Image by NASA, from Unsplash AI Models Like ChatGPT Could Soon Pilot Space Missions Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Researchers were surprised to find that ChatGPT managed a second-place finish in the spacecraft simulation competition, which demonstrated the potential of large language models (LLMs) to guide space missions. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: ChatGPT placed second in a spacecraft piloting simulation challenge....

image by Doug Belshaw, from Flickr AI Revolution Puts Google Scholar’s Legacy To The Test Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Google Scholar turns 20, but AI-powered competitors with advanced summarization, contextual searches, and open-access features increasingly challenge its dominance. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Google Scholar celebrates 20 years as a leading scholarly search engine. AI-driven platforms challenge Google Scholar’s dominance with context-aware search algorithms....

Image from Garrison Flood Control AI Tool Simulates Flood Scenarios With Realistic Satellite Images Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager MIT’s AI tool simulates realistic flood images using physics-based models, aiding communities in visualizing climate risks and preparing for hurricanes. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Tested in Houston, it visualizes potential flooding similar to Hurricane Harvey’s impact. Current flood maps use color codes; this adds realistic satellite-like imagery....

Image from Pickpik AI Tool Speeds Up Medical Image Analysis Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers at MIT have announced on Monday a new AI tool called ScribblePrompt that can speed up the process of analyzing medical images. The tool helps doctors and researchers delineate regions of interest and abnormalities in scans like MRIs and X-rays. The researchers reported that when tested ScribblePrompt cut down annotation time by 28% compared to competing models....

Image by Anton Nazaretian, from Unsplash AI Tools Help Restaurants Slash Food Waste And Costs Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager AI may be changing how restaurants address food waste problems. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Food waste produces 8% of global carbon emissions. AI tool Winnow identifies 1,000+ foods as they’re discarded. Four Seasons Costa Rica cut food waste by 50% in 8 months....

Photo by Michael Fousert on Unsplash Aker And Nscale To Build OpenAI’s Largest Data Center In Europe Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Norway’s Aker ASA and the London-based infrastructure company Nscale Global Holdings announced on Thursday a new joint venture to build OpenAI’s largest artificial intelligence facility in Europe. The data center project, called Stargate Norway, will be located in Kvandal, in northern Norway....

Photo by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Ring launched Video Descriptions, an AI-powered feature that sends users text notifications of relevant real-time events occurring at home. The new feature started to roll out in the U.S. and Canada. The technology raises security concerns over data privacy and security....

Image by Alejandro Hikari on Unsplash Atari Announces Expansion Including 39 Games For Its 50th Anniversary Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Atari will launch an expansion for its anniversary edition, Atari 50: the Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition, on October 25th. The new additions, announced in partnership with the video game company Digital Eclipse, will include 39 games and two timelines. According to Tech Radar , the expansion will be available for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Atari VCS, PS4, and PS5....

Image by Timotheus Wolf, from Unsplash Barcelona Turns Human Waste Into Clean Fuel For Public Transport Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager For five years, passengers on Barcelona’s V3 bus line unknowingly rode on a vehicle powered by human waste. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Biomethane fuel emits 80% less CO2 than natural gas. The Baix Llobregat plant turns 4 cubic meters of sludge into fuel hourly....

China Has Blocked Google For Years! Here’s the Only Way to Access It Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate About 10,000 websites are currently blocked in China due to that country’s Internet censorship policy , which aims to limit most knowledge of the world outside of China, particularly viewpoints and truths counter to those issued by the Chinese government. In 2000, Google China launched to give viewers the option of Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions of the website, only to begin facing censorship six years later, with Google pulling out of China in 2010....

Image Glenn Carstens-Peters, from Unsplash China’s Manus AI Challenges US Tech With Autonomous Capabilities Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager China’s Manus AI is making waves in the AI industry, challenging US tech firms with its new general AI agent. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Manus has gained attention through a viral video and large Discord community. Initial reviews are mixed, with praise for quality but concerns over performance....

Image by Yuri Samoilov, from Wikipedia Commons Creators Protest Meta’s Policy Limiting Political Posts On Instagram Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A report published yesterday by Accountable Tech reveals that Meta’s recent policy to limit political content on Instagram has resulted in a dramatic 65% decline in the reach of several high-profile accounts. In the policy announcement, the company stated that while users will still see political posts from accounts they follow, posts from accounts they do not follow will be less likely to appear....

Image by AppsHunter, from Unsplash Epic Games Files Lawsuit Against Google And Samsung Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The lawsuit alleges anti-competitive practices involving the Auto Blocker feature. Tim Sweeney criticized Google for misleading users about app safety. Samsung maintains its security features to protect users. Epic Games, the creator of “Fortnite’’, has announced the filing of a lawsuit against Google and Samsung, accusing both companies of coordinating efforts to block competition in app distribution on Samsung devices through the default-on”Auto Blocker” feature....

ExpressVPN Not Working? 10 Quick Fixes That Work in 2026 Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor It’s frustrating when ExpressVPN doesn’t work as expected. While it’s the top-performing VPN in 2026, there may be times when it won’t work with Netflix or can’t connect with your Fire Stick. Fortunately, ExpressVPN’s connection issues are typically easy to fix and it should be back working properly again in just a couple of minutes....

Photo by Alim Koray Cengiz on Unsplash Google Says Earthquake System Failed To Alert Millions In Turkey Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The BBC revealed on Monday how Google’s earthquake detection system failed to alert 10 million citizens about the deadly earthquake in Turkey in 2023. The tech giant admitted that it underestimated the strength of the tremors. In a rush?...

Image by Jukoff, from GoodFon Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed To May 2026 Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Rockstar Games has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026, sparking frustration among fans after a 12-year wait. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: GTA VI release date moved to May 26, 2026. Game was originally expected to launch in late 2025....

Image by Katetsui, from Pixabay Growing Greens On Mars: NASA’s Plan For Space Agriculture Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor NASA is advancing space agriculture to sustain astronauts on long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, as reported on Sunday in Astrobiology . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Space-grown mizuna has higher nutrients but lower yields due to microgravity stress....

Written by: Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Guardio Overview Guardio claims to be as effective as the industry’s best antiviruses, but its functionality is limited to your browser. Plus, there are some concerns about its legitimacy. So, I extensively tested Guardio to see if it can protect you against sophisticated cyber threats. During my tests, Guardio reliably stopped me from opening unsafe sites and downloading malware. Also, it has extra features to protect your email, social accounts, and identity....

How Keep Your Baby Safe From Online Threats in 2026 Written by Ben Pilkington Cybersecurity & Tech Writer This article is about the potential online threats for babies and ways to tackle them in 2026. Hello World: Being a Baby Online Babies born today are entering a world that’s been transformed by the internet and digital technology. In a lot of ways, this is great news for them. There’s loads of great advice out there for parents, and it’s freely accessible 24 hours a day....

How to Block Inappropriate Content on X (Twitter) in 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer X (Twitter) has some built in tools to help me manage content my kids can see. These include the option to block NSFW (Not Safe for Work) posts, mute specific words or topics, and block users I don’t want my kids following. However, any tech-savvy child can easily navigate the system and change these settings without parental consent or knowledge....