A hobbyist running a single Bitaxe device just won Bitcoin’s biggest lottery.
Key Takeaways
A solo home miner claimed the full 3.1382 BTC reward from block #957382 via Public Pool on July 9, 2026.
Bitaxe ran at 995.2 GH/s for eight hours before beating roughly 900 EH/s of network hashrate.
Win adds to solo block wins tracked by Soloblocks.io and D-Central.tech since block 853,742 in 2024.
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Astronomers may have heard the 1st 'whispers' of ghost particles created by supernova explosions
July 13, 2026
The universe is haunted by “cosmic ghosts” called neutrinos, and new research suggests they may be the “whispers” of stars that died in supernova explosions over the course of billions of years.
The discovery is an important step forward in our…
Don't miss out on 'The Ark' Season 3 — get a year-long Peacock TV deal for just over $9 a month
July 13, 2026
We’ve found an incredible streaming deal for you. Peacock TV has cut a year-long Premium subscription plan from $131.88 to just $109.99. It’s 12 months for the price of 10, and the lowest price we’ve seen since Black Friday last year.
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China just notched a huge spaceflight milestone.
The nation has recovered a rocket during an orbital launch for the first time ever, pulling off the feat during the Long March 10B’s maiden liftoff on Friday (July 10). And that recovery was unique: The rocket’s first stage nestled softly into a net-like structure carried by a ship at sea.
“This mission marks my country’s…
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work
July 13, 2026
OpenAI has announced the launch of its latest AI model called GPT-5.6. The new family of models includes the new flagship model Sol, alongside Terra, a balanced model for everyday work, and Luna, OpenAI’s most cost-efficient model. It also launched ChatGPT Work…
Samsung’s new foldable lineup is right around the corner and that includes a new flip phone per rumours, likely to be dubbed Galaxy Z Flip 8. However, it seems like it may be the last of its kind from Samsung, as the company could be planning to discontinue the Galaxy…
More than three years after ChatGPT’s launch brought generative AI into the mainstream, OpenAI is broadening its focus beyond individual users to families.
OpenAI is hiring a dedicated product manager in San Francisco to build experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults across its products. The role calls for experience building products for parents and families, and other…
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
July 13, 2026
Apple filed a lawsuit Friday against OpenAI over allegations of trade secret theft and breach of contract.
The iPhone maker alleges that this misconduct, which it says reveals a pattern of theft from OpenAI employees who previously worked at Apple, was directed by…
SK Hynix raises $26.5B in the biggest foreign IPO in US history, is urged to build new US fabs
July 13, 2026
The AI chip boom just produced its biggest Wall Street moment yet. SK Hynix, a South Korean memory chip giant, said Friday it has raised $26.5 billion (KRW 40 trillion) in its U.S. market debut.
SK Hynix sold 177.9 million American depositary shares (ADRs) at $149 each…
"The magic happened… all it took was the right click" –Andean condors reign supreme in Patagonia Photo Contest
July 13, 2026
This year’s winning images from the Patagonia Photo Contest have been announced – among them two shots depicting a bird which, historically, Incan communities revered for its power, strength and freedom, considering the species sacred.
I’m talking about the Andean condor, a vulture native to the South American highlands, which today represents a national symbol for several countries across…
