Jay Peters / The Verge:
Tech News for August 13, 2026
111 stories clustered from across the web on August 13, 2026.
Micah Barkley / Bloomberg Technology:
Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash with substantial improvements just three weeks after Gemini 3.6 Flash
Bloomberg Technology:
India faces potential grid shock from AI data center power demand, experts say
More: Bloomberg Technology · 3 sources
Bloomberg Technology:
ASUS lifts AI server growth target as demand remains strong
More: Bloomberg Technology · 2 sources
Jay Peters / The Verge:
OpenAI revenue chief Denise Dresser departs, second major executive exit in days
More: CNBC Technology, Quartz · 3 sources
Rob Thubron / TechSpot:
High component costs kill cheap phones as sub-$100 segment sees 64% decline
Dana Wollman / Bloomberg Technology:
Databricks raises $5B at $190B valuation after annualized revenue tops $7B
Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge:
Ford's $28,000 Fathom EV enters production in early 2027 after $2B factory overhaul
More: TechCrunch, How-To Geek · 3 sources
Jen Swetzoff, Keeley McNamara / MIT Technology Review:
How kids feel about AI, in their own words
More: MIT Technology Review · 2 sources
Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge:
Rivian refreshes 2027 R1 lineup with new trims, captain's chairs, and Esker Silver paint
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Yulia Almazova / Wired:
CBP workers allegedly used government databases to spy on exes, crushes, and colleagues
More: Engadget · 2 sources
Chris Welch / Bloomberg Technology:
US robot vacuum maker Matic one-ups Chinese rivals with full voice control
1 source
David Cox / Wired:
There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It
1 source
Laura Curtis / Bloomberg Technology:
Trump administration deploys AI to crack down on tariff dodging by trading partners
1 source
Saritha Rai / Bloomberg Technology:
Workers wear motion trackers and cameras to teach AI their jobs
1 source
Casey Crownhart / MIT Technology Review:
Northern Hemisphere summer heat breaks records, 2027 could be worse
1 source
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge:
You can now just point at a mess and this robot vacuum will suck it up
1 source
Victoria Song / The Verge:
A look at the trend toward minimalism in wearables, ditching screens
1 source
Lawrence Ulrich / The Verge:
2027 Corvette Grand Sport X offers Porsche 911 performance at a lower price
1 source
Charles Pulliam-Moore / The Verge:
A look inside an AI-generated movie finds the best parts were all human
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
JLL president says retail demand rebounds on easing inflation with less 'aspirational' spending
1 source
Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch:
A look at whether anyone really needs a cocktail robot like Bartesian
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
Inflation softens as Nvidia advances $500B AI infrastructure plan
1 source
Kate Knibbs / Wired:
Prediction market Novig bans teenagers from its platform
1 source
Morgan Little / TechCrunch:
Bluesky CEO and COO discuss social media reboot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
1 source
Josh Sisco / Bloomberg Technology:
HPE wins court approval for DOJ settlement on $14B Juniper Networks acquisition
1 source
Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
Investors sue Selena Gomez for fraud over mental health startup
1 source
Robert Pearlman / Ars Technica:
Virgin Galactic asks public to name its new Delta class spaceship
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
VMG Partners managing director discusses consumer IPOs and investment strategy
1 source
Ashley Carman / Bloomberg Technology:
Podcaster Alex Cooper is shutting down Unwell Beverages
1 source
Nilay Patel / The Verge:
Does Google even want to win at AI? Decoder podcast examines
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
Private credit markets face AI debt exposure challenge as hyperscaler growth poses risks
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
JAB CIO discusses integrating insurance into private markets to boost liquidity
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
Parnassus Investments explores AI investment opportunities beyond mega-cap tech giants
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
Liftoff CEO bets big on AI after first earnings report since going public
1 source
Julie Bort / TechCrunch:
Nvidia's $500B plan aims to keep aging GPUs valuable by financing new AI buildouts
1 source
Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg Technology:
OpenAI and Anthropic introduce new metric to better gauge AI model cost
1 source
Luz Ding / Bloomberg Technology:
JD.com beats quarterly profit estimates as food delivery competition eases
1 source
Molly Higgins / Wired:
Wired tests and ranks the 10 best cooling mattresses for hot sleepers in 2026
1 source
Louryn Strampe / Wired:
Wired ranks the best Samsung Galaxy S26 cases and screen protectors for 2026
1 source
Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push
1 source
Ashley Carman / Bloomberg Technology:
Podcast divorces test loyalties of diehard fans as co-hosts part ways
1 source
Luz Ding / Bloomberg Technology:
Didi returns to profit on strong domestic ride demand in China
1 source
Beth Mole / Ars Technica:
US wait times for cancer surgeries hit 10-year high, study finds
1 source
Yasutaka Tamura / Bloomberg Technology:
Citigroup sees robust ADR pipeline in Asia on tech funding drive
1 source
Yazhou Sun, Mark Bergen and Henrique Almeida / Bloomberg Technology:
Surveillance drone maker Tekever in talks for funding at €5.5 billion valuation
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
M&G Investments CIO warns of concentration risk in AI stocks, sees broader opportunities
1 source
Wired:
Schizophrenia becomes deadlier in heat waves, report finds
1 source
Bloomberg Technology:
Anthropic in Talks for $6 Billion AI Infrastructure Bet | Bloomberg Tech 8/13/2026
1 source
Kate O'Keeffe / Bloomberg Technology:
Science agency probes professor for failing to disclose participation in Chinese talent plans
1 source
Tim Hardwick / MacRumors:
Apple's first foldable iPhone won't arrive everywhere in September; shoppers outside US may wait longer
Rajesh Mascarenhas / Bloomberg Technology:
Flipkart founder's Navi hires banks for $315M IPO in India, four years after first attempt stalled
More: The Next Web · 2 sources
Terrence O’Brien / The Verge:
Suno Studio 2.0 adds chat feature to turn AI music platform into a full DAW
More: The Decoder · 2 sources
Michelle Cheng, Katherine Doherty and Gowri Gurumurthy / Bloomberg Technology:
Vantage Data Centers explores $100B IPO as four data center operators line up listings
More: SiliconANGLE, Quartz · 3 sources
Bloomberg Technology:
Anthropic in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for $6 billion
More: Bloomberg Technology · 3 sources
Stevie Bonifield / The Verge:
WhatsApp rolls out optional Scam Alert feature using on-device machine learning
More: Digital Trends, BleepingComputer · 3 sources
Bloomberg Technology:
Cisco beats Q4 earnings and revenue estimates but stock slides 9% on margin concerns
More: CNBC Technology, Quartz · 3 sources
Bloomberg News / Bloomberg Technology:
CXMT overtakes Tencent as China's most valuable company at $524B after IPO surge
More: Tom's Hardware · 2 sources
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
X open sources ranking algorithm, tests shadowban visibility tool
More: Engadget · 2 sources
Mashable Tech:
Krispy Kreme launches Pokemon 30th anniversary doughnut collection with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and more
Rebecca Bellan / TechCrunch:
AI agents lie, cheat, steal, and start turf wars, putting off users
More: Hacker News · 2 sources
Patricia Hernandez / Polygon:
An Elder Scrolls 6 secret has been hiding in Starfield for years, fans discover
Willa Rowe / Polygon:
Embracer narrows release windows for Tomb Raider: Catalyst, next Kingdom Come, and Darksiders 4 to 2027-2028
CNBC Technology:
Workday stock jumps 17% on report of Silver Lake buyout discussions at up to $43B
More: The Next Web, SiliconANGLE · 3 sources
Emma Roth / The Verge:
Microsoft merges Copilot apps into unified 'super app', retires Mico character and several AI features
Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch:
Apple warns users in 110+ countries of mercenary spyware attacks, advises Lockdown Mode
Bloomberg Technology:
Stocks rise toward records for third straight winning week as easing inflation and AI rally boost markets
More: Quartz · 2 sources
Russell Brandom / TechCrunch:
Writer launches Palmyra X6 AI model with upgraded harness for cheaper agent costs
Jay Peters / The Verge:
Apple proposes up to 15% commission on external App Store purchases, with lower rates for small developers
Dina Bass / Bloomberg Technology:
Applied Materials posts record Q3 revenue, raises chip equipment outlook on AI demand
More: SiliconANGLE, Quartz · 3 sources
Kallie Plagge / The Verge:
Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 impresses with bloody combat, 60FPS ray tracing, and character depth
CNBC Technology:
Reddit joins S&P 500 despite stock being down 31% this year
More: The Next Web, Quartz · 3 sources
Abner Li / 9to5Google:
Google Meet rolls out 'Take Notes' feature for in-person meetings on Android, web, and iOS
Sean Hollister / The Verge:
Judge tells Google to make it easier to install third-party app stores on Android
Natasha Mascarenhas and Rachel Metz / Bloomberg Technology:
OpenAI's annualized revenue tops $40B, doubling from end of 2025 ahead of possible IPO
More: Bloomberg Technology, Quartz · 4 sources
Bloomberg Technology:
Lenovo posts record quarterly revenue of $26.9B as adjusted profit beats on AI hardware demand
More: Quartz · 2 sources
Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg Technology:
OpenAI hires Dali Rajic as CRO, rebuilding sales operation after Denise Dresser departure
Abner Li / 9to5Google:
Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash with Spark agent, 50% price cut, and app update with watermark toggle
Jay Peters / The Verge:
2K launches Small Axe Studios to develop its next blockbuster sports franchise
More: GamesIndustry.biz · 2 sources
The Register:
Trezor confirms 13,000 customers' details exposed in logistics breach
Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
Apple's once-futuristic iPhone X is now obsolete
Jess Weatherbed / The Verge:
Instagram's new wordmark draws mockery as some read it as 'Instagzam'
Benjamin Mayo / 9to5Mac:
Apple TV adds 19 classic movies to stream for free, including Titanic and Arrival
Saritha Rai / Bloomberg Technology:
DeepSeek raises AI API prices and adds peak/off-peak pricing tiers
Karandeep Singh Oberoi / Android Authority:
Google Sheets Canvas uses Gemini to turn spreadsheet data into interactive mini-apps
More: Android Police, Digital Trends · 3 sources
Jacek Krywko / Ars Technica:
NASA-tested radiation-blocking vest cuts astronauts' exposure by 60% during solar storms
More: TechSpot · 2 sources
Jeremy Hsu / Ars Technica:
Heart Aerospace completes first flight of world's largest electric aircraft
More: The Next Web, Hacker News · 3 sources
Jowi Morales / Tom's Hardware:
Keychron launches C100 8K macro pad with 100 custom keys and per-key RGB
More: PCWorld, Digital Trends · 3 sources
Newley Purnell / Bloomberg Technology:
Meta removed 756,000 under-16 accounts in Australia since youth social media ban, asks Apple to handle age verification
More: The Next Web · 3 sources
The Register:
DeepSeek launches Harness open-source rival to Claude Code with plug-in architecture
More: VentureBeat, Hacker News · 3 sources
Lynn Doan, Ryan Gould, Natasha Mascarenhas and Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg Technology:
Anthropic in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for $6 billion; Glasswing Ventures comments
Fernanda González / Wired:
Twitch adds opt-out setting for Amazon AI training amid user backlash
The Register:
Anthropic's invisible watermark flags all Claude output, including human edits
Patrick Howell O'Neill / Bloomberg Technology:
Trump signs memo letting private security firms hack back overseas cybercriminals for the first time
Jeremy Hsu / Ars Technica:
Ukrainian drones destroy US tank brigade in live war game demonstration
More: Tom's Hardware, TechRadar · 3 sources
Jay Peters / The Verge:
Netflix shuts down Night School Studio and Moonloot Games; Polygon reflects on messy gaming past
The Register:
ChatGPT's Computer History stores unencrypted Mac activity, raising privacy concerns
Ryan McNeal / Android Authority:
Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash with better coding and reasoning, 50% price cut
More: The Decoder, Decrypt · 3 sources
CNBC Technology:
Apple opens Houston manufacturing school, prepares Mac mini production in Texas, Cook teases revitalizing ghost towns
Cheryl Eddy / Gizmodo:
HBO's Lanterns premiere draws strong reviews for its masterful setup and shocking twist
Mitchel Broussard / MacRumors:
Best AirPods deals: AirPods Max 2 save $120, AirPods Pro 3 for $190, and more
Jess Weatherbed / The Verge:
Microsoft drops Excel Copilot function after only a year, retreats on other AI features
Lizette Chapman / Bloomberg Technology:
Flock Safety tightens license plate reader network with automated auditing and seven-day retention
Lucas Ropek / TechCrunch:
OpenAI previews Ultrafast GPT-5.6 Sol, pricing cut by 50%
Louis Columbus / VentureBeat:
AI 'mind viruses' spread between agents via persistent prompt files, Anthropic and EPFL researchers find
Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
Washington state judge orders Kalshi to shut down sports and election markets by Sept. 2
Maxwell Zeff / Wired:
OpenAI pauses training of new AI models, citing cybersecurity worries after Hugging Face breach
Scharon Harding / Ars Technica:
Public TV channel sues Iron Mountain over access to 70 years of archival data after cloud provider collapse
CNBC Technology:
OpenAI CFO reportedly downplays IPO importance to staff amid Anthropic IPO speculation
Ashley Belanger / Ars Technica:
Flock builds AI tool that lets police search for people by driving habits; misconduct revealed in body cam footage
Jess Weatherbed / The Verge:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 reviewed: speaker placement is a problem, iFixit teardown reveals dust damage
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