ScienceCNBCScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minAutonomous drone startup Quantum Systems raises $1.2 billion as investors pile into defenseDefense tech startups are raising record amounts on both sides of the Atlantic amid a flurry of investment in the sector.CNBC
ScienceHacker NoonScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minCertiK Launches Invite Only Hunt Platform for Elite Security ResearchersWeb3 projects lost $482 million to hacks and scams in the first quarter of 2026 across 44 separate incidents, according to blockchain security firm Hacken, a steep decline from the $2 billion lost in the same quarter a year earlier. \ The…Hacker Noon
ScienceRFIScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minWildfires spread across southern France, as heatwave reignites forest concernsWildfires have broken out across southern France, forcing evacuations and stretching firefighting teams as the country prepares for the third heatwave of the summer, with the country's forests under increasing threat from climate change…RFI
ScienceHacker NoonScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minDeepFest Returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Marks 2026 the Year of Artificial IntelligenceCo-located with LEAP 2026, the region’s leading deep tech platform showcases AI in action — from real-time deepfake detection to AI-generated music performed on stage Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 30, 2026: DeepFest, the dedicated artificial…Hacker Noon
ScienceCNETScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Rumor Roundup: Wider and Ultra Phones May Be ComingSamsung's book-style folding phone lineup may be expanding to include both a widescreen variant along with an Ultra model.CNET
ScienceSouth China Morning PostScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minIs expansion of Philippine bases for US use on track? Chinese think tank weighs inSatellite imagery shows that Philippine military bases open to US troops have expanded more slowly than expected, according to a Chinese think tank. In a report published on Thursday, the Beijing-based South China Sea Strategic Situation…South China Morning Post
ScienceThe GuardianScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minIs Starmer deliberately leaving a mess for Burnham? – podcastKeir Starmer has been accused of leaving Andy Burnham with a £4.7bn black hole in defence funding. The government announced on Tuesday the defence investment plan, complete with a £15bn boost – but nearly £5bn would have to be found by a…The Guardian
ScienceFrance 24ScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minUkraine's attacks forcing 'Russians to realise the war is really happening'Ukraine has stepped up long-range drone attacks inside Russia in recent weeks, targeting energy infrastructure and military targets. Russian officials have reported repeated strikes in border regions, while Moscow has said its air defences…France 24
ScienceMIT Technology ReviewScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minThe Download: a startup has a solution for AI’s groupthink problemThis is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. LLMs are stuck in a groupthink groove. This startup is trying to get them out. Open up your chatbot…MIT Technology Review
ScienceTechRadarScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minAmazon reveals it used more energy than New Zealand in 2025 as its carbon footprint rises 16%Amazon says emissions rose 16% in 2025, purchased electricity emissions up 34% Projects are using renewable energy matching and lower-carbon materials Data center PUE continues to improve, but Google does it better In its 2025…TechRadar
ScienceAntara NewsScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minIndonesia ready to implement carbon trading ecosystemIndonesia's carbon trading ecosystem is fully prepared for implementation to support sustainable economic growth, ...Antara News
ScienceLovin MaltaScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minWatch: €150,000 Scholarship Fund Relaunched For Students Studying AI And Emerging TechStudents looking to specialise in cutting-edge digital technologies can once again apply for funding through the Pathfinder Digital Scholarship, which has been relaunched with a total budget of €150,000. The scheme supports students…Lovin Malta