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04/09/2026

Cyberpunk 2077 is starting to look frighteningly close to real life with NVIDIA’s experimental DLSS 5. đŸ€Ż

Modders are testing the leaked technology, using neural rendering to improve lighting, shadows, textures, and materials across Night City.

The catch? That extra realism comes at a huge performance cost right now.

Elon Musk predicts that the world could have at least 1 billion humanoid robots within the next decade, potentially tran...
03/09/2026

Elon Musk predicts that the world could have at least 1 billion humanoid robots within the next decade, potentially transforming how work and manufacturing are done.

Speaking by video at a G20 technology meeting in North Carolina, Musk said rapid advances in artificial intelligence and robot manufacturing could drive production at an unprecedented pace.

His argument goes beyond simply building more robots. Musk suggested that humanoid robots could eventually help manufacture other robots, creating a compounding cycle where production accelerates as the robotic workforce grows.

Musk also predicted that each humanoid robot could eventually deliver at least five times the output of a human worker. If 1 billion robots reached that level, he said their combined productivity could surpass that of the entire human population.

Source: Elon Musk’s remarks at the G20 technology meeting in North Carolina, September 1, 2026.

Scientists in South Korea have developed a tiny wireless brain implant that can be controlled remotely over the internet...
02/09/2026

Scientists in South Korea have developed a tiny wireless brain implant that can be controlled remotely over the internet, even from thousands of miles away.

Developed by researchers at KAIST and Yonsei University, the sugar-cube-sized device combines targeted drug delivery with a miniature micro-LED that can stimulate specific neurons using light. In a striking demonstration, researchers in Chicago controlled an implant inside a rat in Daejeon, more than 10,000 kilometers away.

The implant was tested in rats for four weeks. Researchers found that combining drug delivery with light-based neural stimulation reduced addiction-related behaviors in one experiment.

Its replaceable, magnetically attached drug reservoir could also make long-term experiments easier. The technology may eventually help researchers investigate brain circuits linked to addiction, depression, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Source: KAIST and Yonsei University; Science Advances, published July 29, 2026.

A Berlin artist has created a shirt designed to confuse AI-powered cameras without hiding the person wearing it. No mask...
02/09/2026

A Berlin artist has created a shirt designed to confuse AI-powered cameras without hiding the person wearing it. No mask, no hood—just a carefully engineered pattern that can make computer-vision systems struggle to identify a human.

Artist Simon Weckert developed “Digital Camouflage” by testing different designs against YOLO, an open-source object-detection system, and refining the patterns based on how the AI responded.

The project comes as Berlin considers expanded AI-assisted video surveillance around Kottbusser Tor, raising fresh questions about privacy and how easily automated systems can be challenged.

Weckert is also known for his 2020 Google Maps experiment, where he used 99 smartphones to simulate a traffic jam. His latest work again explores the relationship between technology, surveillance, and public space.

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Source: Simon Weckert / MIT Technology

Scientists have developed a magnetic powder that could offer a surprisingly simple way to remove tiny microplastics and ...
02/09/2026

Scientists have developed a magnetic powder that could offer a surprisingly simple way to remove tiny microplastics and persistent chemicals from contaminated water.

Instead of relying on traditional filters or membranes, the powder is mixed into the water, where it attaches to microscopic plastic particles. A magnet can then pull the material back out, taking the captured pollutants with it.

In testing, the material removed up to 95% of microplastics within about an hour. It also showed potential for capturing PFAS, a group of persistent “forever chemicals” that can remain in the environment for years.

The approach could eventually make water treatment faster, simpler, and more accessible. While further research is needed, the tiny powder could have a surprisingly big impact on cleaner water.

01/09/2026

đŸ„‡ A new amateur rocketry record has been set in Canada, as the University of Waterloo Rocketry team launched its liquid-fueled rocket to an impressive 63,497 feet.

The flight surpassed the previous record by 6,907 feet, marking a major achievement for the student-led team.

The 17-foot rocket weighs more than 136 kg when fully fueled, highlighting the scale of the engineering behind the launch.

Media: Waterloo Rocketry 🇹🇩🚀

01/09/2026

After nearly 13 years, GTA V fans are imagining the farewell Rockstar never gave Michael, Franklin, and Trevor.

An AI-created scene brings the trio back to Michael’s house, not for another heist, but for one final night playing GTA V together before GTA 6 ushers in a new chapter.

The familiar voices, expressions, and banter make the moment feel like a missing scene from the game.

For longtime fans, it’s a nostalgic goodbye to an unforgettable era.

đŸŽ„ Credits: & .film

🍎🏁 Tim Cook’s 15-year run as Apple CEO comes to an end, closing one of the biggest chapters in the company’s modern hist...
01/09/2026

🍎🏁 Tim Cook’s 15-year run as Apple CEO comes to an end, closing one of the biggest chapters in the company’s modern history. Under his leadership, Apple grew from roughly a $350 billion company into a global giant that briefly surpassed $5 trillion in value this year.

When Cook took over from Steve Jobs in 2011, Apple’s annual revenue was about $108 billion. By 2025, it had climbed beyond $416 billion, while products like Apple Watch, AirPods and Vision Pro expanded the company’s ecosystem.

Cook also helped transform Apple’s services business, pushed the Mac toward Apple-designed silicon, expanded its global reach and grew the installed base beyond 2.5 billion active devices. Apple also returned more than $1 trillion to shareholders during his tenure.

John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, while Cook moves into the role of executive chairman. A remarkable era officially comes to a close.

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01/09/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering a $1 million–$2 million purchase of Boston Dynamics’ Spot ...
31/08/2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering a $1 million–$2 million purchase of Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots to help officers inspect hazardous and hard-to-reach areas.

The planned procurement, outlined in a Department of Homeland Security forecast published August 27, would include Spot robots and related equipment. DHS has not disclosed how many units ICE could acquire.

The remotely operated quadruped robots could be used for situational awareness, inspections and hazard assessments during law-enforcement and public-safety operations, keeping officers out of potentially dangerous environments.

The procurement is still in the planning stage, with September 4, 2026, listed as the estimated solicitation date.

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