14-year-old Jia Mingxuan builds tree-saving device that wins gold in Germany

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GTA 6 Is Getting a $400 Collector's Box With Vice City Merchandise, but It Does Not Come With the Game

Rockstar has announced a limited-edition GTA 6 collector's set, featuring Vice-City themed merchandise. The collector's box is now available to pre-order for $399.99. It does not come with a copy of the game. Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. The collector's box launches the same day.

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Xiaomi 18 Pro India Launch Teased Following China Debut; to Feature Secondary Rear Screen

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series was launched in China earlier this week, comprising the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max models. The company has now teased the India and global launch of its flagship smartphone lineup. Both models are equipped with secondary rear displays and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets. While Xiaomi has not revealed the India launch date or pricing yet, the teaser confirms that the Pro model is headed to the country.

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In 2019, 1,500 volunteers counted California seals and sea lions from drone images for accuracy

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At Studland Bay, replacing damaging boat anchors with eco-moorings cut scars in seagrass by 94%

At England’s Studland Bay, eco-moorings helped seagrass recover after years of damage from traditional boat anchors. A study found bare patches in one trial area shrank by 94% between 2021 and 2025. Volunteer divers have also reported rising seahorse numbers, along with sightings of eels, crabs and other marine life.

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Apple Pay India Launch Appears Closer as New Job Listing for Payments Role Surfaces

Apple Pay has remained one of the notable omissions from India’s digital payments ecosystem. In recent months, however, the rumour mill has suggested that its launch could be on the horizon. Apple now appears to be building out its payments operations in the country. A new job listing published by the Cupertino-based tech giant specifically mentions Apple Pay and its India operations. The listing points to work involving banks, payment networks, and other partners.

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Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 for AI-Powered Audio Wearables at Snapdragon Summit 2026

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform at Snapdragon Summit 2026 on Thursday. The new chip is designed to provide expanded on-device intelligence for the next generation of audio wearables. Qualcomm says its new platform offers Snapdragon Sound technologies, combined with on-device AI, micro-power Wi-Fi 6E, and cloud-connected intelligence. It is designed to support a wider range of devices, including earbuds, headphones, open-ear audio products, audio glasses, and camera-enabled earbuds.

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Astronomers find a stellar pair with one of the fastest shrinking orbits

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Solar farms with taller grass and wildflowers support more birds, study finds

A study in the East Anglian Fens examined bird populations at six solar farms and arable land. Researchers noted differences in bird abundance based on solar farm management. Mixed-habitat solar farms showed significantly higher bird populations than simple-habitat solar farms and adjacent farmland. Proper management can lead to increased species richness and structural diversity in solar farm environments. This study highlights the importance of thoughtful planning for solar farm biodiversity.

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Guyana planted 500,000+ mangroves; restored forests support fish like natural ones

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An olive ridley sea turtle lays eggs on Southern California beach for first time in recorded history

An olive ridley sea turtle has laid eggs on a Southern California beach for the first time in recorded history, NOAA said. The nest was discovered near Seal Beach on September 16. Officials have fenced off the area and will monitor the eggs for 45 to 60 days while urging beachgoers to maintain distance.

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$29,595 robot scans Colorado River for invasive fish DNA before they spread

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Algae grew for 40 generations on the ISS; spaceflight produced 50% more DNA changes than Earth

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