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101 stories from 45 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
RayNeo's new GT and GT Max AR glasses target movies and gaming with native 3DoF tracking, Bang & Olufsen audio, and virtual screens reaching 307 inches. The Pocket TV Pro streamer is also available.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends, Gizmodo
#Walmart will begin accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other contactless payments at select stores starting August 24, with a full rollout expected by end of 2026. The move ends the retailer's long-standing refusal of tap-to-pay.
Also covered by Android Police, ZDNET
#Labor Day sales at Amazon include discounts on portable power stations, Coleman camping gear, Yeti coolers, and Ninja products. The sale offers a chance to stock up on backyard and camping essentials.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Anthropic has made Claude Mythos 5 available for code scanning in Claude Security and is integrating it into partners' defensive products. The model provides defenders with outputs from Anthropic's strongest model, but the model itself is not being released.
Also covered by The Next Web, Hacker News
#MIT Technology Review's Download newsletter covers threats from space mirrors and credit for AI drugs. A company's plan to beam sunlight from space to Earth on demand might unintentionally brighten the night sky for many, according to a study.
Also covered by MIT Technology Review
#Danfoss A/S expects its data-center business to at least double its share of sales this year, driven by the AI boom's demand for cooling powerful chips. The company's cooling equipment is essential for data centers running increasingly power-intensive AI workloads.
#GSK is relocating the majority of its 1,800 scientists and support staff from its Stevenage research headquarters to Cambridge, leaving the town's largest employer behind. Local businesses and residents are concerned about the economic fallout.
#Software companies Salesforce and ServiceNow are using aggressive strategies like stock buybacks to address a crisis of confidence on Wall Street over AI disruption.
#Multiple major metrics point to the US equity market being in bubble territory. Analysts predict a bust before 2027, citing overvaluation and economic headwinds.
#Fujifilm Holdings is expanding production of key semiconductor manufacturing materials to capitalize on surging demand from the AI industry. The move aims to capture growth in advanced chip fabrication.
#Diane Swonk discusses expectations for the Fed's Jackson Hole speech, emphasizing inflation and monetary policy guidance. Markets seek clearer signals on rate policy.
#In a Bloomberg interview, ITG CFO Chris Mecray describes the fiber and communications company as the essential infrastructure provider for the AI buildout, highlighting a long runway of opportunity following its July IPO.
#CXMT Corp.'s breakout listing sparks optimism across the domestic AI hardware space, supporting China's strategic ambitions to challenge the US in AI development, per Bloomberg Technology.
#Malaysia's Johor state has attracted over 5 billion ringgit ($1.2 billion) in potential investments following meetings with investors during a working visit to Singapore, according to Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
#Japan's government is allocating an additional ¥150 billion ($944 million) for chip startup Rapidus Corp., ramping up spending to compete against TSMC and others in the AI chip race.
#New York City's 394,300 tech talent jobs edged out the San Francisco Bay Area's 375,730, the first time NY has led in 13 years of CBRE analysis, driven by AI hiring.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, Hacker News
#Tesla's solar roof experiment is officially dead. TechCrunch analyzes what went wrong, including high costs and production challenges, but notes that the concept of roof-integrated solar is not dead.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Gizmodo
#YouTube Premium is raising prices across Europe, asking subscribers to agree to the increase with an opt-in deadline. The price hikes continue a trend of rising subscription costs for the service.
Also covered by Android Authority, The Next Web, Digital Trends
#Best Buy celebrates its 60th anniversary with a one-day in-store-only promotion on Aug. 22, offering $100 gift cards for $60 while supplies last. The deal is limited to one per customer with no rainchecks.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Broadcom is in talks with lenders to raise up to $80 billion in debt to finance AI chip production, with the deal benefiting Anthropic and other AI companies. The total potential raise could reach $100 billion.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Quartz
#Nvidia has secured multi-year DRAM deals with SK hynix and Micron to ensure supply amid a memory shortage expected to last until 2028. Meanwhile, customers are being notified of server price increases of over 15% due to soaring memory costs, highlighting the impact of the supply crunch.
Also covered by Wccftech
#SpaceX is hiring a natural gas trader to build and lead a trading team for its own fuel and power needs, according to Bloomberg. The move supports the company's growing rocket launches and chip operations.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Uber was fined €825M ($962M) for using automated systems to suspend 171 drivers. The company plans to appael.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Engadget, TechSpot, The Next Web, TechRadar
#Nvidia has agreed to pay $6 billion to license AI models from Poolside and will extend job offers to more than 100 employees. The deal underscores Nvidia's strategy to secure advanced AI capabilities.
Also covered by The Decoder, The Next Web
#Bloomberg reports that brands are turning to AI-powered tools to help customers find the perfect clothing size online, aiming to reduce return rates and improve satisfaction. The technology is seen as a potential solution to a long-standing e-commerce challenge.
#Anthropic has hired Amir Salek, a founder of Alphabet's custom chip program at Google, as the AI lab lays groundwork for making its own semiconductors. The move signals Anthropic's ambition to reduce reliance on external chip suppliers.
#Nvidia demonstrates that fine-tuning the harness (agent framework) rather than the AI model itself can significantly improve AI agent performance and prevent errors, per TechCrunch.
#Even AI insiders are anxious about the technology, but they missed the most salient public concern: how upset people are about AI's impact on jobs, privacy, and daily life. The industry focused on existential risks while users worry about practical harms.
#Prominent filmmaking creators including Matti Haapoja and Sam Kolder face backlash after posting sponsored videos showcasing AI platform Higgsfield's Seedance 2.5 functionality.
#Tests by TechCrunch find that Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 model can be prompted to generate sexually explicit content despite safeguards, raising concerns about content moderation.
#DeepSeek has released V4-Flash-Vision-Exp, an experimental multimodal model that rivals Anthropic's Opus 4.8 on agent benchmarks. The release marks a significant step in DeepSeek's vision model capabilities.
Also covered by The Decoder, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Hacker News
#Nvidia is in early talks with Korean AI chip designer Rebellions about a technical partnership, investment, or possible acquisition, Bloomberg reports. The discussions signal Nvidia's interest in diversifying its AI chip portfolio.
Also covered by The Next Web
#LinkedIn's 'seems like AI slop' button has been clicked over 1 million times in three weeks, but the feed remains full of slop.
Also covered by The Register, Engadget, TechSpot, PCWorld, TechRadar
#Nvidia has invested in Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a clean-energy data center developer, marking its third such investment this month.
Also covered by The Register, The Next Web, Quartz
#Z.AI (Zhipu) confirmed that its Ox Alpha model, which topped OpenRouter usage charts, was running on Chinese chips. The company released the model's weights and revealed the hardware used.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Quartz
#The Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 wireless video transmiter sends games, TV, and movie content through walls, reducing cord clutter.
#CNET confirms the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will launch at $899.99, validating earlier leaks. The high price reflects broader industry trends of rising console costs, marking a tough year for gamers.
Also covered by TechRadar, Digital Trends, Polygon, IGN
#9to5Mac reports on how iPhone 18 Pro will differentiate itself from previous models, including design changes and new colors like Dark Cherry. Macworld recommends which color to buy.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Macworld
#Genki has unveiled the Manta, its first controller designed from the ground up, featuring a 2.9-inch LCD screen and adjustable thumbsticks and buttons. The controller is chunkier than competitors but offers extensive customization.
Also covered by IGN
#Nintendo has issued a wave of DMCA takedowns targeting over 400 GitHub repositories containing Switch emulators, including Yuzu forks like Suyu. The action is tied to concerns over illegal cryptographic keys. The takedowns are the largest single action against emulator repos.
Also covered by XDA Developers, Android Authority, Polygon
#TCL's back-to-school sale offers the NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 tablet at $159.97, a 30% discount, along with other NXTPAPER devices.
Also covered by Android Authority, Gizmodo
#ZDNET reports Google's Googlebook laptop is almost here, positioning as an AI-first device. The device, reportedly manufactured by Asus, is priced around $1,400, and Google hopes to succeed where Copilot+ PCs have fallen short.
Also covered by XDA Developers, ZDNET
#Apple Watch Series 12 is rumored to be released next month with fitness tracking upgrades, per Bloomberg. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch 11 is available for $299 on Amazon, per TechRadar.
Also covered by MacRumors, TechRadar
#Early Labor Day sales are live on Amazon, featuring the best prices on Anker accessories, Sony headphones, Samsung monitors, and more. TV deals include a 75-inch Samsung M70H Mini LED at a record low.
Also covered by ZDNET, Mashable Tech
#The $225 Pebble Time 2 pairs quirky watch faces and apps with physical buttons, an e-paper display, and weeks of battery life. It's a refreshingly fun smartwatch with a playful hacker spirit.
Also covered by Engadget, ZDNET
#Android Police argues the Pixel 11 rewrites reality for you, leaning into the digicam trend with softer, older-style photos.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Taiwan's effort to develop its own satellite launcher hit a setback. SpaceX's Falcon 9 crash created a 60-foot crater on the Moon. ULA appoints a new CEO.
#The biotech company Insilico Medicine claimed its generative AI platform discovered a promising drug for pulmonary fibrosis. The case highlights broader questions about credit and authorship in AI-driven drug discovery.
#Researchers have demonstrated that thunderstorms generate seismic waves that can be detected using fiber-optic cables, enabling a new method for imaging subsurface structures. The technique could provide a low-cost alternative to traditional seismic surveys.
#Tsu-Jae King Liu, President of the National Academy of Engineering and former Intel board member, discusses her role in the semiconductor industry and the energy demands of AI.
#The Trump administration's new space transportation policy calls for establishing a new spaceport on federal land to support heavy and super-heavy launch capabilities. The policy aims to expand US launch infrastructure.
#The rapidly intensifying El Niño has already broken records, becoming the strongest since measurements began. However, experts caution that this super El Niño will not solve the ongoing water crisis in the Western U.S., and its impact may be limited.
Also covered by Slashdot
#The Next Web reports that China called off its most ambitious Moon mission, Chang'e 7, the day before it was scheduled to fly. The announcement stated that the mission did not meet the conditions for launch, with the delay now pushing the mission to 2027.
Also covered by The Register, The Next Web, Slashdot
#At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, humanoid robots broke Usain Bolt's 100m record, some caught fire, and also performed impressive fine motor tasks like tweezer manipulation, showing progress in both speed and dexterity.
Also covered by Ars Technica, Wired, The Verge, Tom's Hardware, Engadget
#A partial lunar eclipse on August 27 places 96.3% of the moon in Earth's shadow. Guides cover how to watch and how to capture the event using iPhone Live Photos.
Also covered by AppleInsider, Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Gizmodo
#The UK government faces calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job itself.
#Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the U.S. federal watchdog requesting a comprehensive review of how federal law enforcement agencies use hacking tools and spyware against Americans.
#TechCrunch reports that the Idaho National Laboratory is conducting a security review of Chinese lidar technology, funded by companies in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Microsoft fixed a critical Entra ID vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 that could have allowed remote code execution. The company patched the bug before publishing the CVE and found no evidence of exploitation, per Decrypt.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer, Decrypt
#Apollo Global Management confirms a data breach after a social engineering attack that allowed hackers to spend four days in cloud platforms, accessing names, dates of birth, contact details, and Social Security numbers.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Register, The Next Web, TechRadar
#Patient care has continued as usual following a cyberattack at Canadian hospital SickKids, which confirms more data stolen in a second breach. The hospital previously experienced data exposure of employee and applicant information.
Also covered by TechRadar, BleepingComputer
#Hackers abuse a flaw in an analytics app to deploy malware to cars' infotainment systems, pulling devices into a hidden proxy network and spreading via built-in updaters.
Also covered by TechRadar, BleepingComputer, Hacker News
#Waymo has doubled its lobbying spending as it seeks to persuade US regulators to clear a path for fully autonomous taxi services, per Ars Technica.
#Counterpoint Research predicts Samsung will regain the top position in the smartphone market this year, citing greater resilience to higher memory-chip prices.
#Elon Musk promoted Starlink's satellite internet as a solution for underserved rural regions in India, even as the service's launch remains stalled over security concerns. The pitch comes amid ongoing regulatory hurdles.
#Nevada regulators have approved permits allowing Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to deploy up to 8,000 robotaxis across the state over the next 12 months. The approvals mark a major expansion of autonomous vehicle operations.
Also covered by Engadget
#Walmart will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay from August 24, ending its 11-year refusal of tap-to-pay. A full store-by-store rollout schedule has been released, detailing when each location will support the contactless payment options.
Also covered by The Verge, Axios, 9to5Google, 9to5Mac, MacRumors
#TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to settle a US Justice Department case alleging they allowed millions of children under 13 to use the platform and collected their data without parental consent. The settlement amount matches a similar penalty TikTok faced in Europe in 2023.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Axios, Engadget, The Next Web
#The UK government is funding promising AI chip startups to establish a domestic foothold in the semiconductor industry.
#In an interview, early Anthropic investor Anjney Midha criticizes traditional venture capital firms for failing to invest in the AI revolution. He discusses why he is still buying Anthropic, predicts public markets will embrace frontier AI, and suggests Stripe's OpenRouter acquisition is really about AI moats.
#Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for Micro1 and its rivals, per TechCrunch.
#Khosla Ventures invests in Discovery Loop, an AI startup aimed at accelerating scientific experimentation, founded by former Google leaders including Jeff Dean. The firm sees opportunity in AI's next frontier beyond chatbots.
#A review of the show 'Spa Weekend' finds it lacking, with the blooper reel being the sole highlight. The piece suggests the series fails to deliver on its premise.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Lindsay Clancy's defense argues postpartum psychosis caused her to kill her three children, but online detectives blame her ex-husband Patrick. The article explores how conspiracy theories emerge from real struggles of motherhood.
#My cat Pablo is a voluptuous boy. His primordial pouch, originally thought to protect cats' squishy insides, hangs low and wobbles to and fro. Once, when he was five or six, a vet sternly sat my spouse and me down, gravely stating, "He's simply too young to be this fat." Pablo didn't care, but we […]
#Wired publishes a guide to the best electric toothbrushes after two years of testing, recommending Philips, Oral-B, and Quip models. The review covers performance, battery life, and features.
#Samsung Electronics Co. expects to return as much as 110 trillion won ($79 billion) to shareholders this year, handing investors a chunk of the windfall generated by the AI rush. Tom Mackenzie reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Governments, fearful of missing out on the spoils of the AI boom, are funding local frontier labs, software and chip companies
#Wired reports that content creators are buying empty boxes for luxury goods to fuel "authenticity" trends online, while resellers profit from the demand at inflated prices. The phenomenon underscores the value placed on packaging in the resale market.
#Bloomberg's Emily Chang will host an interactive live Q&A on Sept. 1 about her experience interviewing top tech and business leaders on The Circuit. Viewers can bring questions for the discussion.
#Maryann Tseng, Chief Strategy Officer at Phancy Group, says growing global demand for AI development will help drive the company's growth over the next several years. She speaks exclusively on "The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)
#From electrical contractors to HVAC engineers, people far from Silicon Valley are quietly asking the same question: Is AI a bubble? Speaking with Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway on Odd Lots, Jasmine Sun explains how local communities weigh the massive economic tradeoffs of multi-year data center projects when they aren't even sure if the technology—or its funding—is here to stay. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Australian state-owned investment manager QIC Ltd., which invested in Alphabet Inc.’s debut Aussie dollar bond, expects more Big Tech issuance Down Under but cautions the market probably has only room for “a couple” such mega deals a year.
#Romanian fighter jets assisted in destroying a Russian drone boat near a European offshore gas platform to protect hundreds of rig workers. The incident highlights escalating threats to critical energy infrastructure.
#From Outer Banks' final season to Anne Hathaway's recent A24 film, here's what you'll want to be seated for this weekend.
Also covered by MakeUseOf, How-To Geek
#Netflix announces Blue Eye Samurai season 2 will stream in January, and season 3 will be the final season. The second season's teaser was released.
#Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 gets a release date and a brutal new trailer; a fan uncovers an impossible location from the game hidden in the trailer, sparking theories.
Also covered by Engadget, Polygon, IGN
#Marvel has revealed the official runtime for the 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' re-release, confirming it adds only 4 minutes of new footage that will tie into 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
#The Masters of the Universe movie was the #1 viewed title on streaming, despite a modest box office, boosting fan hopes for a sequel.
#Slovakia's national security service found that 279 newly installed traffic cameras contain Russian backdoors, including SMS-triggered shell access and passwordless live feeds, raising national security concerns.
Also covered by Slashdot, Hacker News
#GamesIndustry.biz reports that Double Fine Productions has regained ownership of its intellectual property and publishing rights after becoming independent from Xbox.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, Polygon, IGN
#The Jimmy Olsen TV show, a spin-off from James Gunn's Superman, has been officially titled 'The People v. Gorilla Grodd' with Skyler Gisondo as Olsen. The show is expected to introduce the DCU's version of The Flash. Cast and creators have been confirmed.
Also covered by TechRadar, Polygon, IGN
#The GTA 6 leaker continues to release footage, including nudity-filled gameplay, and polls followers on whether to release story spoilers. Take-Two has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord in the hunt for the leaker.
Also covered by CNET, XDA Developers, Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Polygon
#Linus Torvalds credits an AI assistant for helping debug a kernel issue, describing the session as 'enormously helped by an AI doing much of the grunt-work.' He also noted the AI made several incorrect statements, highlighting both its utility and limitations.
Also covered by Simon Willison, XDA Developers, Slashdot
#President Trump signed a memo directing the US to achieve more than 1,000 space launches annually by 2030, while also speeding up plans for robotic and human missions to Mars. The memo aims to boost access to land and NASA's moon plans.
Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo
#Take-Two has filed multiple subpoenas in federal court against Microsoft, Discord, and X to identify the GTA 6 leaker. Discord has countered reports, saying it has yet to be formally served and will evaluate the validity and scope before responding.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Mashable Tech, GamesIndustry.biz, IGN
#Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller criticized Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback plan in a WSJ op-ed, calling it 'price management' doomed to fail. The criticism comes as Bitcoin surges amid Treasury bond buybacks and a weakening dollar.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Quartz, Decrypt
#Motorola is working with GrapheneOS to officially support the privacy-focused Android alternative on its 2027 flagship phones, starting with a non-folding model and later expanding to the Razr Fold and Razr Ultra, per Slashdot.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Google, CNET, Android Authority, Android Police
#Polygon reports that Metal Gear Solid is collaborating on cat merchandise for a limited two-day sale at CatCon and OKS Gear Shop. The Master Collection Vol. 2 preorders also opened with a 23% discount ahead of its Thursday launch.
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