NASA plans to launch a robotic mission this week to save the Swift space telescope from falling back to Earth by moving it to a higher orbit. The mission is carried out by the startup Katalyst Space Technologies, which will use a special robotic spacecraft called Lift to catch Swift and raise its orbit.
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The Swift telescope, launched in 2004, is losing altitude faster due to increased solar activity and risks falling back to Earth.
NASA hired Katalyst Space Technologies to build a robotic rescue spacecraft named Lift.
Lift has three robot arms with pinching grippers designed to grab Swift and boost it to a higher, safer orbit.
The mission launch could happen as early as Tuesday from the Marshall Islands using a Pegasus rocket dropped from an airplane.
It will take about a month to reach Swift and several more months to raise the orbit from about 224 miles to 373 miles above Earth.
Swift stopped its scientific work in February to conserve fuel and slow its descent.
This is the first U.S. mission to attempt robotic satellite servicing, similar to a mission China carried out four years ago.
The success of this mission could lead to future robotic repairs for other satellites, including the Hubble Space Telescope.
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A new pill that uses GLP-1, a natural hormone, helps people lose weight by making them feel less hungry and more satisfied after eating. In a study, people who took the pill lost nearly 12 percent of their body weight over 36 weeks.
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The drug contains GLP-1, a hormone involved in appetite and insulin control.
It helps the body release insulin, which regulates blood sugar.
The pill reduces feelings of hunger.
It increases feelings of satisfaction after meals.
People using the pill lost about 12% of their weight in 36 weeks.
The study measured weight loss results over roughly nine months.
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The FBI used an AI-powered forensic tool from the company Exterro to help investigate the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. This tool helped organize and analyze large amounts of digital evidence quickly, aiding the FBI in filing charges within 48 hours of the incident.
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The FBI used Exterro’s AI platform during the urgent investigation of the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Exterro’s tool helps investigators manage and search through digital evidence like messages, social media, and surveillance footage.
The platform can run on secure, offline systems to keep data safe and private.
Investigators can ask the AI questions to find evidence such as images or confirm a person’s location at a specific time.
The Justice Department reviewed devices, accounts, travel, financial records, and hotel surveillance as part of the investigation.
Exterro does not use customer data to train its AI, and human investigators still make final decisions on evidence.
Courts face challenges in verifying AI-analyzed evidence to make sure it is genuine and not manipulated.
Exterro also provides tools to detect deepfakes, which are fake videos or images created using AI.
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Criminals have created fake programs that claim to help people recover lost cryptocurrency access codes, called seed phrases. These programs actually steal personal information and passwords when downloaded. Experts warn to be careful and use only trusted sources for help with cryptocurrency wallets.
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Cryptocurrency wallets use seed phrases of 12 to 24 words to access digital currency.
Some fake websites offer software to recover lost seed phrases but actually install malware.
The malware collects passwords, photos, documents, and other personal data from the infected computer.
Stolen data is sent to criminals who may use it for further fraud.
HP Security Lab discovered and investigated one such fake software called “Lost crypto wallets finder – cryptocurrency recovery toolkit.”
The fake software sites may appear in web searches for crypto recovery tools.
Experts advise checking online reviews and using legitimate services for help.
If infected, users should remove malware with reliable security software and change passwords, especially for banking.
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Australia’s government plans to double fines to $99 million for social media companies that break the country’s ban on under-16s using their platforms. Experts and politicians say the government must do more to enforce the ban and hold tech companies responsible for protecting young users and controlling harmful content.
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Australia introduced a social media ban on under-16s on December 10.
The government will increase fines for companies that do not follow the ban from $49.5 million to $99 million.
Over 5 million accounts have been removed, restricted, or deactivated since the ban started.
Research shows about 80% of under-16s still say they use social media despite the ban.
The eSafety commissioner will get stronger powers to gather information and enforce rules.
Experts suggest a “digital duty of care” law to make platforms responsible for user safety and more transparent about their algorithms (the formulas that decide what people see online).
The Greens party urges regulating social media algorithms to better protect young users.
Studies link heavy social media use to poor mental health in young teenagers, but age limits alone may not remove all risks.
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Tech companies like Apple and Microsoft have increased prices on older devices and game consoles. They say this is because the cost of key parts, especially memory chips, has risen due to high demand from AI data centers.
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Apple raised prices on its tablets and laptops by nearly 20%.
Microsoft is increasing Xbox Series S and X console prices by at least $100 starting in August.
This Xbox price rise is the third time in just over a year, making consoles 30% to 40% more expensive than last year.
The price of random access memory (RAM), a key computer part, has more than doubled recently.
AI data centers need many chips to process large AI tasks, increasing chip demand and prices.
Other companies like Nintendo and Valve are also raising prices on gaming devices due to higher component costs.
Apple's share price dropped after announcing price hikes, and analysts say premium phone makers are better able to handle these supply challenges.
The building of large AI data centers by companies is driving much of the increased demand for chips and memory.
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Many large Facebook groups supporting the Australian One Nation party are run from overseas, mostly by digital creators based in southeast Asia. These creators use the groups to make money by posting content that attracts Australian users, often using AI-generated images and provocative questions.
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Researchers studied 14 large pro-One Nation Facebook groups, most created in 2024.
Many groups are managed by foreign digital creators, mainly from Indonesia and India.
These creators use Facebook monetization programs to earn money from their posts.
The groups often share content designed to provoke strong reactions, including questions about banning Sharia law and the burqa.
Much of the content is copied across groups and includes AI-generated images.
Administrators show they track their reach and earnings in Indonesian.
The groups attract genuine Australian commenters, who are mostly local accounts.
Some of the content promotes Islamophobic themes and political campaigns related to One Nation.
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Jensen Huang, a tech leader, said that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing daily life and creating a gap between people who can use AI skills and those who cannot. He warned that people who do not learn to work with AI might fall behind in jobs and society.
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AI is changing the way people live and work every day.
A divide is forming between people who can use AI well and those who cannot.
This divide could create different social and economic classes.
People who refuse or fail to learn AI skills may lose job opportunities.
Commanding AI means knowing how to make it work for your needs.
The shift caused by AI affects survival and success in modern life.
Adaptation to AI is becoming necessary to avoid being left behind.
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The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its AI model, Fable 5, which has been offline for 15 days due to government security concerns. Anthropic has also regained limited access to its Mythos 5 cybersecurity model, and talks between the company and government officials continue to resolve safety and use issues.
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Anthropic’s AI model Fable 5 has been offline for 15 days over security worries by the U.S. government.
The Trump administration may lift limits on Fable 5 and allow it back as soon as next week.
Mythos 5, Anthropic’s cybersecurity AI, was recently allowed limited access for trusted users.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Anthropic has worked with the government to address risks related to both models.
The Pentagon and NSA still need to approve Fable 5’s full return.
Anthropic’s AI models are praised for strong coding ability and were used by companies like Stripe to speed up work.
Anthropic initially gave users free access to Fable 5 for a short period before it was shut down.
Both Anthropic and OpenAI want the government to create clear rules for reviewing powerful new AI models, moving away from case-by-case decisions.
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A new electric vehicle called the Amble One has been launched in Europe. It is a small, lightweight, and street-legal electric buggy designed for places where regular cars don't fit well, with a price of $25,000 and a range of over 60 miles.
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The Amble One is designed by former Apple and Audi employees.
It is an electric buggy with no doors, made for short trips on coastal or private paths.
The vehicle weighs under 450 kilograms (992 pounds) to meet European road rules for light vehicles.
It has a top speed of 40 mph and can charge fully in five hours from a home power socket.
The design is inspired by NASA's moon buggy, showing the electric platform openly under the body.
The creators used materials like aluminum, leather, cotton, and cork for a premium feel.
The vehicle’s dashboard supports motorcycle-style accessories for convenience.
The Amble One aims to be stylish, affordable, and lightweight for new electric mobility options.
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The article explains that next-generation wireless networks, especially using mid-band spectrum, are crucial for America to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). China currently has much more of this spectrum and is advancing faster with 6G technology, which could give it an advantage in AI and future industries. The U.S. government must act quickly to make more mid-band spectrum available for wireless use to stay competitive and secure.
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Mid-band spectrum is a set of wireless frequencies important for fast and reliable data transmission.
This spectrum supports advanced wireless networks needed for AI applications and 6G technology.
China has nearly four times more mid-band spectrum than the United States.
Chinese companies are leading in 6G-related patents and preparing for commercial mid-band use by 2027.
China recently approved extra 6 GHz spectrum for 6G testing.
AI technology is moving beyond software to physical systems like factories and smart infrastructure that rely on wireless networks.
U.S. policymakers are focusing on the 2.7 GHz band to expand mid-band spectrum access for American carriers.
Federal agencies in the U.S. need to complete planning and coordination to use this spectrum effectively.
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Australia started a ban on social media use for children under 16 in December, which has inspired other countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Britain to introduce similar rules. These bans aim to protect children from harms linked to social media, such as addiction and exposure to dangerous content, while governments worldwide are debating how best to manage children’s use of technology.
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Australia banned children under 16 from using social media in December.
Indonesia and Malaysia have followed with similar bans.
Britain plans to implement its social media ban for children by early 2027.
Age limits vary by country: Austria plans to restrict under 14, France sets it at 15, Norway wants to expand its ban from under 13 to under 16.
Some countries combine social media bans with school rules limiting smartphone use.
Lawsuits in various countries accuse social media companies of harming children by designing addictive features and not protecting them from harmful content.
A major court case in California found Meta and YouTube liable for making addictive products that harmed a child.
Experts say these bans are part of a broader global effort to better understand and manage technology’s impact on children.
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The U.S. government has allowed the company Anthropic to share its newest AI model, Claude Mythos 5, with more than 100 companies. This clears the way for wider use after the government had earlier restricted the model’s export.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into an incident where a Boeing 777 airplane flew very low over an airport at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas. A video of this low flyover became popular on social media, prompting the investigation.
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The aircraft involved was a Boeing 777, a large commercial airplane.
The low flyover happened at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center airport in Texas.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the agency responsible for aviation safety in the U.S.
The FAA is conducting an official inquiry into the incident.
The investigation started after a video of the low flyby went viral online.
The incident raised concerns about flight safety and airport regulations.
No information has been released about whether any rules were broken or if there were safety risks.
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Rockstar Games will release Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) without a physical disc, offering a boxed edition that contains only a digital download code. This change reflects a growing trend toward digital sales in the gaming market and the increasing number of consoles without disc drives.
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GTA 6’s physical edition will not include a disc but a single-use digital download code instead.
The standard edition of GTA 6 is priced at £70, while the premium edition costs £90.
Many gamers value physical discs because they can lend or resell the game, but digital codes usually cannot be reused.
Digital sales now make up the majority of game revenue.
More than half of Xbox Series consoles and over a quarter of PlayStation 5 consoles in the US do not have disc drives.
Some gamers download most or all of their games digitally and are not concerned about the absence of discs.
Consumer rights groups worry that digital-only formats may limit players’ access if online servers are shut down in the future.
Rockstar’s decision shows the ongoing shift in the industry toward digital game ownership rather than physical products.
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California has created the first public dashboard that tracks jobs affected by artificial intelligence (AI), showing both new jobs created and jobs lost. So far, the data does not show any increase in unemployment linked to AI in the state.
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California launched the first public AI job tracker in the United States.
The tracker monitors jobs created and lost due to AI technology.
Early data shows no rise in unemployment caused by AI in California.
The tracker is maintained by the California Policy Lab at UCLA.
Till von Wachter, a UCLA expert, discussed the findings publicly.
The dashboard aims to provide transparent, up-to-date information on AI’s impact on jobs.
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Starting July 1, streaming services in California cannot play ads louder than the shows or videos they accompany. This new law aims to treat streaming ads like those on traditional TV, which already have volume rules to prevent loud commercials.
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California's new law (SB 576) bans streaming ads louder than the video content as of July 1, 2026.
Traditional TV ads are already regulated by the CALM Act to match the program volume.
Streaming services have not yet announced how they will follow California’s law.
Illinois will also require similar ad volume rules for streaming by July 1, 2027.
Industry groups like the Motion Picture Association opposed the bill, citing technical challenges.
Ads inserted by servers can have varying volumes due to different encoding methods.
Streaming must handle loudness control across many devices like TVs, tablets, and phones.
The FCC received thousands of complaints about loud TV ads from 2022 to 2024, showing ongoing viewer concern.
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Apple has removed key Russian apps like VKontakte and Max from its App Store in Russia, affecting iPhone users there. The Russian government criticized Apple’s actions and encouraged people to switch to Android and local app stores to keep using these services.
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In 2025, Russia asked Apple to remove 1,213 apps, the highest number of app removal requests worldwide.
The blocked apps include VKontakte (a popular Russian social network) and Max (a government-mandated messaging app).
Apple removed these apps without prior notice, stopping push notifications and limiting their usefulness on iPhones.
VK Group claims their Android apps are still fully functional and available on several app stores like Google Play and RuStore.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia expects an explanation from Apple and criticized Apple's decisions as unusual.
Peskov suggested Russian users switch to Android or domestic app systems to continue using their favorite services.
Russia aims to create a controlled, spy-friendly internet with domestic apps, while blocking some apps to enforce censorship.
Vietnam was the second highest country requesting app removals from Apple but with far fewer demands than Russia.
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Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) are now available for PS5 and Xbox Series X. The game offers a Standard Edition and an Ultimate Edition Upgrade that adds extra story content, vehicles, weapons, and customization, which unlock as players progress in the campaign.
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Rockstar Games has not revealed full gameplay details of GTA VI yet, following a usual pattern of late reveals close to launch.
Pre-orders are available on Amazon and official game stores for PS5 and Xbox Series X versions.
The Ultimate Edition Upgrade is an add-on requiring the base game and adds premium vehicles, weapons, outfits, and story-related content.
The upgrade’s content unlocks gradually during the game, enhancing the story with characters Jason and Lucia.
Vehicles include a 1995 Grotti Cheetah sports car, motorcycles, boats, and off-road vehicles.
Weapons include special revolvers and personalized sidearms with unique engravings.
Customization options include exclusive outfits, tattoos, and vehicle modifications.
Pre-order bonuses include the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free month of GTA+ online service.
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Several indie video games are set to be released in July 2026. These games offer unique experiences different from big-budget titles like "Grand Theft Auto 6" and highlight creativity in storytelling, puzzles, and gameplay styles.
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"Cat Mail Co." launches July 6, 2026; players act as a cat postman sorting packages and uncovering stories.
"D-Topia" releases July 14, 2026; it is a puzzle game about life and happiness in an AI-controlled world with soft, Pokémon-style characters.
"Denshattack!" comes out July 15, 2026; players control a train conductor using a locomotive like a skateboard, with stylish tricks and battles.
"The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian," releasing July 20, 2026, features a story-driven experience following a prince destined to rule.
Indie games provide different vibes and gameplay compared to expensive, open-world AAA games.
These indie titles emphasize unique storytelling, player choices, and artistic styles.
Demos for some games are already available for players to try before release.
Indie developers and publishers like Maracas Studio, Marumitti Games, Annapurna Interactive, Undercoders, and Fireshine Games are involved in these releases.
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