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- 1Google unveils Project Suncatcher for space-based AI infrastructure●Google’s Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space
Google has announced Project Suncatcher, an initiative to put machine learning infrastructure in space, exploring solar-powered data centres in orbit. The company published details on its research blog, framing it as a long-term bet on scaling AI compute beyond Earth. Early reactions online are focused on the feasibility of launching and maintaining hardware in orbit and on whether it signals how extreme AI's energy demands have become.
- 2Suns owner Mat Ishbia plans to expand his stake in team●Mat Ishbia plans to expand Suns stake, says team not affected by mortgage-firm woes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/764
Phoenix Suns governor Mat Ishbia says he intends to increase his ownership stake in the NBA franchise and insists the team is not affected by troubles at his mortgage business, United Wholesale Mortgage. He made the comments at the Suns' media day, moving to reassure fans about the franchise's financial stability heading into the new season.
- 3NFL Week 3: Tyler Loop heroics, Purdy MVP form●NFL Week 3 Sunday aftermath: Tyler Loop's heroics, Drake Maye concerns, Brock Purdy's MVP form
Week 3 of the NFL season delivered a packed Sunday of storylines. Tyler Loop delivered late heroics for his team, while Brock Purdy turned in a performance being described as MVP-caliber. On the other side, concern is mounting around Drake Maye after another difficult showing, with analysts questioning his early-season form and what it means for his development.
- 4NASA boosts Boeing's Starliner program after troubled astronaut mission●NASA ramps up support to get Boeing's astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco
NASA is increasing support to return Boeing's Starliner astronaut capsule to flight after the troubled 2024 mission that left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded on the International Space Station for months while their capsule returned empty over safety concerns. The move signals NASA still wants a second crewed transport provider alongside SpaceX, despite the program's costly setbacks and ongoing technical scrutiny.
- 5Sunrock lends EUR 110m to scale rooftop solar in France●Sunrock lends EUR 110m to scale up rooftop solar in France
Sunrock has provided a EUR 110 million loan to support the expansion of rooftop solar installations across France. The financing is aimed at accelerating deployment of commercial and industrial rooftop photovoltaic projects, adding momentum to the country's push for distributed renewable energy capacity.
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New research suggests magnetism played a role in the formation of the solar system, potentially influencing how the early cloud of gas and dust collapsed into the sun and planets. The finding adds to debate over what physical forces shaped our cosmic beginnings, and scientists say magnetic fields could help explain the solar system's original structure.
- 7NASA boosts Boeing Starliner effort after troubled astronaut flight●"NASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco" by @ AssociatedPress / Marc
NASA is increasing its support for Boeing's Starliner capsule as the spacecraft works toward returning to flight, with a cargo-only mission to the International Space Station planned next. A crewed test flight is targeted for around 2028. The push follows the widely criticized 2024 test flight that left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded on the station for months while their capsule returned empty over safety concerns.
- 8Samsung says HBM to take nearly 30% of DRAM capacity in 2025●Samsung Electronics says HBM to account for nearly 30% of industry DRAM capacity next year
Samsung Electronics said high-bandwidth memory is expected to account for nearly 30% of the industry's DRAM production capacity next year, underscoring how demand from AI data centers is reshaping the memory market. The projection highlights the rapid shift of manufacturing capacity toward HBM, a technology used alongside AI accelerators from the likes of Nvidia, and signals intensifying competition in the segment.
- 9Samsung software update leaves smart fridges frozen●Samsung accidentally freezes its smart fridges with a software update
A Samsung software update has inadvertently broken its smart refrigerators, leaving screens and smart features frozen and prompting complaints from owners. Reports of the botched rollout are spreading online, with users venting about appliances rendered partly unusable by a patch meant to improve them. The case highlights how connected home devices can fail when software updates go wrong, turning everyday kitchen appliances into paperweights until a fix arrives.
- 10Freestone Park project's impact on wildlife raises concerns●Freestone Park project’s impact on wildlife raises concerns
A development project at Freestone Park is drawing concerns over its potential impact on local wildlife. The report, published by Gilbert Sun News, highlights questions about how construction and changes to the park could affect animals and their habitats. Residents and conservation-minded community members are watching the project closely as details emerge.
- 11University of Iowa researcher wins funding for solar wind plasma wave detection●UI researcher earns funding to improve detection of plasma waves in the solar wind
A University of Iowa researcher has received new funding to develop better methods for detecting plasma waves in the solar wind, the stream of charged particles flowing from the Sun. The work, announced by the university's news service, could improve understanding of space weather and its effects on satellites and communications systems on Earth.