For fusion energy systems to run safely and consistently, researchers must closely track the behavior of superheated plasma fuel. Key characteristics such as temperature and density directly influence whether fusion reactions can be sustained. Measuring these extreme conditions requires advanced…
This isn’t a Galaxy Note 7 debacle. Oukitel’s WP63 is a ruggedized smartphone that’s meant to set things alight. It has a built-in electric igniter, aimed at emergency response and camping, helping to start fires when you forgot matches, but…
It’s a good day for Apple fans on a budget. Not only did the company introduce a new budget phone, its entry-level AirPods 4 are also on sale. Right now, you can snag a pair of Apple’s AirPods 4 starting…
The AI coding assistant Cursor has surpassed $2 billion in annualized revenue, according to a Bloomberg source. This individual says the four-year-old startup saw its revenue run rate double over the past three months. The disclosure appears timed to counter…
L.L. Bean is infamous for its outdoorsy appeal, ranging from outerwear and supplies to withstand the elements to laid-back lifestyle products. The company was established in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean in Maine. It remains headquartered there today, continually rolling…
If you imagine the story of the universe as a film endlessly in post-production, cosmologists would be its obsessive editors, constantly tweaking the narrative. The version they are working with is an astonishing cinematic achievement: it starts with a bang,…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. If you’ve spent any time on the Earth in the last 50 years or so, you might have noticed a lot of trash laying…
Australia’s government may take a strict stance on ensuring younger users cannot access AI chatbots. Reuters reports that Australian regulators may require app storefronts to block AI services that do not implement age verification for restricting mature content by March…
Anthropic is making it easier to switch to its Claude AI from other chatbots with an update that brings Claude’s memory feature to users on the free plan, along with a new prompt and dedicated tool for importing data from…
Instagram tracked the time users spent on its app, with company executives flagging “milestones” that its app reached year after year. The app’s daily usage grew from 40 minutes per day in 2023 to 46 minutes per day in 2026,…
HSBC has named industry veteran Gautam Anand as the head of its global India private banking business. Anand stepped into the new role on 24 April. His mandate involves managing coverage across India and major international hubs, including Dubai, Hong…
Dianna Russini Resigns from Her Job at The Athletic The play continued to unfold, however. Initially, The Athletic executive editor Steven Ginsberg did some blocking for his employee. “These photos are misleading and lack essential context,” he said in a…
Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs with the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images There are always signs of what’s to…
