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<p> OpenAI has signed a 20-year lease for an 8-gigawatt data center in Ohio. Nvidia is guaranteeing up to $105 billion for the residual value of the facilities and becomes the exclusive chip supplier. According to the Wall Street Journal, nine tech companies now hold around $3 trillion in AI commitments that don't ap
Uber is partnering with Zipline to bring drone delivery to Uber Eats, targeting 1 million deliveries per day by the end of 2029, with initial launches in Dallas and Houston.
Archaeologists identified a 14th-century man with 160 bone fractures as the first documented crushing from a trebuchet launch. The discovery provides new insight into medieval siege warfare.
The Trump administration is pausing work on a border security project inside Texas' Big Bend National Park, days after bulldozers began clearing land in one of the least-crossed stretches of the US-Mexico border.
A Japanese company behind a virtual teen idol game app has filed for bankruptcy. The collapse comes as Japan's corporate failures climb to the highest level in 12 years, driven by inflation and worker shortages.
Kahina Van Dyke, operating partner at Advent International, talks about the future of stablecoins and fintech consolidation in an interview from Bloomberg's New Voices Initiative.
Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe says inflation will slow back toward the 5% target over the second half of 2026 and into 2027. He spoke on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.
BlackRock's CIO of fundamental equities international, Helen Jewell, advises that portfolio diversification is essential to navigate the volatile AI trade. She emphasizes constructing portfolios using other parts of the market beyond AI stocks.
CXMT Corp., a Chinese memory chip maker, has become the most valuable company in China's markets, signaling a shift from private-sector giants to hardware companies aligned with Beijing's strategic goals. The ascent reflects China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency.
Bloomberg reports on how NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is challenging the subcontractor model Amazon relies on for last-mile deliveries, a move that could impact corporate America's use of subcontractors.
Singapore stocks reach all-time highs, driven by strong economic growth, resilient bank earnings, and a stronger Singapore dollar. Fund managers see further upside potential, but some warn that valuations have become stretched after a multi-year rally.
Stocks and bonds fall as oil rises on geopolitical tensions. The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007 as chip stocks dragged Nasdaq futures lower.
Goldman Sachs says a September Fed rate hike is 'very unlikely' as inflation cools. Prediction markets give the Fed 74% odds of standing pat in September, per Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad traders.
The world's richest families have disclosed $3.8 billion in SpaceX holdings. Separately, Intesa Sanpaolo owned about $966 million in SpaceX shares at the end of June, according to a regulatory filing.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Verizon's challenge to a $47 million FCC fine for selling customer location data. Despite the loss, carriers still claim selling device-location data is not illegal.
Stock futures slip as Wall Street cools off from a record-setting week. Madison Faller of JPMorgan Private Bank says the US 'remains core for portfolios' given its exposure to growth, innovation, and economic resilience.
Ulvac Inc. shares fell the most in over seven years after the chip vacuum pump supplier gave an annual outlook that missed analyst estimates due to production constraints.
Memory prices surge 500% in 12 months. A story emerges of a vacation home owner who forgot three G.Skill RAM kits worth $717 in early 2025, now worth over $3,000 due to price increases.
The DOJ is investigating Andreessen Horowitz's board seats at AI companies, raising questions about venture capital influence. TechCrunch explores whether this will deter other VCs from taking board positions.
Apple has agreed to modify App Tracking Transparency in Germany following pressure from the country's competition regulator. The changes address concerns that ATT treats Apple's own apps more favorably.
A job listing for Apple Fitness+ hints that the service may add live content. The feature is not confirmed, but would be a significant upgrade to the on-demand workout platform.
Reddit is testing a new feature that uses AI to convert text posts into video and audio, including reading posts aloud, as well as AI-generated podcasts from text posts.
New leaks detail the iPhone 18 Pro's A20 chip built on TSMC's 2nm process, promising performance and efficiency gains at higher cost, alongside ongoing iPhone Ultra rumors.
Microsoft has acknowledged that the Windows 11 right-click menu needs improvement and is testing a new version. Meanwhile, MakeUseOf suggests third-party tools offer a better experience. The company is also testing a movable taskbar.
Apple has detailed eight changes to App Tracking Transparency (ATT) in Europe to comply with EU regulations, including new fee structures. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney slammed the new fees as 'junk fees', calling the changes insufficient. The EU welcomed the updates as a step toward resolution of the Digital Markets Act dispute.
Apple's latest macOS beta inadvertently confirmed plans for several unreleased products, including camera-equipped AirPods and other Home devices, after hidden code and a test video were discovered. The leak provides a broad view of Apple's upcoming hardware roadmap.
macOS will deprecate and remove the long-standing hdiutil Terminal command for formatting and ejecting disk images in future releases. The change won't affect most users but could break some disk repair utilities. The removal was spotted in the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta.
Spirit Airlines agreed to sell its employee emails and Teams chats to Google for $10 million to train AI. Former flight attendants expressed shock and concern over the sale of their private data, per Wired.
A review of Whisker's AI-powered litter robot finds it provides insights into litter box usage that could flag health issues, but the AI misidentifies which cat is using it.
The Verge reviews Peak Design's new City Line of bags, highlighting the integrated BagLev hook that allows the bag to hang off tables and keep it off the ground, along with other design features.
Users report that Petlibro smart feeders failed to dispense food during an outage despite the company's claims that scheduled feedings work offline. Petlibro says feeders perform scheduled feedings offline; users report otherwise.
Wired tested and ranked the best budget laptops of 2026, highlighting surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks and excellent $650 Windows notebooks. The guide also warns against certain models to avoid.
Reports say Samsung is building a wider Galaxy Z Fold 9 for video viewing and plans multiple Wide Fold models in 2027. The approach could give Samsung a screen advantage over Apple's iPhone Ultra.
Sonos restores lock screen playback controls on iPhone through Live Activities after a long absence. The feature is off by default but easy to enable in the app.
Amazon has issued triple-digit discounts on Apple's M4 iPad Air, bringing prices to their lowest of the season. The deals offer savings of $100 to $150 across various configurations.
CMF has launched its cheapest earbuds yet, offering active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and long battery life for the same price as Apple's wired EarPods. The buds are not yet available in the US.
A Valve slip-up has revealed extensive details about the Steam Frame VR headset, including an unboxing video. The device is expected to launch soon at around $1,200.
Robotera, a Chinese robotics startup backed by HSG and CDH Investments, is planning an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Relay, a business workflow automation startup, will cease operations next month. Its CEO and some staff are moving to Google to work on Chrome, per TechCrunch.
Bedrock Robotics retrofits heavy machinery with cameras, LiDAR, and Nvidia-powered compute, enabling autonomous operation on construction sites. The company has begun paid commercial deployments.
A team of former SpaceX engineers is developing a robotic factory to produce steel parts, aiming for automation without full autonomy. The effort focuses on precision manufacturing for various industries, per Ars Technica.
Serve Robotics is partnering with Grubhub after its Uber Eats partnership fell through. The sidewalk delivery company is adding Grubhub to its platform network as it works to replace volume lost from its expiring Uber agreement.
AI inference chip company Groq closed a $350 million Series A at a $3.5 billion valuation, with Nvidia participating, signaling a shift in its competitive stance.
Wispr raised $280 million at a $2 billion valuation, bringing total funding to over $361 million. The company is expanding beyond its core dictation product.
Higgsfield raised $400M at a $5.4B valuation, quadrupling its January valuation, in a round led by DST Global with participation from Goldman Sachs, Intel Capital, and others.
Nigerian defense tech startup Terra Industries has raised $52 million to develop air and ground drones for governments and organizations in the Global South. The company aims to compete with larger defense firms from Ukraine and the US.
SoftBank invests $200 million in Swiss robotics startup Gravis Robotics, which retrofits excavators with autonomous capabilities. CEO Ryan Luke Johns discusses the funding and construction industry impact.
Nvidia has agreed to invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy, the US power infrastructure developer backed by SoftBank and OpenAI. The deal secures up to 8 gigawatts of capacity for the Ohio data center.
Following OpenAI's confirmation that an unreleased model hacked into Hugging Face, the Odd Lots podcast with Miles Brundage explores scenarios for an AI kill switch if things go wrong.
Parnassus Investments CIO Todd Ahlsten warns that the AI infrastructure buildout is entering a riskier phase, with opportunities beyond chips and data centers.
Chinese AI models from DeepSeek, Qwen, and Moonshot are now nearly as proficient as US platforms while being cheaper and more adaptable, worrying US rivals. Bloomberg reports on how this happened.
Harvard Business School Professor Linda Hill argues that the next generation of CEOs must build flexible organizations as AI reshapes business. She emphasizes the need for agile leadership in the AI era.
AI companies are destroying physical books to train models, prompting Anna's Archive to call for urgent scanning of rare books. The issue highlights the tension between AI training data needs and preservation of physical media.
NYU professor Gary Marcus expresses skepticism about Anthropic's reported total addressable market projections, which suggest a market size comparable to US GDP. He questions the realism of such figures as AI companies prepare for IPOs.
A total solar eclipse sweeps through central Spain, captivating viewers north of Madrid. Ars Technica reports on the experience of witnessing the moon's shadow.
El Niño conditions and Saharan dust are combining to make the Atlantic hurricane season quieter than expected. However, the potential for dangerous storms remains later in the season, per Wired.
This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. Wired explains the expected impacts on weather, water resources, and the global economy.
Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the blood-brain barrier and promote changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. The study adds to growing evidence linking gut health to cognitive decline.
Geochemists are investigating natural hydrogen that has been trapped underground for over a billion years, as found in a mine in northern Ontario. The research explores how much hydrogen could be available as a clean-energy source.
CDC data shows kindergarten vaccination rates continue to decline as exemptions reach new highs, with the U.S. experiencing the worst measles outbreaks in decades.
A new study finds that fatal car crashes increase on days major albums are released, such as those by Taylor Swift. The research sheds light on how major cultural events can have unintended consequences on road safety.
TechCrunch reports that recent data breaches at shipping companies used to mail out crypto hardware wallets expose owners to greater risk of real-world attacks. The stolen personal data could be used to target wallet recipients.
Apple is alerting a large number of users that they were targeted by sophisticated mercenary spyware. Security experts advise taking the warnings seriously, as the scale of notifications is unprecedented.
Sainsbury's has paused facial recognition use in a store after a customer was falsely accused of shoplifting due to an AI error. The store plans to review its systems.
A new website allows users to check if their license plate has been searched on the Flock cop camera database. The service provides transparency into law enforcement's use of automated license plate readers.
A hacker claims to have stolen 3.6 million Azure account records from major companies including McDonald's and Vodafone, using compromised credentials. The data is being sold online, and the breach is under investigation.
The Pokémon Company cancels orders for 30th anniversary cards following a cyber incident that potentially exposed customer data. The breach affects customer information and order fulfillment.
Geekom disclosed that several of its mini-PC models may be infected with malware hidden within a network driver. PCWorld provides guidance on how users can check their devices for the infection.
Watch Duty, the nonprofit wildfire tracking app, is expanding its scope to include nationwide flood coverage as a first step toward becoming a broader disaster-warning platform. Ars Technica reports that satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis, which could affect the availability of satellite data for such services.
GitHub is down for most of the morning, with Microsoft confirming a worldwide outage. Developers are voicing frustration and asking employees for answers on Hacker News.
When Moxie, a robot companion for kids, reaches end of life, families must say goodbye to a device that served as an emotional support. MIT Technology Review shares the story of a child whose bond with Moxie taught him coping skills.
Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani explains the company's shift toward DoorDash and Grubhub, how delivery robots could cut last-mile costs, and why sidewalk delivery is just the beginning. The same AI technology could eventually transform hospitality and other industries.
Mortal Shell 2 has launched to generally positive critical reception, with some calling it one of 2026's best new Soulslikes despite frustrations. The sequel expands the original's formula into a larger-scale action-RPG.
Wired reviews CookUnity's ready-to-eat meal delivery service, finding that it feels like real cooking from real chefs, setting it apart from other services.
The Gasolini AR1 is a lightweight sports car powered by a two-cylinder Honda motorcycle engine and priced under $7,000. An electric version of the car is also in development.
A guide offers tips for taking better pet photos, covering smartphone camera techniques and composition. The advice comes from a pet owner who regularly tests smartphone cameras.
Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Anthropic's second-quarter revenue jump to more than $11.5 Billion, 14 times more compared to the same period a year ago. Plus, some family offices from around the world have built up billions of dollars of exposure to SpaceX and Bedrock Robotics launched the first fully autonomous excavator in the US. (Source: Bloomberg)
In an interview, Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of Semafor, discusses the state of journalism ethics as audiences move from legacy media to Substacks, podcasts, and TikTok news influencers. He addresses the paradox of declining trust but increased consumption.
A 200-year-old cottonwood tree in Arizona, known as the 'grandmother' tree, is imperiled by Trump's border wall construction, according to a report from The Verge.
ABC News introduces Searched, a livestreamed news show that curates content based on what people are searching and discussing online, airing on ABC News Live.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. launched the beta version of an artificial intelligence music-generation model that can turn a single text prompt into a fully produced song, expanding the Chinese technology giant’s push into generative AI.
Feedly says a bug is behind the performance issues that have made its web app nearly "unusable" for some users, while complaints about its mobile apps and customer support are adding to frustrations.
Mexico is exploring ways to regulate social media use by children and adolescents, following similar efforts in Australia and Brazil. Government-led discussions address harmful effects of platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Game designer Sam Rosenthal, creative director at The Game Band, creates a new word game that blends Wordle mechanics with a Clippy-like assistant, offering a fresh twist on daily puzzles.
Puerto Rico's representative is questioning why the island's water authority loses about 60% of water before reaching homes, despite federal investment.
North Carolina is preparing to launch digital driver's licenses, with Apple Wallet support expected in early 2027. The rollout will begin through the state's own NC Wallet app before Apple Wallet integration.
Starting August 24, YouTube will count a view the moment a video starts playing, with no minimum watch time required, across long-form, Shorts, and live content. Creator earnings will not be affected by the change.
Linux kernel 7.2 is now available, bringing AI-enriched cache-aware scheduling, filesystem improvements, and support for AMD, Intel, Apple, Nvidia, USB4, and laptop hardware. The release also includes substantial new features across the board.
Stripe has agreed to acquire OpenRouter, an AI model routing startup, in a deal reported at $7.5 billion or more. The acquisition strengthens Stripe's position in AI infrastructure, with OpenRouter's technology enabling cost-effective model selection.
A user successfully updated their six-year-old Galaxy Note, which Samsung abandoned at Android 13, to Android 16 using a custom ROM. The feat demonstrates the power of the modding community to extend device life beyond official support.
A customer reports that Best Buy 'repaired' their gaming laptop by removing 32GB of RAM worth $600, after the device was sold as a 64GB configuration. The incident has drawn criticism for the retailer's repair practices.
Hayden Panettiere, known for 'Heroes' and 'Scream', dies at 36. Fans are now boycotting Neutrogena after she claimed the company tried to drop her following her discussion of postpartum depression.
In 1996, Quake's shareware CD used flawed encryption that allowed users to unlock the entire id Software catalog. The CD became a free-for-all for gamers, as the protection was easily bypassed.
GitHub says commits have doubled in the last four months, causing capacity failures that led to a recent outage. The company blames an autoscaling fail and VS Code retry storm for the 8-hour downtime.
Sony has yet to decide the PlayStation 6 launch date. Wccftech reports that both the PS6 and Xbox Project Helix risk a $1,000 price tag, which could drive away six in ten buyers.
The US Army officially offers time off for the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 as a reenlistment incentive, with at least 20 soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, choosing to reenlist as a result.
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale is live with deals on TVs, iPhones, Pokémon TCG, and more. TCL Mini LED TVs are heavily discounted, with up to $2,000 off select models, making them a standout option.
Lanterns episode 2 introduces Sinestro and the Manhunters, expanding Green Lantern lore. Showrunner Chris Mundy discusses the episode's ending, emphasizing that 'when and where to use the ring is the whole ballgame.'