AI & RoboticsNews

IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push

August 14, 2026
IBM on Thursday announced its partnership with OpenAI to bring the AI company’s models and tools to more enterprise customers, opening another avenue for OpenAI to connect with some of the world’s largest companies through IBM’s global consulting business as competition for corporate AI spending intensifies. The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, comes less than a year…
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NewsPhotography

“You’re protecting equipment worth thousands of dollars – and more importantly, your eyesight.” Total solar eclipse photographer explains what it takes to capture one of the world’s greatest phenomena

August 14, 2026
Parts of North America and Europe were wowed by the standout astrophotography event of the year, yesterday evening: a total solar eclipse. Switzerland-based Nikon photographer Angel Fux (@angelfux) traveled to Spain to capture the phenomenon in the optimal location, following over two years of preparation. She had just 103 seconds to capture the moment, all while operating two Nikon cameras and…
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NewsPhotography

"These photographs don't just capture what’s beneath the surface; they surface the stories our planet most needs us to hear. As the pressures on our ocean grow, so does the importance of the artists who bear witness to them"

August 14, 2026
The Ocean Photographer of the Year has just announced its 2026 finalists, revealing 84 extraordinary images of ocean wildlife, underwater landscapes and fragile ecosystems in need of our protection. New this year, Ocean Unseen: Hidden Worlds takes photographers into a rarely…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

This $1,800 electric motorcycle hits 70 MPH and could change the game

August 14, 2026
A new player in the industry, Avore, thinks its EX2S electric motorcycle could shake things up with impressive performance and accessible pricing. The Indian company is competing in a crowded market with several electric competitors, not to mention the litany of gasoline-powered motorcycles already crowding the showrooms. But with these figures, it may stand a chance. India is already the…
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DefenseNews

US Marines roam far and wide from temporary Darwin base

August 14, 2026
This year marked the 15th deployment of U.S. Marines to Australia under the Marine Rotation Force-Darwin (MRF-D) initiative, but this year’s rotation looked different from the rest because of its certification as a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF). “This is the first rotation in the 15-year history of the program to be certified as a MAGTF, and that’s a big deal,”…
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