South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe discovered a naturally occurring fungus that wipes out African armyworm caterpillars, offering a potential new control method for the devastating crop pest, according to a peer-reviewed study.
The JCB Hydromax, powered by two hydrogen-burning engines, set a new land speed record for hydrogen-powered cars on the Bonneville Salt Flats, according to Ars Technica.
Stick drift plagues PS5 and Xbox controllers. Simple cleaning, resets, and firmware updates can fix it. Hall Effect sticks are absent, but these tips help before considering replacements.
Opera has added vertical tabs to its browser, a feature users have long requested. A ZDNet review says the implementation is easy to use and preserves pinned tabs and workspace organization.
NPR's Planet Money has released a board game that translates George Akerlof's Nobel-winning 'Market for Lemons' theory into a chaotic family card game.
Valvoline offers August 2026 coupons including $10 off conventional oil changes, $15 off synthetic blend changes, and 25% off bulk purchases, as reported by Wired.
New research shows ransomware attackers are singling out managers for elevated access and deleting backups to block recovery, highlighting the need for recovery readiness.
Ars Technica's review of the 2026 Subaru Outback highlights its new SUV-like shape, refined interior and driving experience, while noting the styling may divide opinion.
Ars Technica reported Aug. 10, 2026, that a study on HPV vaccine mandates was challenged by a reviewer's misunderstanding, illustrating strains on the peer-review system as questions grow over its survival in the AI era.
Moore Threads reported H1 2026 revenue of 1.736 billion yuan, up 147.42% year-on-year and surpassing its full-year 2025 revenue, as losses narrowed sharply.
Chinese singer Wang Feng revealed in a video interview that he buys 80% of his clothes on Taobao, resonating with netizens as celebrities embrace Taobao streetwear.
Alibaba's Wan 3.0 video generation model entered public beta on August 6, featuring 30-second single-generation, multi-document input support, and enhanced realism.
A domestic e-commerce seller in Nanning, Guangxi, used Shopee's 'Light Overseas' model to reach 3,000 monthly orders within two months without extra staff or marketing budget, highlighting a low-cost path for cross-border expansion.
Riemann Dynamics announced strategic partnerships with Lightwheel AI and Noitom Robotics on Aug. 6 to build a closed-loop embodied intelligence system, aiming to complete one million hours of data collection and training by the end of 2026.