Firefighters Linked to Cancer Risk from Forever Chemicals in Gear

Firefighters have been found to be at a higher risk of developing cancer due to their exposure to forever chemicals commonly used in firefighting gear and foam, according to a new study published in [University Name]. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 303 firefighters across six US locations, measuring levels of nine types of PFAS (per- … Read more

Swatch Pulls Ads Featuring Slanted Eye Pose Amid Chinese Backlash

Swatch has apologized and removed ads featuring an Asian male model with slanted eyes after they sparked widespread criticism in China. The images were part of the Swatch Essentials collection and were condemned for resembling racist taunts about Asian eyes. In a statement posted on Weibo and Instagram, Swatch acknowledged “recent concerns” and expressed regret … Read more

Apple to Release iPhones in Two Splits per Year Starting 2026

Apple is reportedly planning to release iPhones in two splits per year, starting with the 2026 lineup. The premium versions of the iPhone 18 series, including the first foldable iPhone, will be launched in September 2026. In contrast, the base model iPhone 18 and a lower-end version called iPhone 18e are expected to debut in … Read more

Streaming Services Block Content Due to Regional Restrictions

Streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime have been known to block access to certain content for users residing in specific regions. This practice is usually employed by the streaming platforms to comply with local laws and regulations that restrict access to certain titles or genres. For instance, if a user from a particular … Read more

Telecoms Fined $92M Over Selling Customer Location Data to Third Parties

A US federal district court has declined to review a combined $92 million fine imposed on T-Mobile and Sprint for selling customer geolocation data to third parties. The court ruled that Congress recognizes the sensitive nature of such information and that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) correctly determined that customer location data is protected under … Read more

iOS 26 Beta 7 Released, iPhone Users Get Major Updates

Apple has released the seventh developer beta version of its upcoming iOS 26 operating system, marking a significant step closer to the official launch. The new software promises to deliver a stunning new design, enhanced Apple Intelligence capabilities, and exciting updates to various apps. The latest beta release builds on previous versions with several notable … Read more

NASA’s NISAR Satellite Unfurls Giant Radar Antenna for Earth Monitoring

NASA’s NISAR satellite, a joint mission with the Indian space agency ISRO, has successfully deployed its giant radar antenna reflector into space. The satellite, launched on July 30, packed a massive drum-shaped structure that unfolded over four days and finally bloomed in late August. The reflector, weighing about 142 pounds and spanning 39 feet wide, … Read more

Blue Origin Prepares for Historic Mars Launch on New Glenn

Blue Origin is gearing up for its second-ever launch of the New Glenn rocket, set to carry NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars on September 29, 2025. The company has been working closely with NASA to prepare for this highly anticipated flight. The ESCAPADE mission aims to study Mars’ magnetosphere and analyze how solar wind interacts … Read more

Mysterious Varnish Cache Error Causes Widespread Access Issues

A widespread error is plaguing users of Varnish cache servers, causing access denied messages and disrupting online services. The issue, characterized by Error 54113, appears to be related to a specific cache identifier (IAD-kjyo7100176). The exact cause of the problem remains unknown, but it has been identified as an issue with the Varnish cache server … Read more