Daily archive
72 stories from 43 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
A $3.2 billion AI data center project involves multiple companies in a complex ownership structure, complicating accountability for environmental and community impacts, per Ars Technica.
#ByteDance is developing a spatial video world model for real-time generation, with founder Zhang Yiming personally overseeing the work, Bloomberg reports. A launch could come as soon as next month, positioning ByteDance against rivals in robotics and autonomous systems.
Also covered by The Next Web
#CD Projekt Red is increasing investment in the next Witcher game, with several projects in development. Meanwhile, The Witcher 4 will bring back Dandelion, but his role may be smaller than anticipated.
Also covered by Wccftech
#Japanese startup Preferred Networks is seeking to go public to mass-produce its chips, reflecting the rising cost and scale needed to stay competitive in the global AI race, CEO Daisuke Okanohara said in an interview with Bloomberg News.
#Audi launches the A2 e-tron as its most affordable and efficient electric vehicle, with a range of 646 km. However, the car fails to meet EU small-car classification rules, potentially limiting its market positioning. The Verge reports it as a breakthrough in affordability and efficiency.
Also covered by Engadget, The Next Web
#Shenzhen Longsys Electronics, a memory and storage company, starts trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange after raising HK$7.08 billion ($903 million) in an upsized IPO. The listing tests investor appetite for AI supply chain companies.
#Bloomberg Technology publishes a regional briefing on business and market developments in the Middle East and Africa for September 7, 2026.
#HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are among buyers of India's first tokenized bond from state-run REC Ltd., signaling interest in such issuances that could deepen debt market liquidity.
#Australia's AI-driven data center expansion threatens to push demand beyond the economy's supply capacity. Bloomberg Economics warns this could fuel inflation and require the Reserve Bank to maintain higher interest rates. The analysis highlights the macroeconomic impact of the AI infrastructure boom.
#Germany's Zeiss Group, a key semiconductor supplier, revamped plans to move to SAP's cloud-based software after costs swelled to over €200 million over several years.
#UBS requires all new employees from its 2027 intake to be AI-proficient, and will offer AI training to support them.
Also covered by The Next Web, The Decoder
#Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone, and Telefónica are in early talks to form a consortium that would bid for European satellite spectrum, offering calls, texts, and data to ordinary phones from orbit, per Bloomberg.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Don't Nod warns it may not survive past January 2027 as cash bleeds out, with 90 jobs facing the axe, in a financial update that signals an existential crisis.
Also covered by Polygon, Wccftech
#IQE's CEO warns that China has 70% of a material AI needs, highlighting an emerging supply risk for the chip industry. The Welsh chipmaker has seen its shares surge 849% this year.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Uber has begun offering its debut euro-denominated bonds in a five-part deal, after earlier hiring banks for the issuance. The move adds to a wave of tech companies tapping European debt markets.
#Hunter Biden's LAPTOP memecoin crashes over 98% shortly after launch, with traders reportedly facing six-figure losses. The team blames bots for the crash, while the token's value remains in freefall.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Quartz, Decrypt
#EIA sharply raises its 2027 U.S. diesel price forecast amid tight global supply, expecting $4.40 per gallon.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Quartz
#EcoFlow's new River 260 Gen4 and 520 Gen4 power stations pack 256Wh and 512Wh respectively, offering more energy in a smaller form factor.
#Samsung Galaxy phones include an Edge Panel feature for quick access to apps and tools. Wired explains how to customize and use it effectively.
#Huawei unveiled the Mate XT2, a tri-fold phone incorporating Samsung's Privacy Display feature, priced at $3,000. Meanwhile, Xiaomi's 18 Fold received positive reviews as a rival to Apple's upcoming foldable.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Google, MacRumors, CNET, Engadget
#The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have dropped to a record-low price of $198 on Amazon, making them a more cost-effective choice compared to the new WH-1000XM6. The deal comes alongside Sony's launch of the WH-1000XM4C at $299.
Also covered by 9to5Google, CNET, Engadget, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Galaxy Z Fold 8 users have reported soft screen corners and other display concerns. Samsung now says the inner display flex is an intentional cushion against sand and everyday impact, not a defect.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Apple originally planned the iPhone Ultra as a $1,999 premium model, according to AppleInsider. The memory and flash crisis has forced Apple to reconsider, with iPhone prices broadly expected to rise as component costs soar.
Also covered by AppleInsider
#RPCS3 can now play PS3 games directly from physical discs on PC, including Linux and macOS, eliminating the need to dump the entire game.
Also covered by XDA Developers, TechSpot, TechRadar, Wccftech
#A ReShade mod enables Nvidia DLSS 5 neural rendering to run on a secondary GPU, offloading the task from the primary gaming card and restoring performance, much like dedicated PhysX GPUs.
Also covered by TechSpot, TechRadar
#A tech enthusiast discovered a stack of 64GB DDR4 RAM modules from an old server in their garage, worth up to $12,000. Work had let them keep the server, which held 1,920GB of memory.
Also covered by TechSpot, Wccftech
#Samsung discounts the Galaxy Z Fold 8 to $1,599 with a free Galaxy Watch and more, alongside offers up to $500 off; Amazon also offers $250 off.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Apple Watch Series 12's Siri Recap feature continuously listens to conversations but uses hardware isolation to prevent Apple from accessing the audio, addressing privacy concerns. The watch also offers two-day battery life and AI audio features.
Also covered by The Verge, Bloomberg Technology, Wired, CNET, Engadget
#US tech titans are interested in building data centers in Australia, drawn by its green grid and proximity to Asia, as they face growing backlash at home, according to AirTrunk Operating Pty Ltd.
#The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. TechCrunch provides a glossary with definitions of key words and phrases, including 'opaque recurrence' and other terms.
#New research from SAS shows that companies investing in trustworthy AI practices see stronger returns, but trust remains a hurdle: 97% of users override AI recommendations at least some of the time. Employees are less likely to trust increasingly autonomous AI systems, impacting ROI.
#Bloomberg reports that AI leaders now view AGI as a fuzzy target rather than a measurable milestone, as the definition of human-level AI becomes increasingly ambiguous.
#Matt Clifford has been forced to stand down as chair of the UK's ARIA research unit after taking a full-time job at Anthropic, following disquiet from senior MPs over the conflict of interest.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, The Next Web
#In a test, OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra played through all of Valve's Portal on its own over 24 hours. The run consumed $571 in tokens.
Also covered by XDA Developers, The Decoder
#Malaysia is leaning toward using Huawei's AI chips for its sovereign AI efforts, a move that would defy US opposition.
Also covered by The Next Web
#As schools debate AI bans, some educators are integrating AI tools into their teaching, with a university writing program using an app to track student writing revisions.
#BleepingComputer reports that OpenAI is testing a new 'Writing Style' feature for ChatGPT that can learn a user's writing style by analyzing examples from their connected personal apps. The feature aims to produce more personalized responses.
Also covered by PCWorld, MakeUseOf
#Google Photos has updated its trash bin timeline, cutting the time from 60 days to 30 days as of September 2026. Users now have less time to recover deleted photos.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Microsoft executive confirms Windows 11 will gain significant boot time improvements and better performance on 8GB RAM. The update promises a free speed boost for users.
Also covered by PCWorld, TechSpot, Wccftech
#Microsoft ends support for Office 2021 in October, but a third-party tool can keep it safe. Lifetime license deals also available with warnings.
Also covered by PCWorld, XDA Developers, MakeUseOf
#The iOS 27 Release Candidate adds the ability to customize the Camera app's controls, a long-rumored feature. It also includes pro photography tools like focus peaking, waveform, and Reference Image mode.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Macworld, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Google Messages is rolling out a fix for a bug that randomly resends old texts, alongside a new feature that sends users messages about app updates.
Also covered by Android Authority, MakeUseOf
#Apple releases full release notes for watchOS 27, detailing new features and improvements.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, TechRadar
#Wired reports on a scientific hypothesis that dark energy and dark matter may interact in a separate 'dark dimension'. This could explain why dark energy appears to be weakening.
#A study in Nature Biotechnology suggests Insilico's AI-designed lung drug rentosertib lowered biological age markers in a 42-patient trial. The company claims the treatment could help turn back the body's biological clock.
Also covered by The Next Web, The Decoder, TechSpot, Gizmodo
#Astronomers completed the largest map of space, covering 75% of the sky, and made it available as an open, navigable sky atlas. The map reveals hidden dwarf clusters, detailed galactic features, and expansive cosmic webs.
Also covered by CNET, MakeUseOf
#Wired reports on Voicebox, a service that allows customers to provide feedback by recording a voice note on their phone, replacing traditional email surveys or long phone calls. The approach aims to make giving feedback more convenient and personal.
#London-based drone company Uforce is in talks to raise $500M at a $5B valuation, led by Valor Equity Partners, an ally of Elon Musk, according to Bloomberg.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Grindr agrees to pay £26 million to settle a UK class action over allegedly sharing users' HIV status, without admitting liability.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, The Hacker News
#The plastics industry is offering science curriculum to schools that portrays plastics as safe and recyclable, but critics say it's propaganda that downplays environmental and health risks.
#Bentley's Torcal electric vehicle uses artificial V8 engine sounds to provide a familiar driving experience. The Verge reports on how the car aims to blend EV smoothness with traditional luxury car character.
#The newsletter explores the search for underground hydrogen, more rogue OpenAI agents, and other tech news.
#Australia is in the process of finalizing a treaty with the Solomon Islands, expanding its network of Pacific alliances. The agreement comes as Canberra seeks to counter Chinese influence in the region.
#Reports suggest Sony is in early stages of bringing the Killzone series back, with Guerrilla Games and People Can Fly potentially involved, though it's unclear if it will be a remake or remaster.
#Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold 1 million copies in a single day, becoming a critical and commercial hit after a 20-year hiatus. Capcom vows to 're-activate' more old series, with Mega Man potentially next.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, Polygon, IGN, Wccftech
#The limited edition Le Creuset Star Trek collection features 12 pieces ranging from a $500 Dutch oven to a $60 mug, celebrating the franchise's 60th anniversary.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Reviews for Practical Magic 2 are mixed, with praise for Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's performances but criticism of the script.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar, IGN
#Bond 26 screenwriter Steve Knight confirmed that the new James Bond has been cast ahead of an official announcement from Amazon MGM. Gary Oldman also said Amazon has cast the next Bond and backed a Slow Horses co-star for the role.
#An investigation found LG smart TVs scanning local networks for third-party phones and other devices and transmitting telemetry even when offline or in standby. The findings are prompting renewed calls to disconnect LG TVs from the internet.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Slashdot
#The A24 documentary, filmed in 2023 before Holmes reported to prison, receives its first reviews at Telluride. The film covers Holmes' fraud and her 11-year sentence.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech, Slashdot, IGN, Hacker News
#Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper app displays a full-page Harry Potter ad, sparking user rebellion and uninstalls as users complain about ads in wallpaper.
Also covered by TechSpot, TechRadar, Hacker News
#The creators of South Park have changed the show's official name to 'South America' for Season 29, part of a series of trolling moves targeting Trump, Google, and Apple.
Also covered by Polygon, IGN, Hacker News
#A comprehensive guide explains how to stream NFL Week 1 games for free or via subscription, covering international and US options, including broadcast networks and streaming services.
Also covered by TechRadar, How-To Geek
#President Trump has been flooding Truth Social with AI-generated images, including a 10-hour posting spree that raised concerns. Critics say the fever dream memes are intensifying as the midterms approach.
Also covered by Fast Company Tech, Gizmodo, Quartz
#OpenAI's Stargate project is planning a $25 billion, 500MW AI data center in Argentina's Patagonia region, powered by wind energy from Green Capital and FlexDomes. The facility aims to avoid backlash currently facing data center projects in the US and Europe.
Also covered by The Next Web, The Decoder, TechRadar
#Switzerland is paying $11 million to stop using Outlook and Teams as part of a broader open-source migration, piloting 3,000 devices on open-source software, joining France and China in reducing reliance on Microsoft.
Also covered by XDA Developers, TechSpot, TechRadar, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Four Consumer Reports staffers tested six body washes, with rankings reflecting how scent and performance varied among testers. The guide aims to help shoppers choose a body wash that suits personal preferences.
Also covered by Quartz
#Blockstream refuses to pay the 10% ransom for the return of 598.5 BTC ($47M) from the Liquid Network hack, calling it theft. The white hat operation drained $320M but retained some funds. Blockstream says it will go to law enforcement if funds are not returned.
Also covered by The Hacker News, Gizmodo, Decrypt
#A self-taught tinkerer named Mike built an 8-bit room-sized computer using 460 recycled 1950s Soviet vacuum tubes. It takes 15 minutes to warm up, smells like burning dust, and uses vacuum tubes instead of transistors.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechSpot, Hackaday
#Rockstar will release GTA 6 digitally at midnight local time on November 19, with most countries getting the game at the same moment relative to their time zone. Some fans are already planning to change their console region to New Zealand to access the game hours early.
#A curated list of five new movies available to stream this week, including a Tyler Perry dramedy, a polarizing superhero film, and an Oscar-winning fantasy.
Also covered by Polygon, How-To Geek
#A limited-time deal offers Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus for a one-time payment of $49.97, providing a lifetime license without recurring subscription fees.
Also covered by PCWorld, Mashable Tech
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