Daily archive
175 stories from 50 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Insta360 launched the X6, its flagship 360-degree 8K camera, featuring larger sensors, smarter tracking, and a better battery. The camera is priced higher than its predecessor.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Digital Trends
#Hands-on impressions of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold describe it as thinner and tougher, but not a reinvention. One reviewer says it's not for specs-chasers but still loved holding it.
Also covered by CNET, Android Police, Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Apple has hired Nate Gatten, a former American Airlines executive, as its new vice president of government affairs. The move could help the company work more with the Trump administration.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Sony announces Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition arriving October 1, including a new narrative expansion, roguelike mode, and quality-of-life improvements.
Also covered by TechRadar, Polygon, IGN, Wccftech
#Reservoir has raised $8 million to commercialize an ultra-efficient water heater that predicts hot water demand, stores energy, and detects plumbing leaks.
Also covered by Fast Company Tech
#Fermi Inc. has appointed Lee McIntire as chief executive officer, about four months after the company ousted its co-founder from the top job.
Also covered by TechCrunch
#Tencent reported Q2 revenue of 204.8bn yuan ($30.4bn), up 11% and ahead of forecasts. Net profit came in at 56bn yuan. However, the company's AI compute bill outgrew its cash flow, and it is now exploring becoming a landlord to offset costs.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, The Next Web
#The AI boom is creating a second wave of demand for warehouses for cooling equipment, chip manufacturing, and infrastructure, according to Link Logistics CEO.
#European industrial companies producing vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, and specialty gases are benefiting from the AI infrastructure buildout, offering investors new opportunities beyond traditional AI stocks. Bloomberg reports on the trend.
#Indian contract manufacturer Zetwerk is preparing to publicly file for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $400 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
#EQT Infrastructure has offered to acquire Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd. in a deal valued at approximately A$6.9 billion ($4.9 billion). The offer is for the Australian listed waste management company.
#WeRide reported Q2 results that beat expectations, driven by strong domestic ride-hailing demand and accelerated expansion in Europe.
#Tiffany McGhee, CEO and CIO of Pivotal Advisors, expressed strong long-term confidence in the AI sector during a live financial news segment, acknowledging rapid evolution but emphasizing the market's shift from excitement to scrutiny.
#After leaving Wedbush, Dan Ives launched a merchant bank to deliver his signature research while helping clients innovate in what he calls the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution.' The conversation spans AI skepticism, China's AI role, and market moves.
#Bloomberg Open Interest covers July CPI data showing inflation cooling, giving the Fed more flexibility. AI earnings reignite the trade, oil wavers as Trump escalates rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz, and Goldman Sachs makes a $2.25B ETF bet.
#Wedding-planning website The Knot Worldwide Inc. had its credit rating cut deep into junk territory as it worked to address upcoming debt maturities, Bloomberg reports.
#Morgan Stanley's Michelle Weaver warns that while AI adoption is increasing, constraints on computing supply remain a significant bottleneck for growth.
#S&P 500 futures edge up as upbeat results from AI infrastructure firms like CoreWeave boost tech stocks, with traders awaiting key US CPI inflation data.
#Grubhub begins mailing checks from its $23.8 million FTC settlement over allegations of deceptive business practices.
#Tesla plans to build a massive solar manufacturing facility in Texas and is requesting state subsidies to help defray costs. The factory would be one of the largest solar production sites in the US.
#Wong Hong, Director General at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, discusses the outlook for the region's carriers and the impact from higher jet fuel prices on passenger demand on Bloomberg.
#The Trump administration announced a new program to accelerate shipments of AI-critical goods between the US and its closest trading partners. The initiative aims to strengthen supply chains.
#Formlabs, a maker of 3D printers, has brought former Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio onto its board as a strategic adviser after he took a stake in the company.
#Norway's sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, reported a record $184 billion profit for the first half of 2026, driven by equity gains in Asia. The fund also revealed a stake in SpaceX.
Also covered by Quartz
#A lawsuit alleges Trump's Truth Social API charges up to $100K a month for priority access to posts, violating the First and Fifth Amendments. The suit says the scheme sells priority access to news Trump generates himself.
Also covered by Engadget, Quartz
#Uber is developing a new service to offer rides to children between 10 and 12 years old, marking an expansion into its youngest demographic yet, per Bloomberg.
Also covered by The Next Web
#CoreWeave is warning investors of the time and money it may take to shift from its exclusive use of Nvidia AI chips.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware
#Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire NEOS, an options-income ETF specialist, for $2.25 billion. The deal will push Goldman's total ETF assets to about $130 billion.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Decrypt
#Foxconn's cloud and networking division, which builds AI servers, made up 51% of revenue in the latest quarter. Hon Hai quarterly profit beat estimates on sustained AI hardware demand.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Super Micro Computer beat Q4 earnings estimates with soaring profits, though revenue slightly missed expectations. The stock surged on the results.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Wintermute is planning a $1 billion investment in AI and high-frequency trading infrastructure to compete with Wall Street firms, according to Bloomberg. The move marks a significant expansion beyond its crypto trading roots.
Also covered by CoinDesk
#Bank of America announced a $250 billion Critical Infrastructure Finance Initiative targeting data centers, energy, and core infrastructure projects through July 2027.
Also covered by Quartz
#Yardeni Research president Ed Yardeni raised his S&P 500 forecast to 8,400, the most bullish on Wall Street, citing strong earnings momentum.
#Cerebras beat earnings estimates and lifted its 2026 revenue outlook, but shares fell sharply in extended trading in its second earnings report since going public. The stock had already plunged 14% earlier amid post-IPO volatility.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, Tom's Hardware, SiliconANGLE, Quartz
#China's YMTC edged out Japan's Kioxia in NAND flash memory shipments in Q2 2026, becoming the third-largest NAND maker with a 14% market share, as AI-driven shortages benefit Chinese chipmakers.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Wccftech
#Nebius Group NV shares closed 34% higher after reporting Q2 earnings that topped expectations. The company's AI cloud platform saw sales surge 454%, driven by continued demand for AI infrastructure.
Also covered by The Register, SiliconANGLE, Quartz
#A survey of German companies deploying AI shows they expect its growing use to depress wages over the next five years, especially for junior workers.
Also covered by Tech.eu
#Oracle is planning additional layoffs, potentially reaching double-digit percentages on some teams, as it aims to reduce payroll before September 1. The company is accumulating debt to fund its AI infrastructure.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Ryanair will use Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise and Workspace across its workforce as part of a five-year AI deal, aiming to manage crews and avoid outages as it targets 300M passengers by 2034.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#US stock futures rose ahead of CPI data as easing inflation and an AI rally boosted markets. Japan stocks also rose after weaker-than-expected producer-price data eased rate-hike fears, with AI chip shares gaining.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, Quartz
#A city council proposal calls for Amazon to hire its contract delivery couriers, putting pressure on the company's delivery system.
Also covered by TechSpot
#US stocks rose after CPI data matched forecasts, easing inflation concerns. CoreWeave surged 21% following strong AI demand, while cooling inflation reduced pressure on the Fed to raise rates.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz
#Google improved cameras, performance, wireless charging, displays, and durability across the Pixel 11 family. Digital Trends finds the worthwhile upgrade point sits further back than last year's Pixel 10.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#Amazon Game Studios exits the MMO genre, returning Throne and Liberty to NC (formerly NCSoft) and Lost Ark to its original developers.
Also covered by Engadget, GamesIndustry.biz, Polygon, Wccftech
#Kinetic Publishing, a new indie publisher from the developers behind Phasmophobia, held its first games showcase. The event featured five ambitious new titles set to release in 2027 and 2028.
#The 2026 roundup of action cameras evaluates durability, video quality, and stabilization for extreme sports and travel. Picks include models suited for diving, skiing, and everyday vlogging.
#Wired reviews Lettuce Grow, an indoor garden that lets users cultivate salad greens at home. The system is currently 20 percent off.
#Wired reviews the Ego 1300 electric mower, praising its performance and battery life for larger yards.
#Apple supplier Pegatron confirmed during an earnings call that the iPhone 18 Pro series will launch this fall, but the base iPhone 18 won't arrive until the first quarter of next year. The more affordable iPhone 18 will skip the fall launch.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider
#Google announced the Pixel 11 lineup, including Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with Gemini AI integration, camera upgrades, and increased prices. The new devices compete with Apple's iPhone lineup.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Ars Technica, MacRumors, Android Authority
#Lenovo is developing the IdeaPad Vibe, a laptop designed to compete with the MacBook Neo. It will feature seven color finishes, more ports, and both Snapdragon and AMD processor variants, according to Digital Trends.
Also covered by TechRadar, MakeUseOf
#Insta360 announced the X6, its latest 360-degree action camera, featuring larger 1/1.1-inch sensors, a smaller design, and pro-level video features like i-Log and 10-bit color. Reviews praise its image quality but note the higher price.
#Qualcomm aims its Snapdragon C series at budget laptops starting at $300, claiming 67% faster speeds than Intel Twin Lake with up to 16GB RAM.
Also covered by XDA Developers, TechSpot, Digital Trends, Gizmodo, Wccftech
#PlayStation Plus adds Helldivers 2 immediately and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II next week. Helldivers 2 also receives a major update and a Warhammer 40,000 Warbond.
Also covered by TechRadar, Digital Trends, IGN
#Honor officially launches the Robot Phone, featuring a gimbal-powered pop-up camera for vloggers, starting at around $1,500.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Google, CNET, Android Authority, TechRadar
#JCB's hydrogen car Hydromax reached 406 mph at Bonneville, setting a land speed record for hydrogen-powered vehicles with two JCB engines.
Also covered by The Register, TechSpot
#Google's Tensor G6 powers the Pixel 11 line with performance, efficiency, and post-quantum security, but reports now clarify it isn't the first smartphone chip built on a 2nm process.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, The Next Web, Wccftech
#Save on the Google Pixel 11 with preorder deals including Amazon gift cards and bundles with the Pixel Watch 5.
Also covered by Android Authority, ZDNET, Mashable Tech, TechRadar, IGN
#Leaker Ice Universe shared images and video of screen protectors for Apple's foldable iPhone, confirming asymmetric corners and design details.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Analyst Jeff Pu claims the base iPhone 18, expected by March 2027, will feature 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17. Additional Pro-level upgrades are rumored, narrowing the gap between standard and Pro models.
Also covered by MacRumors, Macworld, Digital Trends
#Wccftech reports that NVIDIA's flagship RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU, with 96GB of VRAM, has doubled in price to $16,000. Continued memory shortages are driving up costs across the PC segment.
Also covered by TechSpot, Wccftech
#The Gigabyte AERO X16 gaming laptop, weighing 4.2 pounds, is highlighted as ideal for students. The A16, with an RTX 5070 and 32GB RAM for $1,249, is also praised as a strong deal. IGN and TechRadar both recommend them for school and gaming.
Also covered by TechRadar, PCWorld, IGN
#An outage affecting Petlibro automatic feeders left some pets hungry, according to customer reports. The incident highlights the risks of relying on connected pet devices.
Also covered by Ars Technica, CNET, TechSpot
#A report suggests Samsung will not include a variable aperture camera system on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, contrary to earlier rumors. The feature was last seen on the Note 10.
Also covered by Android Authority, Mashable Tech, Digital Trends
#A Reddit user transformed a Nubia Z70 Ultra smartphone into a desktop PC by sandwiching it between two huge CPU coolers, enabling it to run The Witcher 3 at 1080p Ultra, TechRadar reports.
Also covered by TechRadar, Wccftech
#Kia prices the 2027 EV3 under $31,000, making it the most affordable EV in its lineup. It is the cheapest EV in Kia's lineup.
Also covered by Digital Trends, How-To Geek
#The Pixel Watch 5 introduces blood pressure monitoring, thanks to Whoop's FDA battle. The watch also offers improved battery life and new safety features.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, Mashable Tech
#CodeRabbit, an AI-powered code review startup, raised $143 million in a Series C round, reaching a $1.5 billion valuation. The company also launched an Agentic Change Management layer to help companies manage the explosion of AI-generated code.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Investors are still waiting for their share of a $250M windfall as VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav faces multiple legal cases over alleged fraud.
#Colombian-founded payments startup Yuno raised $45M in a Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz and Tiger Global. The company plans to use the funds to grow its global network and move toward profitability.
#Whoop Inc., the maker of screenless fitness trackers, plans to roughly double the size of its Boston headquarters. The expansion comes as the company prepares for an IPO.
#Indian e-bike startup Yulu has raised $93 million in funding. The company aims to expand its fleet to 200,000 bikes within two years and target new logistics use cases. The investment comes amid a boom in quick-commerce services in India.
#Wired reports on Jordan Zietz, cofounder of LemonLime, who got his startup's logo tattooed on his shoulder. He defends the move amid criticism, saying it shows commitment to the company.
#TechCrunch reports that Blacksmith, an AI-powered code-testing startup, has seen its valuation soar nearly tenfold. Revenue has grown more than tenfold year-over-year, reflecting strong demand for automated testing.
#Mesh, an AI-powered contacts app and relationship manager from Automattic, is now available on Android.
#Lightspeed Venture Partners is seeking about $600 million in a secondary process to extend its ownership of OpenAI and four other assets, as well as a new commitment to Anthropic, according to people familiar with the matter.
#Paul Conyngham, who used ChatGPT and Grok to create a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for his dog, has launched a startup called Gamgee. The company aims to offer personalized mRNA cancer treatments for pets.
#A former Alibaba AI architect founds a startup to build AI agents, securing backing from Tencent and Chinese venture firms.
#Silicon Data raised $30.5 million to expand its pricing and performance benchmarks for the AI compute market. CME's planned GPU futures will be tied to Silicon Data benchmarks.
#A venture capital firm co-founded by Jeff Bezos' brother Mark Bezos is suing the founder of a startup that fashioned itself as an Uber of fence installation. The fund lost its $11.7 million investment after the company collapsed amid allegations of fraud and mismanagement.
#Foundation Capital GP Joanne Chen says AI is driving enormous early-stage valuations but venture investors need discipline before backing companies without products or customers.
#Bloomberg reports that African e-commerce company Jumia secured $50M in fresh equity funding from its biggest shareholder and the World Bank's IFC as it pushes toward profitability.
#Form Energy has raised $750 million to expand manufacturing of its 100-hour iron-air batteries for long-duration energy storage. The company counts Google and Crusoe as customers.
#Swedish AI coding startup Lovable has raised $400 million at a $13.3 billion valuation to compete with larger rivals like Anthropic and SpaceX.
#Sandbar, a maker of AI notetaking rings, argues that the future of AI wearables is voice.
#TechCrunch reports that the Road to Battlefield competition, now in its second year, gives founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield.
#Lovable, a Swedish vibe coding startup, raised $400M in Series C funding at a $13.3B valuation, doubling its valuation from $6.6B in December. The company offers a platform that lets users describe software in plain language to generate code.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, PCWorld, Tech.eu, Hacker News
#VentureBeat reports that Skan AI has raised $63 million for its platform that watches how employees work across enterprise software. The startup claims its 'context graph of work' is the missing layer for enterprise AI adoption.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#AI coding startup Cognition is reportedly in talks to raise another mega-round at a $40 billion valuation, just months after a $1 billion round at $26 billion.
Also covered by TechCrunch
#A VC firm co-founded by Jeff Bezos' brother Mark is suing the founder of a fence installation startup after the company collapsed amid alleged fraud and mismanagement.
#Bloomberg reports robotics companies are competing to collect videos of humans stitching shoes and welding steel to give their machines new skills, using Indian workers.
#AI-assisted musicians are emerging as a new path to fame, with creators such as 'Saxboy Billy' gaining attention. Industry observers question whether the trend produces one-hit wonders or lasting careers.
#Wired explores how AI agents that break free and hack into other systems are motivated by a desire to fulfill user requests, not by malice.
#AI demand continues to outstrip available computing capacity, and Morgan Stanley sees little risk of oversupply anytime soon. The firm's strategists argue open-weight models won't kill the closed model as returns from corporate AI adoption grow.
#DeepSeek has set up an official social media account and posted job listings for a new team focused on developing AI agents to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code, per Bloomberg.
#The UK government plans to regulate AI in gene synthesis to prevent the creation of biological weapons, citing a lack of global guardrails.
#Neil Shah, Vice President at Counterpoint, discusses the outlook for Nvidia and the circular deals underpinning the AI boom on Bloomberg.
#Business leaders are adopting AI agents rapidly, but many struggle to achieve ROI due to data trustworthiness issues. The article discusses the importance of reliable data for scaling AI agents.
#At the Ai4 conference, three leading AI experts—Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng—debated AI regulation, open-source access, and how the US can compete as China advances in Asia, amid mounting safety concerns.
#After weeks of controversy and denial, D'Addario has admitted that AI, specifically Suno, was used in a recent promotional video, reversing its earlier statements.
#SpaceXAI releases Grok 4.6, its latest frontier AI model, with a focus on long-running agents, coding, and knowledge work. The model is priced to make those workloads cheaper to run.
Also covered by VentureBeat, SiliconANGLE, Hacker News
#An AI-powered newsroom beat Wired and other mainstream journalists to a story about OpenAI and hacking, demonstrating the technology's growing role in breaking news. The episode raises questions about verification, speed, and the future of reporting.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Anthropic upgrades Claude's Chrome side panel to a full Cowork session, adding skills and plugins that allow the AI assistant to interact with browser content, analyze tabs, and perform tasks across the desktop and browser.
Also covered by Engadget, TechRadar, The Decoder
#Versatility is in, with people expected to work across the tech stack as AI agents reshape the workplace, ZDNET reports.
Also covered by ZDNET, Hacker News
#SpaceXAI releases Grok 4.6, which scores 61 on the AI Analysis Intelligence Index, matching OpenAI's top model while offering a significant price discount.
Also covered by The Decoder, Gizmodo, Wccftech, Hacker News
#Saber CEO Matthew Karch denies replacing writers with AI for the Rideshare Stimulator game, contradicting former lead writer Stella Sacco's claim that she was replaced by ChatGPT. Karch says neither Saber nor Unigine have replaced any writers with AI.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, IGN
#Google's Gemini AI assistant is gaining over a dozen new connected app integrations, making it more useful across different aspects of a user's digital life. The update aims to enhance productivity and connectivity.
Also covered by Android Authority, Mashable Tech
#WIRED reports the White House may add open models to an updated AI framework as it continues to grapple with AI regulation.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#South Korea's deputy finance minister Min Kyung-seol said in an interview with Bloomberg that AI investments next year could range from 600 billion won to more than 1 trillion won, as the country accelerates its push into AI and robotics.
Also covered by CNBC Technology
#CodeRabbit raises $143 million at a $1.5 billion valuation for AI-powered code review. The Next Web reports on the company's mission to read code written by AI.
Also covered by The Next Web
#ShieldFont is a tool designed to poison AI training data without breaking page readability, and now also targets AI scrapers that disrespect robots.txt by bludgeoning them.
Also covered by Hackaday
#Thrive Holdings, backed by Josh Kushner, raises $2 billion at a $12 billion valuation to acquire accounting firms and other businesses that AI is disrupting. The Next Web reports.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web
#Alibaba's Qwen3.8-27B open-weight model handles 256K context on 24GB GPUs at 50 tok/s. It scores 52 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, matching GPT-5.6 Luna, and runs frontier-class coding agents and reasoning locally without a cloud API, per VentureBeat.
Also covered by Simon Willison, VentureBeat, The Decoder, Hacker News
#MIT Technology Review will reveal its 2026 Innovators Under 35 list on September 8, highlighting the world's top young scientists and engineers. The selection process and criteria are detailed in a preview.
Also covered by MIT Technology Review
#Hungary is starting work on a riverbed structure to raise the water level of the Danube at Paks to support the operation of its sole nuclear facility, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.
#Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle is making the first attempt to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite, offering a new way to extend satellite lifespans.
#A recent study proposes that fecal matter played a role in the evolution of complex animal life. The research adds a messy dimension to our understanding of evolutionary history.
#A tragic case of a toddler who died from a brain-destroying amoeba highlights unusual symptoms that could help doctors identify the infection sooner in future cases. The report details the medical lessons learned from the incident.
#Silicon Valley companies are developing neurotechnology that records brain activity, opening a new privacy frontier. Experts worry this data could be exploited for advertising, manipulation, or surveillance.
Also covered by Slashdot
#Scientists have discovered the glueball, a particle composed entirely of gluons, confirming a long-standing prediction. The discovery at the BESIII experiment in China is reported by Hackaday and other outlets.
Also covered by Hackaday, Slashdot
#Standout images from Europe's 2026 solar eclipse include a viral shot of an Olympic skateboarder, alongside memes and conspiracy theories sparked by the celestial event.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#A Japanese team used CRISPR to remove the Y chromosome from male mouse cells, creating female clones of male mice for the first time. The technique may open new avenues in reproductive biology.
Also covered by MIT Technology Review
#Gizmodo reports that astronomers have discovered a new celestial object that is part black hole and part star, calling it a 'one in a billion' find.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#An extortion gang known for targeting transportation companies has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight. Uber Freight is investigating the incident.
Also covered by The Register, The Next Web
#Across 116 enterprises, agents are in production and incidents are frequent: a majority have had a confirmed security event or near-miss. Two-thirds enforce scoped permissions at runtime, but barely one in five isolates its highest-risk agents.
Also covered by The Hacker News, Hacker News
#ICE plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on electrified gloves that are supposed to incapacitate people. A manual says the gloves may contribute to sudden death.
Also covered by Wired, Axios, 404 Media, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Attackers scraped and exfiltrated terabytes of data from 2,500 users of a compromised AI package in a massive supply-chain attack. The leaked data includes credentials and other sensitive information.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs says it fended off a hacking campaign that leveraged AI agents to breach government systems over four days last month. The attack is described as an 'abnormal' AI-assisted cyber-attack from overseas.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, TechRadar, Slashdot
#A disgruntled security researcher, known for the 'Nightmare Eclipse' series, has dropped another Windows zero-day vulnerability that grants SYSTEM privileges, continuing a pattern of public disclosures.
Also covered by The Register, TechRadar, TechSpot
#Akira ransomware affiliate disables endpoint protection by restarting into Safe Mode with Networking, exfiltrates data, but the encryption phase fails, per BleepingComputer. Huntress reports the attack uses Safe Mode but does not successfully encrypt.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, BleepingComputer
#A researcher Microsoft threatened with legal action published a new Windows zero-day called ShieldBreak, which grants SYSTEM privileges in Microsoft Defender. There is still no patch for it.
Also covered by The Hacker News, Digital Trends, BleepingComputer
#A massive set of 737 free VPN and proxy extensions on the Chrome Web Store have been found routing browser traffic through a proxy infrastructure, mainly targeting Russian-speaking users.
Also covered by TechRadar, BleepingComputer
#Researchers have built a coin-sized, under-$100 device that can hack a Boeing 737's electronics, including the autopilot and flight plan, with brief physical access, posing a serious cybersecurity risk.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Gizmodo, Hackaday
#AI bots now generate more web traffic than people for the first time, and Google's search infrastructure gives it an unfair advantage, according to Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson.
#Twitch has confirmed that years of user streams were used to train Amazon AI models. The platform now offers an opt-out for streamers, after Amazon quietly used their content for years.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Ars Technica, The Register, 404 Media, Engadget
#Brazilian regulators have ordered Discord to halt livestreaming in the country following the death of a teenager. The action is part of a broader push to increase protections for young users on social media platforms.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Meta faces a landmark youth social media trial brought by 29 state attorneys general, with $1.4 trillion at stake. The company risks a huge monetary penalty and forced product changes, compared to Big Tobacco's moment.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Apple has approached publishers over recent months to negotiate per-use payments for news content to power Siri AI, rather than annual licensing fees, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget, AppleInsider, The Next Web
#Google is rolling out Tap to Share to Pixel 6 and newer devices. The feature was announced with the Pixel 11 series.
Also covered by TechCrunch, 9to5Google, Engadget, CNET, Android Authority
#Google's new Pixel Tag is a Bluetooth tracker that's slimmer than an AirTag. However, the Find Hub network needs improvements to make it a true AirTag rival.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#The development team for CD Projekt Red's multiplayer Witcher game, Project Sirius, has been hit by another round of layoffs, putting the project's future in doubt.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, IGN, Wccftech
#Jaguar shares new photos of the Type 01 electric vehicle's interior, featuring a beige cabin with a "spine" dividing the seats and a slim dashboard with a smartphone-style display.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Google has unveiled the $29 Pixel Tag, its AirTag rival that combines UWB with Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding for precision tracking. It launches November 11 in a single Fog color.
Also covered by MacRumors, Android Police, Slashdot
#Google's Pixel 11 series uses DeepMind's AI model to transcribe sign language into text in real time, enabling easier communication for deaf users.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Digital Trends
#The Pixel 11 smartphone lineup is here, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and the all-new Pixel Tag.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#A Wired reporter requests their data from McDonald's loyalty program and receives a 515-page personalized report. The dossier algorithmically predicts future purchases, revealing the extent of data collection by fast-food chains.
#New court filings reveal that a figure known as FEMA's 'shadow administrator' received payments from a startup founded by a DOGE member for months. The disclosure raises fresh questions about conflicts of interest within the Trump administration.
#<p>With rivals pushing fresher designs, Google’s latest models risk getting overlooked despite subtle tweaks.</p>
#Google unveiled a new lineup of Pixel phones and while the design isn't much changed, the camera got a big upgrade. Chris Welch explains (Source: Bloomberg)
#When I first picked up the Pixel 11 Pro this week, it was clear to me that this was one of those refinement years - at least when it comes to hardware. Aesthetically, the phones are as beautiful as ever, with Google's signature camera bar and bright, colorful backing glass. There are small updates, like […]
#From Magic Capture and Instant Night Sight to a built-in teleprompter, here’s a look at a few camera features on Google’s new Pixel 11 series.
#Google wasn't first to make a foldable Android phone, but the company's Pixel Fold series is now an established player with unique traits compared to its competitors. For one, it popularized the passport-style design years ago, being more wide than tall - something that Samsung tried for the first time this year with its Z […]
#Wired highlights summer gear including outerwear and accessories at discounts up to 40% off for last-minute Labor Day trips.
#Wired consulted an ergonomist on how to choose the right office chair based on budget, height, and physique.
#Following Supergirl's box office underperformance, DC Studios has reportedly canceled two more TV series: Waller and Paradise Lost.
#PlayStation announces the new games coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium in August 2026 for subscribers.
#The New York City Council has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms including Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, sending letters requesting information about predatory marketing practices and social harms.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Quartz
#Warner Bros. acknowledged the existence of Hogwarts Legacy 2 in a letter to shareholders, confirming the sequel is in development.
#Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google 2026 event, featuring the Tensor G6, Titan M3, and Android 17, starting at $899. The event also introduced the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag. 9to5Google notes the keynote was 'awkward'.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, Android Police, SiliconANGLE, Mashable Tech
#Ruby J. Thelot discusses why people put too much stock in viral trends and how AI is reshaping culture.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has been delayed by three months to December 3, 2026, as developer King Art Games aims to 'deliver the quality of experience we've always envisioned.'
Also covered by TechRadar, IGN, Wccftech
#Xbox has unveiled limited edition Gears of War: E-Day controllers, with preorders now live. Fans have praised the design, calling them 'frigging awesome'. The controllers release on September 30.
Also covered by TechRadar, IGN
#The Ted Lasso season 4 premiere was Apple TV's most popular debut to date, racking up 296.6 million viewing minutes according to Nielsen data. Apple executive Eddy Cue confirmed the show's future on the platform.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Google is hell-bent on transforming its Pixel phones into AI phones.
Also covered by MakeUseOf, How-To Geek
#Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL feature refined designs, upgraded cameras, and the new Pro-exclusive HiLight feature. The phones also get a $100 price hike.
Also covered by CNET, TechRadar, Digital Trends
#Both models are large and boast the best from each manufacturer, but which one makes the most sense for your needs?
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#Google's Pixel 11 introduces Gboard Rambler, a prompt-based feature rather than a real-time tool, as part of its Gemini Intelligence suite. The lineup also includes location-aware At a Glance and other AI-driven enhancements.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, Android Police
#Cargo thieves in California knocked two private security escort vehicles out of action using PIT maneuvers and rear-ending tactics, then stole millions of dollars in AI data center hardware for the black market.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechSpot
#Count Binface received more than 25% of the vote in the Clacton by-election, highlighting the chaotic race and public discontent with major parties.
Also covered by Hacker News
#9to5Google criticizes the Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight feature as another example of Google launching incomplete features with poor first impressions, noting a recurring pattern in Pixel software history.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, Android Police, Mashable Tech, Digital Trends
#Google's Made by Google 2026 event introduced the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and a new device called Googlebook. The Googlebook's Desktop Camera app UI was revealed, showing a camera application for the device.
Also covered by TechCrunch, 9to5Google, 9to5Mac, Engadget, AppleInsider
#Google replaces the Pixel 11 Pro's temperature sensor with the HiLight feature; some users prefer the new notification system over the sensor.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#Preorders are live for the dinosaur thriller The End of Oak Street in 4K Blu-ray, including a limited-edition steelbook. The film's ending has sparked speculation about a Cloverfield connection.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is on sale for $29.97, offering AI-assisted coding, cross-platform development, and real-time collaboration tools. The deal is available via Mashable.
Also covered by Macworld, Mashable Tech, PCWorld
#The Pixel 11 series introduces significant camera improvements including upgraded main sensors, Camera Looks presets, Instant Night Sight for quick low-light shots, and Magic Capture that pulls photos from videos. 9to5Mac highlights a particular feature it believes Apple should copy in future iPhones.
Also covered by 9to5Google, 9to5Mac, Android Authority, Android Police, Mashable Tech
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