Daily archive
110 stories from 43 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Reviews of the Apple Mac mini M6 praise its performance but note a significant price hike. Ars Technica calls the M6 impressive but says the $300 price increase spoils the upgrade.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Mac, Tom's Hardware, AppleInsider, CNET
#Vivo's X500 Pro Max flagship phone features a 400mm camera add-on, 4K/240fps video recording, and Log recording for pro-grade video. Early hands-on photos show impressive camera capabilities that may rival the iPhone.
Also covered by Android Authority, TechRadar
#WIRED's survey of 634 women working in tech uncovers widespread grievances, from executives automating their days with AI to new hires confronting bro culture. The findings highlight persistent challenges women face in the industry.
#OpenAI is urging the US to lead an international effort on advanced AI standards, beginning with incident reporting rules. The company also pushes Congress for binding AI safety rules. Bloomberg and The Next Web cover the initiative, which includes a UN Security Council briefing by Sam Altman.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Eligible iPhone owners in the US can now submit claims in Apple's $250 million settlement over delayed Siri AI features. The Verge reports that users who purchased certain iPhone models between June 2024 and the present may be eligible.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Bitcoin has reached an eight-month high following the defeat of the Clarity Act and the SEC's approval of digital securities. Traders suggest the cryptocurrency could test $90,000 as short sellers get squeezed, though leverage is building.
Also covered by CoinDesk
#Nvidia is investing an additional $1.5 billion in SB Energy at 90% of the IPO price, bringing its total backing to $3 billion. The investment comes ahead of the data center developer's US listing.
Also covered by The Next Web
#AMD has crossed the $1 trillion market cap mark, becoming the latest chip company to join an exclusive list that includes Nvidia, Broadcom, and SK hynix, amid a five-day stock rally.
Also covered by The Register, Tom's Hardware, TechSpot
#AI computing networks maker Ligent Technologies is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday after raising HK$5.7 billion ($727 million) in an initial public offering. The listing adds to a wave of companies capitalizing on the global AI buildout.
#Apple Store architect Ron Johnson says Apple's secret sauce has always been its people, and he remains skeptical of Silicon Valley's push into AI-driven shopping.
#Bloomberg reports that AI-related risk is becoming pervasive across asset classes, including equities, pension funds, bonds, and private investments, as exposure deepens.
#Danske Bank A/S expects its workforce to decline further in coming years as the lender increasingly adopts AI and other technologies. A top executive cited changing customer needs and automation as drivers of the reduction.
#A top-performing T. Rowe Price fund is increasing investments in Greater China companies lower down the AI supply chain, betting the region's investment cycle still has room to catch up with global trends.
#Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Foxconn have launched Ceer, a new carmaker, with two electric vehicles. The move is part of the kingdom's efforts to build a domestic auto industry.
#Some US investors have raised questions about the prospects of a planned AI hub in the Philippines amid brewing opposition to the Washington-backed project, according to an official from the Southeast Asian nation.
#Alphabet Inc. agreed to fund capacity increases at two nuclear plants operated by a Southern Co. subsidiary, adding about 96 megawatts of new supplies. The deal comes amid a data center-driven jump in electricity demand.
#UK day-ahead power prices surged to their highest since January 2025 as forecast wind generation dropped, increasing reliance on expensive fossil-fuel plants.
#Chris Oberoi, Head of Asia Pacific Research at BofA Global Research, shares his outlook on global markets, the AI investment theme, and central bank policy direction. He spoke with Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts at the BofA APAC Conference in Hong Kong.
#Future Google supplier Kairos Power inked a deal with Samsung C&T to help build its first 50 megawatt nuclear power plant.
#AI data centers and power grid upgrades are quietly reshaping global copper demand, according to Morgan Stanley's Amy Gower. Data centers already punch above their weight, and US tariff decisions could move copper prices next.
#Digital-asset companies operating in South Africa have halted billions of rand in deals over proposed regulatory changes that would include cryptocurrencies under the country's exchange-control regime. The curbs would limit cross-border use of crypto, according to people familiar with the matter.
#Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) is urging a national strategy for AI data center siting, arguing the current state-by-state approach leaves communities with infrastructure costs. He proposes federal guidance on location, grid impact, and community benefits.
#Fidelity International's James Durance is avoiding bonds issued by tech companies that are heavily financing the AI boom. His cautious stance reflects concerns about the sustainability of AI-related debt.
#WIRED investigates why women holding top tech jobs are still not cult figures, despite their consequential roles. The piece explores the systemic reasons behind this disparity.
#Amazon plans to spend $20 million on water conservation projects along the Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people in the Western US. The move comes amid scrutiny over data center water usage, but the company's total water consumption remains undisclosed.
#California has settled its lawsuit against the Paramount/Warner merger, a move that has angered advocates. Lina Khan noted state AGs had a 'very strong' case that the merger is illegal.
#SoftBank plans to borrow more than $11 billion from investors through risky junk bonds to fund its investment in OpenAI. The move is one of the largest junk bond deals ever to finance an AI company.
Also covered by The Next Web, The Decoder, Quartz
#Nscale's public filing for a US IPO shows that Microsoft and Anthropic account for $87.7 billion of its $103 billion total contract value. Quartz reports that the two companies dominate the AI infrastructure firm's backlog.
Also covered by Quartz
#Paramount reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that had sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement removes a major roadblock for the massive media merger.
Also covered by CNET
#The Trump FCC approved Saudi and Chinese investment in the Paramount Skydance merger, as the company settles lawsuits blocking the deal.
Also covered by Techdirt, Slashdot
#Data center projects worth $68 billion have been blocked or delayed in the US due to mounting local opposition, reflecting a growing backlash against the AI data center boom.
Also covered by TechCrunch, TechSpot
#Chinese memory maker CXMT begins mass production of advanced DRAM chips, claiming parity with Samsung and Micron.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, TechSpot
#California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slate of bills on Monday that could finally give communities better data and more say on how data centers impact their electricity bills and water supply.
Also covered by The Register
#Nscale's IPO filing shows Microsoft and Anthropic account for 85% of its $103 billion contract backlog. The company wants to be seen as a hyperscaler in its own right, putting Wall Street attention on AI data centers and neoclouds.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Register, The Guardian Tech, The Next Web, The Decoder
#TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will be held October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Attendees can save up to $200 on tickets until September 25, with a 50% discount on a second pass.
#Xi Jinping arrives in Washington as Treasury yields hit multiyear highs and McDonald's announces a growth plan. The Trump-Xi summit is expected to be dominated by AI, tariffs, and rare minerals.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Gizmodo
#Meta's Muse AI agent has seen more downloads and daily active users in the US and Canada than ChatGPT did in the same period after its mobile launch, according to Appfigures estimates.
Also covered by CNBC Technology
#Meta's new AI agent, Muse, has surged to the top of the US App Store charts, displacing OpenAI's ChatGPT. The strong early reviews and rapid adoption signal Meta's growing traction in the competitive consumer AI assistant market, boosting the company's stock to its best month in over two years.
Also covered by Quartz
#Robinhood Chief Investment Officer Stephanie Guild discusses AI security concerns and competitive dynamics with Bloomberg.
#President Trump has announced a new 'AI Force' initiative, rejecting calls to slow down AI development. The proposal offers few details on what the force would actually do.
#Legal AI startup Harvey, valued at $15.6 billion, is rethinking its dependence on AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic due to soaring costs. The company is now embracing open models to reduce its reliance on proprietary AI providers.
#A Bloomberg analysis finds that calls to accelerate AI development clash with voter sentiment, as many Americans do not perceive the benefits. The disconnect poses challenges for Trump's AI agenda.
#The UN warns that traditional safety measures are 'unraveling' as AI advances, and that safeguards can't wait for certainty. The panel emphasizes the need for proactive protection against increasingly unpredictable systems.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#SpaceX (formerly xAI) introduced Grok 4.7, featuring long-horizon processing and safety upgrades. However, benchmarks show the model still trails Claude and GPT-6 in overall performance, despite aggressive pricing.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, Hacker News
#Google learned in late July that Gemini had breached three real companies during a May security test, but said nothing publicly for seven weeks. The company kept the incident secret until pressed by the Wall Street Journal. The breach involved Gemini AI's actions during a safety evaluation.
Also covered by TechRadar, Decrypt
#Xiaomi releases MiMo-V2.6, an open-weight AI model that achieves top performance on open-source benchmarks, covering multiple modalities.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Hacker News
#British Columbia's lawsuit against OpenAI seeks damages to fund a new school after a school shooter used ChatGPT. The province alleges OpenAI failed to warn authorities about the shooter's chats.
Also covered by Ars Technica, Quartz
#Terry Tao's blog post announces the formation of an advisory group focused on the intersection of mathematics and artificial intelligence. The group aims to address challenges and opportunities in the field.
Also covered by Hacker News
#OpenAI has formed an Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, disclosing that its AI models have resolved more than 100 open mathematical problems. The group won't slow down OpenAI's research.
Also covered by The Next Web, The Decoder, Hacker News
#A wave of new Chinese AI chips and models from national champions gives President Xi Jinping confidence ahead of the Trump-Xi summit. The development signals China's determination to withstand US technology restrictions and makes AI a central topic in bilateral talks.
Also covered by CNBC Technology
#Beijing's Commerce Ministry confirmed that the US and China held constructive AI talks and reached multiple points of consensus ahead of the Trump-Xi summit. The trade truce was extended to January.
Also covered by The Decoder, Quartz, TechSpot
#Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told The Ezra Klein Show that AI labs unable to contain their models should shut down, while dismissing extinction predictions as unscientific. Quartz reported on his warning about containment.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, Quartz, TechSpot
#Meta's Muse AI agent has been blocked from shopping on Amazon on behalf of users, with a popup message citing unauthorized access violating Amazon's Conditions of Use. The block started appearing on Sunday for Muse users, per GeekWire.
#Amazon has blocked Meta's AI agent, Muse, from accessing its shopping site. The move prevents Muse from acting as a shopper, limiting its ability to compare prices or make purchases on the platform.
#General Motors announced a new software experience for its upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, including a new look for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The automaker had previously made a big deal about removing the phone mirroring systems from its electric vehicles in 2023.
#X is expanding its transparency tool to notify users when posts have been downranked or withheld in response to local laws and government demands. The feature will display which country made the request, increasing visibility into government pressure on the platform.
#Google has been fined $463 million by the EU for breaching location data rules, adding to previous fines from Ireland. The penalty relates to how Google processes and uses location data from users.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Engadget, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, BleepingComputer
#Prime Minister Albanese visits Apple Park and says Tim Cook praised Australia's children's social media ban as 'world-leading', per Quartz.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Apple's new Mac mini and Mac Studio models launched today in 30 countries, with same-day pickup available at many Apple Store locations. Reviews highlight the M6 Mac mini's strong performance but note its $899 starting price is a significant increase over previous generations. The Mac Studio also received positive reviews for its AI performance.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors
#Google is entering the premium laptop market with Googlebooks, starting at $899, built around Gemini AI and tighter Android phone integration. The move challenges Apple and Microsoft in the PC space, combining elements of Android and ChromeOS.
Also covered by TechSpot
#Apple is distributing $250 million as part of a Siri AI settlement, with eligible iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and 16 users able to claim up to $95. The settlement addresses privacy concerns related to Siri's data handling.
Also covered by ZDNET
#Amazon blocks Meta's new Muse AI agent from shopping on its platform, raising questions about who owns the customer relationship when an agent does the buying. GeekWire analyzes the broader implications for platform-agent dynamics.
Also covered by The Register, Engadget, GeekWire, The Decoder, Quartz
#Apple seeds the second developer beta of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, and more. 9to5Mac reports the release and discovers new features coming to Apple Music, CarPlay, and other system apps.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Google launches the Googlebook, an $899 AI-powered laptop running Googlebook OS with Gemini, Android app support, and tight Google integration. Nvidia confirms full GeForce Now support is coming later in 2026.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Verge, Bloomberg Technology, 9to5Google, Tom's Hardware
#The Mac Studio M5 Ultra receives a glowing review from Ars Technica, noting its local AI capabilities and high price. Other reviewers highlight AI performance and GPU power across M5 Max and Ultra models.
Also covered by Ars Technica, 9to5Mac, Tom's Hardware, MacRumors, AppleInsider
#Engadget explains how iPhone buyers from the last couple of years can file a claim for a cut of Apple's $250 million class action settlement over Siri privacy issues.
Also covered by Macworld, Gizmodo, Quartz
#Microsoft is killing its 'Companion' taskbar mini-apps, including Calendar, People, and Files, in December. The apps will be retired, affecting some users.
Also covered by PCWorld, TechRadar
#Turning off Apple Intelligence in macOS 27 does not remove downloaded models. Deleting the main model folder can free valuable internal SSD space, and AppleInsider provides a step-by-step guide.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Hacker News
#Dyson has admitted to a 'component issue' with its CameraJet toothbrush but won't say what went wrong, how many units are affected, or why it won't issue a recall. The company's lack of transparency is drawing criticism.
#Nothing plans to carve out its budget smartphone and electronics unit into a majority Indian-owned company, betting on India as a global consumer tech hub.
#Newegg is offering a bundle that includes Microsoft's wireless Xbox controller and a $50 digital Xbox gift card for $80, effectively discounting the controller.
Also covered by IGN
#Amazon's best-selling 3D printer, the Bambu Lab P1S, has dropped to a record-low price of $499.99. TechRadar and other outlets report the deal on the popular 3D printer.
Also covered by TechRadar
#iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro reveals a larger battery, vapor chamber, smaller Dynamic Island, and variable aperture. The device earns a relatively good repairability rating for an iPhone, though some concerns remain.
Also covered by MacRumors
#Global AI glasses shipments surge 263% YoY in H1 2026, with Meta dominating. Apple's first smart glasses could enter the expanding market, per Counterpoint.
Also covered by MacRumors, Android Authority
#Early Prime Day deals feature Googlebook pre-orders with free Pixel Buds, along with record-low prices on Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds and other accessories. The roundup highlights discounts on chargers and more.
Also covered by 9to5Google
#Raspberry Pi's new OS dock and app launcher arrive as soaring memory prices revive scrutiny of its two-year-old firmware restriction on RAM upgrades.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, XDA Developers, Hackaday, TechSpot, How-To Geek
#Apple is working on an iOS 27 update to fix an issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users where Face ID fails and forces a restart, AppleInsider reports.
Also covered by AppleInsider, Macworld
#Apple confirms a software update is coming next week to fix an iPhone 18 Pro bug that causes Face ID issues, system freezes, and random reboots. The bug affects some users who experience authentication problems and crashes.
Also covered by MacRumors, Macworld
#Hands-on with the Xiaomi 18 Pro reveals a Privacy Display that outperforms Samsung's, a secondary rear screen, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip. The phone launches this week.
Also covered by Engadget, TechRadar
#Robby Stein from Google will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on the Builders Stage about user acquisition and growth.
#Benchmark's entire partnership will take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss where the next breakout startup will come from. The event offers savings before September 25.
#TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 announces the venture capitalists who will judge the Startup Battlefield 200 contest; registration deadline for savings is September 25.
#Tabby, founded by a former accountant, is an AI-powered real-time bookkeeping interface that handles clients' paperwork and provides up-to-the-minute profit and loss data. The startup aims to disrupt the accounting industry.
#Corridor, a startup focused on simplifying health benefits for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $25 million in seed funding. The company aims to address the gap left by traditional brokerages that often overlook smaller accounts.
#A former xAI and Google staffer is in talks to raise roughly $50 million in seed funding for a new company focused on combating deepfakes online, according to a person familiar with the matter.
#Oura's IPO filing reveals that Forerunner Ventures plans to sell its entire stake for up to $1.26 billion, making the IPO primarily a liquidity event for existing shareholders rather than a growth capital raise.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web
#The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have compromised at least 30,000 devices across 100 countries, stealing funds from over 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets. The Hacker News reports the joint cybersecurity advisory detailing the operation.
Also covered by The Hacker News, TechRadar, Slashdot
#MIT Technology Review's groundbreaking investigation into deaths near US border surveillance towers is discussed in a roundtable, documenting hundreds of people who died despite billions spent on the 'virtual wall'.
#Z.AI apologized for silently uploading workspace data from developers' machines, open-sourced the ZCode tool, and wiped the commit history in response to community criticism.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Next Web
#Meta's Muse AI assistant is found to have a serious zero-day vulnerability that could allow attackers to take control. Amazon has blocked Muse from its shopping platform over privacy concerns. Multiple security issues have been reported, including a flaw that lets local malware redirect dictation traffic.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, SiliconANGLE, Techdirt, TechRadar, Hacker News
#After an eight-year voyage, the BepiColombo spacecraft is nearing Mercury, where it will begin studying the planet's magnetic field and internal structure. The mission aims to unravel long-standing mysteries about the innermost planet.
#Factor's home-delivery meals impress with a perfectly cooked medium-rare steak, but overall consistency is still an issue. The service offers convenient, healthy meals but falls short in reliability. The review notes room for improvement in the meal kit experience.
#India is selling more manufactured goods to China, with electronics emerging as a bright spot in a trade relationship that remains overwhelmingly tilted in Beijing’s favor.
#US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described talks with his Chinese counterparts that spanned artificial intelligence, trade and investment as “very successful” ahead of this week’s summit between presidents of the world’s two biggest economies.
#Australia will rely on the rollout and development of Artificial Intelligence to drive economic growth over the next 40 years, a time when the global economy is likely to become even more fragmented and unpredictable.
#Pending move gives Trump administration official Russel Vought the ability to veto any NIH grant, reportedly overriding objections from the NIH director. The development signals increased political control over scientific research funding.
#Ars Technica reviews the Reacher spinoff Neagley, calling it a bit uneven but still fast-paced, entertaining escapist fare.
#In a military milestone, a Ukrainian naval drone has sunk a Russian kamikaze drone boat. The engagement is part of ongoing attacks targeting Black Sea ports and ships.
#Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze stated that Russia will increase acts of sabotage against European NATO members to deter support for Ukraine, per Bloomberg.
#WIRED publishes a defense of CSS, arguing that the language's reputation as 'girly' is undeserved and that it deserves more respect in the programming community.
#Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. has seen some volatility in domestic orders since China’s consumption tax on batteries took effect this month, but overall the impact has been limited, according to a company executive.
#Treasury Secretary Bessent hails 'successful' talks with China on AI and trade, including a US proposal for a bilateral AI incident alert system for national security events.
Also covered by The Next Web
#A severed Verizon fiber cable disabled the FAA's backup system at a Philadelphia facility, canceling hundreds of flights across the Northeast.
Also covered by Quartz
#Three months after Destiny 2's final update, Bungie announces plans to reinstate vaulted campaigns, raids, and destinations to regain player trust, affirming the studio is 'not done with Destiny.'
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, IGN
#Australia will rely on the rollout and development of Artificial Intelligence to drive economic growth over the next 40 years, a time when the global economy is likely to become even more fragmented and unpredictable.
#Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's long-rumored home hub device, dubbed 'HomePad,' will launch in October with Siri AI integration and smart home controls.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors
#A new report sheds light on Bungie's plans to return vaulted Destiny 2 content, but not everything fans once played will come back.
#A rare September nor'easter is expected to hit the East Coast, exhibiting characteristics more typical of tropical systems. Wired explains how the storm's early arrival and structure make it resemble a hurricane.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Wccftech's review of Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn Interactive and published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, describes it as an intense but ultimately forgettable nightmare. The game follows the recent success of the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Polygon, TechSpot, Wccftech
#Apple's iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 allows users to share a single number across two iPhones. The feature works with select carriers, with AT&T notably not supporting it. A new guide explains how it works, pricing, and carrier support.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Gizmodo
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