Technology News

Aug. 16, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Sam Altman's brain-chip venture is exploring the idea of genetically altering brain cells to make better implants. "The company, which has been referred to as Merge Labs, is looking at an approach involving gene ...

"It's unacceptable that these policies were advanced in the first place."

The threat actor known as EncryptHub is continuing to exploit a now-patched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to deliver malicious payloads. Trustwave SpiderLabs said it recently observed an EncryptHub campaign t...

Procedural hurdles yet again foil progress on a global agreement to end plastic pollution.

Plus: ICE agents accidentally add a random person to a sensitive group chat, Norwegian intelligence blames the Kremlin for hacking a dam, and new facial recognition vans roam the UK.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The United States' practice of installing location trackers in chip shipments at risk of diversion to China reflects the "instincts of a surveillance empire,"...

All three F-35 fighter variants are powered by Pratt & Whitney's F135 turbofan engine, and it's upgradeable tech will keep it in the jets for years to come.

Scientists in Finland have measured the heaviest known nucleus to undergo proton emission, discovering the rare isotope 188-astatine. It exhibits a unique shape and may reveal a new kind of nuclear interaction.

Ego's electric walk behind push mowers are great for mowing your yard without a harmful gas engine, but how long can you expect Ego's batteries to last?

Next month, Apple should be refreshing its entire Apple Watch lineup. It also recently reintroduced the Blood Oxygen feature that was previously missing from the , Series 10, and so if you were someone who depended on th...

You think a cordless drill is just for driving screws and drilling holes? Think again. This powertool is more versatile than you'd expect.

Europe is exploring new AI-powered maritime tech, with underwater drone gliders poised to play a surprising role in its future defense strategy.

Tail lights and brake lights serve different purposes, here's how to tell them apart and why it matters for safety.

An anonymous reader shared this report from Tom's Hardware: According to German news outlet Heise, notable progress has been made regarding the counterfeit Seagate hard drive case. Just like something out of an actio...

Before you pack up and head down to the sunshine state for some time on the water, you'll want to know whether you need a license to go boating in Florida.

A YouTuber has developed a device that uses electric shocks to improve his reaction time and aim in the online shooter game Counter-Strike 2. Why it matters: This unconventional approach to enhancing gaming performance r...

Major motorcycle brands don't seem to have embraced electric motorcycles like car brands have, but Kawasaki's E-1 electric bike is a notable exception.

LEGO has grown in leaps and bounds from inexpensive plastic bricks to wallet-busting collector's items. We checked the market to see how expensive they get.

In Japan, even your footsteps can help power the city, thanks to a clever technology hiding beneath the pavement.

I paired my Oura ring with Dexcom's Stelo AI-powered CGM and learned three key things about my eating habits.

When you think about the fastest U.S. Air Force jet, you likely think about the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, but you would be wrong, as there was one faster.