The United States sets much of the global technology agenda, from the platform giants of Silicon Valley to the AI labs redrawing what software can do.
It is where the largest model developers, chip designers and cloud providers compete, and where export controls and the CHIPS Act increasingly shape the industry worldwide. US-datelined stories span AI, hardware and policy.
Clearway Energy Group has signed a deal with T1 Energy for 641 MW of solar modules built with domestic cells, while also seeking to convert a Nevada solar project into a data center and gas facility.
A new study in Nature Cities shows that 97.5% of US data centers are in urban areas, drawn by existing electricity infrastructure and former coal plant sites, challenging the rural narrative.
Zoox receives the first federal approval for a purpose-built robotaxi without human controls, allowing paid rides in Las Vegas starting August 2026, with safety conditions attached.
A startup's deeper well has brought a struggling New Mexico geothermal plant back to full output, a milestone for an industry now drawing record investment.
FIC buys a 1.15 GW Texas solar-plus-storage platform, Plentify and Deye plan a 2.7 GWh VPP in South Africa, MaxSolar picks Sungrow for 125 MWh in Germany, and Eku Energy acquires a 600 MWh UK battery project.
Apple has introduced Apple Upgrade, a device leasing program operated by Klarna that covers iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs, replacing the iPhone Upgrade Program in the US.
SpaceXAI agrees to remove 69 unpermitted gas turbines from a Tennessee data center by July 2027, amid a NAACP lawsuit and federal involvement, while continuing its AI infrastructure expansion.
A spent Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to crash into the moon on Aug 5, potentially producing the first-ever visible impact flash on the sunlit side. Scientists say the event offers a rare chance to study lunar debris and highlights dust hazards for future missions.
Kioxia unveiled the CM10 series, its first PCIe 6.0 enterprise SSD, on July 30. Built on 332-layer BiCS10 flash, it targets AI workloads with liquid cooling support.
Google has integrated its Nano Banana image generator into Google Earth, allowing users to visualize historical scenes and create custom visuals, though accuracy remains a question.
Cisco has introduced the Wireless 9177 Series Access Point, an outdoor Wi-Fi 7 device with integrated Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul for mission-critical operations.
Waymo restarts freeway rides in Phoenix following a pause and recall triggered by robotaxis driving into closed construction zones. The company faces new federal safety legislation.
A new report forecasts global installed battery storage capacity will increase sixfold by 2030, driven by 4-hour systems becoming the standard, with several large projects underway in Germany.
Boeing found no defect in a fuel control switch on an Air India 787-8 after a pilot report, but the investigation into the Thrust Control Module is ongoing amid scrutiny from the Ahmedabad crash.
Zelestra announced two corporate solar power purchase agreements in Texas within 48 hours, one with Tesla for 140 MW and another with Meta backed by project financing.
eBay and three former executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit over a 2019 harassment campaign against journalists Ina and David Steiner.
Meta is constructing its largest-ever data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, and has finalized a long-term power purchase agreement for the Mowata Solar project to supply renewable energy to the facility.
Coca-Cola confirmed that a ransomware attack on its Fairlife dairy subsidiary led to data theft, and the stolen data is now publicly available after the Anubis gang's deadline expired.
Global Laser Enrichment is testing laser-based uranium enrichment at commercial scale in Kentucky, while LIS Technologies plans a facility in Tennessee, as Western nations seek alternatives to Russian uranium imports.
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids both peak on the night of July 30-31, but a nearly full moon will dim the view. Skywatchers can look forward to the Perseids and a total solar eclipse in August.
Meta has exited the RE100 renewable energy initiative after ten years, as the company invests heavily in natural gas power plants to support its expanding AI data centers.
An outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell has spread to nine states, with nearly 1,947 cases and 98 hospitalizations reported as of July 24, 2026.
Qnetic, a US-China startup, is constructing what it calls the world's largest dedicated flywheel test cell in Shanghai and plans to manufacture long-duration energy storage systems in California.
AMD's new ROCm.AI platform uses frontier AI models to automatically optimize GPU kernels, aiming to close the performance gap with CUDA without manual tuning.
Xona Space Systems plans to launch its first six Pulsar satellites in October 2026, promising a signal 100 times stronger than GPS for improved urban and indoor accuracy.
ERCOT faces 438 GW of interconnection requests from AI data centers, prompting new rules and evaluation of 800 VDC designs and load-smoothing technologies.
A Tyrannosaurus rex specimen named Gus sold for a record $50.1 million at Sotheby's, highlighting the ongoing conflict between private collectors and paleontologists over the preservation of irreplaceable fossils.
A preliminary NTSB report released today reveals that the driver of a Tesla Model 3 manually overrode the Full Self-Driving system before a crash that killed a grandmother in Texas, leading to manslaughter charges.
Coca-Cola disclosed a ransomware attack on its Fairlife dairy unit in an SEC filing, leading to a temporary production halt in the US. The company says Canadian operations and product safety are unaffected.
SpaceX shares closed below their initial public offering price on the same day a Starship launch was aborted after ignition, raising questions about investor confidence ahead of the next attempt.
Saronic plans to build Port Alpha, a mega-shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, with an investment over $3 billion, aiming to produce large autonomous ships and create up to 10,000 jobs.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Health to all US users aged 18 and older, just one day after a lawsuit was filed alleging the chatbot gave a near-fatal suggestion. The company touts advanced reasoning but faces questions about safety.
Apple announced MapKit for Automotive SDK on July 23, 2026, with Ford as its first partner. The navigation system will power Ford's upcoming affordable EVs and support BlueCruise autonomy.
A six-month pilot with 10 vendors replaces gasoline generators with swappable e-bike batteries, aiming to reduce noise and pollution. Previous attempts failed due to scalability and charging infrastructure.
Google will let users find and install rival app stores directly within the Play Store from July 22, 2026, after withdrawing a joint motion with Epic Games, marking a major shift in Android app distribution in the US.
AMD today announced the full production launch of its Helios rack-scale AI system, with major customers including Microsoft and Anthropic already committed to deployment.
Realta Fusion plans to turn an old Oscar Mayer factory in Madison, Wisconsin into a fusion research facility called Forge, backed by $55 million in state and local incentives.
The US Department of Justice unsealed an indictment charging three Russian nationals with running bulletproof hosting services that enabled ransomware attacks causing over $62 million in damages, while the EU announced parallel sanctions.
Boston Dynamics is testing a conveyor belt accessory for its quadruped robot Spot that can carry packages and autonomously unload them at doorsteps, aiming to reduce delivery drivers' workload.
NASA has repainted an F-15 and an F/A-18 in red, white, and blue to celebrate the U.S. semiquincentennial, with public appearances scheduled through October 2026.
Mountain Crane Service used three Liebherr mobile cranes to take down the old Yellowstone River Bridge in the national park, a job complicated by rugged terrain and environmental sensitivity.
A new analysis shows that data centers in 13 US states will collectively add billions of dollars in power costs, with Northern Virginia emerging as a key hub.
Governor Kathy Hochul signs an executive order halting approvals for data centers over 50MW for up to one year, citing environmental and energy concerns.
SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight could launch as soon as Thursday, carrying 20 functioning Starlink V3 satellites and attempting laser crosslink demonstrations.
UK Seabed Resources Limited, a subsidiary of Glomar Minerals, will begin a 75-day research mission in the Pacific this week, targeting polymetallic nodules containing critical minerals.
Hawaii-based shipping firm Matson reaffirms LNG as its primary fuel for fleet renewal, pointing to high costs and limited supply of low-emission alternatives.