Updates
A history of new features and improvements at XenoSpectrum. We continue to update the site in response to reader feedback. Features introduced first in the Japanese edition are identified below.
August 2026XenoSpectrum Deep launches
Introducing XenoSpectrum DeepNEW
A series that takes a closer look at the “why” and “how” behind the news. Articles carry a DEEP badge and are collected on the Japanese edition’s Deep page.
June 2026Supporter program launches
Introducing XenoSpectrum supporters
You can support the site through monthly plans or one-time gifts. Monthly supporters receive ad-free reading.
Account-linked bookmarks
Sign in for free to save articles for later and access the same list across devices.
Sign in with Google
You can now sign in with your Google account.
One-time gifts
Support the site with an amount of your choice, even without signing in.
Supporter recognition
Supporters who opt in can have their display name listed on the supporters page.
Account page
Check your account and membership status on the account page.
Terms and commercial disclosure
We added legal information for readers signing up to support the site.
Moving from Google contributions to our supporter program
Google contributions ended at the end of May 2026. The XenoSpectrum supporter program now offers ad-free reading to monthly supporters.
May 2026
Knowledge graph explorer
Explore connections between companies and technologies mentioned in articles in the Japanese edition.
Reading mode
Choose a larger font or sepia background. Inactive controls hide so you can focus on reading.
More dashboard panels
Track rocket launches, earnings calendars and technology events in one place.
Topic pages
Browse related coverage and featured articles organized by theme.
Company and person profiles
The Japanese edition gained Wikidata fact cards, related papers and a refreshed design.
Search suggestions
Recommended keywords appear as you type in the search field.
Reading-time estimates
Article lists and article pages show an estimate of how long each article takes to read.
Share selected text
Select a passage to share it on social media.
More readable articles
Emphasis marks, marker-style highlights and aligned numerals improve readability.
Refreshed article grids
Articles appear in three columns on wider screens, with a larger lead article.
Footer, newsletter and developer API page
We improved site navigation and introduced more services.
April 2026Site redesign
Redesigned article pages
A two-column layout adds a table of contents, related articles, sharing controls and previous/next navigation.
Dark mode
Switch between light and dark display themes.
Data dashboard
View public data on rocket launches, AI models and semiconductor market shares.
Article key points
Read a quick three-point overview at the start of an article.
Offline support and installable app (PWA)
Install the site like an app and access an offline fallback page.
Command palette and full-screen search
Search from any page with Cmd/Ctrl+K.
Bookmarks (read later)
Save articles that interest you and return to them later.
Article reactions
Choose from four reactions to respond to an article.
Entity popovers and profiles
The Japanese edition added brief explanations on hover and dedicated profiles with related articles.
Sources and inline source popovers
Check source material at the end of an article or directly within the text.
Code highlighting, copying and equations
Code and mathematical equations are easier to read in technical articles.
Live ticker, category pages and reading progress
We refined the reading experience, including progress tracking and table-of-contents highlighting.
Lists, search, image viewer and sharing
We added recent articles, category and tag lists, search results, expanded article images and share buttons.