FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch Eärendil-1, a mirror satellite that can reflect sunlight to Earth at night, despite strong opposition from astronomers and environmental groups.
Tom Blomfield, Chamath Palihapitiya, Eric Wu, and others – already wealthy and successful – are returning to work in AI, joining Anthropic or starting ventures. Full analysis on TechCrunch.
From Project Hail Mary’s alien friendship to The Long Walk’s dystopian horror, here are WIRED’s top 8 movies streaming in July 2026. Includes Avatar, They Will Kill You, and more.
Apple sues OpenAI, claiming former employee Chang Liu exploited a rare zero-day bug to steal confidential files on unreleased products after leaving for OpenAI.
The VAR system at the 2026 World Cup sparks debate over human interpretation. Egypt protests after 3-2 loss to Argentina, citing inconsistent referee decisions.
Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) focuses on reliability, not speed. Certification expected 2028, but TP-Link routers may arrive by end of 2026. Same 46 Gbps max as Wi-Fi 7.
Sam Altman’s jab at Elon Musk’s space data center timeline reflects expert consensus: orbital compute won’t be viable until rockets are cheaper and satellites mass-produced, likely in the 2030s.
A Tesla senior policy advisor told DC lawmakers on July 13, 2026, that the company is actively building a wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle. No timeline given.
George Hotz argues for user-aligned AI, even if it means helping users commit crimes. A look at AI alignment, freedom, and societal balance.
The FAA cleared SpaceX to fly Starship again after a May booster failure. Next flight as soon as July 16, carrying first V3 Starlink satellites.