From Paris to the Southwest, France witnessed the Sun nearly disappear while Spain and Iceland experienced totality. A rare celestial evening on a European scale.
Google will officially present its new generation Pixel 11 on August 12 in New York. Beyond a new phone, the event aims to reveal the company's strategy against Apple and Samsung, as pricing, photography, battery life, and Android integration become the real battlegrounds.
Disney confirms it is exploring a free, ad-supported Disney+ offering. Behind this idea, the group seeks to reach price-sensitive households, increase its audience, and accelerate its advertising revenue in the face of Netflix, YouTube, Tubi, and FAST platforms.
On the night of August 12 to 13, 2026, the Perseids promise a rare spectacle under a sky devoid of moonlight. Hereâs how to observe it in France and beyond.
With approximately $927 million earned worldwide in its opening weekend, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an extraordinary debut and rekindles Hollywood's taste for records.
The WTA now mandates a unique screening for the SRY gene for all players to remain eligible for the women's circuit. Presented as a guarantee of fairness, this global rule also opens a scientific, legal, and ethical battle that directly impacts France.
The European Central Bank maintains its rates, but does not promise any lasting respite. With oil again nearing $100, households, businesses, and markets are already preparing for a possible tightening in September.
From August 2, 2026, new transparency obligations under the AI Act will be applicable across the European Union. Chatbots, deepfakes, images, sounds, videos, and certain synthetic texts are entering a new era of marking and informing the public.
The Danube is falling to historic lows, forcing power plants to reduce output and states to prepare for electricity savings. A warning for all of Europe.
Samsung is launching its first Ultra foldable on August 7, a large-format device priced over $2,000. Behind the technical specifications, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra reveals the new battle for premium mobile and the question the market can no longer avoid: how much are consumers willing to pay?
Palantir will publish its second-quarter 2026 results this Monday after the close of Wall Street. Following spectacular growth, the company must prove that the rise of its AI surpasses promises and justifies global expectations.
On August 12, 2026, the shadow of the Moon will cross the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. In France, the Sun will be obscured by up to 99.5% depending on the city: hereâs what you need to know to experience this exceptional event safely.
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