Technology News
Chinese President Xi Jinping wants emergency response systems to keep AI in check
The Register - 20 Jul 2026 02:38Critical NGINX Vulnerability Can Crash Workers and May Allow Remote Code Execution
The Hacker News - 20 Jul 2026 02:12
F5 has shipped fixes for a critical nginx flaw that lets a remote, unauthenticated attacker trigger a heap buffer overflow in the worker process with crafted HTTP requests. CVE-2026-42533 was patched on July 15 in nginx ...
Inhaling high-dose CO2 clears Alzheimers proteins from the brain
New Scientist - 20 Jul 2026 16:31
Intermittingly inhaling a high dose of carbon dioxide seems to remove the proteins amyloid and tau, which are implicated in Alzheimer's disease, from the brain by boosting its glymphatic system
Steve Cohen's Point72 Boosts Stake in Beaten-Down Biotech Stock by 5,100% Despite Disappointing Trial Results
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 13:59
Billionaire Steve Cohen still backs biotech Evommune despite trial setbacks, highlighting its potential for treating chronic conditions and its strategic role in his portfolio.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
BBC - 20 Jul 2026 13:44
The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.
Rocket launch costs have dropped 96% since 1960. How low can they go?
SPACE.com - 20 Jul 2026 13:00
The costs of space launch have fallen 96% in the past six decades and have the potential to plummet by nearly as much by 2040, a new study finds.
Meta Glasses review: A bit less polish, a lot more baggage
Engadget - 20 Jul 2026 13:00
Meta's glasses deliver the same functionality as its Ray-Ban models but don't quite feel as premium.
OpenSSL Silently Fixes HollowByte DoS Vulnerability
SecurityWeek - 20 Jul 2026 12:32
Attackers could send waves of malicious payloads to trigger buffer pre-allocations that are not freed, exhausting server memory. The post OpenSSL Silently Fixes HollowByte DoS Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek...
The top AI fear for 6,000 tech pros isn't losing their jobs - it's more work for the same pay
ZDNet - 20 Jul 2026 12:24
Most tech professionals wouldn't recommend their own role to someone entering the industry today.
Europe Is Coming Up With An Unexpected New Job For Old Wind Turbines
BGR - 20 Jul 2026 01:47
Wind turbines wear down over time, and when the blades are retired, they need to go somewhere. A company in Europe may have found just the place for them.
Attackers pummel critical WordPress vuln to create all sorts of mischief
The Register - 20 Jul 2026 23:57FakeGit Campaign Uses 7,600 GitHub Repositories to Spread SmartLoader Malware
The Hacker News - 20 Jul 2026 23:53
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered nearly 7,600 malicious GitHub repositories, out of which more than 800 pose as artificial intelligence (AI) skills or Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to deliver a malware fa...
'The New Jeffrey Epstein?:' Jared Kushner World Cup Appearance Draws Backlash Over Exclusive Albania Island Plan
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 23:51
Jared Kushner's high-profile appearance at the World Cup with Donald Trump draws attention to his controversial $1.4bn Sazan Island resort project, amid protests and a corruption probe in Albania.
Researchers Narrow Down the Type of Meteorite that Killed the Dinosaurs
Universe Today - 20 Jul 2026 23:50
An international team of Earth scientists has narrowed down the class of impactor that caused the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event. According to their findings, it was a rare type of rock that originated in the oute...
Why Do Some Uber Drivers Use Google Maps Instead Of Uber Navigation?
BGR - 20 Jul 2026 23:47
Have you ever noticed your Uber driver using a completely different navigation app? There's a surprisingly straightforward reason behind this common habit.
Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B-$30B valuation
TechCrunch - 20 Jul 2026 23:39
The de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report.
Dying Sun-like stars may kick themselves through space
Science Daily - 20 Jul 2026 23:36
Dying Sun-like stars may not fade away quietly. As blobs of gas erupt unevenly from their swollen surfaces, each burst gives the star a tiny push in the opposite direction. Thousands of these random kicks could eventuall...
$100,000 Life-Size Charlie Kirk Statue Falls Short of Sculptor's Million-Dollar Hopes
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 23:30
New York sculptor Sergio Furnari's £74,000 statue of Charlie Kirk faces financial struggles and personal setbacks, raising doubts about the project's success and potential curse.
Best mini PC deals: Top Intel and AMD picks for performance, gaming, and more
PC World - 20 Jul 2026 23:28
At a glance Top AMD mini PC deal picks GMKtec M6 Ultra-$460 (16% off on Amazon) Kamrui E3B-$359 (32% off on Kamrui) Kamrui Pinova P1-$319 (26% off on Amazon) Top Intel mini PC deal picks GMKtec M2 Pro S-$470 (15% off on ...
Aparna Nancherla and Josh Gondelman Enter the New Yorker Caption Contest
The New Yorker - 20 Jul 2026 23:28
Comedians Aparna Nancherla and Josh Gondelman enter The New Yorker's Cartoon Caption Contest.
Lakers Land Thybulle for $3.3m After Kuminga Talks Stall, Blazers Offered Non-Guaranteed Deals
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 23:27
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Matisse Thybulle to a one-year deal, enhancing their perimeter defence. This move follows unsuccessful negotiations with Jonathan Kuminga and creates a roster management challenge.
Top 10 Viral Internet Moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 23:23
Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup was eclipsed by viral post-match moments, including Messi's tears and Trump's trophy presentation, captivating global social media audiences.