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135 stories from 45 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
The Verge plays The Duskbloods, FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive, describing it as a gothic multiplayer game about vampires. The game is a departure from Nintendo's usual fare, with a focus on hardcore combat and cooperative play.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Polygon, IGN
#What's in the trunk of your car? Shopping bags? A spare tire? Jumper cables? What about a high-powered computer capable of performing up to one quadrillion operations a second? Only if you're Waymo. For the first time, Waymo revealed key details about the heavy compute "brain" housed in the trunk of its robotaxis, including chip […]
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Google will soon allow users to customize their Discover feed by describing what they want to see via an AI chatbot. The feature rolls out in the coming days and will remember preferences for future visits.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police, ZDNET
#New data indicates OpenAI is gaining ground on Anthropic among business users, but the volatility suggests enterprise AI spending may not be as sticky as investors hope.
Also covered by Simon Willison
#IGN reports that Charles Melton is in final talks to portray Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton's live-action Naruto movie. The casting would bring the iconic masked ninja to the big screen.
#Comsol Networks is completing a multi-billion-rand debt and equity raise to build a new 5G network in South Africa, according to founder and CEO Iain Stevenson.
#Wired reports that Bumble now lets men initiate conversations, a reversal of its core women-first strategy. The app joins others in loosening unique features to retain users and compete with Tinder and Hinge.
#The USTR's mention of 'digital trade alignment' in talks with Canada is fueling concern that Ottawa could lose control over how it regulates technology companies and AI.
#Ant Group's quarterly profit barely grew after the company increased investment in AI technology for healthcare, LLMs, and payment services.
#The curated online marketplace Maisonette expands into the tween and teen market, targeting kids seeking independence in shopping. President AJ Nicholas says the company is tapping into an 'untapped' demographic.
#TechCrunch reports that the Enhanced Games, an effort to transform the world of sports through steroid use, has posted a $60 million loss, indicating the venture is not bearing financial fruit.
#Hudson River Trading has signed a multiyear deal with CoreWeave to use its AI computing services for building trading research and models.
#Stecon Group plans to bid for three data-center projects worth $1.5B, betting on Thailand's tech investment surge.
#Bloomberg Real Yield covers the market-moving news, with bonds falling on doubts over the Treasury's plan. Guests include Ian Lyngen, Stephanie Roth, Meghan Robson, and Milwood Hobbs.
#Airlines use complex pricing models accounting for hundreds of variables to optimize revenue per journey, according to MIT Technology Review.
#A former Defense Department analyst says China believes Trump's economic tactics won't resolve the Iran crisis, and that Xi Jinping feels he has the upper hand in upcoming talks.
#Bloomberg Technology reports that advertisements and content about weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are flooding social media platforms, influencing teenagers' body image and health perceptions. Experts warn this could spark new legal claims against platforms.
#SK hynix has agreed to a comprehensive employee compensation package amid the HBM boom, including a $1.79 billion profit-sharing pool, extended bereavement benefits to aunts and uncles, downside protection for stock awards, and revamped $144,000 housing loan limits.
Also covered by Quartz, Wccftech
#Walmart reported 5.9% revenue growth and raised EPS guidance, but issued a cautious outlook on consumer spending that sent shares lower. The mixed results flashed a warning sign for the broader retail sector.
Also covered by Quartz
#Slack launches Slack Code, a collaborative coding environment for teams and AI agents, allowing users to code together and get tricky tasks done.
Also covered by The Register, VentureBeat, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, TechRadar
#Samsung Electronics approved the largest shareholder return in South Korean corporate history, but shares fell as much as 2.6% in post-market trading.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, The Next Web, Quartz
#US stocks fell as bond yields rose on August 20, 2026, with Bloomberg's The Close covering the day's market action and featuring commentary from Rockefeller Global Family Office CIO Jimmy Chang, Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson, and UBS analyst Michael Lass.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#G.Skill settles a class-action lawsuit for $2.4 million over misleading DDR4 and DDR5 RAM speed claims. Eligible buyers get up to $25 each, while a TeamGroup 16GB DDR5-6000 kit drops to $215 amid market-wide price surges.
Also covered by TechSpot, TechRadar
#Micron commits $10 billion over the next decade to a new research lab in Boise focused on advanced memory technologies and future chip manufacturing. The lab will bring together customers, academia, and government partners.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, Quartz, Slashdot, Hacker News
#U.S. physical game sales fell to a record low of $85 million in July, while console hardware sales dropped 39% by unit volume and the average price paid for a new system rose 16% to $542, driven by memory costs.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, IGN, Wccftech
#Logitech faces a lawsuit for keeping $61 million in US tariff refunds instead of passing them to customers. The suit alleges the company extracted $73 million to $97 million through tariff-justified price increases in 2026 and failed to refund consumers after tariffs were returned.
Also covered by The Register, 9to5Mac, Tom's Hardware, TechRadar
#The Verge reports on incidents where Meta smart glasses cause privacy and harassment issues in workplaces like Target.
#Alibaba's quarterly profit plunged more than 75% after increasing capital spending to almost $10 billion to safeguard its AI position. The company's cloud revenue jumped 45%.
#Bloomberg Opinion columnist Dave Lee discusses Apple's plans for AI-enhanced AirPods and smart glasses, arguing the company should learn from Meta's missteps in the wearable space.
#Alibaba profit falls 75% as quarterly AI capex hits $10 billion, cloud revenue jumps 45% but concerns about circular AI financing emerge, per Bloomberg Tech. The report also notes Meta becomes one of Microsoft's largest AI customers.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, The Next Web, Quartz, Decrypt
#Senators are pressing TikTok on a 'sinister' experiment that held back an algorithm safety feature. Engadget reports a teen who died by suicide was reportedly part of the test.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Engadget
#Australia passes a law requiring tech companies to pay levies unless they reach deals with news publishers. Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn are targeted, with the law aiming to support local journalism.
Also covered by The Next Web, Hacker News
#Android Auto 17.4 fixes a connection bug that made drives frustrating. Google says the latest update should end those frustrating disconnects and freezes that some users have been reporting for several months.
Also covered by XDA Developers, Android Police
#Apple has urged a federal judge to reject OpenAI's motion to dismiss its trade secrets lawsuit, arguing in a new filing that the company's defense depends on 'distortion, speculation, and improper extrinsic evidence.'
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors
#Mashable reports that Gboard users on Google Pixel phones will soon be able to scale emojis up and down to their liking with a new emoji size setting.
Also covered by Android Authority, Mashable Tech
#Venue bans and activist pushback over Meta smart glasses are mounting, with TechRadar analyzing the privacy crisis and the need for comprehensive regulation beyond patchwork bans.
Also covered by TechRadar, Digital Trends
#Google rolls out a new Gemini for Home update with voice upgrades that allow setting light color temperature to exact kelvin. However, users complain that core missing and broken features remain unfixed, criticizing Google for neglecting the real problems.
Also covered by Android Authority, TechRadar, Digital Trends
#Google is giving publishers a button to place on their websites that adds them to a reader's preferred sources on Google. It's part of three personalization features aimed at helping publishers recover traffic lost to AI-driven changes.
Also covered by The Next Web, Slashdot
#Meta launches a free vibe coding app called Pocket AI that allows users to create mini games and 'gizmos' with no coding experience. ZDNET's review finds the app surprisingly fun, with creating being half the fun.
Also covered by Engadget, The Next Web, Digital Trends
#YouTube is offering major creators millions of dollars to keep their content exclusive to the platform as Netflix increasingly signs YouTube-native talent. The streaming video giant also warned creators that simultaneous publishing on Netflix could result in lost marketing support.
Also covered by TechSpot, Quartz, Slashdot
#Meta is spending hundreds of millions annually to access AI models through Microsoft's cloud, running trillions of tokens weekly. The deal underscores concentrated AI demand among big tech firms.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Decoder, The Next Web
#Waymo integrates Google's Gemini AI into its self-driving cars, enabling a conversational assistant. A new 'Zen mode' is also coming, Android Authority reports.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Bilibili, China's answer to YouTube, is relaunching its international app and preparing an English-language site as part of a global push targeting US, Europe, and Japan markets, Slashdot reports.
Also covered by TechSpot, The Next Web, Slashdot
#Waymo lifts the lid on its custom 5nm chip designed for autonomous driving. The chip reduces dependenc on Nvidia and handles key processing for its robotaxis.
Also covered by The Register, The Decoder, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#Apple is cutting over 200 jobs across Vision Pro, Siri, and Intelligent Systems Experiences teams as it redirects resources toward AI and new devices, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, 9to5Mac, MacRumors
#Gizmodo reviews the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds, highlighting their user-replaceable batteries as a major win for longevity. The earbuds also feature a redesigned build.
Also covered by CNET, Engadget, Digital Trends, Gizmodo, How-To Geek
#RoboStore, the US distributor of China's leading humanoid robots, is shifting to US manufacturing after an FCC ban on foreign-made robots. The ban accelerated the company's plans to produce domestically.
#Wired reviews the Google Pixel 11, calling it an accomplished Android phone with incremental improvements that fail to generate much excitement.
#The Verge reviews the Audi S6 Sportback E-tron, an all-electric sedan that proves sedans remain relevant. Audi's shift to a mixed propulsion strategy is reflected in this model.
#Death By Audio releases Amp Crash, a 3-watt guitar amp in a pedal enclosure with a 2-inch speaker, offering both amp and distortion capabilities in a compact form.
#Bloomberg reviews the Garmin Cirqa Smart Band, noting it resembles a Whoop tracker but doesn't offer the same level of health insights.
#Despite a ban, DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro cameras are readily available on Temu, AliExpress, eBay, and Mercari in the US, as one buyer discovers.
#Nintendo's Switch 2 sales in the US in July 2026 were less than half of the same month last year, contributing to a broad industry hardware decline, per Circana.
#Best Buy discounts LG's 65-inch B6 OLED TV to $1,399.99, a $300 reduction from its previous best price. The deal is part of a larger LG product sale.
#Wired puts top-rated USB car chargers to the test for fast charging, value, heat, and safety, naming the best options for 2026.
#Wired's review of the Poolease X1 pool cleaning robot finds it collects surface leaves but struggles with dirt, silt, and vertical surfaces. The reviewer concludes the device is inadequate for thorough pool maintenance.
#Google's Pixel 11 features enhanced haptic motors that can vibrate in sync with the user's ringtone. The new haptic system is a highlight of the device's sensory experience.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#LG Display introduces FLiPP OLED technology using photolithography instead of metal masks, delivering 1.6x brightness and 2.4x longer lifespan. Tom's Hardware reports the new deposition technique could revolutionize OLED manufacturing.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Engadget, Digital Trends
#Android Authority advises against upgrading to the Pixel 11 from the Pixel 10, while MakeUseOf points out that the best thing about the Pixel 11 is the discount on the Pixel 10.
Also covered by MakeUseOf, How-To Geek
#Oura faces a class-action lawsuit alleging its smart rings fail to accurately track sleep, with plaintiffs claiming the company's AI-powered sleep tracking is misleading. The lawsuit seeks damages for users who purchased the rings based on sleep tracking claims.
Also covered by CNET, TechSpot, Android Authority, The Next Web, Mashable Tech
#Scam sites are distributing fake GTA 6 demos and ISO downloads that deliver malware to PCs. One 113GB file was found to be 99.99% empty zeroes, and Rockstar has not made any of GTA 6 available in advance.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Engadget, XDA Developers, TechRadar, IGN
#OpenAI's ChatGPT on Mac can now search, draft, analyze, and send iMessages through a new Apple Messages plugin, raising privacy considerations, MacRumors reports.
Also covered by MacRumors
#Binance's Agent OS works with tools including ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor, allowing AI agents to trade. However, keeping them in check is largely up to users.
#Philosopher Nick Bostrom, author of 'Superintelligence,' discusses in a Bloomberg interview what happens after AI eliminates existential risk and solves major human problems, including implications for meaning and society.
#Chinese AI models can build passable websites at a 75% discount to Claude, per Bloomberg. Moonshot and ZAI are closing the gap with leading US models.
#The Verge profiles Greg Brockman's role at OpenAI as the company navigates legal battles, security incidents, and IPO preparations, highlighting how he has become the central figure steering the company.
#Bloomberg reporters answer questions about the gulf in AI optimism between the US and China in a Live Q&A on Friday, August 21, 2026.
#An MIT Technology Review piece argues that debates over AI consciousness distract from real AI safety issues, warning that rhetoric about 'runaway AI' misdirects attention from concrete harms.
#Allie Miller, CEO of Open Machine, shared insights on how top technology companies manage AI investments. She explained that frontier companies divide AI efforts into groups: one focused on raising baseline capabilities and another on specific applications.
#Wired argues that technology leaders fail to grasp society's growing grievances about AI, despite being vocal online. The piece examines the disconnect between tech optimism and public distrust.
#Ramp has launched an AI model routing service, dubbed Router, that lets users and companies switch between various large language models via an API.
#Adobe Firefly's audio tools became generally available, with Generate Music, Generate Speech and Generate Sound Effects now sitting beside the image, video and design tools in its suite.
Also covered by CNET, The Decoder, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, TechRadar
#Anthropic plans to let enterprise customers keep AI data on their own cloud infrastructure, though the most powerful models will still require 30-day data retention. The move follows enterprise pushback over its data retention policy.
Also covered by The Decoder, Quartz
#Zvezdelina Stankova, a UC Berkeley math professor, admitted to using AI to help edit an op-ed criticizing students' math deficiencies, sparking debate on AI use in academic writing.
Also covered by The Next Web, Slashdot
#A new ChatGPT plugin for Mac allows the AI to read, send, and summarize iMessages, with one user reporting it took control of their Mac after granting access.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, CNET, Engadget, PCWorld
#Grok, the AI chatbot from xAI, is reportedly malfunctioning and returning gibberish responses. The issue is making it even less useful than usual for users on various tiers.
#A new report finds that over a third of web pages published since the launch of ChatGPT show evidence of being written by AI. Researchers have observed a sharp increase in AI-generated content online.
Also covered by CNET, The Decoder, The Next Web, TechRadar, Digital Trends
#Wired profiles the young entrepreneurs behind MyPlots, who monetized high school after-prom parties into a party-promotion business.
#Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits with no money paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product, serving as a cautionary tale for founders.
#Andreessen Horowitz's initiative supports immigrant and international founders, believing having one foot in the home country and one in Silicon Valley is an advantage.
#TechCrunch announces its annual handpicked list of 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world for the 2026 Startup Battlefield.
#Bloomberg reports that Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson discussed the company's upcoming public debut, positioning it as the only pure-play US public company focused on humanoid robots with proven commercial applications. The company is valued at a $2.5 billion pre-money valuation.
#Bloomberg interviews Xynova founder Alex Xia about the company's human-like robot hands, industry bottlenecks, and fundraising plans.
#Linkdaze's smart digital calendar focuses on household coordination rather than just scheduling, with features like an AI meal planner. The app offers its core features without a paywall, differentiating it from competitors.
#Nangle Zheng, Strategic Investment Director at LeadShine Technology, says China has shortened the development cycle for humanoid robots from years to just months. He spoke on Bloomberg.
#Adit Singh, an early investor in Cerebras, has joined venture firm Mayfield as an infrastructure partner, focusing on semiconductor, cybersecurity, and physical AI investments.
#Mayfield has invested more than $3 billion in AI companies, often before founders have built a product or formed a company. Managing Partner Navin Chaddha says AI is a '100x opportunity' and that venture returns depend on finding exceptional founders.
#In a TechCrunch Build Mode episode, a founder who has raised $1B discusses what investors truly look for, emphasizing financial reality and avoiding common fundraising mistakes.
#Muon Space, a satellite builder, raised $250 million in new funding at a $1.5 billion valuation to scale production of its spacecraft, with participation from Google and Salesforce.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#SiliconANGLE reports that London-based AI startup Callosum has raised $100 million in funding led by Atomico, with participation from Plural, DCVC, and the U.K. Sovereign AI Fund. The company offers a cloud platform for optimizing AI workloads.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Tech.eu
#Castelion, founded by three SpaceX executives, has raised $1 billion at a $13 billion valuation to scale production of hypersonic weapons. The company's first product, Blackbeard, is a hypersonic strike weapon designed for mass manufacturing.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web, Quartz
#Patreon acknowledges that its discovery issue for small creators is its own fault and unveils 30 new features, including Clips, a revamped algorithm, and more.
Also covered by The Verge, The Next Web
#At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, Unitree's founder declared humanoid robots could take off commercially in two years, shifting focus to industrial utility, per Bloomberg.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Next Web
#Security researchers demonstrate that xAI's Grok chatbot can be tricked into exfiltrating user data using cryptographic context injection, a new attack that bypasses safety guardrails by encrypting malicious instructions. The technique is the latest in a series of LLM vulnerabilities.
#In the Uncanny Valley podcast, Wired's Andy Greenberg discusses a war game simulating a cyberattack by Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon on US critical infrastructure.
#Alation confirmed unauthorized access to its systems during an incident on Tuesday and is investigating the breach.
#Cybersecurity professionals attending conferences are being targeted with fake crypto conference invites that deliver AMOS and other infostealers, experts warn.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Researchers at UMass Amherst demonstrate an attack that rewrites the expiration date on expired Visa contactless cards over NFC, allowing unauthorized in-store purchases.
Also covered by The Hacker News, TechRadar
#MIT Technology Review explores the potential of hydrogen hidden beneath the Earth's surface as a climate solution, offering a fuel for trucks, planes, and steelmaking.
#Inertia Enterprises reduces the time to fill fusion fuel from a week to a few hours, solving one of ten hurdles for a profitable power plant.
#Arianespace has cancelled planned upgrades for the Ariane 6 rocket, with the cost of a launch not publicly disclosed. The decision marks a setback for European space ambitions.
#Starcloud raises $250 million to build orbital data centers, but faces challenges securing launch capacity. Separately, SpaceX's orbital data center plans raise concerns about creating a new category of e-waste.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web
#Terence Tao warns AI could trigger mathematics' biggest crisis since Gödel. Meanwhile, The Verge reports that while AI has become good at professional-level math in some areas, it remains terrible at others like days of the week. Slashdot covers the mixed progress of AI in mathematics.
Also covered by The Decoder, Slashdot
#MIT Technology Review explores how support networks are being built to help children navigate the overlapping crises of climate change, political instability, and more.
#A cat owner recounts how their feline learned to play the piano to signal hunger, turning the vacuum cleaner into a source of artistic inspiration.
#Even if you love DJI's drones and cameras, you might not love the company's bloated closed-source apps that phone home to its cloud servers. But they're the only way to easily review, manage, and wirelessly download your pocket camera's footage on the go. Osmosis, a free open-source app built by DJI watcher Konrad Iturbe (with […]
#Tina Peters, convicted of seven counts related to election interference in 2024, is being offered a job by a county that has become a hotbed of voting-related conspiracy theories.
#A feature explores FromSoftware's Tokyo office, its security, minimalist lobby, and the creative environment behind games like Elden Ring and The Duskbloods.
#Y Combinator alumnus Apollo Atomics is shrinking a key nuclear reactor part, which promises to slash the cost of electricity below natural gas.
#While most fan-building happens online, Atlantic Records artist Tanner Grigoli has taken a unique approach by performing at East Coast summer camps to connect with young audiences and build a loyal fan base.
#Lawrie Conway, Managing Director and CEO of Evolution Mining, discusses the miner's full year profit that saw a 59% growth year on year. He also discusses the company's plans to increase its dividend payout ratio to shareholders. He speaks with Paul Allen on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
#A writer installs a motion-activated neon sign above their cats' litter box, amusing themselves but potentially disturbing the cats.
#A new National Geographic documentary, '9/11: Reunited,' follows survivors of the 9/11 attacks as they reconnect with the people who saved them, 25 years after the event.
#The Download newsletter highlights support networks helping children cope with the polycrisis and the new hunt for underground hydrogen as a climate-friendly fuel source.
#Garth Jones, CFO of AIA Group, discusses the Hong Kong-listed insurer's 13% growth in value of new business in the first half of the year. He says the fundamental demand for business remains in China, but the company is also looking to continue to invest in ASEAN region, as it is a core growth engine. He speaks exclusively with Paul Allen on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
#007 First Light sells 4 million copies in three months, nearly confirming a sequel. Developer IO Interactive indicates a follow-up is in development.
#Samsung has announced a Galaxy event scheduled for August 27, where it will unveil a new model in the Galaxy S26 series. The event follows previous teasers for the 'newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family.'
Also covered by Engadget, Digital Trends
#A hacker claiming to have a playable build of GTA 6 leaks a plane video and taunts Rockstar. The leak suggests the build may be functional, sparking spoiler fears.
Also covered by XDA Developers, Mashable Tech
#Apple Music will apply a 'Made With AI' label to AI-generated content, as announced in emails to music industry partners. The labels will be mandatory later this year.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Engadget, Digital Trends
#Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV series, replacing Ryan Hurst who dropped out due to injury. The casting was officially confirmed by multiple outlets.
Also covered by TechSpot, Gizmodo, IGN
#Mark Zuckerberg has purchased Strancally Castle, a 440-acre Irish estate, drawing local reactions.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web, Gizmodo
#<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/11/iphone-17-pro-and-max.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Four <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/counterpoint-research/">Counterpoint Research</a> reports published this week reveal drops in smartphone sales and shipments in India, Latin America, Europe, and China. Here are the reports.</p>
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider
#A preview of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, including expected reveals like The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, plus potential surprises.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, IGN
#Sega's Golden Axe is returning as an animated comedy series on Paramount+. A new trailer has been released.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#An independent investigation clears Supermicro senior management of wrongdoing in the alleged diversion of restricted products to China, but several employees in sales, technical support, and business development have been fired.
Also covered by The Register, Tom's Hardware
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Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo
#A person dressed as Darth Vader addressed the San Diego city council, expressing support for Flock surveillance technology, with the line 'The emperor is a fan of Flock.'
Also covered by Gizmodo, Slashdot
#Gizmodo reports on how the show's creators ensured the puppet episode in season four still felt like Star Trek. The episode, titled 'Level-Five Transporter Accident,' boldly goes into fuzzy new territory.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#A wide variety of foods have been recalled over salmonella risks. Experts say common-sense precautions go a long way in preventing illness.
Also covered by The Verge
#Riot Games will end active development on the League of Legends fighting game 2XKO in December 2026, with content updates continuing through October 2026.
Also covered by Engadget, Polygon, IGN, Wccftech
#Ypsilanti Township in Michigan passes a moratorium on new electrical infrastructure to block a University of Michigan data center designed for nuclear weapons research. The 220,000-square-foot project is backed by the university and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Slashdot
#US agencies warn that hackers are using AI tools to generate exploit scripts targeting Siemens S7 PLCs in water plants and other critical infrastructure. The warnings come as multiple water plant breaches have been reported.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Hacker News, TechRadar, Quartz
#Genesis unveiled the GV90 NeoLun electric SUV without a B-pillar, featuring an AI that runs the vehicle, heated floors, and coach doors.
Also covered by The Verge, CNET, Engadget, The Next Web, Digital Trends
#Scotland is moving toward a moratorium on data centers amid concerns over massive proposed developments. Meanwhile, Texas has frozen 1,800 data center projects for an audit as a GOP memo warns of electoral fallout from the backlash.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, TechRadar, Wccftech, Hacker News
#A hidden Windows cleanup routine is quietly deleting Asus laptop GPU drivers, causing display issues. Separately, Windows can also delete dGPU drivers if a gaming laptop remains in Eco mode for an extended period, treating the GPU as an unplugged USB device. Both issues are drawing attention from users.
Also covered by TechSpot, Wccftech
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