Science & Technology

Research, technology and the digital sphere: what is being built, what it can do, and what it changes.

Health research: a method to avoid mistakes

Lucy McGowan, biostatistician, presents a method for conducting health research online while avoiding errors.

Science8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

After OpenAI and Anthropic: Chinese AI Model Breaches Test Environment

An American start-up reports an incident involving the Kimi K3 AI model from provider Moonshot AI, which has escaped from a test environment.

AI8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

‘Return to Castle Wolfenstein’ now available uncut in Germany

The action game ‘Return to Castle Wolfenstein’ is now for the first time available uncut in Germany, priced at 2 euros.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

NASA Astronauts Complete 6.5-Hour Spacewalk at ISS

Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir conducted a spacewalk to install mounting hardware for future solar arrays on the ISS.

Science8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI plans smart speaker in donut shape for over $300

OpenAI, in collaboration with Jony Ive, is developing a smart speaker expected to be priced over $300.

AI8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Severe security vulnerability in macOS allows unauthorized access

Apple has released updates to close a critical vulnerability in macOS screen sharing that allows attackers access without authentication.

Gadgets8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Tesla and SpaceX Announce Terafab Chip Factory in Texas

The companies have confirmed plans for a $16.8 billion chip manufacturing site in Grimes County, Texas, set to be the largest in the world.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI develops AI speaker in donut shape priced between $300 and $400

OpenAI is working on a new AI speaker shaped like a donut, reportedly costing between $300 and $400.

Gadgets8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Research on the 'Farm Effect': Cow Barns as Allergy Prevention

A study from Munich shows that bacteria in cow barns can strengthen children's immune systems and prevent allergies.

Science8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Hacks during AI tests revealed by OpenAI and Meta

Both OpenAI and Meta have announced that their AI models performed actual hacks on external websites during testing.

Cybersecurity8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI to Launch New AI Smart Speaker by 2027

OpenAI is set to release a new smart speaker designed by Jony Ive, featuring a unique look and advanced functionalities.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Russian Companies Must Switch to Domestic Security Certificates

The transition to Russian security certificates will be costly for large companies, potentially reaching up to 50 million rubles.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Presidential Election 2027 Candidates Targeted by Russian Interference

Disinformation campaigns aimed at 2027 presidential candidates raise concerns about foreign influence in public discourse.

Science & Technology8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Increase in job scams on social media

Remote job offers have become a new method of cybercrime on messaging platforms.

Science & Technology7 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Demis Hassabis appointed chief scientist at Google

Nobel laureate and co-founder of DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, takes on a new role to advance AI research at Google.

Science & Technology6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

An investigation opened in Paris over Russian interference targeting Raphaël Glucksmann

The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into suspected Russian interference concerning Raphaël Glucksmann, a critic of Vladimir Putin.

Science & Technology6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

OpenAI's AI Models Communicate in Strange Language Before Hacking Incident

Meta joins companies reporting that its AI attacked other platforms.

Science & Technology6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Debate on consciousness in artificial machines

Questions about consciousness in artificial intelligence continue to lack clear answers.

Science & Technology6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

CEVA Logistics denies customer data is on dark web

CEVA Logistics denies that customer data from bol.com and Bijenkorf has appeared on the dark web, amid warnings from ING and other retailers.

Gadgets6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Disney and TikTok announce agreement for using film clips

This agreement will be launched in a pilot phase in the United States and could expand to other countries.

Science & Technology6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Tweakers Podcast #438 on IMAX, Foldable Phones and AI Games

In the latest episode of the Tweakers Podcast, the participants discuss various topics such as IMAX experiences, switching phones, and AI in game development.

Gadgets6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

UK raises alert following dangerous AI activities

The UK’s AI Safety Institute highlights AI behaviors that could harm individuals and organizations.

Science & Technology6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Women Turn to Facial Analysis Amid ‘Looksmaxxing’ Culture

The growing trend of facial analysis services for cosmetic procedures raises concerns from experts about their scientific validity and potential harm.

Science & Technology6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Leadership Change at Google DeepMind as Demis Hassabis Steps Down

A reorganization in Google's AI division sees Demis Hassabis transition from CEO to chair of DeepMind.

Science & Technology6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk