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environment2 min read10/13/2026Wind and Solar Power Transform Electricity on a Greek Island
An EU-supported project supplies 91% of Agios Efstratios’s electricity from renewable energy and uses surplus power for heating.
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technology2 min read10/13/2026Greece Proposes Under-15 Social Media Ban
A Greek bill would ban children under 15 from social networking services and require privacy-protecting age checks. The rules are expected to begin in January 2027.
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business2 min read10/12/2026AI Spending Supports Growth as Workers Face Changes
The IMF says AI spending is supporting annual global growth of about 3%. However, young workers face particular challenges as routine entry-level work disappears.
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science2 min read10/12/2026WorMa Uses Moving Water to Handle Land and Swimming
A worm-like robot changes its weight balance to travel over difficult ground and through water. Researchers are developing faster pumps and automatic controls.
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business1 min read7/13/2026SK Hynix warns of a possible memory shortage in 2027
The CEO of SK Hynix said artificial intelligence demand could lead to the biggest memory supply shortage in history in 2027. He also said the crisis may continue for a long time.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026Court Rejects Apple’s EU Challenge
A court in Luxembourg rejected Apple’s challenge to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act rules for iOS and the App Store. Apple says it will appeal the decision.
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technology2 min read7/8/2026FBI and Google Target Large Proxy Network
The FBI and Google said they carried out a joint operation against a large proxy network used in cybercrime. The network used more than 2 million devices and spread through Android smart TVs, TV boxes, and unofficial apps.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026Researchers discover autonomous ransomware
JadePuffer is a new ransomware program that uses a large language model to make decisions during an attack.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026Sony updates PlayStation account rules
Sony will close PSN accounts that stay unused for 36 months. It will also remove access to digital games and other content linked to those accounts. The company plans to send an email first, and users will have six months to respond.
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business1 min read7/8/2026Alibaba Bans Claude Code for Employees
Alibaba says its employees can no longer use Claude Code starting July 10. The company cites security concerns and is pushing staff toward its own tool, Qoder.
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environment2 min read7/8/2026Study Finds AI Agents Use Far More Electricity
Researchers at KAIST measured the power use of AI agents and compared it with chatbots. They found that agents can use far more energy because they plan and carry out many steps before they answer. The study warns that wider use could affect data centers and electricity networks.
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business1 min read7/6/2026Low-Cost Smartphones Could Fade Away
Rising memory prices are putting pressure on smartphone makers. More DRAM is being used for AI servers, and that may make entry-level phones harder to produce.
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technology1 min read7/1/2026AI researchers fear a major uncontrolled risk
Leading AI researchers in the United States and China are worried about the fast growth of AI. They believe that if it develops without enough control, it could cause a disaster with many deaths. Some call this kind of danger an AI “Chernobyl moment.”
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technology1 min read7/1/2026Sony to End Physical PlayStation Disc Production in 2028
Sony says it will stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028. New releases will use digital codes, showing how far game sales have moved online.
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technology1 min read6/19/2026Rockstar Sets GTA 6 Preorder Date
Rockstar Games has announced that GTA 6 preorders will open on June 25. The first wave will include only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users. A PC preorder date has not been confirmed. The game is still planned for November 19, 2026.
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technology1 min read6/18/2026Sony Files Patent for a Controller with Changing Button Resistance
Sony has filed a patent for a new PlayStation controller that can change button resistance depending on what is happening in a game. The system uses magnets and aims to make actions feel more physical. It is still only a patent, so a real product is not certain.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026Google Earth adds a free flight mode
Google has added a free flight simulation mode to the web version of Google Earth. The feature works in a browser and gives users a simple way to explore the map world. It is not meant to compete with Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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technology2 min read6/16/2026High-Use AI Subscriptions Can Become Very Costly
A new analysis says some AI subscription plans may be hard to keep profitable when users push them hard. OpenAI’s ChatGPT Pro plan, which costs $200 a month, could cost the company about $14,000 at full use. Anthropic’s Claude Max plan could also create major costs.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026EA Expands Its Work With Brands Inside Games
EA has launched EA Advertising to make brand work easier across its games and platforms. The unit will focus on in-game integration, in-game media, and real-world experiences. EA says the aim is to support the game experience, not damage it.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026A Free Witcher Game Is Reportedly in Development
A new Witcher game has been reported for PC and mobile devices. It has not been announced yet. The game is said to be free to play and to include co-op play in a role-playing format.
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