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Humanity’s Most Distant Spacecraft Is Reportedly Slowly Running Out of Power

Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, NASA's legendary twin probes launched in 1977, are the farthest human-made objects from Earth — hurtling through interstellar space — but their nuclear power is gradually fading, threatening to end their ability to send signals back to our planet. As of September 2026, both spacecraft are still fully operational, though they've been forced into aggressive power-saving mode to stretch their...

U.S. Military Reportedly Using $2,200 Xbox-Style Controller for Lasers

A photograph of a tough, button-laden military device which resembles an Xbox controller in appearance has been circulating, accompanied by stories about how American troops are using it to shoot high-energy lasers at targets in the Strait of Hormuz. The internet version estimates that the device costs $2,200 and is taking out drones and cruise missiles. This is what the reporting reveals.The New York...

China Introduces AI-Powered Barber Robots for 45-Cent Haircuts

China is rolling out AI-powered robotic barber kiosks that scan heads in three dimensions and deliver haircuts for the equivalent of about 45 cents,...

China Unveils Functional Mecha Suit: The GD01 – A Real-Life Hollywood Mech

Unitree, a Chinese robotics firm, has released the GD01, a production-ready manned mecha that stands roughly 2.7 meters tall, weighs around 500 kilograms with...

Roomba Inventor Unveils ‘Familiar’: A Dog-Sized Robot Designed for Emotional Bonding

Colin Angle, co-founder and longtime CEO of iRobot, the company behind the iconic Roomba vacuum, has stepped into a new chapter with the launch...

Jack Mallers: Bitcoin Can Lower Housing Prices for Families

Bitcoin is going to demonetize real estate and drive housing prices back down for families, according to Jack Mallers in a widely shared video...

GameStop Makes Shock $55.5B Offer to Acquire eBay

GameStop has submitted a non-binding unsolicited proposal to acquire eBay for approximately 55.5 billion dollars at 125 dollars per share in a 50 percent...

China’s KAI Robot: The All-in-One Nanny, Housekeeper, and Courier

China has unveiled the KAI humanoid robot, a full-size home assistant engineered by Shenzhen startup KinetixAI to handle nanny duties, housekeeping chores, and indoor...

Tinder Eye Scan: ‘Proof of Humanity’ Badges Combat AI Profiles in USA

Swiping right used to come with the usual risks ghosting, awkward dates, maybe a catfish or two. Now, there’s a new concern creeping into...

Suffolk Sheriff Deploys GPS Darts to Track Fleeing Vehicles Safely

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office has introduced a new GPS tracking dart system designed to help deputies safely monitor fleeing vehicles without engaging in...

Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus to Take Over in September

Apple just shook the tech world. CEO Tim Cook is stepping down effective September 1, 2026. He’s moving to Executive Chairman. Hardware chief John...

Chinese company Seres Patents Voice-Controlled Car Toilets for Ultimate Road Comfort

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Seres has secured a patent for a voice controlled toilet system that slides out from beneath the front passenger seat...

China’s Kuwajia Invents Smart Charger That Pops Out at 100%

A Chinese company has created a charger adapter that physically ejects from a smartphone the instant the battery reaches full capacity. Kuwajia designed the...

Real-Life Kissing Device Connects Chinese Citizens to Loved Ones via Phone

Chinese citizens gained access years ago to a simple yet inventive smartphone accessory that lets distant partners share the sensation of a kiss. The...