QtrendsApple has raised prices on Mac and iPad models while leaving iPhones unchanged, sparking a rush for Prime Day deals on older stock. Amazon Prime Day is in full swing with deep discounts on tech, home, and garden products. Venezuela was struck by a rare seismic doublet of back-to-back powerful earthquakes, killing at least 188 people. The global supercomputer race heats up as the UK begins building a £750m machine and a Chinese system takes the world's fastest crown. Europe faces an extreme heat wave that is forcing power plant shutdowns and straining the electrical grid.
Apple has raised prices on Mac and iPad models, but spared the iPhone line for now. The price hike has sent consumers scrambling for remaining inventory at older prices, with Amazon Prime Day serving as the last window to buy. Digital Trends warns that Apple and Microsoft are not done with price increases yet.
Amazon Prime Day is underway with major deals across tech, home, and garden categories. WIRED is covering the sale live and highlights deals including an Aerogarden at 63 percent off. Shoppers are being urged to act quickly as inventory sells out.
Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes in quick succession, a rare seismic doublet that caused widespread destruction. At least 188 people have been killed, and rescue teams are searching rubble for survivors. The quakes rank among the deadliest seismic events in the region in recent decades.
The UK has begun work on a new £750 million supercomputer, signaling a major investment in computational infrastructure. Meanwhile, a Chinese supercomputer has surpassed top US machines to claim the title of world's fastest. MIT Review also highlights a $400 million machine powering the future of chipmaking.
Europe is experiencing an extreme heat wave that Ars Technica describes as a "sad inevitability." The heat is forcing power plants to shut down as cooling water becomes scarce or temperatures exceed operating limits. MIT Review reports the event is putting severe strain on Europe's electrical grid.