A second instrument on HWO could track down nearby Earth-size planets

The Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) is slated to be the next Great Observatory for the world. Its main focus has been ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Napa County supervisors back Prop. 50, redistricting measure meant to counter Texas GOP maps

The Napa County Board of Supervisors this week endorsed Proposition 50, a statewide ballot measure that would temporarily shift congressional redistricting power from California’s independent citizens ...
Los Angeles Times

Who is spending money on Prop. 50, the redistricting measure on California’s November ballot

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Times is tallying contributions to committees supporting and opposing Proposition 50 from now until the ...
ZDNet

ChatGPT wants to act more like an OS - as it transforms into an app platform

At OpenAI DevDay, the company unveiled new capabilities for apps in ChatGPT. This is a preview of a more all-encompassing ChatGPT experience. Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT, says it will act more like ...
9to5Mac

Apple Maps got a big iOS 26 upgrade for an essential feature

Apple Maps recently gained several new features in iOS 26, but the one that could make the biggest impact for users involves an essential app function: search. Here’s what’s new. Last year when Apple ...
PCMag

Google Pixel Watch 4 Review: Gemini AI, Satellite SOS, and a Stunning Display

The Pixel Watch 4's curved display and impressive battery life make it one of the best-looking and longest-lasting Android ...
The Verge

Nothing’s ‘first step’ to an ‘AI OS’ is not first, or an OS, but is fascinating

Nothing is launching an app store for AI-built smartphone software. Nothing is launching an app store for AI-built smartphone software. is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI ...
The Verge

Amazon accidentally confirms Vega TV OS launch for 2025

An official announcement could come as early as next week, according to multiple sources. An official announcement could come as early as next week, according to multiple sources. is a tech reporter ...
Quanta Magazine

A Simple Way To Measure Knots Has Come Unraveled

In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research laid the foundation for modern knot theory, was trying to find a ...
KTLA

Poll shows California redistricting measure leading, governor’s race up for grabs

A new Emerson College Polling survey commissioned by Nexstar Media for Inside California Politics finds that a slim majority of California voters support Proposition 50, a November ballot measure that ...
LAist

Proposition 50: Allowing California to use new congressional maps to counter redistricting in Texas

Californians are voting in a special election Nov. 4 with just one statewide item on the ballot: Proposition 50, a measure to allow newly redrawn congressional maps to take effect for the next three ...
ABC7

Prop 50: Schwarzenegger urges voters to reject ballot proposal on redrawn congressional maps

LOS ANGELES -- Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday entered the national battle over U.S. House control, urging voters to reject a California ballot proposal to rejigger districts that he said would erode ...