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Apple’s new Siri AI, introduced with iOS 27, is drawing criticism for connectivity errors, indexing glitches, lock‑screen limitations, slow responses and missing features.
iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro details the new variable aperture camera, an under‑display Face ID sensor and a larger vapor chamber, while flagging a potential display frame damage issue that could affect repairs.
Scientists have identified a 728‑foot crater on the Moon, named McGetchin, created by a rare impact in 2024 and accompanied by a 4‑mile cold spot.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope released its first test image on Sept. 15, 2026, showing green‑colored loops of stars as its 300‑megapixel camera comes online.
Research using ESA and NASA satellite data shows that Greenland and Antarctica have lost 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979, raising global sea level by about an inch.
Stanford scientists have created mice whose brains contain millions of functional human neurons, opening new avenues for studying neurocognitive disorders while sparking ethical debate.
Philadelphia officials warn that travelers in specific terminals of the international airport may have been exposed to measles and urge checking vaccination status and monitoring symptoms.
A UK trial equips homes of dementia patients with smart beds, motion sensors and other devices to spot health changes early and reduce hospital admissions.
Elon Musk announced that The Boring Company is planning a 'simple precursor Hyperloop' to cut travel between Austin and San Antonio to under 30 minutes, amid mixed reactions and a recent $3 billion funding round.