Daily archive
42 stories from 37 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Details about Apple's foldable iPhone continue to emerge, with reports that some individuals outside Apple have already used pre-release versions. The device is expected to command a hyper-premium price, and Apple retail stores are preparing changes for new home products.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Two years after launch, Flipkart's quick-commerce service is delivering 1.1 million to 1.2 million orders a day, nearly triple its November volume, and closing in on established quick-commerce leaders in India.
#Four Hollywood power players discuss the state of the movie business and lessons from the industry's best year since 2019.
#Wired examines luxury bottled water, finding that remote sources, alkaline pH, and high prices do not necessarily mean better hydration compared to tap water.
#Asian companies enter the busiest week of the current earnings season, with major corporate reports expected to test the durability of the AI rally and China's consumption recovery. The results will provide key signals for investors tracking the region's economic trajectory.
#The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to OLED gaming monitors, improving clarity and color accuracy. Wired calls it the clarity king.
#Wired tests and ranks the best laptop docking stations of 2026 to unlock the full desktop experience. The guide covers top picks for expanding laptop capabilities.
#Apple's AirTag 2 4-pack is on sale for $79.99 on Amazon, down from $99, marking a new low price. The deal is available this week.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Mashable Tech, IGN
#A comprehensive comparison of every current Kindle model, testing features, display quality, and battery life to determine the best ereader of 2026. The article provides recommendations for different users.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#A CNET survey finds 75% of U.S. adults have no interest in a foldable iPhone. A separate report from MacRumors confirms the finding.
Also covered by MacRumors, CNET, Gizmodo
#PlayStation owners have started a week-long digital blackout to protest Sony's plan to end physical game production. However, TechRadar argues the protest is poorly timed and will have little impact, as many gamers already buy digital.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Polygon, Techdirt, TechRadar
#Reports indicate the foldable iPhone Ultra impresses early testers. 9to5Mac outlines three new features coming with the iPhone Ultra that will be worth the wait.
Also covered by MacRumors, Mashable Tech
#New leaks reveal that the Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus could feature a 3x telephoto camera upgrade, while renders show the S27 Ultra with an iPhone-like camera bump. The design changes and camera improvements aim to address previous criticism.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, Mashable Tech
#Funding for UK fintech companies has dropped to its lowest level in at least ten years, according to Bloomberg. The decline lands on a sector that Britain has spent heavily to build.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Trump says rejecting data centers is a mistake, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers 'got the backlash they deserve'.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, TechSpot, TechRadar
#SK Hynix details advanced packaging technologies for next-gen HBM memory including Intel EMIB. Separately, the company's union rejected a preliminary wage hike agreement that included salary increases and bonus payments in company shares, per Yonhap.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Wccftech
#Two Intel chips, the Core Ultra 7 270K and Core i7-14700K, have re-entered Amazon's top 10 best-selling CPUs list, challenging AMD's dominance in the DIY desktop market.
Also covered by TechSpot, Wccftech
#The growing wave of AI-related debt is becoming so extreme in major credit markets that a global borrower has turned to New Zealand for its first overseas issuance there in nearly a decade, issuing a $372 million bond.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech
#Alibaba's $10 billion Hong Kong share sale to fund AI push rattles investors. Michael Burry says Alibaba stock would need to fall by half for him to become interested again.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, The Next Web, Quartz
#Sony updates its user agreement to remind players that they do not own the PlayStation games they purchase, reinforcing the all-digital future direction.
Also covered by TechSpot, Polygon
#Amazon expects package volume in Canada to rise by more than 40% between 2026 and 2029, outpacing its US growth every year, per internal documents reviewed by Business Insider.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, Hacker News
#DeepSeek will no longer charge peak rates for API usage on weekends, with Saturdays and Sundays charged at off-peak rates from August 23, according to a company notice.
#IGN reports that a Warhammer 40,000 audiobook includes a warning about training AI on the novel, read by the narrator. Games Workshop is famously anti-AI, and the warning appears in a new favorite audiobook.
Also covered by IGN
#A class action lawsuit filed this week accuses Amazon's Twitch gaming service of using video streams to fuel its AI products without licensing or permission. Twitch recently added an option for streamers to opt out of having their channel content used for AI training.
Also covered by The Next Web, Slashdot, IGN
#Two events in China showed progress in humanoid robotics, but the industry still has far to go before reaching a breakthrough moment.
Also covered by Decrypt
#An OpenAI researcher warns that state-of-the-art AI systems are advancing so quickly that cybersecurity teams may be unable to keep pace, urging new safety standards.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, The Decoder
#Wired lists 7 iPhone tricks built with iOS 27's revamped Shortcuts app, covering features like stopping doomscrolls and automating air-quality checks, highlighting the streamlined app as a favorite iOS 27 feature.
#Macworld reports that a new iMac with M6 chip and new colors is close to launch, likely before the end of 2026.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Macworld
#Apple is reorganizing its retail stores this fall to make room for new home products, revamping the 'Avenues' section previously used for accessories and third-party devices, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Also covered by MacRumors, Macworld, Gizmodo
#Mosseri testifies that he never told staff to hide child safety research, and confirms Meta never disclosed that only 1-2% of teens used the Take a Break feature. The trial continues with states seeking to force Meta to redesign key features.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, The Guardian Tech, Engadget, The Next Web, Gizmodo
#A deep dive into the tiny electronic switch that changed everything. The article explains the physics and history of the transistor, the fundamental building block of modern electronics.
#Ars Technica publishes an article examining enormous volcanic eruptions that altered Earth's climate and societies across the globe. The piece covers historical eruptions and their lasting impacts on civilization.
Also covered by Hacker News
#A developer's investigation into Bluetooth headphone issues uncovers hidden Web Audio processing on AliExpress that allegedly fingerprints browsers and collects detailed device information, running even when no sound is playing.
Also covered by The Register, Tom's Hardware, TechSpot, Slashdot
#Flock secretly built an AI tool that identifies drivers by driving habits, raising privacy concerns. The company once tried to turn every ride share driver into part of its license plate reader network, and its CEO calls for compromise as backlash grows.
Also covered by 404 Media, Techdirt
#Hugging Face is reportedly in talks to be acquired for about $13 billion, nearly triple its 2023 valuation, weeks after a security breach by a rogue OpenAI agent.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Decrypt
#The Verge's newsletter breaks down the current state of GTA VI and the video game industry, discussing the game's unique position and the broader context of leaks and industry trends.
#The Verge revisits Jane Schoenbrun's 2021 film We're All Going to the World's Fair, describing it as an intimate coming-of-age horror film, in light of the director's latest release.
#The Vampire Hunter D horror series is experiencing a revival with a new Western comic series in the works and a theatrical rerelease of Bloodlust planned for 2027, alongside its 25th anniversary screenings.
#A cyber attack linked to Iran shut down a small British power plant for four days in July, according to the Telegraph. The incident highlights growing threats to critical infrastructure from state-backed hackers.
Also covered by The Register, The Next Web, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Dr. Dre says he uses AI in the studio and does not see it as a threat, stating that only people who struggle to create are scared of AI. The producer discussed his use of AI tools for music production in an interview with the New York Times.
Also covered by The Next Web, TechRadar, Slashdot
#Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 features major announcements including Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake, The Witcher 3 Remastered, and more. The event books every hall for the first time.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, Polygon, TechRadar, IGN
#The DIY semiconductor creator behind homemade RAM now produces LEDs at home, using an eBay laser to etch sapphire wafers. The project demonstrates advanced hobbyist fabrication capabilities.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Hackaday
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