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MIT Technology Review
Why China is betting on big nuclear reactors
It’s a tale of two nuclear industries. In China, large reactors are coming together at a stunning pace. The country has nearly doubled its nuclear fleet since 2016, reaching nearly 60 gigawatts of total power capacity. The new facilities are nearly all gigawatt-scale pressurized-water reactors. Meanwhile, the US has built just two reactors in that…
MIT Technology Review
Inside soccer’s data renaissance
Imagine tuning in to the opening kickoff of a World Cup match and seeing a player intentionally send the ball all the way down the pitch and right out of bounds on the opponent’s end. Casual fans might scratch their heads. Where’s the logic in surrendering possession seconds into a game? If you were Jesse…
MIT Technology Review
Job titles of the future: Nature’s drug designer
In 2018, after nearly two decades working in Big Pharma, chemist Tim Cernak was ready to put his skills to a new use. For Merck, he’d developed precision therapies for cancer, HIV, and diabetes that could target disease while minimizing harm to healthy cells. But as a lifelong nature lover, he was increasingly concerned about…
The Register
Nottingham Uni says student records raided after ShinyHunters claims cyberattack
Crooks claim 40 GB haul as breach database pegs number of exposed email addresses at 455K
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UK Treasury still deciding whether to show up to £1.7B ERP program it agreed to fund
Move from Oracle put back until December following delays to Workday rollout
BBC Technology
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
9to5Mac
The perfect 27-in Mac-focused monitor for work and more [Video]
When you’re using Apple hardware, you just want things to work – to feel native and seamless – and that’s exactly what MSI had in mind with the PRO MAX 271UPXW12G monitor. Boasting a pixel-dense 4K resolution on a 27-in screen with a QD-OLED display, this MSI monitor is designed for easy macOS integration and offers a wide variety of thoughtful features. It’s a productivity-focused monitor that…
9to5Mac
Download the new iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 wallpapers here
During Monday’s WWDC keynote, Apple announced iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 , and as usual, both updates include new wallpapers to mark the transition to the next major software cycle. You can download them below.
9to5Mac
AirPods keep getting better, and iOS 27’s biggest upgrade is Siri
AirPods get new features just like every other Apple device, including big additions like Live Translation and Hearing Aid. And in iOS 27, the new Siri AI is set to make AirPods better than ever.
The Register
Blockbuster new Raspberry Pi project turns any screen into old-school VCR
Who needs fancy menus and high definition? 240-MP will play your media files like it's 1999
9to5Mac
iOS 26 adoption grows, but still lags slightly behind iOS 18
Earlier this year, Apple updated its iOS and iPadOS usage figures, showing adoption just a smidge behind iOS 18 and iOS 17 in the months after their releases. Here are the updated numbers.
9to5Mac
WhatsApp to drop support for these older iOS and iPadOS versions later this year
Meta has announced that, starting November 30, 2026, WhatsApp will raise its minimum requirements for running on iPhones and iPads. Here are the details.
9to5Mac
iOS 27 gives FaceTime huge upgrade with this powerful new feature
iOS 27 brings exciting new features to Messages , Apple Notes , Wallet , and more . But FaceTime is getting one of the biggest upgrades thanks to a powerful new Dual Capture feature for iPhone 17 and newer.
9to5Mac
Here’s everything new for Apple Notes in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay , the Messages app , and a lot more , including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27.
Tom's Hardware
Intel's upcoming Z970 and Z990 flagship chipsets will reportedly consume up to 14W at peak load, courtesy of more PCIe 5.0 support — Nova Lake motherboards may feature a 22% smaller PCH than Z890
The Z990 PCH for Nova Lake motherboards is apparently 22% smaller than Z890, despite featuring a higher power maximum power draw of up to 14W. The leaked picture of the PCH shows a 11.15 x 6.5mm die and 25 x 24mm package, but we're unsure what motherboard it actually comes from.
9to5Mac
Pocket Casts adopts Liquid Glass design in latest podcast player app update
Pocket Casts for iOS has picked up a fresh visual overhaul this week. The latest version brings Apple’s Liquid Glass design language to one of the most popular podcast apps on the platform.
9to5Mac
Apple is giving Screen Time and parental controls a long overdue upgrade in iOS 27
Apple is making a major push around child safety and parental controls with iOS 27, including a completely redesigned Screen Time experience, new limits for websites, expanded communication controls, and more flexible tools for managing when kids can use apps. The changes are part of Apple’s broader OS 27 updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.
9to5Mac
HomePod gets better in two new ways with iOS 27
Apple’s HomePod products were largely absent from the company’s WWDC announcements this week, but there are two improvements coming in iOS 27—with more set to be unveiled this fall.
9to5Mac
Here’s everything new for Messages in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features across many system apps, like Wallet , Calendar , Music , and Maps . Here’s what’s new for the Messages app in iOS 27.
