Criminal charges for unsolicited dick pics soon in Austria

Criminal charges for unsolicited dick pics will soon be introduced in Austria. This was announced by Justice Minister Anna Schporrer. The main criteria for punishment is if genital photos were sent without a request. The Minister believes this should be equated with harassment.

First Sperm Race Held in the USA

The first sperm races were held in the USA. Organizers rented an entire stadium, arranged bets, and hired commentators. The first champion was a young man named Tristan Milker from the University of Southern California. His 'offspring' outpaced an opponent from the University of California. The sperm had to swim a 20-centimeter track resembling the female reproductive system.

Chinese Engineers Unveil Innovative Car

Chinese engineers have unveiled a car with retractable seats for people with disabilities and the elderly. The seat smoothly extends outward, allowing one to easily get in or out without effort. The idea is to make mobility as accessible as possible for all ages and health conditions. A very considerate solution.

Antarctic penguins don't sleep only at night

Antarctic penguins don't sleep only at night, but do so throughout the day - with 10,000 micro-naps a day. Each lasts only four seconds, and by the end of the day, they accumulate the necessary 10-11 hours. This mechanism developed in response to constant threats from predators: moreover, their brain can fall asleep with both hemispheres at once, or by turning off just one so that the other remains vigilant. And during these seconds, penguins don't just doze, but enter a real slow-wave sleep - the kind that the brain needs to rest.

Elon Musk's XAI seeks $20 billion for AI development

Elon Musk's company XAI is seeking to raise $20 billion for artificial intelligence development. The startup focuses on AI and social networks. If the deal goes through, it will become the second-largest funding round in history. The top spot is held by OpenAI, which raised $40 billion this year, according to PitchBook data. XAI's valuation is estimated at over $100 billion excluding debt obligations.

Adidas Launches 3D-Printed Slip-Ons

Adidas is launching the sale of "holey" slip-ons, which are entirely 3D-printed. They feature an ultra-lightweight design, an elastic sole, and a "sturdy framework" made of interwoven polyurethane threads, providing ventilation for the entire surface of the foot. Prices start at $140.

Xiaomi Opens Mega Factory in Beijing

Xiaomi has opened a mega factory in Beijing that can produce 1 phone per second. The Xiaomi Smart Factory can operate 24/7 without human assistance, relying solely on AI and machine interaction.

Water on the Moon Comes from Solar Wind, Says NASA

Water on the Moon is produced by the solar wind, NASA has found. The theory was first proposed in the 1960s, and now it has been confirmed by 'bombarding' lunar soil samples with a particle accelerator that simulates solar wind with hydrogen ions, resulting in the actual formation of H₂O molecules. 'It's amazing that only sunlight and lunar soil are needed to form water – no other substances. This discovery captures the imagination,' NASA experts noted.

World's Most Famous Biohacker Experiences Accelerated Aging

The world's most famous biohacker received accelerated aging instead of rejuvenation. 47-year-old IT mogul Brian Johnson admitted that the anti-aging supplement rapamycin made him older. The billionaire experienced a number of complications, such as mouth ulcers, blood sugar fluctuations, abnormal cholesterol, and others.

Netflix releases first teaser for the second season of 'Wednesday'

The main character will voluntarily return to the 'Nevermore' Academy. The season will be split into two parts: the first will be released on August 6, and the second on September 3.

World's First Lightning Rod Drones Tested in Japan

In Japan, the world's first lightning rod drones have been tested. The drones from the company NTT successfully induce and direct lightning using electric field oscillations. Drone networks will be deployed in cities and around crucial infrastructure to reduce damage from natural phenomena.

CATL Develops Fastest EV Charging

The world's largest battery manufacturer, Chinese company CATL, has developed the fastest charging solution for electric vehicles. In just five minutes, it can provide enough energy for 520 km of travel compared to 400 km with BYD's top charger, and even in cold weather, the speed will not significantly decrease, as is usually the case. The technology will appear in at least 67 car models set to be released in 2025.

Bulgarian Startup Creates Smart Trash Can

The Bulgarian startup Ameru has created a 'smart' trash can that recognizes waste and sorts it into different compartments by itself. It operates using a built-in camera and an Nvidia chip. If an object is misidentified, it can be marked on the display, preventing the mistake from happening again in the future.

Mercedes Unveils Vision V

Mercedes has unveiled the Vision V minivan-starship, which will form the basis for future V-Class models. The interior features leather, wood, and silk upholstery, a retractable 65″ display, and tubular seats that convert into beds. Additionally, there is a projection on the windows, and the armrest turns into a chessboard. It was primarily designed for China, but for now, it's a prototype - a production version is promised for 2026.

China Launches 'Gold ATMs' by Kinghood

China has launched 'Gold ATMs' by Kinghood. The machine checks the weight and purity of gold in 3 minutes and melts the ingot in 30 minutes, transferring its value to an account. The price is automatically converted into world currencies - the ATM is connected to precious metals markets in real-time.

Polite Phrases Cost Millions

The phrases 'Thank you' and 'Please' that users write to ChatGPT cost its creators millions of dollars. Due to the need to cool servers, generating each 'You're welcome' response uses about 40-50 ml of water. According to the head of OpenAI, processing simple words of politeness is a significant expense, but these costs are justified since friendly interaction with AI is 'also important'.

Indian Teenagers Invent Salt-Powered Refrigerator

In India, three teenagers have invented a refrigerator that works on salt and does not require electricity. The gadget can be used to deliver vaccines to rural areas. The young talents are creating 200 such devices to donate them to 120 hospitals.

The American Film Academy announces new Oscar rules

The American Film Academy has announced new Oscar rules. Starting in 2026, jury members will be required to watch all nominated films before casting their votes. It is clarified that the use of artificial intelligence will not be a barrier to receiving a nomination, but the academy members will take into account the degree of human creative contribution to the film's creation. Also, next year will see the first award for achievements in casting.

Chinese Develop World's Fastest Memory

The Chinese have created the world's fastest memory - the PoX chip is 10,000 times faster than flash memory, requires no active cooling, and consumes almost no energy. Gadgets with this memory will turn on instantly. Essentially, PoX combines the speed of RAM with the reliability of flash. Information will no longer be shuffled between DRAM, SRAM, and storage devices - everything is processed directly. The 'bottleneck' issue simply disappears - this will pave the way for much cooler and highly productive laptops and smartphones.

China Launches World's First 10G Internet

China has launched the world's first 10G internet with speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s. The broadband network was established in the country's main tech hub in the Xiong'an district of Hebei Province. The actual download speed was 9834 Mbit/s, and the upload speed was 1008 Mbit/s.