Daily archive
106 stories from 43 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Plaud Inc. launched the Plaud One Explorer Edition, a pair of earbuds with a charging case that connects to AI agents for work and daily tasks. Both the earbuds and case act as listening devices for AI interactions. The product is priced at $249 and targets users seeking agentic AI interfaces.
Also covered by The Verge, Bloomberg Technology, 9to5Google, CNET, Engadget
#Google's AI Mode in Search gains trip-planning capabilities including a flight price tracker, hotel booking, and the ability to view costs in miles or points, turning it into a comprehensive travel assistant.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Engadget, Android Authority
#Hugging Face sells Microduck robot every four minutes as co-founder discusses Nvidia deal reports. Gizmodo and CNET cover the adorable robot duck that waddles, roller-skates, and plays ball.
Also covered by The Register, CNET, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Anthropic is developing a standardized driver interface that lets AI agents control physical devices, including robots and scientific lab equipment.
Also covered by The Register, SiliconANGLE
#Alienware's new 39-inch 5K2K OLED ultrawide gaming monitor receives positive reviews for its premium image quality, high refresh rates, and productivity benefits.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Engadget, PCWorld, TechSpot, XDA Developers
#SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, former White House AI czar David Sacks, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Nvidia's Jensen Huang are scheduled to speak at the G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina next week, hosted by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Also covered by Axios
#Apollo's Slok expects a hawkish tone from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole. Crypto traders brace for the speech as markets anticipate policy signals.
Also covered by CoinDesk
#JPMorgan Chase has begun outreach for a $5 billion debt package to fund Volta Infra Holdings' construction of AI data centers. The financing supports the growing demand for AI infrastructure.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Everpure reported a strong quarter with 38% revenue growth and raised its full-year sales guidance to about $600 million. CEO Charlie Giancarlo attributed the gains to higher prices and market share growth, including a 50% increase in core product sales.
#TopResume provides a free resume review service and a 4-week trial of its Career Services Platform. The service aims to help users get hired.
#The UK's energy regulator is using measures to stop speculative data center projects from connecting to the power grid, balancing grid stability with the country's AI ambitions, per Wired.
#Stripe managing director Sarita Singh states that artificial intelligence is now accelerating the progress of the internet economy, in an interview with Bloomberg.
#Bloomberg's Real Yield podcast discusses market-moving news including Fed Chairman Warsh, concerns about an AI bubble, and high education debt fears. Guests include Kelly Gerrity and Noah Wise.
#Agilent Technologies CEO Padraig McDonnell discusses the company's 7% organic revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $1.62 in the third quarter.
#Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the engineer says he was simply gambling, activity beyond US law.
#The credit default swap market is showing signs of pressure as Big Tech plans trillions in AI spending. Bloomberg reports on the surge in CDS activity and its implications for credit markets.
#Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it is pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.
#Bloomberg reports that S&P Global CFO Eric Aboaf described AI as an 'accelerant' for the company's client and revenue side, while also creating transparency around hyperscaler investments.
#Kioxia Holdings Corp. is building a new fabrication facility in Iwate, Japan to increase production capacity for AI-related memory demand.
#The cost of AI inference is plummeting while the expense of building AI infrastructure continues to climb, creating a squeeze for investors. Equity markets are struggling to identify which companies will benefit and which will be caught in the middle.
#Dubai-based tycoon Tarek Al Ashram and Africa's largest mobile-phone operator MTN Group Ltd. will jointly develop data centers to power artificial intelligence on the continent. The partnership aims to expand AI infrastructure in Africa.
#Greatland Resources reported full-year results showing annual profit more than doubled. Managing Director Shaun Day discussed the gold and copper producer's outlook for fiscal 2027 output in an interview with Bloomberg.
#Bloomberg examines how successful podcasters like Alex Cooper and Ashley Flowers face challenges in building lasting business empires.
#A top JPMorgan bond banker warns that AI-related debt issuance is testing investor tolerance, with price premiums indicating market strain. The comment comes amid a surge in AI companies borrowing in bond markets.
#A TechCrunch review of OSHA data finds that test drivers for Waymo and Zoox suffered more than two dozen injuries in 2024-2025 due to autonomous vehicle behavior, including whiplash and sprains.
#Stripe's managing director for Southeast Asia says AI is enabling Asian businesses to expand globally at unprecedented speed, per Bloomberg Technology.
#SK Hynix explores deepening cooperation with Japanese flash memory producer Kioxia, in which it holds a significant indirect stake.
#Workday reported a measure of future sales that fell short of analyst projections, blunting recent momentum in the software sector.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#YouTube has introduced a feature that allows creators to add Amazon affiliate links directly in their videos. This makes it easier for creators to monetize their content through product recommendations.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police
#The Trump administration is weighing broader chip tariffs on laptops, consoles, and servers, potentially scrapping data center exemptions. The AI industry has reacted with criticism, calling the plan the 'single dumbest way imaginable' to win the AI race, per Ars Technica.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, Gizmodo, Quartz
#Rivian CFO Claire McDonough is leaving at the end of October after nearly six years to take the same role at energy equipment maker GE Vernova. Her departure comes as the EV maker continues its turnaround push.
Also covered by The Next Web
#SK Hynix breaks ground on its first US AI chip packaging plant in Indiana, targeting 2029 mass production. The facility will connect DRAM wafers from South Korea with US AI companies.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, Quartz
#Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled at Jackson Hole that the inflation fight isn't over, saying recent price data gave him no confidence that underlying inflation trends had meaningfully improved. He stopped short of committing to a rate hike.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Axios, CoinDesk, Quartz
#Proposed US tariffs would raise prices on PCs, game consoles, and data center equipment, adding to consumer electronics costs already affected by the RAM crisis.
Also covered by TechSpot, Polygon
#The $399 Microduck robot from Hugging Face and Polen Robotics is described as adorable and versatile, with Lidar, NFC, and roller skates.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Engadget, TechRadar, How-To Geek
#On Nvidia's earnings call, CEO Jensen Huang said the company had 'achieved AGI,' then almost immediately dismissed the milestone as 'senseless,' arguing the focus should be on practical AI applications.
#AI's water footprint is growing due to data center cooling demands, with location and cooling technology making a significant difference in environmental impact.
#Spirit AI CEO Han Fengtao says robots can already handle office tasks that were unimaginable half a year ago, from delivering paper to shredding documents. He predicts the evolution of the robot brain will accelerate, leading to a ChatGPT-like breakthrough for robotics within three years.
#Bloomberg reports that synthetic AI creators are building communities around shared political views to influence Brazil's upcoming presidential election.
#Bloomberg reports on the importance of human reviewers in AI safety, noting that they require backing from top management to provide effective oversight and prevent AI models from going rogue.
#Germany's top digital policy official said surging AI demand is squeezing data center capacity in Europe's largest economy. The shortage threatens AI development and deployment in the country.
#OpenAI is testing a new 'Persistent mode' for Codex that lets the agent keep working until explicitly put to sleep, proactively creating follow-up tasks across sessions using prior interactions and knowledge of the user.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Slashdot
#Researchers found that 227 install commands in corporate documents pointed to code owned by no one, indicating that AI agents are installing unowned code in corporate networks.
Also covered by Slashdot
#Anthropic has built a browser directly into Claude Cowork, opening in a side panel when a prompt needs the web, eliminating the need for the Chrome extension.
Also covered by The Next Web, Gizmodo
#Barret Zoph, a former OpenAI and Thinking Machines Lab co-founder, is returning to Google DeepMind as a research VP. He previously held roles at OpenAI and co-founded Thinking Machines Lab.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#OpenAI reveals a group calling for greater cybersecurity protection against AI, with signatories including Microsoft, Google, and many others, warning of a limited window to act.
Also covered by The Register, CNBC Technology, Engadget, The Next Web, TechRadar
#Google's Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) gains an Expert Intelligence feature that lets users cite and work directly from over 100,000 books in Google Play Books. Users can generate quizzes, infographics, and Audio Overviews from book content.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, Android Police, Slashdot
#Anthropic is testing a new Model Hardware Standard that lets AI agents control robots and lab hardware, cutting device integration time from weeks to hours. Partners include Genentech, Carnegie Mellon, and Amazon Web Services.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, The Next Web, Quartz, Hacker News
#A modder reverse-engineers NVIDIA DLSS 5 to work on RTX 4000 series GPUs by patching incompatible CUDA instructions, enabling the Neural Rendering DLL on previous-gen hardware.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechSpot, Wccftech
#OpenAI has rolled out advertisements on ChatGPT's free and Go plans in India, a move to monetize the platform and support wider access. The Go plan costs 399 rupees ($4) per month. Ads appear for users on those tiers.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz
#Nvidia agrees to acquire Hugging Face for approximately $13 billion. The deal is reported by multiple outlets and includes Hugging Face's Microduck robot platform.
Also covered by Ars Technica, TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, Fast Company Tech
#Android Police tests the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, which features a 9,210mAh battery that can charge other devices, and a color-changing design in sunlight.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Speedo is launching a removable smart module for its Vanquisher goggles that tracks all four swim strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—using swim-specific sensors to analyze head movement and breathing.
Also covered by Engadget
#Samsung's new Odyssey G6 monitor achieves a 1,100Hz refresh rate at 720p, along with other OLED monitors including a 49-inch flagship.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Engadget, TechRadar, Gizmodo, Wccftech
#A guide to choosing the right Pixel phone, including accessory recommendations and software tricks.
#Slate Auto unveils a new electric truck designed to appeal to American buyers, as EV sales remain under 10% of new-vehicle sales and are declining. The transportation sector is the largest source of US greenhouse-gas emissions.
#Ars Technica gets a ride in the Bentley Torcal, the brand's first electric model, which reproduces a V8 sound and will be positioned as an entry-level model below the Bentayga.
#Wired reports on the Relay Q, a new AI-powered microphone due next year that positions voice as the primary method for human-computer interaction, aiming to reduce reliance on keyboards.
#Sony unveils the Bravia 6 OLED TV, a new entry-level OLED model priced at $1,300, aiming to bring flagship visuals to a more affordable price point.
Also covered by CNET
#Google releases a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air in September, combining fitness tracking with Pokémon-themed design.
Also covered by 9to5Google, CNET, Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police
#Meta has released an update that closes a loophole that allowed Meta Smart Glasses to be used for covert recording. The update aims to prevent the glasses from being used as 'pervert glasses'.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, TechRadar, Gizmodo, MakeUseOf
#Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 FE at $699, featuring the same processor as the previous generation, Android 17, and a few new camera and software features borrowed from the more expensive Galaxy S26 series.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, 9to5Google, CNET, Engadget, TechSpot
#Apple has expanded its educational program for supply-chain workers in Vietnam, now offering courses at the Education Center for Mac, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro suppliers.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Bluesky introduces a new feature that lets users opt out of algorithmic amplification, allowing them to post only to their followers. The feature addresses concerns about unwanted virality on the platform.
Also covered by Engadget
#WIRED is hosting a livestream on September 10 to answer questions about the growing backlash against data centers, with a panel of experts.
#Google Messages has officially rolled out the ability to create custom chat themes and backgrounds, after beta testing earlier this year.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Nestled into Meta's landmark teen harm settlement was a separate agreement to resolve privacy controversies from the 2016 election and Cambridge Analytica scandal.
#Poland's deputy prime minister and digital affairs minister Krzysztof Gawkowski has asked the European Commission to fine Meta €250 million over scams and fraudulent ads on its platforms. The request follows a campaign by InPost billionaire Rafał Brzoska against fake ads featuring his likeness.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Nvidia has formed a political action committee as the AI chip giant builds its influence in Washington, D.C., amid growing regulatory scrutiny and competition.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Nvidia paused parts of its AI Compute Partnership revenue-sharing program after internal antitrust warnings. The chip giant stepped back from deals with AI cloud firms less than two months after announcing the program in July.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, Wccftech
#Efforts to develop a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola are accelerating as the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo worsens. An experimental shot from an Egypt-based pharmaceutical company is set to advance toward human testing.
#The T-38 jets used by astronauts receive a visual upgrade, with pilots eager to fly the updated aircraft.
#Archaeological evidence suggests traders transported cacao from Central America to what is now Georgia around 1,000 years ago, long before European contact.
#A Swiss study used 1,000 pairs of cotton underpants buried in different soil types to measure decomposition rates, finding that land use is the biggest factor.
#MIT Technology Review reports on Generation Lab's injectable combination of two existing drugs, called 1-Generation, which the startup claims can rejuvenate blood. The treatment is positioned as a longevity intervention.
Also covered by MIT Technology Review
#Researchers are testing giant burrowing cockroaches equipped with cameras and medical injectors as potential first responders in earthquake disasters. The cyborg insects could navigate rubble and deliver aid.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, TechSpot
#The ATF declared a 'major incident' after Qilin ransomware gang claimed a hack on a standalone system, but says missions are unaffected.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Register, BleepingComputer
#The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security is investigating Singapore-based freight forwarder Apex Logistics for allegedly smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China, examining 47 shipments from 2024.
Also covered by Quartz
#PaperCut warns of active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability affecting all versions of PaperCut NG and MF print management software. The company has released emergency patches for v25 and v26 and advises immediate update.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#Australian police have arrested two individuals allegedly linked to the TeamPCP hacking group. The arrests follow a wave of cyberattacks targeting tech companies that rely on widely used open-source software, including Mercor and OpenAI.
Also covered by Ars Technica, The Register, Krebs on Security, The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#FulcrumSec claims responsibility for the cyberattack on Manchester Airports Group, stealing 86 GB of data including customer and booking details. Three UK airports were affected, with 8.7 million customer records exposed.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, TechRadar, BleepingComputer
#Seattle-based Levanta raised $22 million to connect brands with influencers for product sales. The funding reflects the growing influencer economy.
Also covered by GeekWire
#A startup founded by a former PG&E engineer raised $26 million to build a mapping platform for underground utilities and construction. The tool aims to reduce red tape for utility work.
#Viral AI startup Instinct, which has spurred privacy concerns, raises $350 million at a $2.5 billion valuation just a year after founding.
#TechCrunch reports on Hoomanely's smart bowl that measures feeding data and uses AI to flag behavioral changes indicating sickness.
#In a tongue-in-cheek post on X, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a video showing Pikachu running around Apple Park during a visit from The Pokémon Company's CEO.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, can now pull information from the books you've purchased. The new "Expert Intelligence" feature allows you to bring titles from Google Play Books directly into Gemini Notebook, which means you can ask questions about the material, as well as generate plans, infographics, AI podcasts, and more based on their […]
#The Verge's personal essay humorously examines the modern obsession with sleep tracking, sleep scores, and the pressure to optimize rest, capturing the fatigue and frustration of trying to achieve perfect sleep.
#The US Federal Trade Commission has been investigating whether Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube violated consumer protection laws when it suspended the accounts of users, according to people familiar with the probe.
#Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow breaks down Nvidia's prediction of 70% revenue growth, Salesforce's strong outlook and deepening ties with Anthropic, and Hugging Face's new robot.
#Wired rounds up Labor Day 2026 deals on power tools and essentials, showing how to build a complete starter tool kit covering nearly every household repair for under $375.
#Google teamed up with the Pokemon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.
#WIRED reviews gadgets, DIY tricks, and yoga advice to help improve posture, including a roundup of the best posture correctors.
#A recap of all the incidents involving LLMs made by Anthropic, Meta, and OpenAI, which went rogue and attacked real companies and individuals on the internet.
#Anthropic PBC announced a new software standard that will allow artificial intelligence assistants like Claude to work better with robots and science and manufacturing hardware.
#xAI is accused of training Grok on real and AI-generated child pornography, according to a new lawsuit.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Nvidia forecasts roughly 70% revenue growth next fiscal year, shifting the debate around AI boom durability, per Bloomberg.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Hacker News
#Adobe launches a beta of AI Assisted Editor, a new mode within Photoshop that allows fully prompt-based image editing, alongside other AI features like Markup and image generation.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, CNET, Engadget
#Meta has agreed to landmark safety measures for teens on Facebook and Instagram, but only in the US. The UK government now wants similar protections, including daily time limits for minors.
Also covered by Engadget
#Trump declares a national emergency to effectively ban foreign-produced bulk power equipment from the US grid.
Also covered by TechRadar, Slashdot
#Rockstar reveals GTA 6 gameplay details: an 80-hour main story with player choices impacting Jason and Lucia's journey, a map triple the size of Red Dead Redemption 2, and cops that remember your face. The extended look also includes a Red Dead Redemption 2 Easter egg.
Also covered by The Verge, The Guardian Tech, Engadget, Polygon, TechSpot
#The Economist details the terrifying mechanics of the Nepali flash flood. India issues flood alert as 133 citizens missing in Nepal deluge.
Also covered by Hacker News
#A Techdirt report details how Republicans are struggling to use discounted TV ads after the Supreme Court's NRSC v. FEC ruling, as legal hurdles slow their efforts.
Also covered by Techdirt
#Nvidia reported a record $96 billion quarterly revenue, driven by AI chip sales. The company is reinvesting its profits into the AI ecosystem, funding startups and infrastructure, as CEO Jensen Huang declares AI has reached its inflection point.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Axios, Tom's Hardware, Quartz
#Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at age 85, his agent confirmed.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN, Hacker News
#Nvidia reported a record quarter with revenue topping $96B. Shares surged 8%, adding $442 billion in market value, the second-biggest gain ever. The company forecast 70% revenue growth next fiscal year, driven by AI demand.
Also covered by TechSpot, CoinDesk, Quartz
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