisors believe is unachievable in the current volatile tech market of 2026.

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SoftBank shares slide after report OpenAI may delay IPO until next year
Technology 6/26/2026

Fossils of archaic human found in a cave are the same sex. Scientists want to learn why

A groundbreaking discovery in South Africa's deep Rising Star Cave system has left scientists scratching their heads: all 20 Homo naledi individuals whose teeth were recently analyzed appear to be biologically female. Using advanced proteomic analysis, researchers found no trace of Amelogenin-Y, the protein marker for males, pushing the controversial theory of complex, sex-specific burial rituals in this small-brained human relative back into the spotlight.

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Fossils of archaic human found in a cave are the same sex. Scientists want to learn why
Technology 6/26/2026

AI prompts creative educators to prioritize foundational knowledge over polished output

Educators worldwide are making a critical pivot, shifting their focus from grading polished student outputs—easily generated by AI—to prioritizing foundational knowledge and critical thinking. This move, highlighted by recent reports from Microsoft and the OECD in 2026, signals a profound re-evaluation of how learning is assessed and valued in the age of ubiquitous AI tools. Universities like Queen Mary University of London are already redesigning undergraduate degrees to emphasize process, reflection, and real-world problem-solving over traditional assignments.

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AI prompts creative educators to prioritize foundational knowledge over polished output
Technology 6/26/2026

First FDA-Cleared AI Agent Could Offer FDA, State Regulatory Clues

UpDoc, an AI company advised by former Biden FDA chief Robert Califf, just secured the first-ever FDA clearance for an AI agent specifically designed to support clinicians by managing medications, ordering lab tests, and checking in with patients between doctor's visits. This groundbreaking approval marks a pivotal moment for 'clinical AI,' paving the way for AI agents to deliver care traditionally requiring a licensed physician, directly integrating into existing healthcare workflows.

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First FDA-Cleared AI Agent Could Offer FDA, State Regulatory Clues
Technology 6/26/2026

IBM Touts World’s First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology - Investor's Business Daily

IBM has just dropped a bombshell in the semiconductor world, unveiling the planet's first sub-1 nanometer (0.7 nm) chip technology. This isn't just a tiny tweak; it's a monumental leap forward, powered by a revolutionary 'nanostack' architecture that crams nearly 100 billion transistors onto a chip the size of a fingernail, promising a massive boost in performance and energy efficiency crucial for the exploding demands of artificial intelligence.

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IBM Touts World’s First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology - Investor's Business Daily
Technology 6/26/2026

As Storage Costs Bite, Apple Hikes Prices Of iPads & MacBooks In India

Apple has drastically increased prices for many of its key products – including iPads, MacBooks, Mac mini, and HomePods – in India, with some models seeing a staggering jump of up to Rs 1 lakh, or approximately 42% for some models. This abrupt move, effective immediately and already reflected on Apple's India website, comes directly after CEO Tim Cook's recent warnings that escalating global memory and storage costs have made such price revisions 'unavoidable'.

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As Storage Costs Bite, Apple Hikes Prices Of iPads & MacBooks In India
Technology 6/26/2026

SpaceX is moving data centres to space, signalling a new era for space-based computing

SpaceX is forging a new frontier in computing with its ambitious 'Starmind' initiative, aiming to deploy up to one million AI-focused orbital data centers. This isn't just about beaming internet; it's a strategic pivot to move intensive AI inference workloads directly into space, leveraging continuous solar power and the natural cold vacuum to meet the insatiable demand for artificial intelligence compute. The company recently filed an FCC application for this colossal constellation, signaling a full-scale assault on the terrestrial data center paradigm.

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SpaceX is moving data centres to space, signalling a new era for space-based computing
Technology 6/26/2026

Hubble detects rare primordial light clearing cosmic fog

The venerable Hubble Space Telescope has just pulled off an unexpected cosmic coup, detecting elusive ultraviolet light escaping from a compact galaxy dubbed MXDFz4.4, which existed a mere 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang. This groundbreaking observation, published on June 23, 2026, pushes back the timeline for directly witnessing the end of the universe's 'dark ages' by a significant 200 million years, directly challenging previous assumptions about how opaque the early cosmos truly was.

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Hubble detects rare primordial light clearing cosmic fog
Technology 6/25/2026

IIT Kanpur Researchers Solve Mystery of Atypical Drug Target Receptor

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have finally cracked the long-standing mystery behind the atypical behavior of C5aR2, a crucial immune receptor, a discovery set to revolutionize drug design. Led by Professor Arun K Shukla, the team used advanced Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to map the receptor's molecular structure, revealing why it acts differently from its close counterpart, C5aR1. This breakthrough moves us closer to developing highly targeted medicines with fewer side effects.

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IIT Kanpur Researchers Solve Mystery of Atypical Drug Target Receptor
Technology 6/25/2026

'Super-puff' planets lighter than candy floss discovered by international team - Nanowerk

An international team, primarily led by the University of Oxford, has just announced the discovery of two 'super-puff' planets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, that are so incredibly light they're less dense than candy floss. These Jupiter-sized gas giants, orbiting a distant star 1,110 light-years away, are among the lightest ever detected, presenting a significant puzzle for scientists trying to understand how planets form and evolve.

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'Super-puff' planets lighter than candy floss discovered by international team - Nanowerk
Technology 6/25/2026

If the FDA isn’t regulating every aspect of AI in healthcare who will? Executives debate at San Diego waterfront

A pivotal debate is unfolding at the BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego this week, as healthcare and technology executives grapple with a critical question: if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn't regulate every facet of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, who will? The urgent discussion comes as the FDA has just released updated guidance on AI-enabled medical devices in June 2026, signaling a significant shift in its regulatory approach amid rapid AI advancement.

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If the FDA isn’t regulating every aspect of AI in healthcare who will? Executives debate at San Diego waterfront
Technology 6/25/2026

FPT Expands Strategic Collaboration with Microsoft to Advance AI Frontier Innovation Across Asia

HANOI, Vietnam — FPT Corporation just upped its game with Microsoft, announcing an expanded strategic collaboration today that aims to supercharge enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and co-innovation across the buzzing markets of ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea. This isn't just another partnership; FPT will now operate as a Microsoft 'AI Frontier Company,' integrating cutting-edge AI agents directly into workflows and getting early access to Microsoft's next-gen generative and agentic AI technologies to build out scalable enterprise solutions.

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FPT Expands Strategic Collaboration with Microsoft to Advance AI Frontier Innovation Across Asia
Technology 6/25/2026

Micron locks in historically high memory prices for five years - The Register

Micron Technology has just cemented its future, locking in an astounding $100 billion in long-term memory supply deals, including $22 billion in prepayments, that guarantee historically high prices for the next five years, stretching from 2026 to 2030. This aggressive move, fueled by a staggering fifteen-fold profit surge and nearly quadrupled quarterly revenue, marks a fundamental shift in the semiconductor giant's business model, heavily de-risking its notoriously cyclical market.

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Micron locks in historically high memory prices for five years - The Register
Technology 6/25/2026

This new sub $25,000 EV pickup is backed by Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto just fired a major shot across the bow of the electric vehicle market, officially launching preorders for its bare-bones EV pickup truck, 'The Blank Slate,' at an eye-popping $24,950. Revealed on June 24, 2026, this disruptive price point, significantly undercutting the industry average, aims to crack the code on EV affordability and could reshape consumer expectations for electric workhorses. Deliveries are slated to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with the company betting on a stripped-down, customizable approach to win over cost-conscious buyers.

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This new sub $25,000 EV pickup is backed by Jeff Bezos
Technology 6/25/2026

Mark Zuckerberg makes a move on a new billion-dollar market

Mark Zuckerberg is shaking up the booming prediction markets sector, reportedly directing a small internal team at Meta to develop a new app, internally codenamed 'Arena.' This move pits the social media giant directly against established players like Polymarket and Kalshi, aiming to leverage Meta's staggering 3.56 billion daily active users to capture a slice of this rapidly expanding billion-dollar industry. Initially, 'Arena' is expected to operate using a video game-like points system, though the eventual integration of real-money wagering hasn't been ruled out, signaling Meta's serious intent to disrupt the landscape.

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Mark Zuckerberg makes a move on a new billion-dollar market
Technology 6/25/2026

Jitendra Singh pitches ‘BRICS Space Economy’ as next frontier of global growth

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has just thrown down a gauntlet, urging BRICS nations to forge a powerful 'BRICS Space Economy' as the next major engine of global growth. This bold proposal, made at the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) meeting in Bengaluru, signifies a concerted effort by the expanded bloc to collectively tap into the rapidly expanding global space sector, currently valued at over $460 billion and projected to hit $1 trillion by 2035. India, hosting the two-day summit under its 2026 Chairship, is clearly positioning the grouping to move beyond dialogue and into concrete co-development and co-innovation in space.

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Jitendra Singh pitches ‘BRICS Space Economy’ as next frontier of global growth
Technology 6/24/2026

Infosys sees $300-400billion AI opportunity by 2030

Infosys is aggressively eyeing a massive $300-$400 billion opportunity in AI-led services by 2030, a clear signal that the Indian IT giant believes artificial intelligence will supercharge, rather than diminish, its core business. Chairman Nandan Nilekani, addressing shareholders at the company's 45th Annual General Meeting, firmly stated that AI's disruptive power is actually compelling enterprises to urgently modernize their outdated systems, thereby creating a colossal new market for tech service providers. This isn't just future gazing; Infosys has already crossed the $1 billion mark in annualised AI services revenue, a figure CEO Salil Parekh confirms is growing faster than the company's overall business.

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Infosys sees $300-400billion AI opportunity by 2030
Technology 6/24/2026

Engagement With AI-CGM Platform Boosts Weight Loss: Stephanie Kim, MD, MPH - AJMC

New research reveals that actively engaging with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) platform can triple the rate of weight loss for adults struggling with obesity. Dr. Stephanie Kim, a principal investigator at Signos, the company behind this platform, reported findings published in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology that showed users lost weight nearly three times faster during periods they actively used the system compared to inactive periods.

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Engagement With AI-CGM Platform Boosts Weight Loss: Stephanie Kim, MD, MPH - AJMC
Technology 6/24/2026

FIU Study: Altered Images Evade AI Safeguards - Mirage News

Researchers at Florida International University (FIU) have dropped a major bombshell: they've found that even tiny, almost invisible changes to images can trick AI systems into giving out harmful or incorrect information. Led by Associate Professor Hadi Amini and graduate assistant Md Jueal Mia, the team developed a method called JaiLIP, which nearly doubled the number of unsafe responses from AI models like BLIP-2 in tests.

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FIU Study: Altered Images Evade AI Safeguards - Mirage News
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