News & Updates
The latest announcements, product releases, and platform updates.
Xbox VP of Engineering Quits Just Two Months After Taking Job
Jared Palmer has left his role as Vice President of Engineering at Xbox after just two months. He is joining AI company Cognition, which develops autonomous software engineer Devin.
Apple to Offer Buy Now, Pay Later Plans in Partnership with Klarna
Apple is partnering with Klarna to introduce buy now, pay later plans for iPhones and other devices starting July 28, as the company responds to rising hardware prices.
Starfield Mod Finally Eliminates Loading Screens for Planet Takeoffs
A new mod for Starfield removes the loading screen for planet takeoffs, allowing for seamless transitions from the surface to orbit. The mod is currently in beta for PC.
Alan Ritchson's Sci-Fi Thriller Becomes Netflix's Biggest Hit of 2026
Alan Ritchson's military sci-fi thriller has become the most-watched movie on Netflix in the first half of 2026, drawing 147 million views and outperforming all other films.
Wreckreation 2 Announced Despite Studio Closure, Just Nine Months After Original
Former Criterion head Fiona Sperry is developing Wreckreation 2 with a new studio, months after the original's studio closed. The sequel aims for a more urban, Burnout-like experience.
Christopher Golda and Grey Baker Join YC as General Partners
Y Combinator expands its leadership team by adding Christopher Golda and Grey Baker as General Partners, bolstering its expertise in engineering and developer tools.
Diana Hu Promoted to Managing Partner at Y Combinator
Y Combinator promotes Diana Hu, a former founder and prolific group partner, to managing partner. She has worked with 230+ companies worth $7 billion.
Colossal Biosciences in Talks to Raise Capital at $20B–$30B Valuation
De-extinction startup Colossal Biosciences is reportedly negotiating a new funding round that would value the company between $20 billion and $30 billion, just 16 months after its dire wolf announcement.
Bluecore Energy Raises $10M for Portable Nuclear Reactors on Floating Barges
Maritime nuclear startup Bluecore Energy raised $10 million in pre-seed funding to build small modular reactors on floating barges, targeting ports and data centers with clean, mobile power.
India's First Private Orbital Rocket Reaches Space on Debut Launch
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket achieved orbit on its first attempt, marking India's first successful private orbital launch and joining an elite club of space startups.
Space Force Triples Rocket Launch Contract Value to $17 Billion
The US Space Force dramatically expanded its National Security Space Launch program, tripling one contract's ceiling to $17 billion as Pentagon satellite launch demand surges.
SpaceX Launches Northrop Grumman Robotic Satellite Servicing Mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle on July 21, deploying a spacecraft designed to extend aging satellites' lives by installing propulsion pods in geostationary orbit.
Zenno Astronautics Relocates From New Zealand to Los Angeles
New Zealand space startup Zenno Astronautics is moving its headquarters to Los Angeles to scale production of its superconducting magnetic actuator for satellite control.
NISAR Satellite Captures Stunning 'Hummingbird' Image of Antarctic Ice
The NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite has produced a breathtaking radar image of an Antarctic mountaintop surrounded by fractured ice, revealing details invisible to traditional cameras.
Zendaya Shuts Down Fan Proposal With Three-Word Marriage Reveal
Zendaya had the perfect comeback when a fan proposed marriage at a Spider-Man event in Mexico, laughing and shouting "You're too late!" in reference to her secret wedding to Tom Holland.