When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be

New study detects 3,200 references to Beatles song titles and lyrics in academic papers.
Lawsuit: Amazon refused to give pregnant workers bathroom breaks and chairs

Four women sue Amazon, say company denied basic accommodations and fired them.
Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode

AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
Apple starts preorders for Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 with new Health Sensing System

New Apple Intelligence features, too.
The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them

Here are the evidence-based recommendations and this year’s vaccine rollout.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip

There’s also a new thermal management system, reducing overheating.
The Download: OpenAI’s turning point for math and a battery record

This 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. What OpenAI’s latest controversy tells us about the future of math O…
Man told ChatGPT he was feeling delusional. ChatGPT insisted he was Jesus.

Man with bipolar disorder sued OpenAI after surviving ChatGPT-linked suicide attempt.
Batteries just broke another record in the US

Battery installations hit a new record in the US in the second quarter of 2026. In total, 20.2 gigawatt-hours of new capacity came online, according to a new report. That’s enough to supply the daily electricity needs …
Understanding the thermal ceiling in portable power

Plug a phone into a modern charger and the first 10 minutes are impressive. The next 20 are not. This is not a defect. It’s the connected device protecting itself. As temperature rises during charging, a smartphoneR…