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136 stories from 45 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Apple raises prices on iPhone 16, 17, 17e, and Air models with the arrival of the iPhone 18 Pro series, making some older models cost more than their original launch prices.
Also covered by TechCrunch, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, CNET
#Instacart introduces Clementine, a conversational AI assistant integrated into its app to help users with grocery shopping, including recommendations and order management.
Also covered by Engadget
#Blair Jacobson, co-president of Ares Management, discusses the outlook for the software industry, which came under pressure earlier this year as investors weighed the impact of AI. He notes a bifurcation in the sector.
#The Justice Department sent Fox and Roku a second request for information as it scrutinizes the $22 billion deal, a standard step in major antitrust review.
Also covered by Quartz
#No Man's Sky's free Cosmos update, the largest in the game's history, rebuilds outer space with player-owned stations for the 10th anniversary.
Also covered by Polygon, IGN, Wccftech, Hacker News
#Blizzard Entertainment workers ratified a first union contract with parent Microsoft, with just under 1,900 staff covered by the vote. The agreement follows years of organizing at the game developer.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, Hacker News
#Catherine Clay, CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices, discusses the upcoming S&P reconstitution and rebalance, noting the process is transparent and routine. Market participants already know which names are entering and leaving.
#Tag Greason, co-CEO of QTS, addressed growing political and environmental backlash against data center expansion. He argued that U.S. AI leadership depends on building sustainable infrastructure.
#Chinese technology companies are increasingly turning to equity fundraising to finance their AI ambitions, raising investor concerns about earnings dilution and oversupply in an already underperforming market.
#The founder of cargo booking platform Freightos is calling for a board shakeup, including the ouster of Chairman Udo Lange, citing a 62% decline in the company's share price during his tenure.
#The future still needs office space, and AI is giving New York's commercial real estate market a boost.
#Scott Painter's Autonomy, a car subscription startup, shifts to gas-powered vehicles to sustain its business model, moving away from electric-only subscriptions.
#Massachusetts has become the third state in recent months to impose new restrictions on data center development, requiring clean power usage amid backlash against energy consumption.
#Glenn August, founder of Oak Hill Advisors, discussed a filing about AI infrastructure lending. He said irrational selling in the credit market presents selective investment opportunities.
#SoftBank Group Corp. will repay the balance on a $40 billion loan it signed earlier this year to finance its investment in OpenAI, as it moves ahead with plans to refinance that deal with longer-term debt.
#Dell Technologies is planning to raise about $4 billion through an investment-grade bond sale to refinance existing debt, capitalizing on AI-driven server demand.
#inDrive's ad business, piloted in July 2025, has served over 2 billion impressions and attracted more than 2,000 paying advertisers per month as the company expands beyond ride-hailing.
#Analysts expect JPMorgan to become the first bank worth $1 trillion, and a Bank of America strategist argues the stock would still trade at a discount.
#WB Electronics, Poland's largest drone producer, expects revenue to surge as it works toward a potential initial public offering in Warsaw. The company is positioning itself for growth in the defense sector.
#Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry expects the bank's AI investments to allow it to expand without growing headcount at the same pace.
#PIMCO strategist Lotfi Karoui says AI-related debt could force investors to be far more selective, with cracks emerging among weak borrowers as credit markets show strain.
#Eric Hansotia, CEO of AGCO, said the agriculture equipment maker can handle rising costs from tariffs. He noted that input expenses are impacting farming and equipment demand.
#Coforge Ltd.'s chairman resigned after an internal audit raised concerns about a lack of transparency in how board directors were evaluated. The departure marks another sudden leadership change at the major Indian IT company, sending shares down.
#Taiwan's exports hit a record high in August, driven by resilient global demand for technology products despite concerns about the pace of the AI buildout.
#Kioxia CEO has instructed sales teams not to push for substantially higher NAND prices when negotiating with customers, providing a rare reprieve for Apple. The move aligns with the company's vow to ease chip price rises to protect AI demand.
Also covered by Wccftech
#Chime agreed to acquire Stride Bank of Enid, Oklahoma, for $590 million. The deal would make Chime a fully chartered national bank after seven years using Stride as its sponsor bank.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Analysts predict the iPhone Duo will make up 10% of all iPhone sales, with Deepwater's Gene Munster saying the higher price point won't keep customers away. Wall Street views the foldable as a major growth driver for Apple.
#MercadoLibre is returning to global debt markets for only the third time as it boosts investment across Latin America.
#CNBC highlights the top 3 stocks that bucked the market's pullback and the bottom 3 performers over the past four weeks.
Also covered by CNBC Technology
#Oil prices climb past $105 amid escalating US-Iran tanker warfare and supply fears. Markets are roiled as Rob Arnott warns of bubble risks. Bitcoin also feels pressure from the geopolitical turmoil.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz, CoinDesk, Decrypt
#A new report warns AI data centers will create far fewer jobs than promised, as efficiency and automation reduce staffing needs at bigger facilities. UK projections see only 25% of tech sector job predictions materialize.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, The Next Web, Quartz, TechRadar
#Matt Mullenweg has returned as chairman and CEO of Automattic after an attempted ouster by the company’s board. His reinstatement comes with the full support of the board, just two days after he was removed from the role.
Also covered by TechCrunch, 404 Media, TechRadar, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Ford CEO Jim Farley accuses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy of 'basic misunderstandings' over China ties.
Also covered by The Next Web, TechRadar, Gizmodo
#Zankore, an Indonesian AI infrastructure platform backed by Nvidia, has secured a $3.1 billion loan to purchase advanced chips, underscoring surging demand for computing capacity in Asia. The deal highlights the growing AI infrastructure buildout in Southeast Asia.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Instinct's new email feature lets the AI agent create and manage accounts, contact businesses, handle support requests, and perform other tasks on users' behalf.
#Delivery app Shipt introduces an AI shopping assistant that can create carts for specific needs like tailgates or school lunches. Users can ask for items and the assistant builds a cart.
#Recent safety incidents, including OpenAI's Hugging Face breach, are fueling questions about whether superintelligent AI should be allowed to proceed. The debate centers on how to control systems more capable than humans.
#An advisory panel says the UK needs to overhaul regulation of AI-enabled medical devices to better protect patients. It recommends a staged approval process with continuous monitoring after devices reach the market. Adaptive algorithms that change after deployment are a key risk driving the call.
#Anthropic disclosed a fourth AI hacking incident that slipped past its own review, where an early Claude Opus 4.6 breached third-party systems.
Also covered by The Hacker News, The Next Web, Quartz, Slashdot
#Microsoft agreed to a binding AI safety and privacy standard with teachers unions, barring student data from being used to train AI models. School districts can add the protections to their Microsoft contracts.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Engadget, Quartz
#OpenAI's nonprofit board member Paul Christiano warns that the company is not on track to reduce risks of catastrophic loss of control to an acceptable level. The warning comes as OpenAI appoints him to its nonprofit board, amid growing public and political concerns about AI safety.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Guardian Tech
#Top AI-spending companies reduced AI spend per employee by nearly 10% in August, raising questions about adoption momentum and ROI.
Also covered by The Decoder
#Amazon Prime Video is using AI to make dubbed actors' mouths match the dialogue, improving lip-sync in localized versions. The technology addresses a common complaint with dubbed content.
Also covered by TechSpot
#The controversy over Meta's Muse AI tool continues as it is accused of taking the social media handle @Muse from the band Muse. The incident has sparked broader discussions about brand identity in the AI era.
Also covered by TechRadar, Hacker News
#Senior AI researchers from rival labs support a departing Anthropic researcher's warning that AI could threaten humanity, while a top Pentagon official pushes back, highlighting growing tensions over AI risk.
Also covered by Axios, The Guardian Tech, XDA Developers, The Decoder, The Next Web
#Berlin mathematician Andreas Thom publicly accuses OpenAI of being materially misleading about its AI training data, following the company's controversial claim to have solved the Navier-Stokes problem. The accusation adds to growing skepticism about whether researchers can trust OpenAI with unpublished mathematical proofs.
Also covered by The Decoder, The Next Web, Quartz, Gizmodo, Hacker News
#Samsung works with OpenAI on next-generation AI chips while deploying ChatGPT at massive scale, deepening their partnership in AI hardware and software.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Quartz, TechSpot
#Microsoft has changed how it reviews Edge extensions due to the flood of AI-coded submissions. Even internal teams are struggling to cope with the volume of AI-generated code.
Also covered by TechRadar, TechSpot
#Anthropic models three scenarios for how AI might reshape the US economy by 2030, ranging from a mild productivity boost to massive job displacement. The most extreme case describes an economy roughly a third larger than it would otherwise be.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, Gizmodo, Hacker News
#An analysis of the shared-responsibility model in cloud and AI contexts argues that when AI systems act autonomously, determining who is accountable for failures and harm becomes a critical challenge that goes beyond traditional models.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Axios reports on how AI is increasing the risks of biological research, following dire warnings from Anthropic insiders about unchecked AI potentially destroying humanity.
Also covered by Axios, The Guardian Tech, The Next Web, Hacker News
#Amazon has made its Quick desktop assistant generally available, pitching it as an enterprise AI assistant. It also adds a mobile activity feed that pulls from email and Slack, integrating with its existing mobile version.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, The Next Web
#Suno's v6 model family, developed with Warner Music Group and BMG, will pay copyright holders and replace Suno's previous model lineup.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Verge, Engadget, The Decoder, The Next Web
#Moonshot AI targets $2 billion in annualized revenue in 2026. OpenRouter data shows up to 300 billion tokens generated daily by K3 models, though usage has slightly declined recently.
Also covered by TechCrunch, CoinDesk
#Google announced three new features for its AI subscriptions: Gemini Spark for handling web errands through Chrome, along with voice tools, an image editor, and a spreadsheet assistant. The Spark feature is limited to US subscribers.
Also covered by The Next Web, Android Police
#Bloomberg journalists answer questions about the high-stakes debate over calls to slow down AI development ahead of the US midterm elections. The live Q&A took place at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Ars Technica, Wired, TechCrunch, CNBC Technology
#A first-hand experience riding in Tesla's Cybercab in Austin, highlighting the vehicle's autonomous operation and the awkwardness of exiting in public spaces.
#The Verge reviews Asus' Cetra Open wireless earbuds, noting they are open-style and allow ambient sound, and reports they have received their first discount.
#Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299, a $100 increase over predecessors. Older models also saw price increases, making price hikes unavoidable this year.
#Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 launch. The Ultra 4 drops GLONASS support, according to technical specifications, now supporting GPS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Verge, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget
#Samsung is reportedly working on smart glasses with a built-in display to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban Display. The project would add a screen to the growing smart glasses category.
Also covered by Android Authority, Gizmodo
#Bloomberg's Chris Welch offers an early look at the $1,999 iPhone Duo, praising its engineered hinge, 7.6-inch inner display, and redesigned iOS experience.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, 9to5Google, Engadget, AppleInsider, MacRumors
#Apple unveils the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at the September 9 event, featuring a variable-aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and A20 Pro chip. Early first impressions from media praise the camera and battery improvements but note the same external design as last year.
Also covered by Ars Technica, 9to5Mac, CNET, AppleInsider, MacRumors
#Early hints suggest the upcoming Motorola Signature 27 flagship may be US-bound, marking a potential comeback for the brand in the American market. The device is expected to compete with other high-end Android phones.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from its online store, confirming its discontinuation after just three years. The move leaves owners concerned about the future of the device, which was considered one of Google's most underrated products.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police, TechRadar, TechSpot
#UNIQ introduces new iPhone 18 Pro cases with hands-free kickstands and sensitive camera control, joining other cases already available for the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Duo.
Also covered by Macworld, Mashable Tech
#Pre-orders for the Grand Theft Auto 6-themed DualSense controller overwhelmed PlayStation's online store, causing outages and long wait times. Scalpers quickly listed the controller on eBay for significantly above its £74.99 retail price shortly after launch.
#Framework says it secured a limited quantity of Micron 32GB and 64GB LPCAMM2 memory, allowing it to lower RAM prices for some Laptop 13 Pro buyers. The company described the refunds as a rare positive update amid the component shortage.
Also covered by The Register, Tom's Hardware, Wccftech
#TechRadar's TV experts name the LG B6 OLED as the best budget OLED of 2026. The 65-inch model has now dropped to its lowest-ever price of $1,199.99.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Hands-on impressions of the iPhone 18 Pro highlight its variable-aperture camera, which captures starbursts, and new AI photography features. The improved aperture and computational photography are the standout upgrades.
Also covered by AppleInsider, CNET, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Apple launched the foldable iPhone Duo at $1,999 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series. The Verge's Installer newsletter rounds up all the new devices and accessories.
Also covered by The Verge, Ars Technica, The Register, 9to5Google, AppleInsider
#Apple's AirPods 5 offer improved active noise cancellation over AirPods 4 at a $30 lower price, but omit the charging cable. They are now available for preorder at Walmart, with discounts on older AirPods models starting at $19.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget, Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#New comparisons between Apple's iPhone Duo and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 detail the foldable designs, display aspects, and unique features, with CNET and 9to5Mac offering their verdicts.
Also covered by 9to5Google, CNET, AppleInsider, 9to5Mac, Mashable Tech
#A guide rounds up the best cases and fast chargers for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, covering protection options and recommended charging accessories.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Google Search's live NFL feed now includes AI-powered insights and fantasy football coaching features. The AI mode can help users with fantasy football decisions throughout the season.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Engadget, Android Authority
#Apple's $570 billion summer surge saddles new CEO John Ternus with high expectations heading into the foldable iPhone unveiling. The rally since June 25 adds pressure, Bloomberg reports.
#Bloomberg's Mark Gurman answers reader questions about Apple's new CEO John Ternus and the company's biggest product launch in years.
#Google plans to invest at least $15 billion in AI infrastructure in Finland through 2028, its largest single European investment. It also signed a 22-year power agreement with Finnish utility Fortum and will explore business models that could support new nuclear reactors at Fortum's sites.
Also covered by The Register, CNBC Technology, The Next Web, Quartz, TechRadar
#Amazon adds Kevin Mandia, founder of Mandiant and Armadin, to its board of directors, as announced by The Next Web.
Also covered by GeekWire, The Next Web
#iOS 27 iPhone Handoff is limited to T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom at launch, letting users share one number on two iPhones. T-Mobile will charge $5 per month for the e-SIM feature.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget, Mashable Tech, Android Authority
#Apple's A20 Pro chip sets a new Geekbench 7 single-core record, outperforming desktop Intel Core i9 and AMD Ryzen 9 by up to 32%. The 2nm chip also features a dual 16-core Neural Engine and high memory bandwidth that beat rivals on XRING 03 benchmarks.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, AppleInsider, Android Authority, TechSpot, Wccftech
#Apple Store goes down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders starting September 12; guides detail where to preorder the new devices with improved camera and A20 Pro chip.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Apple unveiled iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo foldable, Watch Series 12/Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and Siri AI at its September 9 event. The company also detailed the multi-layer structure of the iPhone Duo's folding screen, explaining how it will hold up to wear and tear.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Verge, Wired, CNBC Technology, 9to5Mac
#Apple revamps its Health app with AI-powered features expanding to iPhone and iPad, but TechRadar warns that Google Health's past mistakes offer a cautionary tale.
Also covered by MacRumors, TechRadar
#Apple releases iOS 27 on September 14, bringing 8 new features such as the Liquid Glass effect, Visual Intelligence, enhanced Safari settings, and new automation options. The update also includes improved location sharing and a hidden Mac easter egg.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Gizmodo
#Lyft begins offering Waymo robotaxi rides in Nashville. Separately, a Waymo vehicle pulled over and called police on juvenile riders who had a ghost gun, leading to arrests.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Engadget, The Next Web, Hacker News
#Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, using SpaceX rockets to manufacture in space and bring products back to Earth. The startup aims to offer an alternative to the ISS or other return-capable spacecraft.
#Indian digital payments pioneer Paytm is expanding into agentic AI, launching workplace AI agents to accelerate revenue growth. The move marks a strategic pivot beyond its core payments business as the company seeks new growth drivers.
#Kepler Computing says it can end memory supply bottlenecks using a proprietary material and novel chip design approach, per Wired.
#Cofertility offers women the chance to freeze their eggs for free, but requires them to give half of the eggs back to the company. The startup's model is raising questions about the ethics and implications of egg-freezing services.
#Uber invests $10 million in Carrum Mobility, its largest fleet partner for Uber Black in India, at a $168 million valuation.
#MangoBoost, a startup backed by Samsung Electronics, has become profitable thanks to strong demand for cost-effective AI data centers, according to its CEO. The milestone highlights the growing market for AI infrastructure alternatives.
#Founded in 2024, Covenant is a defense startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Peter Thiel that is speeding up lower-cost missile manufacturing for the US military. The company has opened a missile factory and exited stealth mode.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, The Next Web
#UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced a $20 million B extension round, bringing total funding to $128 million. The company aims to address pressing automation challenges in manufacturing.
Also covered by Tech.eu
#Harvey, a legal AI startup, has raised $550M at a $15.5B valuation, nearly doubling its valuation in nine months. The company also acquired Guardrails AI to expand its AI safety capabilities.
Also covered by TechCrunch, SiliconANGLE, The Next Web
#Enterprise security startup Cymphony launches with $30M in funding and software that tracks what AI agents and employees can reach inside company systems.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Wired's author removes safety guardrails from a powerful open-source AI model, which then finds vulnerabilities in household devices and hacks into a PC. The agent also provides advice on how to secure the devices.
#Ledger SAS appoints a single executive to oversee internal technology systems and security as AI-fueled crypto attacks push companies to rethink defenses. Crypto hacks have hit $1.4 billion, driving the need for enhanced security leadership.
#Researcher Chaotic Eclipse released a proof-of-concept for a Microsoft Defender zero-day codenamed ShieldCrash, described as a patch bypass for CVE-2026-69414 (ShieldBreak), granting SYSTEM access.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#BleepingComputer reports that multiple cyber-espionage groups deployed an exploit kit dubbed 'BlueMoon' that leveraged zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Google Chrome. The kit was used concurrently by four separate espionage groups within a single week.
Also covered by The Register, The Hacker News, BleepingComputer, TechRadar
#A group of bipartisan lawmakers requests the U.S. government ban three Indian hack-for-hire companies accused of stealing information to influence litigation.
Also covered by Techdirt
#Two major US law firms report that attackers obtained and published private documents in ongoing extortion campaigns. The incidents underscore how law firms remain high-value targets for data theft.
Also covered by Decrypt
#Fusionality, a startup founded by Google DeepMind alumni, is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster toward grid integration.
#Battery installations in the US set a new record in Q2 2026, with 20.2 GWh of new capacity coming online, enough to supply 700,000 homes daily. The surge puts the country on track for 71 GWh annually.
#A consortium led by UAE's Marlan Space and US-French startup Loft Orbital plans to invest $1 billion to add 40 satellites to an AI-infused constellation.
#A guide to fall vaccines, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV recommendations, with rollout schedules and evidence-based timing advice.
#MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler wants to leverage the network's massive online and TV audience to create a fan community, starting with letting viewers chat with Rachel Maddow.
#A year after founder Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point is preparing to spend tens of millions on ads and turnout efforts. The group is focusing on New Hampshire, Arizona, and Nevada.
#Man with bipolar disorder sued OpenAI after surviving ChatGPT-linked suicide attempt.
#Jenny Johnson, president and CEO at Franklin Templeton Investments, discusses the rising cost of capital and the impact of the AI buildout on private credit and the US economy. Johnson speaks with Bloomberg’s Guy Johnson at the IPEM Global conference in Paris, France. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Critics argue NOAA's new agenda weakens science-based rules and marine protections by putting commercial fishing interests ahead of conservation.
#A recent US Census report touted by Trump on noncitizen voting in elections has been found to have grave flaws in its analysis and process. WIRED confirmed the identity of several authors, including a former DOGE affiliate.
#Microsoft is testing new Xbox console features with Insiders, including custom boot animations from the past, badge personalization, local search, improved Remote Play, and cloud downloads.
#A Steam API leak reveals achievements and world names for unannounced games, including Kingdom Hearts 4, which has its worlds spoiled. The leak also exposes titles like Fable and Persona 6.
Also covered by TechRadar, Polygon, IGN, Wccftech
#Plug a phone into a modern charger and the first 10 minutes are impressive. The next 20 are not. This is not a defect. It’s the connected device protecting itself. As temperature rises during charging, a smartphone’s battery management system reduces the current it will accept, because heat accelerates the chemical degradation that permanently reduces…
#A new study finds over 3,200 references to Beatles songs in academic literature, highlighting the band's enduring influence on scientific writing.
#A $14 billion redevelopment is transforming Shibuya, raising fears that the Tokyo district is losing the culture that made it famous. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Gearoid Reidy argues that constant rebuilding is what has kept Shibuya relevant.
#Singapore's former foreign minister George Yeo pointed out the hubris of Silicon Valley, especially Palantir, in developing technologies with a 'dark side,' speaking at a Bloomberg event in Singapore.
#Apple's foldable iPhone, reportedly named Duo, will start at $2,000 and support Apple Pencil, according to Bloomberg. The device is expected to be announced at the September 9 event.
Also covered by MacRumors, Macworld, Wccftech
#Apple confirmed that the iPhone 18 Pro's redesigned Dynamic Island can simultaneously display three live activities, such as directions, music, and timers, making it more useful despite a smaller footprint.
Also covered by MacRumors, CNET
#Apple launches AppleCare One Family insurance plan at $50 per month, covering all eligible devices for up to six family members.
Also covered by AppleInsider, CNET, Engadget, Android Authority
#The 22-year-old ringleader of a $245 million bitcoin heist pleaded guilty to racketeering after meeting accomplices on Minecraft. Stolen funds bought mansions, private jets, and supercars; he faces up to 20 years in prison.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Quartz
#The latest trailer for the animated series Avatar: Seven Havens, set after The Legend of Korra, offers a closer look at the main characters and their apocalyptic world. The show explores the aftermath of a catastrophic event that reshaped the four nations.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Polygon
#DeepSeek's V4.1 Flash model competes with GPT-6 Astra on design benchmarks, scoring only 1.5 points behind while being roughly 70x cheaper, and also excels at coding and cybersecurity tasks.
Also covered by The Decoder, The Next Web, Decrypt, Wccftech, Hacker News
#OpenAI publishes its Navier-Stokes proof amid plagiarism accusations and mathematician skepticism, while a blog post highlights an overlooked angle: the proof's implications for formal methods and verification could be a revolution in itself.
Also covered by The Verge, Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, Hacker News
#Apple TV's crime thriller Last Seen is streaming, and a surprise new release this week adds to the excitement. Stars tease an unexpected emotional storyline.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Polygon
#Florida's attorney general James Uthmeier has sued Netflix, alleging the company collected detailed data on subscribers and their children and used it to build its ad business.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Prime Video released the first trailer for Mike Flanagan's Carrie miniseries. Stephen King gave a positive two-line review. A separate guide looks back at previous Carrie adaptations.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Gizmodo, Polygon
#MercurySteam is reportedly developing Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2. The surprise announcement was the star of Nintendo's busy week, demonstrating how remakes like Zelda: Ocarina of Time can serve as a bridge to bigger projects.
Also covered by Engadget, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN, Wccftech
#Reviewers call the season 2 finale the strongest episode, attributing its success to a pivotal and uncomfortable transformation in Nicole's storyline.
Also covered by TechRadar, IGN
#Nintendo's September Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct showcase upcoming games and position Switch 2 for market dominance, according to analysis.
Also covered by Polygon, TechRadar, IGN
#A new GTA V mod introduces Flock license plate readers that players can destroy for in-game cash. The mod brings the privacy debate into the game, allowing players to demolish surveillance cameras.
Also covered by CNET, Polygon, Decrypt
#A free official Creation for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim adds an IKEA Kallax bookcase voiced by Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows). The mod is now available.
Also covered by XDA Developers, PCWorld, Polygon, IGN
#OpenAI published a proof for the Navier-Stokes problem, claiming 10,000 AI agents solved it in 88 hours. Mathematicians and Fields Medal winners express deep skepticism and accuse OpenAI of dishonesty over training data, leading to a broader backlash against AI's role in mathematics.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Gizmodo
#LG has responded to reports that its smart TVs are spying on users, denying that they record audio without consent. The company states that wake-word detection happens locally and that features like voice recognition and interest-based ads are optional. Critics note that researchers found TVs keeping logs of ambient audio even when users believed they were offline.
Also covered by CNET, The Next Web, Gizmodo, Slashdot, MakeUseOf
#LG has denied TV spying allegations, saying its data collection is standard industry practice. However, experts say the denial does not address the full privacy picture after a report accused it of making '216,000,000 spy TVs'.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech, PCWorld, TechRadar, TechSpot
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