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21/08/2026

etZero Z4 could change the future of air travel

US aerospace company JetZero is developing the Z4, a passenger aircraft built around a blended-wing body design that combines the cabin and wings into one structure.

The aircraft could carry about 250 passengers while using less fuel and offering a wider cabin with four aisles.

A full-scale test aircraft could fly by late 2027, with passenger operations potentially beginning in the early 2030s.

Would you be comfortable flying on an aircraft without conventional side windows?

21/08/2026

Ferrari’s first fully electric car makes history

Ferrari Luce “Chassis 0” has sold for a record $40 million at auction during Monterey Car Week in California.

The special electric Ferrari sold about 36 times above its initial $1.1 million estimate, with proceeds going to The Ferrari Foundation to support education programmes.

Ferrari plans to begin deliveries of regular Luce models in the fourth quarter of 2026.

21/08/2026

GTBank Rwanda launches WhatsApp Banking

GTBank Rwanda PLC has introduced GTWhatsApp Banking, allowing customers to access selected banking services through WhatsApp.

Customers can transfer money, pay merchants, check account balances and request recent transaction records directly through the platform.

The service is part of the bank’s efforts to make banking more convenient and accessible through digital technology.

21/08/2026

Instagram updates its look after 10 years

Instagram has introduced a new wordmark and updated typography as part of a broader visual redesign.

The change marks the platform's first major wordmark update in a decade and introduces new typefaces, including Instagram Pen and Instagram Mono.

What do you think of Instagram's new look?

Instagram update introduces a new wordmark and fonts, marking its first major visual identity change in 10 years for users worldwide.

20/08/2026

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17/08/2026

China is making progress on technology that could help some blind people regain limited vision.

Researchers have developed an experimental retinal brain-computer interface that converts camera images into electrical signals sent to the brain.

Two patients in China have reportedly regained limited visual abilities after receiving the technology and undergoing training.

The system does not restore normal eyesight yet, but researchers believe it could eventually help some people with damaged retinas recognize shapes, obstacles and basic directions.

17/08/2026

Sony and TSMC are planning a $6.32 billion chip investment in Japan.

The two technology giants plan to establish a joint venture and build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Kumamoto, southern Japan.

Sony is expected to hold 60% of the venture, while TSMC will own 40%. Production could begin in 2029, with the facility focusing on chips used in image-sensing technologies.

The project also reflects Japan's efforts to strengthen its domestic semiconductor supply chain.

12/08/2026

Europe is witnessing a rare solar eclipse today.

Millions of people across Europe are expected to observe the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse, with parts of Spain experiencing total darkness during daylight hours.

The event is also attracting tourists, researchers and astronomy enthusiasts, while Spain expects a significant economic boost from eclipse-related travel.

🔭 Scientists will use the event to study the Sun’s atmosphere, solar winds and magnetic field.

12/08/2026

https://gateofwise.com/technology-news/spacex-debris-crashes-moon-space-junk/

SpaceX rocket debris has crashed into the Moon.

A roughly four-ton upper stage from a Falcon 9 rocket collided with the lunar surface after drifting through space for more than a year.

Scientists say the impact could help them study the Moon's surface, while also highlighting the growing challenge of managing human-made objects in space.

As lunar exploration expands, better tracking and disposal strategies could become increasingly important.

SpaceX debris crashed into the Moon, creating a crater and highlighting growing concerns about space junk and future missions.

12/08/2026

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