If you’ve ever discovered something completely unexpected in your hamburger, it was likely that neither delight nor intrigue were your first reaction. However, that isn’t the case for a team of astronomers who have recently discovered something they didn’t predict in a “cosmic hamburger,” one of the biggest planet-forming disks of gas and dust, or protoplanetary…
Astronomers baffled by 'mysterious disruptor' with a mass of 1 million suns and a black hole for a heart
January 13, 2026
A completely dark and mysterious body with the mass of 1 million suns and a possible black hole heart continues to baffle and intrigue astronomers despite further investigation.
This “mysterious disruptor” is located around 11 billion light-years away and was…
Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri
January 13, 2026
It’s official. Apple has chosen to work with Google, a longtime partner, to power AI features like Siri.
“After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re…
A New Jersey lawsuit shows how hard it is to fight deepfake porn
January 13, 2026
For more than two years, an app called ClothOff has been terrorizing young women online – and it’s been maddeningly difficult to stop. The app has been taken down from the two major app stores and it’s banned from most social platforms, but it’s still available on the web and through a Telegram bot. In October, a clinic at Yale Law School filed a lawsuit that would take…
Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn
January 13, 2026
French defense tech company Harmattan AI is rising almost as fast as the supersonic planes of its new backer. Founded in 2024, the company is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the…
Photographers have less than two weeks remaining to submit work to the London Camera Exchange Photographer of the Year 2026 contest, with entries closing at midnight on January 21. The competition, now in its third year, has a £10,000 (approximately £13,400 / AU$20,000)…
Meet the wildlife photographer buying up land in Africa to protect animal habitats, using money he makes with his camera
January 13, 2026
South African photographer and conservationist, Chris Fallows, is so dedicated to his craft that his return on spending 100 days on location could be just a couple of pictures.
But as he puts it, “either I’m a terribly bad photographer or I have set the bar very high to try to create something truly exceptional.”
And the judges of the fourteenth season of HIPA, themed…
Meet the youthful, often shocking future of fine art photography at Circulation(s) 2026
January 13, 2026
Circulation(s), Europe’s premier festival dedicated to showcasing new photographic talent, is returning for 2026. And whether you’re a young photographer seeking international exposure and professional development opportunities, or an older hand seeking…
As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said, with 1600 km (~995 miles) of…
Chevy is delivering 2027 Bolts to dealerships as we speak, bringing back the much-beloved electric hatchback which had been retired in 2023, with some nice updates but a very familiar form.
But it may not last for too long – GM says this refresh is only available for a “limited time,” so get it while you can.
The Chevy Bolt was originally released in the 2017 model year. It was GM’s first…
