A private company will build and launch NASA’s next Mars orbiter
California-based Relativity Space will design, build and launch the spacecraft that carries NASA’s Aeolus instrument suite to orbit around Mars, where the probe will be the first to provide daily measurements of the planet’s global environment. Aeolus will collect data on Martian dust and cloud cover, winds and temperatures.The newly announced relationship, and others between
China outpaces US in AI researchers
The intensifying competition in artificial intelligence (AI) is often framed around advanced chips, computing infrastructure, and advanced models. However, a new analysis suggests that talent—and the ability to attract and retain it—continues to be the foundation of AI leadership. China is the largest source of elite AI researchers globally, overtaking the United States in terms
Pokémon Go Data Used For Military AI Training
Pokémon Go military AI became a real story in June 2026. Niantic Spatial linked 30 billion player scans to drone navigation tech built by US defense contractor Vantor. You scanned parks for in-game rewards. That data now guides drones when GPS fails. Millions of people spent years wandering parks with phones raised, scanning landmarks for
USA and Qatar to give Iran access to its frozen funds
The U.S. is working with Qatar on a plan to make billions of dollars in frozen funds available to Iran for humanitarian spending, another early financial incentive under the recently signed deal to end the war, people familiar with the matter said.The plan, which isn’t yet completed, is aimed at giving Iran access to the
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again
Iran’s top joint military command on Saturday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again, accusing the United States of violating commitments under the recently signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding and citing continued Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the military command said the closure
China bans AI-driven layoffs
In a major court ruling, China settled a labour dispute in favour of a human employee instead of siding with artificial intelligence at a time when the booming technology is increasingly replacing the global workforce due to cost-cutting and other issues.The Chinese court ruling especially sent a reassuring message to workers worried about job protection,
Pentagon AI deal with tech companies
The Pentagon’s “Magnificent Eight” AI pact is aimed at securing high-stakes cloud and frontier model capabilities for classified defence networks. In what is seen as a shift towards “AI-first” warfare, the US Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a landmark agreement with seven leading technology giants to integrate advanced AI across its most sensitive networks.This
Social Media Scams Cost Americans $2.1 Billion last year
To avoid being a victim of social media scams, people are advised to limit who can see their posts and contacts on social media. Also, never let someone you’ve only met on social media make your investment decisions. Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold increase since 2020, according to
Meta threatens to pull Facebook and Instagram from New Mexico over child safety
Meta and the state of New Mexico are expected to proceed to the second stage of their trial next week after a jury recently issued a $375 million award to the state after finding that the company misled consumers about the safety of its platforms and protections for children against sexual predators.The next phase of
US pputs Vietnam on intellectual property watch list
The US Trade Representative identified Vietnam as a top concern in a new report on intellectual property rights, in a move that could prompt a fresh trade investigation into a leading trading partner.USTR argued Vietnam had failed to address longtime issues about IP protection and enforcement. Other nations, including China, were also cited in the