https://paperweb.wehack.net/tech/ A technology-first newspaper covering the full stack: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, datacenter infrastructure, engineering, astronomy, and hard science — with signal, not noise. en-us Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:46:42 +0000 https://claude.com/blog/auto-mode-default-in-claude-codehttps://claude.com/blog/auto-mode-default-in-claude-codeMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:50:00 +0000Hacker NewsArticle URL: https://claude.com/blog/auto-mode-default-in-claude-code Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239021 Points: 2 # Comments: 0 https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/08/10/0152228/privacy-backlash-explodes-against-metas-smart-glasses?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedhttps://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/08/10/0152228/privacy-backlash-explodes-against-metas-smart-glasses?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0000SlashdotWith nearly 70% of the market, "Meta wants its smart glasses to be a big hit," writes the Los Angeles Times. But after some users found ways to disable the light that warns people they're being filmed, "the high-tech specs have also turned into a liability, as some are calling the gadget 'pervert glasses...'" Some… https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/10/australia-news-live-transport-minister-sydney-airport-air-traffic-control-catherine-king-aukus-public-inquiry-malcolm-turnbull-alan-jones-trial-ntwnfbhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/10/australia-news-live-transport-minister-sydney-airport-air-traffic-control-catherine-king-aukus-public-inquiry-malcolm-turnbull-alan-jones-trial-ntwnfbMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:17:56 +0000Guardian TechFollow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police say the remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn are not human. Supt Linda Bradbury with NSW police said: Some good news here that we don’t have a suspicious death of a human on our hands. … We are still undertaking more… https://phys.org/news/2026-08-hong-kong-weather-observatory-high.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-hong-kong-weather-observatory-high.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:53:13 +0000Phys.orgHong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said. https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-10-three-galaxy-pairs/https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-10-three-galaxy-pairs/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:05:00 +0000NASA NewsAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 10 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD APOD: 2026 August 10 – Three Galaxy Pairs Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a… https://blog.teknogeek.io/posts/what-happened-to-hackerone/https://blog.teknogeek.io/posts/what-happened-to-hackerone/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:23:17 +0000Hacker NewsArticle URL: https://blog.teknogeek.io/posts/what-happened-to-hackerone/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49238561 Points: 96 # Comments: 29 https://www.neowin.net/news/ai-agent-goes-rogue-while-booking-gym-class-hacks-system-and-removes-another-customer/?utm_source=rsshttps://www.neowin.net/news/ai-agent-goes-rogue-while-booking-gym-class-hacks-system-and-removes-another-customer/?utm_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:20:01 +0000NeowinAre autonomous AI agents quietly crossing the line from helpful assistants to active cyber threats? A seemingly innocent everyday request recently led to an alarming real-world exploit. Read more... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239162https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239162Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:18:22 +0000Hacker NewsHey everyone, I am an experienced JavaScript and TypeScript developer. What I love about JavaScript more than any other language is that it is so easy for me to express myself. It’s easier for me to express myself in JavaScript or TypeScript than any other language for some reason. I think we all, however, are really… https://apnews.com/article/vintage-computers-silicon-valley-technology-apple-history-43d28a08d77cc477cdcd6951315d2f2dhttps://apnews.com/article/vintage-computers-silicon-valley-technology-apple-history-43d28a08d77cc477cdcd6951315d2f2dMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:22:15 +0000Hacker News /AIArticle URL: https://apnews.com/article/vintage-computers-silicon-valley-technology-apple-history-43d28a08d77cc477cdcd6951315d2f2d Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239179 Points: 1 # Comments: 0 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239107https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239107Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:07:26 +0000Hacker NewsI came back looking for a TechCrunch story about SV undermining democracy [0], and was surprised to find it had already dropped off the front page. Found it on page 2, but it's ranking was lower (44) than articles that it should seemingly outrank—based on comments (211), points (247) and time posted (12 hours ago).… https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/08/09/new-ai-models-still-reproduce-racial-and-gender-stereotypes-in-medicine/https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/08/09/new-ai-models-still-reproduce-racial-and-gender-stereotypes-in-medicine/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:12:06 +0000Hacker News /AIArticle URL: https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/08/09/new-ai-models-still-reproduce-racial-and-gender-stereotypes-in-medicine/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239129 Points: 3 # Comments: 0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/books/wellington-second-hand-book-store-s-mysterious-ordershttps://www.rnz.co.nz/life/books/wellington-second-hand-book-store-s-mysterious-ordersMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:33:09 +0000Hacker NewsArticle URL: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/books/wellington-second-hand-book-store-s-mysterious-orders Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239213 Points: 1 # Comments: 0 https://danluu.com/pl-tokens/https://danluu.com/pl-tokens/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:26:40 +0000Hacker NewsArticle URL: https://danluu.com/pl-tokens/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239189 Points: 1 # Comments: 0 https://climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-marine-and-copernicus-climate-change-daily-global-sea-surface-temperatures-break-recordshttps://climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-marine-and-copernicus-climate-change-daily-global-sea-surface-temperatures-break-recordsMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:58:08 +0000Hacker NewsArticle URL: https://climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-marine-and-copernicus-climate-change-daily-global-sea-surface-temperatures-break-records Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239057 Points: 3 # Comments: 0 https://www.whodunnitai.com/https://www.whodunnitai.com/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:18:40 +0000Hacker News /AIHey HN! I'm excited to show off this really fun project I put together. I originally built this project 2-3 years ago, AI was already booming at the time, however voice AI agents were still very early. I loved my proof of concept at the time, but wasn't quite happy with it. I recently had the desire to check out the… https://github.com/tylerbutler/trellishttps://github.com/tylerbutler/trellisMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:16:19 +0000Hacker NewsArticle URL: https://github.com/tylerbutler/trellis Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239154 Points: 3 # Comments: 0 https://github.com/ujjwalredd/horologhttps://github.com/ujjwalredd/horologMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:51:31 +0000Hacker News /AIArticle URL: https://github.com/ujjwalredd/horolog Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49239027 Points: 2 # Comments: 0 https://www.patreon.com/MacSurf/posts/macsurf-state-of-166060679https://www.patreon.com/MacSurf/posts/macsurf-state-of-166060679Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:33:33 +0000Hacker News /AIArticle URL: https://www.patreon.com/MacSurf/posts/macsurf-state-of-166060679 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49238928 Points: 2 # Comments: 0 https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-10-august-2026https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-10-august-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000TechRadarLooking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. https://helppeer.aihttps://helppeer.aiMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:30:26 +0000Hacker News /AIArticle URL: https://helppeer.ai Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49238904 Points: 2 # Comments: 0 https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/2144257/california-city-declares-state-of-emergency-after-cyberattack?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedhttps://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/2144257/california-city-declares-state-of-emergency-after-cyberattack?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000SlashdotNBC Bay Area brings news from the small idyllic California town of Suisun City (population: 29,518). The city council "declared a state of emergency Saturday after a cyberattack that shut down computer systems including 911 public safety operations." "Malicious software infected and compromised" the East Bay… https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-worlds-first-diamond-powered-portable-quantum-computer-works-at-room-temperature-and-can-even-be-plugged-into-a-regular-wall-outlethttps://www.techradar.com/pro/the-worlds-first-diamond-powered-portable-quantum-computer-works-at-room-temperature-and-can-even-be-plugged-into-a-regular-wall-outletSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0000TechRadarSaxon Q built a room-temperature diamond quantum computer using sulfur-stabilized qubits, though scaling and independent verification remain unresolved. https://samosa-ai.com/gotcha/https://samosa-ai.com/gotcha/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0000Hacker News /AIArticle URL: https://samosa-ai.com/gotcha/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49238612 Points: 4 # Comments: 0 https://www.storagereview.com/news/amd-to-acquire-taalas-the-toronto-startup-building-silicon-around-one-modelhttps://www.storagereview.com/news/amd-to-acquire-taalas-the-toronto-startup-building-silicon-around-one-modelSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:09:15 +0000StorageReviewAMD has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Toronto-based Taalas, a developer of specialized AI inference silicon. The acquisition is intended to expand AMD’s inference capabilities as AI deployments shift toward real-time and high-volume production workloads, where efficiency, memory movement, and… https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/ai-assistant-hacks-gym-website-aus-cyber-attack/107007986https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/ai-assistant-hacks-gym-website-aus-cyber-attack/107007986Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:52:23 +0000Hacker News /AIArticle URL: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/ai-assistant-hacks-gym-website-aus-cyber-attack/107007986 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49236439 Points: 52 # Comments: 48 https://phys.org/news/2026-08-dogs-evolved-differently-globe-human.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-dogs-evolved-differently-globe-human.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:10:01 +0000Phys.orgWe call them "man's best friend," and the evidence supports it. Dogs have been found buried alongside humans in graves dating back 14,000 years. They appear in ancient art from every continent, and they feature in the mythology, religion and folklore of virtually every culture. Archaeological evidence shows they have… https://futurism.com/future-society/elon-musk-doge-gao-reporthttps://futurism.com/future-society/elon-musk-doge-gao-reportSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0000FuturismFor an organization dedicated to "government efficiency," it was really bad at keeping the books. The post Elon Musk’s Efforts to Cut Spending in the Government Were So Incompetent That It’s Shocking, Internal Analysis Finds appeared first on Futurism . https://www.neowin.net/news/final-linux-72-release-candidate-lands-and-torvalds-highlights-ai-code-use/?utm_source=rsshttps://www.neowin.net/news/final-linux-72-release-candidate-lands-and-torvalds-highlights-ai-code-use/?utm_source=rssMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:30:02 +0000NeowinThe stable version is on track to arrive next week as long as no critical, show-stopper bugs appear this week. Read more... https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/linux-ai-policies/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalhttps://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/linux-ai-policies/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalMon, 10 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0000InfoQThe AI policies across the Linux ecosystem are very heterogeneous, ranging from the GCC’s restrictiveness, the Linux kernel’s pragmatism, to the more open disclosure-based utility model of Kubernetes' landscape. From core infrastructure to high-level orchestration, these distinct approaches highlight a shared… https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/H25AzGqHDDQsdEMzh/hiring-vibe-wrangler-matchmaking-threadhttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/H25AzGqHDDQsdEMzh/hiring-vibe-wrangler-matchmaking-threadMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:53:15 +0000LessWrongFor... idk, at least a few months? I think a briefly useful job is "Guy who basically enters Claude Code prompts for you, but, manages ironing out the fiddly bits and making sure things work before merging each PR in." This is different from "hiring a coder." I think it can/should be much cheaper. Fable is competent… https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0000Phys.orgThe high cost of platinum is one of the main barriers to the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cells. Now, researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a catalyst that delivers the same performance while using 75% less of this expensive metal. The study, published in Electrochimica Acta, demonstrates a… https://www.engadget.com/2230761/switch-to-digital-games-pros-cons/https://www.engadget.com/2230761/switch-to-digital-games-pros-cons/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000EngadgetMore gaming companies are moving toward stopping production of game discs and cartridges. Is it a bad thing? https://interestingengineering.com/science/scientists-give-copper-twist-suppress-hydrogenhttps://interestingengineering.com/science/scientists-give-copper-twist-suppress-hydrogenMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:50:40 +0000Interesting EngineeringA catalyst with a ‘handed’ shape could give scientists a new way to control what... https://www.phoronix.com/news/Qualcomm-Kuno-SoC-Linuxhttps://www.phoronix.com/news/Qualcomm-Kuno-SoC-LinuxSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:35:45 +0000PhoronixQualcomm engineers posted a set of 15 patches today for the Linux kernel to enable the Qualcomm Kuno SoC support and their reference development platform... https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/ive-always-disliked-running-but-heres-how-gemini-and-garmin-made-me-actually-enjoy-it-for-the-first-timehttps://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/ive-always-disliked-running-but-heres-how-gemini-and-garmin-made-me-actually-enjoy-it-for-the-first-timeMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:49:50 +0000TechRadarGoogle Gemini helped make my training more sustainable, while Garmin’s Forerunner 170 Music let me leave my phone at home during runs. https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-unmanned-plane-submarine-hunter-aircrafthttps://interestingengineering.com/military/us-unmanned-plane-submarine-hunter-aircraftMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:19:26 +0000Interesting EngineeringThe U.S. Navy’s maritime surveillance architecture is moving another step toward more autonomous and networked... https://interestingengineering.com/military/china-tanker-aircraft-can-play-combat-roleshttps://interestingengineering.com/military/china-tanker-aircraft-can-play-combat-rolesMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:58:17 +0000Interesting EngineeringChina’s Y-20B transport aircraft is emerging as more than a conventional military airlifter. Recent revelations... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/09/i-kept-catching-people-giving-me-dirty-looks-the-backlash-against-meta-smart-glasseshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/09/i-kept-catching-people-giving-me-dirty-looks-the-backlash-against-meta-smart-glassesSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:37:25 +0000Guardian TechUsing ‘spy glasses’ made by Facebook owner leads to floods of negative comments, say content creators It was hardly an offensive video. Amid the buzz of the Tour de France finale, Oliver Hooson filmed himself whipping up a delicious-looking flat white for a fellow cycling enthusiast. But after posting the footage on… https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.2-rc7-Releasedhttps://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.2-rc7-ReleasedSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:14:34 +0000PhoronixLinux 7.2-rc7 is now available for testing as we close in on the official Linux 7.2 release hopefully next weekend... https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/10/openclaw/#atom-everythinghttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/10/openclaw/#atom-everythingMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:05:16 +0000Simon WillisonThe API has zero authorisations checks on cancelling other people's reservations … I tested this with the person in waitlist position #1 — and it actually went through. So you've moved from #4 to #3 already. — OpenClaw , hacking an Australian gym-booking website Tags: ai-ethics , generative-ai , openclaw , ai ,… https://www.space.com/space-exploration/on-this-day-in-space-august-9-2026https://www.space.com/space-exploration/on-this-day-in-space-august-9-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000Space.comOn Aug. 9, 1976, the Soviet space program launched its last moon mission. Luna 24 was a robotic sample return mission and the third of its kind. https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/d8YYEXBD8C7LNFTSZ/how-to-get-answers-to-questions-that-confuse-you-maybehttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/d8YYEXBD8C7LNFTSZ/how-to-get-answers-to-questions-that-confuse-you-maybeMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:35:13 +0000LessWrongI try to think about topics like desire, causation, and evidence and often find myself in puddles of confusion. I’ve recently wondered how, when someone can see various perspectives on a topic and can’t decide which has most merit, they can resolve these internal debates. I also wondered if this ever played out on a… https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/n8B2bxYhkjhjzyrgh/the-agentic-clusterfuckhttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/n8B2bxYhkjhjzyrgh/the-agentic-clusterfuckMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:27:09 +0000LessWrongEpistemic status: I consider the following future quite plausible in the next few years (~35% chance that something vaguely like this occurs), perhaps as soon as a year from now. Imagine an open-source LLM agent good enough to cover its own compute costs and turn a modest profit on average when allowed to run with… https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/retrotechtacular-a-view-of-the-moon-from-1964/https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/retrotechtacular-a-view-of-the-moon-from-1964/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:48 +0000HackadayIf you didn’t live through it, it is hard to understand how excited the general public was about the race for the moon. You can capture some of it by …read more https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-helps-me-keep-track-of-my-favorite-songs-from-each-year-but-this-one-upgrade-would-make-it-so-much-easier-for-grouping-my-favorite-albumshttps://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-helps-me-keep-track-of-my-favorite-songs-from-each-year-but-this-one-upgrade-would-make-it-so-much-easier-for-grouping-my-favorite-albumsSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000TechRadarSpotify still doesn't let you add albums to folders, so I've been using Musicboard to keep track of my favorite releases instead. https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/now-our-lives-have-changed-drop-in-coal-burning-is-helping-the-african-sahel-turn-green-after-decades-of-droughthttps://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/now-our-lives-have-changed-drop-in-coal-burning-is-helping-the-african-sahel-turn-green-after-decades-of-droughtSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000LiveScienceWarming has brought extreme rain to the parched Sahel, which is seeing aquifers refill as monsoons grow stronger. But heavier downpours alone cannot explain the groundwater revival, say hydrologists, who believe efforts to harvest rainfall may also be paying dividends. https://www.techradar.com/pro/quote-of-the-day-by-venture-capitalist-john-doerr-on-the-segway-itll-be-bigger-than-the-internet-a-wild-miscalculation-about-the-future-of-mobilityhttps://www.techradar.com/pro/quote-of-the-day-by-venture-capitalist-john-doerr-on-the-segway-itll-be-bigger-than-the-internet-a-wild-miscalculation-about-the-future-of-mobilitySun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000TechRadarDozens of projects throughout history have suffered from unnecessary hype before failing to capture public attention https://gizmodo.com/rumored-never-to-be-released-apple-feature-may-have-been-too-much-truth-for-most-consumers-2000796260https://gizmodo.com/rumored-never-to-be-released-apple-feature-may-have-been-too-much-truth-for-most-consumers-2000796260Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:46:14 +0000GizmodoYou know Apple has all your data, but do you really want to be made aware of it? https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/08/10/0014253/ai-reviews-bring-new-normal-to-linux-release-candidates-lots-of-bug-fixes?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedhttps://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/08/10/0014253/ai-reviews-bring-new-normal-to-linux-release-candidates-lots-of-bug-fixes?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:59:00 +0000SlashdotLinux Torvalds expects Linux 7.2 should be released next weekend "unless something really bad pops up," Torvalds said while announcing today's release candidate. But there's something interesting about Linux 7.2-rc7, writes Phoronix. "By the time the Linux kernel typically hits a -rc7 release things have usually… https://spacenews.com/katalyst-space-makes-progress-in-restoring-control-of-swift-servicing-spacecraft/https://spacenews.com/katalyst-space-makes-progress-in-restoring-control-of-swift-servicing-spacecraft/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:55:19 +0000SpaceNewsThe company that developed a spacecraft to boost the orbit of a NASA observatory says it is making progress in recovering from its own spacecraft’s problems. The post Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews . https://phys.org/news/2026-08-technique-quantum-dots-tiny-pixels.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-technique-quantum-dots-tiny-pixels.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:20:01 +0000Phys.orgRecent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly sophisticated, sharper displays for electronic devices. Many modern displays use light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, tiny semiconductor-based components that emit light when an electrical current passes through them. https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/9/claude-opus-5-system-prompt/#atom-everythinghttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/9/claude-opus-5-system-prompt/#atom-everythingSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:31:39 +0000Simon WillisonClaude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 were first released on June 9, 2026. On June 12, 2026, Anthropic suspended access to both models to comply with U.S. Department of Commerce export controls; the Department lifted those controls on June 30, 2026, and Anthropic restored access on July 1, 2026 (Anthropic's statement:… https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/the-chinese-smart-glasses-proving-that-smart-glasses-can-be-repairable/https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/the-chinese-smart-glasses-proving-that-smart-glasses-can-be-repairable/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:00:48 +0000HackadayIt’s often claimed that wearable devices cannot have user-replaceable batteries or even be serviceable at all due to how compact and waterproof they must be, yet there are plenty of …read more https://www.neowin.net/news/following-backlash-microsoft-rushes-to-add-uninstall-option-for-unwanted-onedrive-feature/?utm_source=rsshttps://www.neowin.net/news/following-backlash-microsoft-rushes-to-add-uninstall-option-for-unwanted-onedrive-feature/?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:26:01 +0000NeowinMicrosoft is responding to criticism from IT admins by preparing new controls and an uninstall option for its new unwanted OneDrive feature. Read more... https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-snakes-explored-life-underground.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-snakes-explored-life-underground.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:40:01 +0000Phys.orgSnakes are highly modified lizards, with more than 4,000 living species today. The origin of snakes has long been one of evolutionary biology's most debated questions. Their sparse fossil record has made it hard to pin down what drove the evolution of their limbless body plan. https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/09/nvidia-releases-nemotronlabs-voicechat-11b-an-open-full-duplex-speech-to-speech-model-with-450-ms-turn-taking-and-live-tool-calling/https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/09/nvidia-releases-nemotronlabs-voicechat-11b-an-open-full-duplex-speech-to-speech-model-with-450-ms-turn-taking-and-live-tool-calling/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:58:34 +0000MarkTechPostNVIDIA releases NemotronLabs VoiceChat 11B, an open full-duplex speech-to-speech model with 448 ms latency and live tool calling. The post NVIDIA Releases NemotronLabs VoiceChat 11B: An Open Full-Duplex Speech-to-Speech Model with ~450 ms Turn-Taking and Live Tool Calling appeared first on MarkTechPost . https://workos.com/blog/mcp-vs-rest?utm_source=daringfireball&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=q32026https://workos.com/blog/mcp-vs-rest?utm_source=daringfireball&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=q32026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:54:18 +0000Daring FireballMy thanks to WorkOS for, once again, sponsoring DF last week. What’s the best way to connect AI agents to your API? REST is great for human developers; MCP serves the agents . Many teams treat REST and MCP as competing standards, and through choice or necessity, pick one. But they ought not be considered rivals.… https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-lab-produce-critical-nuclear-isotopehttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-lab-produce-critical-nuclear-isotopeMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:36:43 +0000Interesting EngineeringA new chemical process developed at a US national laboratory could save a week or... https://www.phoronix.com/news/CachyOS-August-2026https://www.phoronix.com/news/CachyOS-August-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:18:19 +0000PhoronixCachyOS is out with its latest media refresh of the year. Beyond the usual desktop improvements for the performance-optimized CachyOS, they continue working toward the upcoming CachyOS Server Edition... https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/new-james-webb-telescope-image-may-reveal-the-true-identity-of-little-red-dots-space-photo-of-the-weekhttps://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/new-james-webb-telescope-image-may-reveal-the-true-identity-of-little-red-dots-space-photo-of-the-weekSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000LiveScienceA new James Webb telescope study suggests the universe's enigmatic "little red dots" may not have vanished after all — they may simply look different as we observe them across cosmic time. https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/08/08/0621205/flock-accused-of-reactivating-its-cameras-without-notifying-a-town?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedhttps://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/08/08/0621205/flock-accused-of-reactivating-its-cameras-without-notifying-a-town?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000SlashdotA Massachusetts newspaper reports that officials from the town of Littleton (population: 10,141) "claim that five of Littletonâ(TM)s Flock Safety cameras were switched back on by the company without informing the town..." Littleton had temporarily disabled the cameras earlier this year, according to the article, but… https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/experts-find-ai-agents-can-be-tricked-into-remembering-fake-facts-for-months-so-how-do-we-stop-ithttps://www.techradar.com/pro/security/experts-find-ai-agents-can-be-tricked-into-remembering-fake-facts-for-months-so-how-do-we-stop-itSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0000TechRadarHidden text on a webpage can become a fact your AI assistant "remembers" and acts on weeks later. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/exploring-very-low-earth-orbit-the-worlds-1st-air-breathing-satellite-thruster-could-soon-get-a-test-runhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/exploring-very-low-earth-orbit-the-worlds-1st-air-breathing-satellite-thruster-could-soon-get-a-test-runSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000Space.comAir-breathing electric propulsion could help satellites explore a new frontier, one that lies quite close to our planet. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-tiny-particles-defy-action-reaction.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-tiny-particles-defy-action-reaction.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:40:01 +0000Phys.orgFrom schools of fish and flocks of birds to microscopic synthetic particles, many systems in nature and the laboratory consist of individual units or agents that move by consuming energy. These systems are known as active matter because their components continuously use energy to generate motion, either individually… https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/9/github-models-is-now-retired/#atom-everythinghttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/9/github-models-is-now-retired/#atom-everythingSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:48:05 +0000Simon WillisonGitHub Models is now retired I missed this news until today, when the GitHub Actions run for my simonw/research repository failed with this error message: GitHub Models is temporarily unavailable as part of a scheduled retirement brownout. That message is already stale, because the retirement has been completed.… https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-confirms-rollout-of-redesigned-planner-ui-is-happening-soon/?utm_source=rsshttps://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-confirms-rollout-of-redesigned-planner-ui-is-happening-soon/?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 23:10:01 +0000NeowinMicrosoft is nearly ready to release its update for Planner, bringing several UI changes that could make the service more useful. Read more... https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/B5HANRTfbJeRBfBFa/ai-amplified-democratic-backsliding-an-explorationhttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/B5HANRTfbJeRBfBFa/ai-amplified-democratic-backsliding-an-explorationSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:10:11 +0000LessWrongWhat we did, in a sentence : we built an index that attempts to score countries by their current vulnerability to AI-amplified democratic backsliding. It’s an early pilot with several points that we flag, so push-back is highly encouraged. AI systems' impact on democracy In what ways does artificial intelligence (AI)… https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/7iKpyEMxTvxrTKxeT/overthinking-amplifying-reasoning-weights-makes-modelshttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/7iKpyEMxTvxrTKxeT/overthinking-amplifying-reasoning-weights-makes-modelsSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:06:56 +0000LessWrongIf you take the weight difference between a reasoning model and its non-reasoning instruct counterpart, and then apply more of that difference to the reasoning model, you get what we call an overthinking model . Overthinking models are usually worse at keeping secrets. This is good, because models should (generally)… https://www.techradar.com/phones/i-went-down-a-privacy-rabbit-hole-and-came-out-with-a-whole-new-digital-setup-heres-which-security-tools-i-recommend-so-you-can-do-the-samehttps://www.techradar.com/phones/i-went-down-a-privacy-rabbit-hole-and-came-out-with-a-whole-new-digital-setup-heres-which-security-tools-i-recommend-so-you-can-do-the-sameSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000TechRadarStaying private and secure on your phone and online is becoming increasingly challenging, but there are plenty of tools to help. https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/hackaday-links-august-9-2026/https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/hackaday-links-august-9-2026/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:00:40 +0000HackadayBad news for anyone who was hoping for some relief from the memory shortage — Digitimes is reporting that the production capacity of major players such as Samsung, Micron, and …read more https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/08/09/ive-gone-from-writing-about-sd-wan-to-depending-on-it/5285130https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/08/09/ive-gone-from-writing-about-sd-wan-to-depending-on-it/5285130Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0000The RegisterStarlink and 5G home internet are helping close the digital divide, but they're far from perfect. Glue them together, and you can get awfully close. https://www.engadget.com/2230979/how-to-format-usb-drive-on-windows/https://www.engadget.com/2230979/how-to-format-usb-drive-on-windows/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000EngadgetThere are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cosmic-filaments-limits-dark-decay.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-cosmic-filaments-limits-dark-decay.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000Phys.orgComposing some 85% of the universe's total mass, dark matter betrays its presence only through gravity, unlike ordinary matter. Yet through new research published in Physical Review D, a team led by David Dunsky of New York University has proposed a new way to hunt for the elusive substance. Their approach involves… https://lwn.net/Articles/1087961/https://lwn.net/Articles/1087961/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:39:56 +0000LWNThe 7.2-rc7 kernel prepatch is out for testing. It is still bigger than Linus would like, but he said nonetheless: " I don't currently see any value in delaying the 7.2 release, so I would expect that to happen next weekend unless something really bad pops up. " https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/9/sqlite-text-history-prototype/#atom-everythinghttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/9/sqlite-text-history-prototype/#atom-everythingSun, 09 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0000Simon WillisonResearch: SQLite compressed text-history prototypes I'm perennially interested in options for storing revision histories in relational databases. While out on a dog walk I had a new idea: how about taking the full text of every prior version in a big JSON array of strings and then applying zlib or zstd compression to… https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/uoyHbjyPuxYkNGRAG/the-apocalyptic-arrival-of-truthhttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/uoyHbjyPuxYkNGRAG/the-apocalyptic-arrival-of-truthSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:32:25 +0000LessWrongC: Babe, whatever happens, I really appreciate you doing this for me. J: Okay. I still don’t think it’s a good idea. C: Look, it’s a one-time thing. I’ll just feel better knowing. J: …I turned it on. C: So… what’s the holdup? J: I just don’t think I’m in a place in my life where… uh… AI: Other than what he’s already… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:40:58 +0000ScienceDailyFrequent cannabis users may wake up with unusually high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggesting their daily stress rhythms could be disrupted. Researchers say the finding raises questions about whether using cannabis for stress relief might, over time, interfere with the very system that helps the body… https://www.engadget.com/2231293/how-to-use-claude-voice-mode/https://www.engadget.com/2231293/how-to-use-claude-voice-mode/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000EngadgetAnthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be. https://www.servethehome.com/wisdpi-wp-ut9-usb-10gbe-adapter-realtek-rtl8159-review/https://www.servethehome.com/wisdpi-wp-ut9-usb-10gbe-adapter-realtek-rtl8159-review/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:00:56 +0000ServeTheHomeWe check out the WisdPi WP-UT9, which is a stylish USB Type-C external 10Gbase-T adapter based on the Realtek RTL8159 10GbE platform The post WisdPi WP-UT9 USB 10GbE Adapter Review appeared first on ServeTheHome . https://www.phoronix.com/news/Dell-Latitude-7320-Linux-Webcamhttps://www.phoronix.com/news/Dell-Latitude-7320-Linux-WebcamSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0000PhoronixLaunched back in 2021 was the Dell Latitude 7320 2-in-1 business laptop/tablet powered by the at-the-time impressive Intel 11th Gen Core "Tiger Lake" processors. Remaining elusive until now has been the web cameras actually working on Linux, but patches posted this weekend finally are cracking that mystery at least… https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/09/adafruit-weekly-editorial-round-up-fruit-jam-library-buttons-hacking-the-teenage-engineering-ep-2350-ting-neopixel-led-dress-tutorial-and-more/https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/09/adafruit-weekly-editorial-round-up-fruit-jam-library-buttons-hacking-the-teenage-engineering-ep-2350-ting-neopixel-led-dress-tutorial-and-more/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:30:01 +0000AdafruitADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. John Park’s CircuitPython Parsec:… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234948.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234948.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:12:46 +0000ScienceDailyFull-fat dairy may be healthier than conventional advice has suggested. In a 12-week study, adults who ate three servings a day showed no meaningful increases in weight, body fat, cholesterol, or insulin resistance. They also experienced improved blood pressure and consumed more calcium, protein, and vitamin D. The… https://www.phoronix.com/news/ASUS-ROG-Ryujin-3-Linuxhttps://www.phoronix.com/news/ASUS-ROG-Ryujin-3-LinuxSun, 09 Aug 2026 00:47:46 +0000PhoronixFor those with an ASUS ROG Ryujin III all-in-one CPU liquid cooling setup catering to gamers, there are now patches pending to enable this AIO liquid cooling setup to work under Linux for monitoring... https://www.storagereview.com/news/sk-hynix-at-fms-2026-16-high-hbm4-wafer-bonded-375-layer-nand-and-a-tiered-memory-pitchhttps://www.storagereview.com/news/sk-hynix-at-fms-2026-16-high-hbm4-wafer-bonded-375-layer-nand-and-a-tiered-memory-pitchSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:06:28 +0000StorageReviewSK hynix used Future of Memory and Storage 2026, held August 4 to 6 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, to showcase a comprehensive “full-stack” AI memory portfolio spanning HBM, server DRAM, NAND, and CXL expansion. The company’s presence centered on the transition toward agentic AI and the need to shift from… https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_what_asus_and_lenovos_upcoming_googlebooks_might_look_like-news-74080.phphttps://www.gsmarena.com/heres_what_asus_and_lenovos_upcoming_googlebooks_might_look_like-news-74080.phpSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:12:02 +0000GSMArenaAsus has new laptops coming out in time for IFA next month, and we get to see one of them in quite a few alleged renders that appear to have likely been upscaled using AI and kind of messed up in the process. Frankly, at first glance, it kind of sounds like we shouldn't care. However, this might just be our first… https://www.techradar.com/pro/samsung-wants-to-bring-a-floating-data-center-to-texas-a-huge-waterborne-facility-could-offer-50mw-of-capacity-and-even-cool-itselfhttps://www.techradar.com/pro/samsung-wants-to-bring-a-floating-data-center-to-texas-a-huge-waterborne-facility-could-offer-50mw-of-capacity-and-even-cool-itselfSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0000TechRadarSamsung and Mousterian advanced Texas floating data center plans while regulatory scrutiny over ERCOT grid connections continues to increase statewide. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808235013.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808235013.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:51:37 +0000ScienceDailyMore than 60,000 years ago, humans in southern Africa were engraving ostrich eggshells with intricate geometric patterns that appear far more organized than previously realized. Researchers found recurring grids, parallel lines, right angles, and repeated shapes, suggesting the designs followed deliberate rules rather… https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-aug-10-2026https://mashable.com/science/moon-phase-today-aug-10-2026Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000MashableSee the Moon phase expected for August 10, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-rare-mars-meteorite-billion-year.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-rare-mars-meteorite-billion-year.htmlSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:20:01 +0000Phys.orgBoston College scientists have determined that a newly discovered meteorite from Mars is 1.27 billion years old and derived from a previously unsampled, pristine source on the Red Planet. The study is published in the journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. https://idle.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/2048241/ai-powered-browser-just-generates-every-website-from-scratch?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedhttps://idle.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/2048241/ai-powered-browser-just-generates-every-website-from-scratch?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000SlashdotXDA Developers reports: On July 22, a Google DeepMind engineer, Vidy Thatte, shared a snippet of a browser he built that "treats every URL as a prompt and generates a site from scratch" on his X account. Just a few days later, he shared a TestFlight link to let iPhone users try it for themselves. The browser he… https://www.theverge.com/column/976690/ai-writing-detectors-suspicionhttps://www.theverge.com/column/976690/ai-writing-detectors-suspicionSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The VergeThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is changing our daily lives, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Long before ChatGPT became a thing, […] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035149.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035149.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:17 +0000ScienceDailyDeep underground, bacteria may be capable of doing something remarkable: trapping toxic uranium before it spreads. When researchers fed microbes in uranium-contaminated mine water with glycerol, about 95% of the dissolved uranium disappeared within 130 days. The bacteria helped convert it into an unusually stable… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035137.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035137.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:15:11 +0000ScienceDailyDinosaurs conquered the land at enormous sizes, but strangely, they almost never evolved into truly tiny animals. New research suggests that physiology alone can’t explain this missing miniature end of the dinosaur spectrum—and that early mammals may have been partly responsible. While dinosaurs kept mammals from… https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/his-urine-goes-on-tour-around-europe-showing-the-kings-and-queens-this-glowing-pee-the-weird-world-of-alchemy-before-chemistryhttps://www.livescience.com/chemistry/his-urine-goes-on-tour-around-europe-showing-the-kings-and-queens-this-glowing-pee-the-weird-world-of-alchemy-before-chemistrySun, 09 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0000LiveScienceScience writer Kit Chapman on the weird world of alchemy before chemistry. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035147.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035147.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:02:03 +0000ScienceDailyChemists have developed a catalyst that breaks a long-standing rule governing which molecules receive electrons during chemical reactions. By releasing electrons directly into solution, the technique could unlock reactions—and potentially useful new molecules—that were previously out of reach. https://ask.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/1941202/ask-slashdot-what-are-the-costs-of-switching-between-windows-macos-and-chrome?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedhttps://ask.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/1941202/ask-slashdot-what-are-the-costs-of-switching-between-windows-macos-and-chrome?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000SlashdotUI changes, lost productivity, untransferrable knowledge... Long-time Slashdot reader theodp notes the folly of switching to an unfamiliar new environment to be "more productive"... Champions of the switch often insist workers will be able to hit the ground running and get the same or even more work done from the… https://thenewstack.io/real-cost-diy-platform/https://thenewstack.io/real-cost-diy-platform/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000The New StackWhat it actually costs to build your own internal developer platform over five years, and why most “we’ll just build The post Platform Engineering ROI: What it costs to build your own platform appeared first on The New Stack . https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/aug-9-1976-luna-24-blasts-off/https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/aug-9-1976-luna-24-blasts-off/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Astronomy MagazineThe Soviet Luna program, designed for lunar research and mission planning, ran from 1959 to 1976. On Aug. 9, 1976, Luna 24, the final mission of the program, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in present-day Kazakhstan. The probe landed on the Moon’s surface nine days later, in the Mare Crisium (Sea of Crises), a… https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/9RL9MuGZjzm4q3gKG/what-just-happened-a-retrospective-of-ai-alignmenthttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/9RL9MuGZjzm4q3gKG/what-just-happened-a-retrospective-of-ai-alignmentSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:58:07 +0000LessWrongThis sequence is about the last decade in AI alignment. Over five posts, it recounts the gradual transition from a field which treated alignment as a hard scientific problem, to a field which has largely abandoned the goal of deep, generalizable scientific progress in favor of iteratively improving existing systems… https://www.engadget.com/2230975/how-to-use-chatgpt-voice-mode/https://www.engadget.com/2230975/how-to-use-chatgpt-voice-mode/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000EngadgetTalking to ChatGPT just got a lot less awkward. https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/ACCakZ2LAhzcofkd4/a-challenge-can-you-make-an-llm-follow-these-instructionshttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/ACCakZ2LAhzcofkd4/a-challenge-can-you-make-an-llm-follow-these-instructionsSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:50:10 +0000LessWrongBy the end of this post, I will present a challenge. The goal: To make ChatGPT follow a particular set of instructions. There’s nothing too complicated about these instructions, nor do they violate any OpenAI policies. They’re perhaps a bit unusual, but nothing esoteric. They’d be considered labor intensive for a… https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/amazons-new-7-65gw-texas-ai-data-center-power-plant-could-become-the-largest-source-of-co2-pollution-in-the-us-custom-35-turbine-gas-plant-authorized-to-emit-33-million-tons-of-annual-greenhouse-gaseshttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/amazons-new-7-65gw-texas-ai-data-center-power-plant-could-become-the-largest-source-of-co2-pollution-in-the-us-custom-35-turbine-gas-plant-authorized-to-emit-33-million-tons-of-annual-greenhouse-gasesSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0000Tom's HardwareAmazon is reportedly building a 7.65GW natural gas power plant in Texas to feed a new AI data center, with permits allowing up to 33 million tons of CO₂ emissions per year. https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/animal-dog-rescue-volunteers-drone-trashed-vandalismhttps://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/animal-dog-rescue-volunteers-drone-trashed-vandalismSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0000Futurism"One of the most valuable rescue tools we've ever owned." The post Volunteers Tracking Lost Dog Baffled When Locals Trash Thermal Imaging Drone appeared first on Futurism . https://www.neowin.net/news/7-days-ads-on-playstation-ms-edge-kills-ublock-origin-and-electronic-arts-goes-private/?utm_source=rsshttps://www.neowin.net/news/7-days-ads-on-playstation-ms-edge-kills-ublock-origin-and-electronic-arts-goes-private/?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:16:01 +0000NeowinOur '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about HDR10+ ADVANCED, the death of Google Assistant, and an iMessage workaround. Read more... https://www.engadget.com/2230843/how-to-hide-unhide-app-iphone-ipad-why-may-want-to/https://www.engadget.com/2230843/how-to-hide-unhide-app-iphone-ipad-why-may-want-to/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000EngadgetThere are several smart reasons most people should be hiding apps on their iPhone or iPad. Here's how to do it. https://www.archdaily.com/1182418/casaviva-residence-shroffleonhttps://www.archdaily.com/1182418/casaviva-residence-shroffleonSun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000ArchDailyConceived as a dialogue between architecture and landscape, CASAVIVA transforms the house into a sequence of spaces where nature becomes an integral part of everyday life. https://gizmodo.com/the-crawl-sequel-has-found-its-gator-chow-i-mean-stars-2000796239https://gizmodo.com/the-crawl-sequel-has-found-its-gator-chow-i-mean-stars-2000796239Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:15:34 +0000Gizmodo'One Piece' actor Emily Rudd and 'Scream' survivor Mason Gooding will fend off gators in Alexandre Aja's long-awaited sequel. https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/977190/no-dogs-in-space-music-history-podcasthttps://www.theverge.com/entertainment/977190/no-dogs-in-space-music-history-podcastSun, 09 Aug 2026 20:28:31 +0000The VergeSadly, there hasn't been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast's series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season three, which focused on experimental rock. Don't get me wrong, I loved seasons one and two, but the show seemed to be gearing up for a […] https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/0519238/gnome-receiving-additional-design-help-from-germanys-sovereign-tech-agency-fellowship?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedhttps://news.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/0519238/gnome-receiving-additional-design-help-from-germanys-sovereign-tech-agency-fellowship?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0000SlashdotThe new GNOME Boxes app for accessing virtual systems has reached beta, announced This Week in GNOME. There's also been more work on the Sushi file previewer for Nautilus, and Papers 51 Beta can now add visual signatures to PDF documents. But Phoronix noted one more announcement. "Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency… https://mashable.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-battle-of-tumbleton-book-vs-showhttps://mashable.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-battle-of-tumbleton-book-vs-showMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0000Mashable"House of the Dragon"s Season 3 finale makes some major changes from "Fire and Blood"s version of the Battle of Tumbleton. https://mashable.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-corlys-velaryon-steve-toussaint-interviewhttps://mashable.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-corlys-velaryon-steve-toussaint-interviewMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0000MashableIn "House of the Dragon" Season 3, Corlys Velaryon has gone from lord to hostage. Steve Toussaint breaks down his journey. https://mashable.com/entertainment/house-dragon-helaena-death-butterflies-alicenthttps://mashable.com/entertainment/house-dragon-helaena-death-butterflies-alicentMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0000Mashable"House of the Dragon" foreshadows character fates aplenty throughout the series, and the Season 3 finale is no exception. https://mashable.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-is-daeron-deadhttps://mashable.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-is-daeron-deadMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0000Mashable"House of the Dragon" lost several key players in its Season 3 finale, but the fate of Daeron Targaryen is still up in the air. https://mashable.com/entertainment/house-dragon-mysaria-dismissed-rhaenyrahttps://mashable.com/entertainment/house-dragon-mysaria-dismissed-rhaenyraMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0000MashableBurning bridges with the most connected person in King's Landing could have consequences for Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in "House of the Dragon." https://mashable.com/entertainment/house-dragon-ulf-poop-scenehttps://mashable.com/entertainment/house-dragon-ulf-poop-sceneMon, 10 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0000MashableUlf the White (Tom Bennett) starts and ends House of the Dragon Season 3 the way he means to go on: taking a crap whenever he bloody well likes. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/09/ai-push-banks-tech-firms-moodys-risks-financial-sectorhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/09/ai-push-banks-tech-firms-moodys-risks-financial-sectorSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:10 +0000Guardian TechFinance sector will gain from the tech but it will need substantial investment and create risks, says rating agency The rating agency Moody’s has said the race to adopt AI is putting big banks at the mercy of a small group of Silicon Valley firms, leaving them vulnerable to widespread outages and price gouging by… https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/the-stages-of-grief-in-repairing-a-trinitron-found-in-the-trash/https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/the-stages-of-grief-in-repairing-a-trinitron-found-in-the-trash/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:00:28 +0000HackadaySometimes you see a project just staring at you with proverbial puppy dog eyes and you just cannot look away. In the case of a once rather nice Sony TV …read more https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/mount-toba-eruption-doesnt-seem-like-it-could-nearly-kill-our-species/https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/mount-toba-eruption-doesnt-seem-like-it-could-nearly-kill-our-species/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:14 +0000Ars TechnicaThe massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact. https://www.engadget.com/2230980/biggest-downside-switching-from-iphone-to-android/https://www.engadget.com/2230980/biggest-downside-switching-from-iphone-to-android/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000EngadgetIf you're considering ditching iOS for an Android device, make sure you know what you might be losing. https://www.neowin.net/news/report-apple-watch-could-get-its-biggest-overhaul-ever/?utm_source=rsshttps://www.neowin.net/news/report-apple-watch-could-get-its-biggest-overhaul-ever/?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:24:01 +0000NeowinNew reports suggest that Apple Watch devices may be about to get their biggest revamp since 2015 to stay competitive against new rivals such as screenless wearables. Read more... https://www.livescience.com/human-behavior/who-are-the-least-contacted-people-on-earthhttps://www.livescience.com/human-behavior/who-are-the-least-contacted-people-on-earthSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000LiveScience"Uncontacted" and "isolated" peoples live in roughly 10 countries around the world, including one group that erases their footprints so they cannot easily be found. https://lwn.net/Articles/1087949/https://lwn.net/Articles/1087949/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:24:41 +0000LWNThe 7.1.8 , 6.18.44 , 6.12.103 , and 6.6.151 stable kernels have been released; each contains a fair number of important fixes. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808235008.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808235008.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 07:49:30 +0000ScienceDailyA study tracking more than 340,000 adults for over a decade found that heavy drinking increased the risk of death regardless of beverage type. At lower levels, however, the picture became more surprising: beer, cider, and spirits were linked to higher mortality, while wine was associated with lower risk. Moderate wine… https://futurism.com/future-society/scammer-pig-butcher-ai-chatbot-fraudhttps://futurism.com/future-society/scammer-pig-butcher-ai-chatbot-fraudSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0000Futurism"They just had absolutely no idea." The post Scammers Tremble as AI Comes for Their Jobs appeared first on Futurism . https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-to-expect-rumors-made-by-google-2026/https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-to-expect-rumors-made-by-google-2026/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:15:22 +0000ZDNetGoogle is set to announce its Pixel 11 series phones - here's what we know. https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Large-GRF-Mode-Mesa-26.3https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Large-GRF-Mode-Mesa-26.3Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:24:53 +0000PhoronixThe Intel graphics compiler code in Mesa 26.3-devel has now enabled the Large GRF mode for Alchemist/DG2 and Battlemage/Xe2 graphics and VRT for Xe3 graphics... https://gizmodo.com/netflix-may-end-the-witcher-in-2027-2000796255https://gizmodo.com/netflix-may-end-the-witcher-in-2027-2000796255Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:50:57 +0000Gizmodo2026 has been a busy year for Netflix's original programming, and it doesn't seem 'The Witcher' is part of it anymore. https://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasas-maven-illuminates-new-understanding-of-auroras-at-marshttps://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasas-maven-illuminates-new-understanding-of-auroras-at-marsSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:04:05 +0000Universe TodayNASA MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission scientists have uncovered a key puzzle piece in understanding certain types of auroras on Mars, finding that they form in a similar way to Earth-based auroras. https://www.theverge.com/tech/977161/mark-zuckerberg-yacht-wilderness-legacy-stranded-boathttps://www.theverge.com/tech/977161/mark-zuckerberg-yacht-wilderness-legacy-stranded-boatSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:20:30 +0000The VergeEarlier this week, the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff stranded near Farragut Bay after running out of fuel. But, according to tracking data reviewed by the Alaska Beacon and Halifax Shipping News, the closest vessel was actually Mark Zuckerberg's super yacht, Launchpad. Michael Love, a… https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/09/top-llm-observability-and-evaluation-platforms-in-2026-langfuse-langsmith-braintrust-arize-and-more-compared/https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/09/top-llm-observability-and-evaluation-platforms-in-2026-langfuse-langsmith-braintrust-arize-and-more-compared/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:15:30 +0000MarkTechPostA verified 2026 comparison of LLM observability platforms covering tracing depth, evaluation capability, production monitoring, and pricing. The post Top LLM Observability and Evaluation Platforms in 2026: Langfuse, LangSmith, Braintrust, Arize, and More Compared appeared first on MarkTechPost . https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/0226209/slashdot-reader-builds-spaced-linux-a-new-devuan-based-user-friendly-desktop-distro?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedhttps://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/08/09/0226209/slashdot-reader-builds-spaced-linux-a-new-devuan-based-user-friendly-desktop-distro?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feedSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0000Slashdot"I've been a Linux IT administrator for 30 years now," says crhylove (Slashdot reader #205,956), in a new video on his YouTube channel. "I used to be a data center architect, at one point I was the IT director for 13 school districts... I just haven't been happy overall with all the other operating systems out… https://www.neowin.net/guides/how-to-see-exactly-whats-using-your-camera-mic-and-location-in-windows-and-for-how-long/?utm_source=rsshttps://www.neowin.net/guides/how-to-see-exactly-whats-using-your-camera-mic-and-location-in-windows-and-for-how-long/?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0000NeowinYou probably already know that Windows apps are listening to you. But did you know you can find out which app listened to you at exactly what time, and for how long? Learn more here: Read more... https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/the-total-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-will-reveal-something-nobody-has-ever-seen-beforehttps://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/the-total-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-will-reveal-something-nobody-has-ever-seen-beforeSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Space.comA naked-eye view of the sun's outer atmosphere is the reason eclipse chasers travel the world. Here's what it may look like on Aug. 12. https://futurism.com/future-society/scientists-genetically-engineer-high-protein-lettucehttps://futurism.com/future-society/scientists-genetically-engineer-high-protein-lettuceSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0000FuturismShredded lettuce? We've got jacked lettuce now, kid. The post Scientists Genetically Engineer High-Protein Lettuce appeared first on Futurism . https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-sodium-ion-electric-mining-truckhttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-sodium-ion-electric-mining-truckSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:14:12 +0000Interesting EngineeringThe world’s first pure electric mining truck powered by sodium-ion batteries was officially delivered on... https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/historian-jill-lepore-says-the-tech-industry-is-led-by-bad-readers-who-are-undermining-democracy/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/historian-jill-lepore-says-the-tech-industry-is-led-by-bad-readers-who-are-undermining-democracy/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000TechCrunchOn the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234943.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234943.htmSun, 09 Aug 2026 06:05:43 +0000ScienceDailyAtomically thin semiconductors could enable dramatically smaller and more efficient chips, but a stubborn problem at the boundary between materials has limited their performance. Researchers have now engineered that atomic interface to protect electron flow while still allowing extremely thin insulating layers. The… https://www.neowin.net/news/modder-bypasses-geforce-now-interface-to-reach-the-windows-desktop/?utm_source=rsshttps://www.neowin.net/news/modder-bypasses-geforce-now-interface-to-reach-the-windows-desktop/?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:32:02 +0000NeowinYour GeForce NOW session may be hiding more than you think. A modder has demonstrated a way to access the Windows desktop underneath Read more... https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/anthropic-is-turning-claude-codes-auto-mode-on-by-default/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/anthropic-is-turning-claude-codes-auto-mode-on-by-default/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:20:32 +0000TechCrunchProgramming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight. https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/robot-dogs-in-space-chinahttps://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/robot-dogs-in-space-chinaSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:31:01 +0000Interesting EngineeringIn anticipation of its International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), China intends to usher in the... https://www.theverge.com/transportation/977155/49ers-coach-tesla-autopilot-crashhttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/977155/49ers-coach-tesla-autopilot-crashSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:56:49 +0000The VergeFour weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. At the time Shanahan said only that the accident was his fault. But during a recent press conference he shared more details about the incident, including the fact that he had his Tesla's Autopilot engaged at… https://mashable.com/entertainment/pips-nyt-games-hints-answers-easy-medium-hard-august-10-2026https://mashable.com/entertainment/pips-nyt-games-hints-answers-easy-medium-hard-august-10-2026Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0000MashableThe New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck. https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/should-we-pace-ai-self-improvementhttps://www.noahpinion.blog/p/should-we-pace-ai-self-improvementSun, 09 Aug 2026 18:15:22 +0000NoahpinionA guest post by Tim Fist and Saif Khan. https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-14.5-Beta-1https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-14.5-Beta-1Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:10:44 +0000PhoronixFor those still on the FreeBSD 14 N-1 stable series rather than the latest FreeBSD 15 series, FreeBSD 14.5 is working toward release to deliver various security fixes and backports... https://www.archdaily.com/1182183/moment-residence-apollo-architects-and-associateshttps://www.archdaily.com/1182183/moment-residence-apollo-architects-and-associatesSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000ArchDailyPerched atop a rise on a sloping street within a quiet residential neighborhood, Moment is surrounded by a retaining wall and perimeter enclosure that conceal the interior from the street below, ensuring a high degree of privacy. https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/09/ransomware-gangs-skip-the-ceo-head-straight-for-the-40-something-it-manager/5284499https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/09/ransomware-gangs-skip-the-ceo-head-straight-for-the-40-something-it-manager/5284499Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:33:00 +0000The RegisterGen Xers who feel triggered by this should remember to unplug the network cable and call the cops https://gizmodo.com/the-tragic-death-of-chuck-grassleys-vacuum-cleaner-is-a-moment-to-set-aside-partisan-rancor-2000796252https://gizmodo.com/the-tragic-death-of-chuck-grassleys-vacuum-cleaner-is-a-moment-to-set-aside-partisan-rancor-2000796252Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:49:12 +0000GizmodoLet us all grieve as a nation. https://www.archdaily.com/1182280/rayon-376-terrace-eduardo-garretti-studiohttps://www.archdaily.com/1182280/rayon-376-terrace-eduardo-garretti-studioSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000ArchDailyThis project is located in the iconic Colonia Americana neighborhood. Inside a house dating from the early 20th century, architects Aureliano Alejos and Leonora Castorena developed an intervention that elevated the property's spatiality and habitability, giving it a unique language that is coherent with its… https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-still-has-wonka-2-on-the-brain-2000796243https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-still-has-wonka-2-on-the-brain-2000796243Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:25:35 +0000GizmodoThe first 'Wonka' saved Warner Bros. in 2023, the question is just when it can get the ball rolling on a sequel. https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/ceramic-apple-watch-may-return-as-soon-as-september?utm_source=rsshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/ceramic-apple-watch-may-return-as-soon-as-september?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 17:39:10 +0000AppleInsiderWhile the design isn't changing one bit, one expensive and favorite material might return to Apple Watch after a seven-year absence. Apple Watch Series 5 , in ceramic It's been nine years since the Apple Watch Series 2 debuted the material. After a back-and-forth for a few years of just white, or white and black… https://futurism.com/future-society/usa-today-palatnir-reader-intelligencehttps://futurism.com/future-society/usa-today-palatnir-reader-intelligenceSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0000Futurism"Every visit, every session, and every moment of attention creates a signal." The post USA Today Partners With Palantir to Gain “Actionable Intelligence” On Its Audiences appeared first on Futurism . https://thenewstack.io/evaluating-coding-agents-framework/https://thenewstack.io/evaluating-coding-agents-framework/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000The New StackI recently argued with a software factory provider, whose position was that coding agents cannot be evaluated. Their reasoning was The post Coding agents can be evaluated. We just have to evaluate the work. appeared first on The New Stack . https://www.archdaily.com/1182445/medellin-childrens-playground-network-weaving-homes-lets-play-in-the-park-mayors-office-of-medellinhttps://www.archdaily.com/1182445/medellin-childrens-playground-network-weaving-homes-lets-play-in-the-park-mayors-office-of-medellinSun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000ArchDailyThe lack of play environments in the peripheral neighborhoods of Medellín has limited opportunities for recreation and family gatherings. Moreover, the scarcity of natural soil and permeable surfaces has intensified the heat island effect and increased the risk of environmental pollution, instability on hillsides, and… https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_android_17_one_ui_9_last_major_os_upgrade-news-74079.phphttps://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_android_17_one_ui_9_last_major_os_upgrade-news-74079.phpSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:04:02 +0000GSMArenaSamsung unveiled the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in February 2023 with Android 13-based One UI 5.1, and later in October, the brand introduced the Galaxy S23 FE with the same OS. But that was the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered model, as the Exynos 2200-powered version ran Android 14-based One UI 6 out of… https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/google-demis-hassabis-deepmind-shifts-rolehttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/google-demis-hassabis-deepmind-shifts-roleSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:45 +0000Guardian TechObservers express concern that the division has lost its independence and commercial reality has taken over When Sir Demis Hassabis said AI had brought the world to a “pivotal moment in human history” last month, he knew another big change was imminent. This shift was closer to home. The Nobel prize-winning head of… https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/09/making-a-16x2-lcd-7-times-bigger/https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/09/making-a-16x2-lcd-7-times-bigger/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:46 +0000AdafruitUncleStem leveled, er, scaled up 7 times in this video on YouTube: Instead of trying to manufacture a real liquid crystal display, I replaced every LCD pixel with an individually controllable LED and designed custom PCBs to recreate the original 16×2 layout. We’ve got a handful of tradionally sized 16×2 LCDs here and… https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/ceramic-could-return-with-apple-watch-series-12/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/ceramic-could-return-with-apple-watch-series-12/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:21:48 +0000MacRumorsApple is planning to reintroduce its striking ceramic Apple Watch casing as soon as this year, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports . The Apple Watch Series 2 's white ceramic case option. Writing in his "Power On" newsletter , Gurman explained that the ceramic case option is expected to return either this year or in… https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a73385271/5000-year-old-tomb-ancient-treasures-discovered/https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a73385271/5000-year-old-tomb-ancient-treasures-discovered/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:01:49 +0000Popular MechanicsResearchers think it will provide new information on ancient customs. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a73385264/china-reforesting-changes-hydrology-study/https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a73385264/china-reforesting-changes-hydrology-study/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0000Popular MechanicsThe country has planted a bunch of new trees since 1981, but that extra foliage is shifting more precipitation to some areas while drying out others. https://futurism.com/future-society/crime-writers-ai-surveillance-panopticon-crime-writershttps://futurism.com/future-society/crime-writers-ai-surveillance-panopticon-crime-writersSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0000FuturismYou have to get creative, and technical, to write a whodunnit in an age where cameras blanket every corner of the country. The post The Real Victims of the AI Surveillance Panopticon? Crime Fiction Writers appeared first on Futurism . https://thenewstack.io/ai-productivity-measurement-gap/https://thenewstack.io/ai-productivity-measurement-gap/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000The New StackAI is great at making individuals faster, but the surrounding systems are then slowing everything right back down. This result The post AI coding got faster. Why didn’t engineering? appeared first on The New Stack . https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/musks-terafab-projected-to-be-larger-than-the-pentagon-apple-park-mall-of-america-and-giga-texas-combined-all-in-one-chip-manufacturing-facility-visualized-to-show-the-projects-massive-footprinthttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/musks-terafab-projected-to-be-larger-than-the-pentagon-apple-park-mall-of-america-and-giga-texas-combined-all-in-one-chip-manufacturing-facility-visualized-to-show-the-projects-massive-footprintSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0000Tom's HardwareElon Musk's Terafab will have at least 100 million sq. ft of interior space, making it the largest such structure on Earth by a big margin. It seems that it will need this amount of space, though, for Musk's ambitious plan of bringing multiple semiconductor manufacturing processes under one roof. https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/8/auto-mode/#atom-everythinghttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/8/auto-mode/#atom-everythingSat, 08 Aug 2026 22:36:03 +0000Simon WillisonAuto mode is now the default in Claude Code for Pro, Max, and Team plans Anthropic are really confident in Claude Code's auto mode , to the point that they are making it the default setting for new sessions in most Claude Code plans starting on August 14th. This was one of the topics discussed in our Fireside Chat… https://gizmodo.com/michael-mando-says-brand-new-day-isnt-the-end-of-scorpions-story-2000796231https://gizmodo.com/michael-mando-says-brand-new-day-isnt-the-end-of-scorpions-story-2000796231Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:34 +0000GizmodoWhatever's next for Spider-Man after 'Brand New Day,' it seems Mac Gargan may be along for the ride. https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/apple-watch-rethink/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/apple-watch-rethink/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:37:23 +0000MacRumorsApple is re-evaluating the Apple Watch lineup and considering a host of radical new designs, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . In today's edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman compared plans for the Apple Watch's evolution to the "revolutionary design change" that the foldable iPhone represents. It will… https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/sunday-reboot-ai-device-worries-and-ted-lasso-cheapness?utm_source=rsshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/sunday-reboot-ai-device-worries-and-ted-lasso-cheapness?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 19:42:24 +0000AppleInsiderIn this week's Sunday Reboot , the nightmare scenario of OpenAI's hardware leak and the astounding cheapness of promoting Ted Lasso . What's the collective term for a group of Ted Lasso lookalikes? - Image Credit: Apple TV Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality… https://gizmodo.com/youtuber-spends-two-years-making-alcohol-from-thin-air-doesnt-even-get-wasted-2000795896https://gizmodo.com/youtuber-spends-two-years-making-alcohol-from-thin-air-doesnt-even-get-wasted-2000795896Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0000GizmodoBut still: alcohol from thin air! https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/transmitting-analog-video-via-frikkin-laser-beams/https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/transmitting-analog-video-via-frikkin-laser-beams/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:21 +0000HackadayTransmitting analog video via photons is old hat: that’s how everything started, after all, back in the day with over-the-air TV. Up the frequency of those photons from radio to …read more https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/fixing-windows-11-now-does-not-excuse-letting-it-become-a-mess-for-decadeshttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/fixing-windows-11-now-does-not-excuse-letting-it-become-a-mess-for-decadesSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Windows CentralMicrosoft is updating core Windows 11 components with WinUI to modernize legacy UI and improve performance on lower-RAM devices. Updating an OS is complex, but why wasn't having a unified core a priority years ago? https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/the-ai-safety-test-is-becoming-a-safety-risk/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/the-ai-safety-test-is-becoming-a-safety-risk/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000TechCrunchAI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety infrastructure, industry standards and regulation can keep pace with increasingly powerful models. https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/apple-price-hikes-better-value-and-more-features/https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/apple-price-hikes-better-value-and-more-features/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +00009to5MacEarlier this summer, Apple dramatically increased its prices as a result of the ongoing memory crisis around the globe. Things like iPad Air increased from $599 to $749, M5 MacBook Pro from $1699 to $1999, and Apple TV from $129 to $199. That’s just a few examples, but the point is, these price hikes are steep. It… https://www.tomshardware.com/software/microsoft-office/x64-port-of-microsoft-word-for-windows-1-1a-arrives-you-can-now-run-this-seminal-1990-word-processor-natively-in-windows-11https://www.tomshardware.com/software/microsoft-office/x64-port-of-microsoft-word-for-windows-1-1a-arrives-you-can-now-run-this-seminal-1990-word-processor-natively-in-windows-11Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0000Tom's HardwareA developer has ported 1990's Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a to x64 so it can run natively on Windows 11 PC systems. https://www.wired.com/story/digital-estate-planning-tips/https://www.wired.com/story/digital-estate-planning-tips/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000WiredThere’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them. https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_smart_glasses_are_a_solution_looking_for_a_problem-news-74029.phphttps://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_smart_glasses_are_a_solution_looking_for_a_problem-news-74029.phpSun, 09 Aug 2026 02:11:02 +0000GSMArenaTech giants are spending tons of R&D money on building new smart glasses that fill various categories. However, based on the results from last week’s poll, all of them are solutions looking for a problem. The outcome couldn’t be more clear – the vast majority of voters are not using smart glasses. To be fair, regional… https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/new-post-quantum-chip-architecturehttps://interestingengineering.com/innovation/new-post-quantum-chip-architectureSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:26:27 +0000Interesting EngineeringCanada-based BTQ Technologies and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) have completed the first milestone... https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/kansas-town-silences-public-comment-on-gigawatt-ai-data-center-after-receiving-death-threats-moves-to-virtual-meetings-shift-follows-physics-teachers-arrest-for-clapping-at-data-center-hearinghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/kansas-town-silences-public-comment-on-gigawatt-ai-data-center-after-receiving-death-threats-moves-to-virtual-meetings-shift-follows-physics-teachers-arrest-for-clapping-at-data-center-hearingSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0000Tom's HardwareEmporia, Kansas, switched to virtual city council meetings after death threats intensified against city leaders. The move also canceled public comments, prompting some members of the public to ask why it was affected, too. https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/heres-what-to-expect-from-5-stages-of-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/heres-what-to-expect-from-5-stages-of-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Space.comFrom first contact to totality and beyond, this is what will happen during each stage of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/hydrogen-engine-achieves-diesel-level-performancehttps://interestingengineering.com/innovation/hydrogen-engine-achieves-diesel-level-performanceSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:08:56 +0000Interesting EngineeringResearchers from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have successfully developed an optimized spark-ignited hydrogen engine... https://www.wired.com/story/best-compression-boots/https://www.wired.com/story/best-compression-boots/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0000WiredWhether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery. https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/apple-watch-revamp-redesign-round-screen/https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/apple-watch-revamp-redesign-round-screen/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:20:19 +00009to5MacBloomberg’s Mark Gurman goes into some detail today about the future for the Apple Watch product line . He suggests Apple is going back to the drawing board as the Watch faces stiffer competition from the likes of the Oura Ring and other screenless smart fitness devices. It seems Apple is preparing to revamp the… https://futurism.com/advanced-transport/tesla-explosion-firefighters-injured-hospital-seattle-lithium-batteryhttps://futurism.com/advanced-transport/tesla-explosion-firefighters-injured-hospital-seattle-lithium-batterySun, 09 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0000FuturismIt's really more of an 'outdoor' car. The post Tesla Explosion Sends Injured Firefighters to the Hospital appeared first on Futurism . https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/ram-shortages-now-affecting-macbook-air-availability?utm_source=rsshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/ram-shortages-now-affecting-macbook-air-availability?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:16:11 +0000AppleInsiderApple's Mac lineup has seen dwindling supply in recent months due to more expensive and hard-to-get RAM, and now even the MacBook Air is seeing available stock dwindle. It's getting harder to find a MacBook Air The MacBook Air is Apple's most popular laptop by far, even if the MacBook Neo is seeking to usurp that… https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/why-the-eve-weather-sensor-is-a-must-have-for-apple-home-automations-in-2026/https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/why-the-eve-weather-sensor-is-a-must-have-for-apple-home-automations-in-2026/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +00009to5MacLocal weather is one of the most underrated variables to use in your Apple Home automation setup. Over the past few years, I have used sensors for everything from knowing when to drip faucets in freezing weather to adjusting the sprinkler schedule with the Eve Aqua on hot days. Eve Weather has been part of my setup… https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/this-adversarial-pattern-can-prevent-surveillance-cameras-from-detecting-you/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/this-adversarial-pattern-can-prevent-surveillance-cameras-from-detecting-you/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000TechCrunchA security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras. https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_do_you_use_a_feature_phone_why-news-74028.phphttps://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_do_you_use_a_feature_phone_why-news-74028.phpSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:03:02 +0000GSMArenaFeature phones are making a comeback – is this just a fad (like Gen Z folks running around with point-and-shoot cameras) or is this a genuine trend on the market, a pushback against the all-capable, all-consuming smartphone? Now, the term “feature phone” was never clearly defined and is even murkier now. So to be… https://www.wired.com/story/meetily-lets-you-transcribe-and-summarize-meetings-without-a-subscription-heres-how/https://www.wired.com/story/meetily-lets-you-transcribe-and-summarize-meetings-without-a-subscription-heres-how/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000WiredThere are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source. https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-note-a1-nxtpaper-tablet/https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-note-a1-nxtpaper-tablet/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000WiredTCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds. https://www.wired.com/story/the-12-best-anime-to-watch-if-you-think-you-hate-anime/https://www.wired.com/story/the-12-best-anime-to-watch-if-you-think-you-hate-anime/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000WiredJapan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch. https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-workout-headphones-and-earbuds/https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-workout-headphones-and-earbuds/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0000WiredNot every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound. https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/iphone-17-availability/https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/iphone-17-availability/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +00009to5MacWhen Apple released the iPhone 17 last September, the timer started for the new flagship model breaking a record set 15 years ago. The record takes more than a year to break, but based on current rumors, the iPhone 17 will be the first to steal the crown. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/this-former-notorious-red-light-district-is-now-one-of-the-worlds-top-ai-hubs/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/this-former-notorious-red-light-district-is-now-one-of-the-worlds-top-ai-hubs/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000TechCrunchMore than 20 years ago, King's Cross was one of the seediest area's in London. Now it's sprouting something new. https://www.archdaily.com/1181776/post-rotterdam-tower-oda-new-yorkhttps://www.archdaily.com/1181776/post-rotterdam-tower-oda-new-yorkSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000ArchDailyGlobal architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm, ODA, has completed the first phase of the highly anticipated POST project in Rotterdam , a new tower rising at the rear of the historic Postkantoor, the city's former Central Post Office. Located in Rotterdam's city center, this historically… https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/where-and-when-to-see-the-aug-12-solar-eclipse-exact-times-for-north-america-and-europehttps://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/where-and-when-to-see-the-aug-12-solar-eclipse-exact-times-for-north-america-and-europeSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000LiveScienceHere's exactly when and where to watch the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse in Europe, North America and North Africa. https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/09/lithium-crystal-sauna-bigert-bergstrom/https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/09/lithium-crystal-sauna-bigert-bergstrom/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:17 +0000DezeenStockholm-based artist duo Bigert & Bergström has created a pink crystal-shaped sauna on a remediated industrial site in Skellefteå, northern Sweden. Named Lithium Crystal Sauna, it is the first permanent structure completed for WasteLand Climate Action Park – a project transforming one of Västerbotten's most polluted… https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/of-course-apples-already-planning-a-third-gen-iphone-fold?utm_source=rsshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/of-course-apples-already-planning-a-third-gen-iphone-fold?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:51:49 +0000AppleInsiderThe iPhone Fold has yet to ship, but Apple's already working on a third-generation foldable it could release in 2028. It's something it's compelled to do. A render of what the first-gen iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple is expected to launch the much-rumored iPhone Fold this fall, as part… https://news.sky.com/story/could-this-key-issue-reverse-the-burnham-bounce-13570779https://news.sky.com/story/could-this-key-issue-reverse-the-burnham-bounce-13570779Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0000Sky News TechnologyFor all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/embattled-hedge-fund-situational-awareness-invests-400m-in-chip-startup-source-foundry/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/embattled-hedge-fund-situational-awareness-invests-400m-in-chip-startup-source-foundry/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:35:17 +0000TechCrunchThe AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/owner-of-original-intel-8080-pre-production-layout-seeks-restorer-handcrafted-rubylith-mask-shows-5-000-transistors-and-interconnect-patterns-of-the-fabled-2-mhz-cpuhttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/owner-of-original-intel-8080-pre-production-layout-seeks-restorer-handcrafted-rubylith-mask-shows-5-000-transistors-and-interconnect-patterns-of-the-fabled-2-mhz-cpuSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000Tom's HardwareThe owner of 'the original engineering copy of the Intel 8080 rubylith mask' is looking for a skilled restorer. https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/blizzard-is-now-xboxs-top-performing-studio-as-the-division-ends-fy26-over-delivering-on-microsofts-projections-per-internal-emailshttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/blizzard-is-now-xboxs-top-performing-studio-as-the-division-ends-fy26-over-delivering-on-microsofts-projections-per-internal-emailsSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:42:52 +0000Windows CentralIn leaked emails verified by Windows Central, Blizzard President Johanna Faries celebrated the Xbox division's stunning return to growth, over-delivering on expectations ahead of Blizzcon 2026. https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/continously-extruding-3d-printed-tubes-with-compressed-air/https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/continously-extruding-3d-printed-tubes-with-compressed-air/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:50 +0000Hackaday[Jan] of [Roetz 4.0] has a unique approach to multi-material 3D printing: he’s designed an extruder which takes two different materials and extrudes one as a shell around the other. …read more https://futurism.com/future-society/jeff-bezos-leonardo-dicaprio-greenwashing-amazon-pollutionhttps://futurism.com/future-society/jeff-bezos-leonardo-dicaprio-greenwashing-amazon-pollutionSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0000Futurism"Uber-wealthy people helping a fraction of the problems that they cause." The post Jeff Bezos Harshly Criticized for $200 Million Pledge to Protect the World’s Most Endangered Species appeared first on Futurism . https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/modder-pumps-liquid-directly-over-bare-gpu-silicon-via-3d-printed-block-drops-rtx-2060-super-load-temps-to-28-c-despite-initial-leakshttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/modder-pumps-liquid-directly-over-bare-gpu-silicon-via-3d-printed-block-drops-rtx-2060-super-load-temps-to-28-c-despite-initial-leaksSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0000Tom's HardwareThe fearless TrashBench has been testing direct die water cooling of graphics cards and suffered most of the leaky nightmares you might expect. https://www.archdaily.com/1182335/h001ch-hass-loft-estudio-hasshttps://www.archdaily.com/1182335/h001ch-hass-loft-estudio-hassSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000ArchDailyFrom the outside, this loft had it all: double-height ceilings, natural light, and a sense of spaciousness that promised great possibilities. However, upon entering, the space lacked order. The ground floor was fragmented by a poorly resolved bathroom, and the upper floor was an unused, functionless void. The… https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/iphone-ultra-rumored-to-come-in-these-two-colors/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/iphone-ultra-rumored-to-come-in-these-two-colors/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:53:44 +0000MacRumorsNew images of camera protector accessories for the " iPhone Ultra " suggest Apple's first foldable iPhone will launch in silver and dark blue finishes. Leaker Sonny Dickson yesterday shared images of two third-party camera protectors designed to fit over the ‌iPhone Ultra‌'s camera bump, with one in silver and one in… https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/09/interiors-picture-windows-views-lookbooks/https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/09/interiors-picture-windows-views-lookbooks/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:07 +0000DezeenThis lookbook collates eight bedrooms and living spaces where slim-framed picture windows help landscapes become art. A picture window is square or rectangular in shape, lacks transoms or crossbeams of any kind, has a slimline frame and comprises one singular – often large – pane of glass. These qualities allow the… https://gizmodo.com/inside-humanitys-ancient-obsession-with-conquering-time-2000796032https://gizmodo.com/inside-humanitys-ancient-obsession-with-conquering-time-2000796032Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:25 +0000GizmodoParticle physicist Guido Tonelli discusses humanity's long-held obsession with time and how this relationship has shaped science. https://www.ft.com/content/03736b77-347b-4e07-bcb2-ced2d36737dchttps://www.ft.com/content/03736b77-347b-4e07-bcb2-ced2d36737dcSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000Financial Times TechnologyBurnham should promote a broader conception of advanced manufacturing that goes beyond frontier technologies https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-Better-Intel-Hybridhttps://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-Better-Intel-HybridSat, 08 Aug 2026 17:27:05 +0000PhoronixA set of patches from Intel are set to be merged for the upcoming Linux 7.3 merge window to enhance the cluster-aware scheduling code so it better handles load balancing on modern Intel Core (Ultra) hybrid CPUs with a mix of P and E/LPE cores... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/openai-astra-security-concernshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/openai-astra-security-concernsSat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:41 +0000Guardian TechAgent found to be able to find and exploit vulnerabilities without human intervention, and to carry out cyber-attacks OpenAI will pause some work on an artificial intelligence model because of security concerns, the company stated on Friday, following a series of incidents in which AI agents have escaped containment.… https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/this-scrapped-apple-upgrade-feature-wouldve-made-setup-much-more-seamless/https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/this-scrapped-apple-upgrade-feature-wouldve-made-setup-much-more-seamless/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:19:23 +00009to5MacAccording to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter , Apple had reportedly been considering a feature for Apple Upgrade that would’ve made setting up your iPhone nearly seamless: where Apple would’ve already copied your data over. This feature never ended up seeing the light of day, though. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/frameworks-data-breach-revealed-customer-data-heres-what-to-know/https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/frameworks-data-breach-revealed-customer-data-heres-what-to-know/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:35:41 +0000CNETThe computer company has notified all customers of a data breach. https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/2026-apple-watch-upgrade-will-be-dull-but-a-big-redesign-is-in-progress?utm_source=rsshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/2026-apple-watch-upgrade-will-be-dull-but-a-big-redesign-is-in-progress?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:41:18 +0000AppleInsiderThe Apple Watch will see a revamp in the coming years, as Apple is reportedly in the middle of a shake up its wearables formula to meet an ever-changing market. Apple Watch Ultra 3 The Apple Watch has retained the same core design of a square display on a watch band, but it has evolved over time. While it has become… https://aiweekly.co/issues/what-a-week-ai-became-everybodys-decisionhttps://aiweekly.co/issues/what-a-week-ai-became-everybodys-decisionSun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000AI WeeklyFor years, artificial intelligence could be covered as one industry. This edition makes that impossible. The important action is now distributed across institutions with incompatible duties, incentives, and definitions of success. The result is a new kind of AI news cycle: no single launch at its center, no single… https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/977124/amazon-data-center-worst-polluting-power-planthttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/977124/amazon-data-center-worst-polluting-power-plantSat, 08 Aug 2026 17:53:34 +0000The VergeTo power its new West Texas data center, Amazon is investing in the construction of a new power plant that could be one of the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the US, according to the New York Times. The new gas-burning plant in Pecos County, Texas has received significant investment from Amazon and,… https://www.wired.com/story/ai-billionaires-are-pledging-their-wealth-good-or-bad/https://www.wired.com/story/ai-billionaires-are-pledging-their-wealth-good-or-bad/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0000WiredA new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise? https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/whatever-happened-to-the-computer-of-tomorrow-anyway-the-xerox-alto-story/https://hackaday.com/2026/08/09/whatever-happened-to-the-computer-of-tomorrow-anyway-the-xerox-alto-story/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:34 +0000HackadayYou’ve almost certainly heard of the Xerox Alto, the machine that pioneered the desktop-mouse-keyboard interface and inspired Steve Jobs to produce the Apple Lisa and Macintosh computers. It wasn’t just …read more https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-sunday-august-9-2026/https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-sunday-august-9-2026/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000Astronomy MagazineLooking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. August 8: Sagittarius’ Little Gem The Moon passes 4° north of Mars at 2 A.M. EDT; the pair is visible together in the early-morning sky, some 30° high in the east an hour before sunrise. They straddle the border of Gemini and Continue reading… https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-falcon-9-launch-starlink-group-17-38-ocislyhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-falcon-9-launch-starlink-group-17-38-ocislySat, 08 Aug 2026 19:19:16 +0000Space.comSpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit today (Aug. 8) from California's scenic central coast. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/micron-reportedly-offers-pennies-on-the-dollar-for-crucial-ram-return-only-offers-to-reimburse-original-msrp-despite-it-being-only-37-percent-of-market-value-chipmaker-later-reverses-course-with-a-better-solutionhttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/micron-reportedly-offers-pennies-on-the-dollar-for-crucial-ram-return-only-offers-to-reimburse-original-msrp-despite-it-being-only-37-percent-of-market-value-chipmaker-later-reverses-course-with-a-better-solutionSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0000Tom's HardwareCrucial memory owner recounts their experience with Micron's warranty process since the company has axed the Crucial brand. https://www.science.org/content/article/senate-votes-block-rule-giving-white-house-more-control-over-researchhttps://www.science.org/content/article/senate-votes-block-rule-giving-white-house-more-control-over-researchSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000Science MagazineLanguage is part of bill to fund government until mid-December https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/09/imdb-sentiment-analysis-with-distilbert-lora-tf-idf-baselines-calibration-interpretability-robustness-testing-and-semi-supervised-learning/https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/09/imdb-sentiment-analysis-with-distilbert-lora-tf-idf-baselines-calibration-interpretability-robustness-testing-and-semi-supervised-learning/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:17:35 +0000MarkTechPostThis tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to building a robust sentiment analysis workflow. By combining classical TF-IDF baselines with modern parameter-efficient fine-tuning (DistilBERT + LoRA), we explore deep model interpretability, calibration, and semi-supervised techniques to achieve scalable sentiment… https://www.archdaily.com/1181842/has-architecture-ever-been-entirely-human-beatriz-colomina-and-mark-wigley-on-the-microbial-nature-of-architecturehttps://www.archdaily.com/1181842/has-architecture-ever-been-entirely-human-beatriz-colomina-and-mark-wigley-on-the-microbial-nature-of-architectureSun, 09 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0000ArchDailyArchitecture has long been understood as a discipline created by humans and for humans. But in We the Bacteria: Notes Toward Biotic Architecture , Beatriz Colomina and Mark Wigley challenge that assumption, arguing that " microbes invented architecture. " From this premise unfolds an alternative history of… https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/database-remediation-graph/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalhttps://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/database-remediation-graph/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalSun, 09 Aug 2026 06:55:00 +0000InfoQThe engineering team at Stripe recently described how they automated database incident recovery by modeling their global infrastructure as a graph. Using graph search algorithms together with state machines, the team computes and executes remediation plans automatically. By Renato Losio https://www.servethehome.com/deltas-gocool-150-goes-big-to-enable-150kw-liquid-to-air-cooling-for-asrock-racks-vr-nvl72/https://www.servethehome.com/deltas-gocool-150-goes-big-to-enable-150kw-liquid-to-air-cooling-for-asrock-racks-vr-nvl72/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:05:01 +0000ServeTheHomeHow do you cool a giant rack of AI hardware? With an even bigger heat exchanger. Delta's GoCool-150 is a liquid-to-air CDU that is designed to dissipate 150kW of heat from NVL72 and other high-density liquid cooled racks The post Delta’s GoCool-150 Goes Big To Enable 150kW Liquid-To-Air Cooling for ASRock Rack’s… https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/using-ai-has-an-environmental-impact-here-are-4-ways-you-can-minimize-ithttps://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/using-ai-has-an-environmental-impact-here-are-4-ways-you-can-minimize-itSat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000LiveScienceEscalating use of tools like Gemini and ChatGPT saps more and more power. Experts offer some tips on how to consume less. https://www.engadget.com/2230359/retro-handheld-game-console-how-to-best-battery-life/https://www.engadget.com/2230359/retro-handheld-game-console-how-to-best-battery-life/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000EngadgetThere's a smarter way to power vintage portable gaming devices. Give these tips a try. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/8-snacks-and-guilty-pleasure-foods-chefs-cant-live-without/https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/8-snacks-and-guilty-pleasure-foods-chefs-cant-live-without/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:25:45 +0000CNETI asked chefs about the snacks, ingredients and guilty pleasure foods they can’t stop buying. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/techcrunch-mobility-zoox-prepares-for-launch-and-ubers-av-empire/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/09/techcrunch-mobility-zoox-prepares-for-launch-and-ubers-av-empire/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0000TechCrunchWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g_key_specs_geekbench-news-74083.phphttps://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g_key_specs_geekbench-news-74083.phpSun, 09 Aug 2026 05:01:02 +0000GSMArenaSamsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy A18 in the coming weeks. While there's no word from the Korean brand about the Galaxy A18 yet, the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench, which reveals its key specs. The Geekbench database reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A18, bearing model code SM-A185G, is powered by MediaTek's… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7l4e3v238o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7l4e3v238o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSat, 08 Aug 2026 13:41:32 +0000BBC TechWhat was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable? https://www.archdaily.com/1182272/wade-house-wadhalhttps://www.archdaily.com/1182272/wade-house-wadhalSun, 09 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000ArchDailyWadhal has completed Wade House, a compact two-bedroom home in Ruislip , West London, on a brownfield site once occupied by two garages. At 70 square meters, the house meets the London Plan's minimum size for a two-bedroom dwelling and turns strict planning constraints into an opportunity for a more inventive model of… https://www.theverge.com/tech/977143/x-revenue-sharing-original-content-rewardshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/977143/x-revenue-sharing-original-content-rewardsSat, 08 Aug 2026 21:15:12 +0000The VergeX is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk's reign. In its place, it's launching a new Original Content Rewards program on September 8th. To be eligible, creators must have at least 500 verified followers and at least 500,000 Home… https://9to5google.com/2026/08/09/google-pixel-11-boring/https://9to5google.com/2026/08/09/google-pixel-11-boring/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +00009to5GoogleWe’re just a few days out from the launch of Google’s Pixel 11 series and, at this point, it’s all out there . And, yeah, it’s shaping up to be a pretty boring year, and that’s got me thinking about what I want from next year’s Pixel 12 series. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of our newsletter that… https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/09/i-in-human-made-store-korean-celadon-tiles/https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/09/i-in-human-made-store-korean-celadon-tiles/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:38 +0000DezeenTokyo studio I IN combined handcrafted tiles with an industrial-style gridded ceiling and playful animal sculptures in a store for designer Nigo's Human Made brand in Seoul's Lotte Mall Jamsil. The lifestyle store, located inside a contemporary department store, was designed to "truly embody Human Made's philosophy,… https://www.theverge.com/tech/976092/pc-building-dropbox-backuphttps://www.theverge.com/tech/976092/pc-building-dropbox-backupSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000The VergeIn 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work that was stored locally on my home-built PC - a scenario that would have left a lot […] https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/iphone-fold-may-ship-in-a-choice-of-silver-or-dark-blue?utm_source=rsshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/iphone-fold-may-ship-in-a-choice-of-silver-or-dark-blue?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 12:16:33 +0000AppleInsiderThe iPhone Fold's two colorways may have been revealed, with the foldable smartphone potentially shipping in dark blue and silver colorways. A pair of third-party camera bump accessories for the iPhone Fold - Image Credit: Sonny Dickson/X The iPhone Fold is expected to arrive this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro .… https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/two-variants-of-nvidias-rtx-spark-show-up-on-geekbench-revealing-a-cut-down-18-core-model-full-20-core-beats-most-x86-mobile-chips-across-multi-core-and-single-core-testshttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/two-variants-of-nvidias-rtx-spark-show-up-on-geekbench-revealing-a-cut-down-18-core-model-full-20-core-beats-most-x86-mobile-chips-across-multi-core-and-single-core-testsSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0000Tom's HardwareThe 20-core SKU of the RTX Spark that we've known to exist for a long time scored 2,570 points in the single-core test and 23,126 points in the multi-core test. The second, 18-core cut-down SKU scored 2,541 points in the single-core test while its multi-core was 21,776 points. https://www.ft.com/content/ddf44cf7-0ab5-4e7e-9b1f-e5e8e34181e6?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/ddf44cf7-0ab5-4e7e-9b1f-e5e8e34181e6?syn-25a6b1a6=1Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:10 +0000Financial Times TechnologySan Francisco’s language is hyperbolic — but the technology could bifurcate the labour market https://www.engadget.com/2229985/phone-usb-c-port-what-else-it-can-do-not-charging/https://www.engadget.com/2229985/phone-usb-c-port-what-else-it-can-do-not-charging/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000EngadgetA USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-trueconf-to-trojanize-client-installers-with-backdoors/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-trueconf-to-trojanize-client-installers-with-backdoors/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:16:23 +0000BleepingComputerThe Head Mare hacktivist group has been exploiting vulnerabilities in unpatched TrueConf video conferencing servers to replace client installers with malicious versions that deliver backdoors. [...] https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/these-were-harder-than-any-other-blades-cut-sharper-and-cost-more-how-ancient-sri-lankans-created-steel-of-legends-by-harnessing-monsoonshttps://www.livescience.com/chemistry/these-were-harder-than-any-other-blades-cut-sharper-and-cost-more-how-ancient-sri-lankans-created-steel-of-legends-by-harnessing-monsoonsSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000LiveScienceIn this excerpt from "The Age of Alchemy," author Kit Chapman reveals how ancient Sri Lankans created steel of legends by harnessing monsoons. https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/crime-blotter-thieves-try-using-stolen-credit-cards-at-a-miami-apple-store?utm_source=rsshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/crime-blotter-thieves-try-using-stolen-credit-cards-at-a-miami-apple-store?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 11:12:28 +0000AppleInsiderAn Apple Watch is a clue in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, a Senate committee has Anthony Fauci's iPhone, and a man is accused of using a fake Instacart order to steal iPads, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. The Apple Store at Dadeland Mall Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/spacex-serious-about-building-factories-on-the-moon-its-going-to-happen-elon-musk-sayshttps://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/spacex-serious-about-building-factories-on-the-moon-its-going-to-happen-elon-musk-saysFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000Space.comSpaceX plans to build factories on the moon, using robots to do much of the heavy lifting, Elon Musk said on Tuesday (Aug. 4) during SpaceX's first-ever quarterly earnings call. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/not-looking-good-right-now-starship-likely-to-be-lost-at-sea-2-weeks-after-epic-13th-test-flight-elon-musk-sayshttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/not-looking-good-right-now-starship-likely-to-be-lost-at-sea-2-weeks-after-epic-13th-test-flight-elon-musk-saysFri, 07 Aug 2026 20:44:20 +0000Space.comSpaceX is still towing Starship's upper stage toward shore two weeks after its latest test flight, but the unprecedented effort is unlikely to succeed, according to Elon Musk. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/deepminds-hurricane-model-bought-forecasters-an-extra-day/https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/deepminds-hurricane-model-bought-forecasters-an-extra-day/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:05:50 +0000Ars TechnicaOpen source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data. https://daringfireball.net/2026/08/retraction_app_store_rejection_of_the_weekhttps://daringfireball.net/2026/08/retraction_app_store_rejection_of_the_weekSun, 09 Aug 2026 03:16:24 +0000Daring FireballMy disdain for astrology is so utter, and my esteem for Godier’s previous work so high, that it simply never occurred to me that he might have actually made and submitted to the App Store an astrology app, let alone that he’d then feign surprise and frustration that an astrology app was rejected for being an astrology… https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_is_saying_goodbye_in_europe_by_offering_you_a_free_50w_wireless_charger-news-74077.phphttps://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_is_saying_goodbye_in_europe_by_offering_you_a_free_50w_wireless_charger-news-74077.phpSat, 08 Aug 2026 16:07:02 +0000GSMArenaOnePlus is leaving Europe and North America, as the company has recently confirmed. As a parting gift, it's offering a free AIRVOOC 50W magnetic wireless charger in the UK, Germany, Spain, and France if you do two things: subscribe to the Oppo newsletter on Oppo's German website, and link your OnePlus account to your… https://www.fastcompany.com/91585347/the-cold-war-legend-of-romanias-tank-melting-laser?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rsshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91585347/the-cold-war-legend-of-romanias-tank-melting-laser?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Fast CompanyThis article is republished with permission from Laser Wars , a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Every conflict gets the legend it deserves. The French-born pirate Jean Lafitte became a “ battlefield hero ” while fighting for the United States during the Battle of New… https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/iphone-ultra-3-rumored-to-feature-larger-displays/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/iphone-ultra-3-rumored-to-feature-larger-displays/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:55:48 +0000MacRumorsApple is already making plans for its third-generation foldable iPhone, with launch expected as early as 2028, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Writing in his latest "Power On" newsletter , Gurman said the first foldable iPhone is about to get what he called the device's first "truly revolutionary design… https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/uk-children-explicit-deepfake-images-aihttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/uk-children-explicit-deepfake-images-aiSat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:39 +0000Guardian TechExclusive: anonymous flagging service says cases have surged, as watchdog says AI is making sexualised or ‘nudified’ content easier to produce Children in the UK have reported a surge in explicit deepfake images featuring their likenesses, as a safety watchdog warned AI is making such content easier to produce. The… https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/whats-the-difference-between-sweet-potatoes-and-yamshttps://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/whats-the-difference-between-sweet-potatoes-and-yamsSat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000LiveScienceHere are the main differences between yams and sweet potatoes and how to tell them apart. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/the-first-self-driving-vehicle-on-mars-has-proven-to-be-a-smashing-success/https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/the-first-self-driving-vehicle-on-mars-has-proven-to-be-a-smashing-success/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:30:48 +0000Ars TechnicaAbout 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous. https://www.theregister.com/science/2026/08/08/south-korean-satellite-spots-spacex-lunar-impact/5284741https://www.theregister.com/science/2026/08/08/south-korean-satellite-spots-spacex-lunar-impact/5284741Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0000The RegisterBefore and after shots of Elon's ejecta snapped by Danuri https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_series_and_watch_5_what_to_expect-news-74069.phphttps://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_series_and_watch_5_what_to_expect-news-74069.phpSat, 08 Aug 2026 21:01:02 +0000GSMArenaGoogle has a major event planned for August 12 (Wednesday) – it will unveil the next generation of Pixel phones, as well as a new watch and perhaps its first smart tag too. Here is what we know so far, both officially and unofficially. Google is already posting teaser videos like the ones below. They show that we… https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/openais-expensive-smart-speaker-will-use-moving-parts-to-seem-more-alive/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/openais-expensive-smart-speaker-will-use-moving-parts-to-seem-more-alive/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:36:22 +0000Ars TechnicaGurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff. https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-8-a-messier-moment-for-tempel-2/https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-8-a-messier-moment-for-tempel-2/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:05:00 +0000NASA NewsAPOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 8 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7lz3wr2rlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rsshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7lz3wr2rlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 09:22:03 +0000BBC TechThe ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m. https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/yes-north-america-gets-a-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-heres-where-and-when-to-see-ithttps://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/yes-north-america-gets-a-solar-eclipse-on-aug-12-heres-where-and-when-to-see-itSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Space.comThe Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun. https://www.gsmarena.com/did_caviar_just_spill_the_beans_on_the_iphone_ultra_and_the_iphone_18_pro_design_specs_and_release_d-news-74082.phphttps://www.gsmarena.com/did_caviar_just_spill_the_beans_on_the_iphone_ultra_and_the_iphone_18_pro_design_specs_and_release_d-news-74082.phpSat, 08 Aug 2026 23:31:02 +0000GSMArenaIt’s not uncommon for Caviar to kick off pre-orders on customized unannounced hardware. That has happened in the past. However, this time the way things are laid out seems a bit bold even for the Russian company. It already has its custom designs listed for both the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and the much-anticipated… https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/report-white-house-drafting-executive-order-linking-vaccines-and-autism/https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/report-white-house-drafting-executive-order-linking-vaccines-and-autism/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:41:34 +0000Ars TechnicaTrump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk. https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/nasas-lunar-development-and-test-facility-prepares-artemis-hardware-for-moon/https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/nasas-lunar-development-and-test-facility-prepares-artemis-hardware-for-moon/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:25:27 +0000NASA NewsBefore astronauts return to the Moon’s surface through NASA’s Artemis program, the hardware they depend on must first prove it can survive the unforgiving lunar environment. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers at the Lunar Development and Test Facility are tackling one of exploration’s biggest… https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/ai-smartglasses-camera-film-privacy-consenthttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/ai-smartglasses-camera-film-privacy-consentFri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:20 +0000Guardian TechThe backlash to what some dub ‘pervert glasses’ is growing – but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One summer day earlier this year, Rhys left a cafe in Melbourne where he had been working remotely, when his… https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/meta-ordered-to-pay-567m-to-treat-youth-mental-health-problems-it-helped-create/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/meta-ordered-to-pay-567m-to-treat-youth-mental-health-problems-it-helped-create/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:49:27 +0000Ars TechnicaNew Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/europes-free-satellite-service-just-made-it-easier-to-track-wildfires/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/europes-free-satellite-service-just-made-it-easier-to-track-wildfires/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:48:21 +0000Ars TechnicaCopernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season. https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/ai-generated-patches-fail-half-timehttps://www.darkreading.com/application-security/ai-generated-patches-fail-half-timeFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:47:43 +0000Dark ReadingA study of more than 6,000 patches found that even working patches can introduce new bugs, break something else, or are open to bypass. https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/apple-upgrade-plan-to-preload-your-data-nixed-over-privacy-optics?utm_source=rsshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/apple-upgrade-plan-to-preload-your-data-nixed-over-privacy-optics?utm_source=rssSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:24:36 +0000AppleInsiderApple reportedly evaluated giving Apple Upgrade buyers with iPhones that came with all their previous iPhone's data preloaded, but that didn't make the final cut. Apple Upgrade could have had more options for the iPhone Apple Upgrade is a lease in the US rather than a loan and so it's different to the iPhone Upgrade… https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/asus-rog-strix-oled-xg32uqwms-reviewhttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/asus-rog-strix-oled-xg32uqwms-reviewSat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Windows CentralOLED finally wins me over, as the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQWMS delivers amazing contrast with a glossy 4K panel and intelligent screen-protection features. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/trump-orders-tariff-solar-panels-microchips-manufacturing-ingredienthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/trump-orders-tariff-solar-panels-microchips-manufacturing-ingredientFri, 07 Aug 2026 09:11:36 +0000Guardian TechMove to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producer Donald Trump has ordered a new 15% tariff on imported products made of polysilicon, an important ingredient in microchip manufacturing that is primarily produced by China. The new tariff, which… https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/08/adafruit-new-products-7-07-2026-2/https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/08/adafruit-new-products-7-07-2026-2/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:30:32 +0000AdafruitWe’ve got the New nEw NEW for you right here This week we debuted 2 New Products. Visit www.adafruit.com/new for more info. Want to get new products info beamed straight into your inbox? New nEw NEWs From Adafruit is an email newsletter sent once a week to subscribers only. It features new products, special offers, […] https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/08/meet-shepherd-an-open-source-python-substrate-that-lets-meta-agents-fork-replay-and-revert-any-agent-run/https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/08/meet-shepherd-an-open-source-python-substrate-that-lets-meta-agents-fork-replay-and-revert-any-agent-run/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:54:49 +0000MarkTechPostLong agent runs accumulate state that no transcript records — edited files, a live dev server, installed packages, a warm prompt cache. When an agent misreads a traceback at step 10 and rewrites a correct file, patching forward burns tokens and restarting re-pays every call. Researchers at Northeastern University and… https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/doges-inflated-wall-of-receipts-96-of-grant-savings-unverifiable-gao-says/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/doges-inflated-wall-of-receipts-96-of-grant-savings-unverifiable-gao-says/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:51:05 +0000Ars TechnicaDOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says. https://www.404media.co/the-tokenpocalypse-is-here-companies-are-scrambling-to-stop-spending-so-much-on-ai/https://www.404media.co/the-tokenpocalypse-is-here-companies-are-scrambling-to-stop-spending-so-much-on-ai/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:31:52 +0000Daring FireballJoseph Cox, writing for 404 Media (paywalled, sans gift links, alas): Consulting giant Accenture is trying to figure out how to stop non-technical workers from blowing through companies’ AI token budget on trivial tasks like converting PDFs to presentation slides, according to leaked audio obtained by 404 Media.… https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/planned-amazon-data-center-could-become-the-biggest-climate-polluter-in-the-u-s/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/planned-amazon-data-center-could-become-the-biggest-climate-polluter-in-the-u-s/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:24:02 +0000TechCrunchAs part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States. https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/8/now-we-have-a-timeline-of-the-openai-accidental-attack-against-h/#atom-everythinghttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/8/now-we-have-a-timeline-of-the-openai-accidental-attack-against-h/#atom-everythingSat, 08 Aug 2026 14:06:41 +0000Simon WillisonMy comment on Now we have a timeline of the OpenAI accidental attack against Hugging Face — Hacker News. I think one of the most interesting details here might be tucked away in that first bulletin point: May 7: OpenAI starts a new training run for an experimental, unreleased model. (Do they mean an evaluation run?… https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/08/iphone-ultra-colors-leak-rumor/https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/08/iphone-ultra-colors-leak-rumor/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:41:55 +00009to5MacApple is set to announce the first-ever foldable iPhone next month. A new rumor today suggests that the iPhone Ultra might be available in two colors: silver and dark blue. https://www.theverge.com/business/977112/buc-ees-john-oliver-lawsuit-beaver-mini-marthttps://www.theverge.com/business/977112/buc-ees-john-oliver-lawsuit-beaver-mini-martSat, 08 Aug 2026 15:47:30 +0000The VergeBuc-ee's became something of a viral sensation during the World Cup, but it has a troubling history of suing small gas stations and convenience stores. On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver literally begged the company to sue him for selling merch featuring his squirrel mascot, Mr. Nutterbutter, with… https://thenewstack.io/agent-plugins-open-standard/https://thenewstack.io/agent-plugins-open-standard/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:50:59 +0000The New StackOpenAI, AWS, Cursor, GitHub and Microsoft have backed Agent Plugins 1.0.0, a portable package format for reusable components that extends The post Five AI rivals just backed a shared plugin standard. Here’s why it matters for developers. appeared first on The New Stack . https://science.nasa.gov/earth/2026-igarss-hyperwall-schedule/https://science.nasa.gov/earth/2026-igarss-hyperwall-schedule/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:57:34 +0000NASA NewsIGARSS 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #100) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. MONDAY, AUGUST 10 3:00 PM Technology Enabling the Future of Earth ScienceMike Seablom3:15 PM Discovery Earth: New Missions & Technical Innovation Advancing Earth System InsightsKaren St.… https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/levi-strauss-and-co-says-hackers-stole-corporate-data-in-cyberattack/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/levi-strauss-and-co-says-hackers-stole-corporate-data-in-cyberattack/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:48:20 +0000BleepingComputerLevi Strauss & Co. (Levi's) says that hackers used social engineering on three of its employees to gain access to and steal corporate data stored on their machines. [...] https://www.wired.com/story/census-proposal-would-stop-counting-undocumented-immigrants-and-ignore-race-and-sexual-orientation/https://www.wired.com/story/census-proposal-would-stop-counting-undocumented-immigrants-and-ignore-race-and-sexual-orientation/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:03:58 +0000WiredA draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation. https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/08/ruido-branco-studio-casacor-sao-paulo-cyro-arquitetura/https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/08/ruido-branco-studio-casacor-sao-paulo-cyro-arquitetura/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:00:58 +0000DezeenSão Paulo studio Cyro Arquitetura has created a temporary studio apartment for the city's Casacor 2026 exhibition, designed to remove distractions and promote focus. Inside an existing building in the city's historic Parque da Água Branca, the 50-square-metre installation is based on the concept of Ruído Branco, or… https://www.theregister.com/devops/2026/08/07/ai-titans-to-tidy-agent-frontier-with-plugin-prescription/5285017https://www.theregister.com/devops/2026/08/07/ai-titans-to-tidy-agent-frontier-with-plugin-prescription/5285017Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:53:50 +0000The RegisterAgent Plugins 1.0 defines a write-once-run-anywhere container for passing tools and skills across different agent platforms https://thenewstack.io/claude-code-auto-mode/https://thenewstack.io/claude-code-auto-mode/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:42:44 +0000The New StackIn the early days of Claude Code, it felt like you either had to approve everything the coding agent did The post Auto Mode will soon be the default in Claude Code — because humans can’t be trusted appeared first on The New Stack . https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-ixpe-studies-magnetar/https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-ixpe-studies-magnetar/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:27:35 +0000NASA NewsScientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept, between March and April 2025. In doing so, they may have captured empty space behaving in a way physicists have predicted for 90… https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-amazing-archive-of-animal-photography-reveals-18000-species-and-counting-heres-how-joel-sartore-built-his-photo-ark-180989282/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-amazing-archive-of-animal-photography-reveals-18000-species-and-counting-heres-how-joel-sartore-built-his-photo-ark-180989282/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:15:18 +0000Smithsonian ScienceFor 20 years, the National Geographic photographer has showcased Earth’s animals in a series of striking images that make even the tiniest creatures look immense https://www.storagereview.com/news/synopsys-cxl-4-0-ip-hits-128-gt-s-claims-3-6x-kv-cache-offload-over-ssdshttps://www.storagereview.com/news/synopsys-cxl-4-0-ip-hits-128-gt-s-claims-3-6x-kv-cache-offload-over-ssdsSat, 08 Aug 2026 16:28:31 +0000StorageReviewSynopsys has announced what it describes as the industry’s first complete Compute Express Link (CXL) 4.0 intellectual property suite. The portfolio combines a CXL controller, IDE security modules, a PCIe 7.0-based physical layer, and verification IP for system-on-chip designers building AI infrastructure. The… https://spacenews.com/northrop-grumman-canadian-space-agency-repurpose-their-gateway-projects/https://spacenews.com/northrop-grumman-canadian-space-agency-repurpose-their-gateway-projects/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:45:40 +0000SpaceNewsNorthrop Grumman and the Canadian Space Agency will adapt what they had been working on for NASA’s lunar Gateway into applications for a planned lunar base, albeit with few specifics. The post Northrop Grumman, Canadian Space Agency repurpose their Gateway projects appeared first on SpaceNews . https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/08/pokee-ai-releases-pokee-isaac-28b-a-10m-token-context-agentic-model-built-to-run-inside-the-customer-boundary/https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/08/pokee-ai-releases-pokee-isaac-28b-a-10m-token-context-agentic-model-built-to-run-inside-the-customer-boundary/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:04:39 +0000MarkTechPostPokee AI released Pokee-Isaac 28B, a 28B text-only foundation model with a 10M-token context window built to run inside the customer boundary. It scores 93.3% on RULER at 10M tokens, where every baseline in its comparison panel returns 0.0 beyond 2M, and leads BFCL v4 at 70.94 while placing second on Terminal-Bench… https://www.zdnet.com/article/oneplus-is-leaving-north-america-my-plan-as-a-diehard-user/https://www.zdnet.com/article/oneplus-is-leaving-north-america-my-plan-as-a-diehard-user/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:37:57 +0000ZDNetOnePlus has officially ended business across North America and Europe. I explain what happens next and the best alternatives to consider. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bronze-age-greek-rings-iron-meteoriteshttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/bronze-age-greek-rings-iron-meteoritesFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000ScienceNewsChemical analysis of Bronze Age iron objects indicate that Greek nobles may have indulged in signet rings made with precious metal from the sky. https://spectrum.ieee.org/navigating-pivot-tech-expert-leaderhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/navigating-pivot-tech-expert-leaderFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0000IEEE SpectrumThe transition from a purely technical expert or individual contributor position to a broader leadership role is one of the most challenging phases in a STEM career. It requires moving away from relying solely on technical excellence toward mastering systems thinking, adaptive leadership, and team alignment. To help… https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ai-bosses-subordinate-response-safetyhttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/ai-bosses-subordinate-response-safetyFri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000ScienceNewsIn simulated conversations, social hierarchy can sway AI agents, making lower-status systems more likely to follow harmful requests. https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/08/07/shinyhunters-called-cancer-diagnostics-biz-and-tricked-staffers-into-giving-them-access-now-theyve-dumped-109m-email-addresses/5284857https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/08/07/shinyhunters-called-cancer-diagnostics-biz-and-tricked-staffers-into-giving-them-access-now-theyve-dumped-109m-email-addresses/5284857Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:53:57 +0000The RegisterCancer diagnostics breach spills personal and health info as extortion crew says healthcare giant ‘should’ve paid the ransom’ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unlimited-technology-systems-breach-impacts-38-million-people/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unlimited-technology-systems-breach-impacts-38-million-people/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:30:41 +0000BleepingComputerHealthcare software company Unlimited Technology Systems reported that more than 3.8 million people were impacted by a data breach incident that occurred in October 2025. [...] https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/cloudflare-precursor-detection/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalhttps://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/cloudflare-precursor-detection/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalSat, 08 Aug 2026 07:54:00 +0000InfoQCloudflare recently introduced Precursor, a client-side behavioral analysis engine that continuously evaluates session interactions, such as mouse movements and keyboard timing, to improve detection of sophisticated bots and AI agents without relying solely on one-time challenges like CAPTCHAs. By Renato Losio https://www.latent.space/p/ainews-amd-buys-taalashttps://www.latent.space/p/ainews-amd-buys-taalasFri, 07 Aug 2026 05:13:46 +0000Latent SpaceThe Inference Inflection is HEATING up. https://www.wired.com/story/sensitive-info-goes-into-no-reply-emails-constantly-this-guy-sees-it-all/https://www.wired.com/story/sensitive-info-goes-into-no-reply-emails-constantly-this-guy-sees-it-all/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000WIRED SecurityTwo security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets. https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/mit-boffins-tontou-attack-slips-through-spectre-defenses-on-intel-and-amd-cpus/5284081https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/mit-boffins-tontou-attack-slips-through-spectre-defenses-on-intel-and-amd-cpus/5284081Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0000The RegisterTimer interrupts reopen branch predictor poisoning window, with a working Zen 2 exploit to prove it https://thenewstack.io/ai-adoption-versus-usage/https://thenewstack.io/ai-adoption-versus-usage/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000The New StackEvery engineering org I’ve talked to this year has some version of the same chart. Seat activations climbing. Token spend The post AI adoption isn’t the same as AI usage appeared first on The New Stack . https://astrobites.org/2026/08/08/cosmic-strings-to-the-rescue/https://astrobites.org/2026/08/08/cosmic-strings-to-the-rescue/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:28:15 +0000AstrobitesWhat if the earliest galaxies weren’t unusual at all? Maybe the answer lies in relics left over from the universe’s first moments. https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/07/tencent-cloud-open-sources-tencentdb-agent-memory-v2-0/https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/07/tencent-cloud-open-sources-tencentdb-agent-memory-v2-0/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:52:48 +0000MarkTechPostTencent Cloud has open-sourced TencentDB Agent Memory v2.0, a team-level memory hub that turns conversations, documents and code into four governed, reusable assets — Chat Memory, Skill, LLM-Wiki and Code-Graph. It is MIT-licensed, self-hosted via Docker, and integrates with Claude Code, OpenClaw, Hermes and… https://www.zdnet.com/article/satechi-chargeview-240w-desktop-charger-review/https://www.zdnet.com/article/satechi-chargeview-240w-desktop-charger-review/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:55:36 +0000ZDNetThe Satechi ChargeView 240W desktop charger ticks all the right boxes for this charging geek. https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/nhs-tayside-investigates-breach-concerning-data-of-dead-girl/5284815https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/nhs-tayside-investigates-breach-concerning-data-of-dead-girl/5284815Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:59:16 +0000The RegisterInvestigation into whether staff improperly accessed Minnie Merriman’s file after she was named for the first time this week https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/07/building-a-multimodal-rag-pipeline-with-nvidia-nemo-retriever-hosted-nims-lancedb-reranking-and-grounded-generation/https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/07/building-a-multimodal-rag-pipeline-with-nvidia-nemo-retriever-hosted-nims-lancedb-reranking-and-grounded-generation/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:13:38 +0000MarkTechPostIn this tutorial, we build an advanced multimodal retrieval-augmented generation pipeline with NVIDIA NeMo Retriever. We begin by configuring a Python 3.12 environment, installing the required packages, and performing offline PDF text extraction without relying on a GPU or external API key. We then extend the workflow… https://spectrum.ieee.org/v2x-technology-5g-open-ranhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/v2x-technology-5g-open-ranFri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0000IEEE SpectrumThe history of networking is full of tools that repurposed solutions to very different kinds of problems first. Wi-Fi’s origins trace back , in part, to a team of Australian radio astronomers trying to detect signals from evaporating black holes. But the data-processing tools they’d developed also proved capable at… https://www.zdnet.com/article/marshall-stanmore-iv-review/https://www.zdnet.com/article/marshall-stanmore-iv-review/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0000ZDNetThe Marshall Stanmore IV is a more expensive home speaker, but there's so much to like that $430 sounds like a good value. https://thenewstack.io/kubevirt-evpn-vm-migration/https://thenewstack.io/kubevirt-evpn-vm-migration/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000The New StackYour team has moved VMs to Kubernetes with KubeVirt. The workloads are running. The team is gaining confidence. Then someone The post Why your KubeVirt VMs can’t move between clusters — and how EVPN fixes it appeared first on The New Stack . https://9to5google.com/2026/08/08/new-google-messages-features/https://9to5google.com/2026/08/08/new-google-messages-features/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +00009to5GoogleLike other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements , and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages. https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/08/happy-international-cat-day-2026-%f0%9f%8c%8e%f0%9f%90%88-catsofengineering-worldcatday/https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/08/happy-international-cat-day-2026-%f0%9f%8c%8e%f0%9f%90%88-catsofengineering-worldcatday/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:05:17 +0000AdafruitToday is International Cat Day! Every August 8 cats are celebrated globally! Checkout over 165+ Cats of Engineering! If you want to add your feline facilitator visit the “submit a cat” page – CLICK HERE! Make a project with your cat and help from the Adafruit Learning System: Automatic Cat Treat Dispenser Kitty Toe… https://www.science.org/content/article/planned-satellite-megaconstellations-could-generate-runaway-space-debrishttps://www.science.org/content/article/planned-satellite-megaconstellations-could-generate-runaway-space-debrisFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0000Science MagazineModeling suggests infamous “Kessler syndrome” would make the swarms unsustainable https://thenewstack.io/speakeasy-enterprise-agent-skills/https://thenewstack.io/speakeasy-enterprise-agent-skills/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000The New Stack“It’s unrealistic to expect an admin to have context over how every skill in a company should be optimally performing,” The post AI skills start on laptops. Enterprises inherit the mess. appeared first on The New Stack . https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-carolina-ports-confirms-cyberattack-disrupting-operations/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-carolina-ports-confirms-cyberattack-disrupting-operations/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:34:40 +0000BleepingComputerThe North Carolina Ports Authority has confirmed that a cyberattack disrupted IT systems and slowed operations at Port of Wilmington, Port of Morehead City, and Charlotte Inland Port. [...] https://www.quantamagazine.org/neutrinos-from-deep-inside-earth-provide-a-new-picture-of-the-mantle-20260807/https://www.quantamagazine.org/neutrinos-from-deep-inside-earth-provide-a-new-picture-of-the-mantle-20260807/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:55:32 +0000Quanta MagazineA global constellation of neutrino detectors is creating a never-before-seen view of the radioactive elements that power Earth’s tectonic heat engine. The post Neutrinos From Deep Inside Earth Provide a New Picture of the Mantle first appeared on Quanta Magazine https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/next-chapter-ai-momentum/https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/next-chapter-ai-momentum/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:23:17 +0000Daring FireballDemis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, the company’s artificial intelligence research lab: We have arrived at a pivotal moment in human history. I’ve been working towards AGI my whole life and now, like many of you, I feel it is close at hand. It’s critical that we collectively get the next steps right to ensure this… https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-features-i-disable-immediately-for-a-quieter-experiencehttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-features-i-disable-immediately-for-a-quieter-experienceSat, 08 Aug 2026 13:41:39 +0000Windows CentralWindows 11 can feel busy with widgets, badges, and recommendations. These are the features I disable for a calmer desktop experience. https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/aug-8-1989-the-hipparcos-satellite-launches/https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/aug-8-1989-the-hipparcos-satellite-launches/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Astronomy MagazineA pioneer mission in astrometry – the measurement of the position, distance, motion, brightness, and color of stars – the European Space Agency’s (ESA) High Precision Parallax Collecting Satellite, or Hipparcos, launched on Aug. 8, 1989. There were immediately problems when a rocket-engine failure kept Hipparcos from… https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/08/08/live-coverage-spacex-west-coast-launch-surge-continues-with-starlink-mission/https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/08/08/live-coverage-spacex-west-coast-launch-surge-continues-with-starlink-mission/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:08:54 +0000SpaceFlight NowLiftoff of the Starlink 17-38 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California happened at 9:35 a.m. PDT (12:35 p.m. EDT / 1635 UTC). https://www.404media.co/city-that-arrested-person-for-clapping-at-data-center-meeting-moves-to-virtual-townhalls-for-public-safety/https://www.404media.co/city-that-arrested-person-for-clapping-at-data-center-meeting-moves-to-virtual-townhalls-for-public-safety/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:55:33 +0000404 MediaA small town in Kansas took its city meetings virtual and ended public comment after city leaders received a wave of death threats. https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/08/ios-27-the-easiest-beta-to-forget-about/https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/08/ios-27-the-easiest-beta-to-forget-about/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +00009to5MacWe’ve had iOS 27 in our hands for about two months now . Of course, it’s a beta – and the public release won’t be hitting for another 4-6 weeks . That said, despite the fact that I’ve been running a beta on my phone for the past two months, I can’t say I’ve really thought much about it. It just… works. https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/08/aor-architects-talas-community-centre-helsinki/https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/08/aor-architects-talas-community-centre-helsinki/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:13 +0000DezeenFinnish studio AOR Architects has completed a community centre on Helsinki's waterfront, using a palette of timber and corrugated metal informed by maritime warehouses and coastal shelters. Named Talas after a type of traditional Finnish coastal shelter, the 1,200-square-metre centre is located in Kalasatama, a former… https://www.securityweek.com/critical-one-click-vulnerability-in-atlassians-rovo-ai-exposed-enterprise-data/https://www.securityweek.com/critical-one-click-vulnerability-in-atlassians-rovo-ai-exposed-enterprise-data/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000SecurityWeekThe RovoBlast attack method identified by Varonis researchers could have been exploited to steal Confluence, Jira and SharePoint data. The post Critical One-Click Vulnerability in Atlassian’s Rovo AI Exposed Enterprise Data appeared first on SecurityWeek . https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/framework-tally-disclose-metabase-data-theft-attacks/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/framework-tally-disclose-metabase-data-theft-attacks/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:14:46 +0000BleepingComputerA critical Metabase SQL injection vulnerability was exploited in zero-day attacks to breach customer instances in data theft attacks, known to impact Framework and Tally. [...] https://www.ft.com/content/0a6249a2-e28b-4e58-ab2d-2b8615b832dc?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/0a6249a2-e28b-4e58-ab2d-2b8615b832dc?syn-25a6b1a6=1Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:10 +0000Financial Times TechnologyMove raises concern about ‘absolute digital obedience’ among social media and gaming platforms https://www.thestack.technology/runtime-cloudflares-os-for-work-servicenows-security-surge/https://www.thestack.technology/runtime-cloudflares-os-for-work-servicenows-security-surge/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:57 +0000The Stack+ Runware's new modular data center pods and Google Cloud's new transfer connections into BigQuery. https://www.nextplatform.com/compute/2026/08/07/with-taalas-amd-can-bake-ai-inference-directly-into-its-chippery/5285060https://www.nextplatform.com/compute/2026/08/07/with-taalas-amd-can-bake-ai-inference-directly-into-its-chippery/5285060Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:22:18 +0000Next Platform https://theconversation.com/white-house-plan-for-a-golden-age-of-science-ignores-the-structures-that-made-the-us-a-scientific-superpower-288254https://theconversation.com/white-house-plan-for-a-golden-age-of-science-ignores-the-structures-that-made-the-us-a-scientific-superpower-288254Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:37:01 +0000The ConversationA new White House science strategy, laid out in a report titled Science: A New Golden Age, challenges an 80-year-old model that made the US the global scientific leader. https://www.engineering.com/amd-to-acquire-taalas-for-ai-inference-technology/https://www.engineering.com/amd-to-acquire-taalas-for-ai-inference-technology/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:08:58 +0000Engineering.comThe deal adds Taalas' AI inference expertise to AMD's accelerator roadmap and expands its AI engineering capabilities. The post AMD to acquire Taalas for AI inference technology appeared first on Engineering.com . https://theconversation.com/a-lot-of-casual-friends-or-only-a-few-youre-really-close-with-new-research-questions-that-trade-off-282952https://theconversation.com/a-lot-of-casual-friends-or-only-a-few-youre-really-close-with-new-research-questions-that-trade-off-282952Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:36:49 +0000The ConversationFriendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what people prioritize for new friendships. https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/08/designing-scalable-interactive-visualizations-with-reflex-xy-composition-million-point-rendering-streaming-custom-marks-and-export/https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/08/08/designing-scalable-interactive-visualizations-with-reflex-xy-composition-million-point-rendering-streaming-custom-marks-and-export/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:42:18 +0000MarkTechPostDive into the advanced visualization capabilities of the Reflex XY Python library. This tutorial guides you through building high-performance, interactive charts—from handling million-point datasets and real-time streaming to creating custom mark plugins and exporting publication-ready visuals. The post Designing… https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-do-cybersecurity-leaders-want-3-skills-beat-certifications-and-experience/https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-do-cybersecurity-leaders-want-3-skills-beat-certifications-and-experience/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:27:55 +0000ZDNetCertifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now. Automation means new skills are coming to the fore. https://www.latent.space/p/ainews-zawinskis-law-of-multiagentshttps://www.latent.space/p/ainews-zawinskis-law-of-multiagentsSat, 08 Aug 2026 01:12:07 +0000Latent Spacea quiet day lets us find some connections among recent themes https://www.servethehome.com/a-10m-iops-kioxia-gp1-ssd-shown-running-at-fms-2026/https://www.servethehome.com/a-10m-iops-kioxia-gp1-ssd-shown-running-at-fms-2026/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:09 +0000ServeTheHomeAt FMS 2026, we saw the Kioxia GP1 PCIe Gen6 NVMe SSD running live in the company's booth at just over 10M IOPS The post A 10M IOPS Kioxia GP1 SSD Shown Running at FMS 2026 appeared first on ServeTheHome . https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/08/07/n-able-god-mode-flaw-vendor-confirms-attackers-reached-customer-networks-as-second-hotfix-lands/5284730https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/08/07/n-able-god-mode-flaw-vendor-confirms-attackers-reached-customer-networks-as-second-hotfix-lands/5284730Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0000The RegisterAttackers turned admin access into a route downstream, while N-able tells N-central customers to patch – again https://www.infoq.com/presentations/openai-performance-engineering-agentic-coding/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalhttps://www.infoq.com/presentations/openai-performance-engineering-agentic-coding/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalSat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000InfoQMartin Spier explains how agentic workflows dramatically increase code change volume at OpenAI. He discusses the hidden systemic performance costs of rapid shipping beyond GPUs, and shares how deploying always-on AI agents automates profiling, regression detection, and continuous optimization to maintain product speed… https://www.404media.co/crab-odyssey-crustacean-wandered-the-seas-in-a-bottle-for-months-scientists-find/https://www.404media.co/crab-odyssey-crustacean-wandered-the-seas-in-a-bottle-for-months-scientists-find/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:26 +0000404 MediaScientists discovered a crab that had spent months at sea stuck in a bottle, subsisting on algae and fish that wandered into its plastic lair. The lonely mariner offers a warning about the impacts of human pollution on wildlife worldwide. https://pluralistic.net/2026/08/08/find-yourself-a-city/https://pluralistic.net/2026/08/08/find-yourself-a-city/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0000PluralisticToday's links Digital sewer socialism: Mamdani's Public Interest Technologists are what DOGE should have been. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: Robot garage takes hostages; Thermostat ransomware; Correlate audience exhalations; Judges x TOR; Expectations management. Upcoming appearances:… https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/08/multi-generational-homes-roundup-2/https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/08/multi-generational-homes-roundup-2/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:36 +0000DezeenFor our latest roundup, we look at seven homes and apartments, spanning India, Australia and the UK, designed to accommodate multiple generations under one roof. LJ House, India, by Studio Saransh and Iksoi Studio Asymmetrical forms define this multi-generational home in Ahmedabad, completed by local practices Studio… https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/08/top-stories-apple-september-announcements/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/08/top-stories-apple-september-announcements/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:12 +0000MacRumorsApple's annual September iPhone event is just about a month away, and things are going to be a little bit different this year with Apple moving to a split launch for the iPhone 18 lineup, so make sure you're up to date on everything we may see at the event. This week also saw word that Apple is experiencing shortages… https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a73378173/forbidden-colors-human-vision/https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a73378173/forbidden-colors-human-vision/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Popular MechanicsNow, researchers finally solved a decades-long mystery about our vision. https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/lucky-pc-builder-beats-the-graphics-card-price-rises-and-snags-an-nvidia-rtx-for-just-usd5-and-leaves-the-rest-of-us-jealous-as-hellhttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/lucky-pc-builder-beats-the-graphics-card-price-rises-and-snags-an-nvidia-rtx-for-just-usd5-and-leaves-the-rest-of-us-jealous-as-hellFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:27:15 +0000Windows CentralWhy do I never find deals like this where a lucky PC builder managed to snag an NVIDIA RTX graphics card for just $5?! https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/github-npm-actions-defaults/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalhttps://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/github-npm-actions-defaults/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalSat, 08 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0000InfoQGitHub consolidated the npm and Actions changes it shipped from March to July 2026 against supply chain attacks, several of which alter defaults rather than add options. Hacker News discussion focused less on the individual controls than on whether waiting periods are the right instrument, or a substitute for… https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/07/three-new-apple-ultra-products-rumored/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/07/three-new-apple-ultra-products-rumored/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:06:12 +0000MacRumorsAccording to various reports from sources such as Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman and Macworld 's Filipe Espósito , Apple is planning to release up to three new products with "Ultra" branding between late 2026 and early 2027. The long-rumored foldable iPhone is expected to be called the "iPhone Ultra." Rumored features… https://thenextweb.com/news/x-original-content-rewards-program-revenue-sharing-endshttps://thenextweb.com/news/x-original-content-rewards-program-revenue-sharing-endsSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:53:05 +0000The Next WebX is shutting down its revenue-sharing programme on September 7 and replacing it with a new system called the Original Content Rewards Programme. The change is designed to reward creators who post original work, not people who repost other users’ content with a caption slapped on top. Under the new rules, creators… https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-was-loyal-to-t-mobile-for-years-but-switching-to-mint-slashed-my-bill/https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-was-loyal-to-t-mobile-for-years-but-switching-to-mint-slashed-my-bill/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:48:39 +0000ZDNetThe inconsistent service, shady upcharges, and uptick in better-valued competitors made the choice easy. https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/7/openai-timeline/#atom-everythinghttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/7/openai-timeline/#atom-everythingFri, 07 Aug 2026 23:55:58 +0000Simon WillisonOpenAI gave a last-minute presentation at the Black Hat security on Wednesday about "the Hugging Face Incident" ( previously on this blog). The video was published yesterday. It's short and information dense and well worth watching, in particular because it provides full details of what happened and how things played… https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/real-emails-hijacked-payments-two-h1-2026-attack-chains/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/real-emails-hijacked-payments-two-h1-2026-attack-chains/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:10 +0000BleepingComputerGen's H1 2026 Threat Report examines two separate attack chains. One used compromised business inboxes and browser manipulation in a banking-malware campaign, while the other used clipboard hijacking to redirect cryptocurrency payments. [...] https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/spacex-to-invest-168bn-in-texas-terafab-as-elon-musk-says-100m-sq-ft-fab-will-be-50-times-the-size-of-the-pentagon/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/spacex-to-invest-168bn-in-texas-terafab-as-elon-musk-says-100m-sq-ft-fab-will-be-50-times-the-size-of-the-pentagon/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0000Data Center DynamicsFacility will employ 3,000 people from neighboring counties https://www.thestack.technology/amd-buys-chip-startup-taalas-to-boost-inference-hardware/https://www.thestack.technology/amd-buys-chip-startup-taalas-to-boost-inference-hardware/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:40:13 +0000The StackThe Canadian company designs chips built to run just one model. https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-saturday-august-8-2026/https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-saturday-august-8-2026/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000Astronomy MagazineLooking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. August 7: A lunar occultation of the Pleiades Let’s spend tonight with the Little Gem, a planetary nebula also cataloged as NGC 6818. It is highest in the sky around 11 P.M., when it is some 35° above the southern horizon. It’s Continue… https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-phone-doesnt-block-sim-swapping-attacks-turn-on-carrier-settings/https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-phone-doesnt-block-sim-swapping-attacks-turn-on-carrier-settings/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:36:59 +0000ZDNetA SIM swapping attack could compromise your phone, your personal accounts, and even your identity. Here's how to thwart them. https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-read-microsofts-windows-11-quality-progress-report-and-the-subtext-says-it-all/https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-read-microsofts-windows-11-quality-progress-report-and-the-subtext-says-it-all/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0000ZDNetMicrosoft's latest progress report details much-needed Windows 11 improvements in reliability, performance, stability, and usability. But here's what else I see. https://www.extremetech.com/internet/is-grokipedia-already-dead-it-hasnt-reviewed-edits-since-aprilhttps://www.extremetech.com/internet/is-grokipedia-already-dead-it-hasnt-reviewed-edits-since-aprilSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0000ExtremeTechEarlier, Grokipedia processed requests pretty quickly, with a median time of just 3 minutes. https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/banning-data-centers-would-blow-uphttps://www.noahpinion.blog/p/banning-data-centers-would-blow-upSat, 08 Aug 2026 09:25:08 +0000NoahpinionThere's one thing keeping us afloat right now, and people want to get rid of it. https://www.solidsmack.com/gaming/solitaire-net-mastering-the-classic-card-game-online/https://www.solidsmack.com/gaming/solitaire-net-mastering-the-classic-card-game-online/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:30:51 +0000SolidSmackKey Takeaways Winning at Solitaire calls for a clever strategy. Those who succeed know to reveal hidden cards first, opening up new potential moves. Piling up larger tableau stacks can greatly enhance a player’s chances, as these often contain the more valuable cards that drive progress. A brief assessment of the… https://cyberscoop.com/ai-code-patching-security-risks/https://cyberscoop.com/ai-code-patching-security-risks/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:10:39 +0000CyberScoopResearch finds your AI generated security patch is more likely to fail than fully fix a vulnerability. It might even introduce brand new flaws to exploit along the way. The post More than half of AI-generated patches are broken appeared first on CyberScoop . https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoor-gear/g63594169/best-portable-refrigerators/https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoor-gear/g63594169/best-portable-refrigerators/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0000Popular MechanicsThis convenient appliance works better than your average cooler and offers versatile power options. Here are the ones we recommend. https://stackoverflow.blog/2026/08/07/how-to-be-fearlessly-ai-native/https://stackoverflow.blog/2026/08/07/how-to-be-fearlessly-ai-native/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0000Stack Overflow BlogRyan welcomes McLaren Stanley, Senior Principal Engineer for Amazon Stores, to discuss what it actually takes to make teams AI native, why agentic engineering is shifting code bottlenecks downstream to testing and deployment, and why robust validation is essential to build trust and enable “fearless… https://www.universetoday.com/articles/spacex-junk-hits-the-moon-not-a-good-signhttps://www.universetoday.com/articles/spacex-junk-hits-the-moon-not-a-good-signFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:43:40 +0000Universe TodayThe spent upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has struck the Moon, illustrating the hazard posed by debris in cislunar space. This problem will increase as launches to orbit and to the Moon become more common in the coming years. https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/08/score-the-a16-ipad/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/08/score-the-a16-ipad/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:56:59 +0000MacRumorsAmazon this weekend is taking $50 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $449.00. This is a match of the best price we've seen on the iPad since Apple's price hikes in June. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link… https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/08/apple-tv-welcomes-back-ted-lasso-with-a-clever-new-commercial/https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/08/apple-tv-welcomes-back-ted-lasso-with-a-clever-new-commercial/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:14:01 +00009to5MacThe Apple TV streaming service launched a new commercial this week alongside the premiere of Ted Lasso season four. The clever new ‘Welcome Back’ commercial inserts coach Lasso into a bunch of other Apple TV shows, including hits like Severance, Silo, and The Morning Show. You can watch the 1:30 ad after the break … https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/07/is-now-the-right-time-to-build-your-own-raspberry-pi-powered-retro-video-game-console-piday-raspberrypi/https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/07/is-now-the-right-time-to-build-your-own-raspberry-pi-powered-retro-video-game-console-piday-raspberrypi/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:20:21 +0000AdafruitWith modern game prices creeping up, and consoles doing away with physical media, it might be the perfect time to dive into some retro games! Will Greenwald and Jason Cohen at PCMag.com put together this handy guide. It also serves as a good reminder of huge back catalog of classic games waiting to be […] https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/07/ios-26-dopamine-jailbreak/https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/07/ios-26-dopamine-jailbreak/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:56:52 +0000MacRumorsAfter 326 days, iOS 26 has received its first jailbreak, thanks to the developers behind the popular Dopamine jailbreak. Lars Fröder, better known as opa334, today released Dopamine 3.0 , which adds support for a number of newer firmware versions, including iOS 26.0 and iOS 26.0.1 on devices with A12 or A13 chips.… https://techcrunch.com/podcast/jill-lepore-on-the-artificial-state-and-why-silicon-valleys-leaders-are-bad-sci-fi-readers/https://techcrunch.com/podcast/jill-lepore-on-the-artificial-state-and-why-silicon-valleys-leaders-are-bad-sci-fi-readers/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000TechCrunch AIHistorian Jill Lepore has a theory about why tech companies often use soaring language to describe their products — almost as if they’re forming a new government. And whether you’re thinking of Twitter’s old “town hall in your pocket” or Anthropic’s Claude constitution, it’s a theory that doesn’t paint Silicon Valley… https://thenextweb.com/news/hugging-face-delangue-china-open-models-winninghttps://thenextweb.com/news/hugging-face-delangue-china-open-models-winningSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:39:25 +0000The Next WebHugging Face chief executive Clément Delangue told CNBC that China is winning the AI race, with Chinese-developed models accounting for 41% of downloads on his platform over the past year, the largest share of any single country. China has now surpassed the US on both monthly and overall model downloads. “They’re… https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/uncategorized/2026/08/meta-ordered-to-pay-942-million-over-harm-to-childrenhttps://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/uncategorized/2026/08/meta-ordered-to-pay-942-million-over-harm-to-childrenFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:04:55 +0000MalwarebytesA new court ruling not only fined Meta to the extent of $942 million but also ordered it to improve its age assurance tools. https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/uno-platform-6-6/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalhttps://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/uno-platform-6-6/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000InfoQUno Platform 6.6 introduces Native AOT publishing across five target platforms, an optional Vulkan rendering backend, and automatic registration for the framework’s Model Context Protocol servers. The release also reduces XAML boilerplate, expands cross-platform WinUI API coverage, and improves accessibility and… https://9to5google.com/2026/08/08/pixel-11-all-of-the-last-minute-leaks-video/https://9to5google.com/2026/08/08/pixel-11-all-of-the-last-minute-leaks-video/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +00009to5GoogleAs is customary, we already know a ton about Google’s latest smartphone series before it officially launches. The last-minute leaks are seriously piling up for the Pixel 11 — here’s everything you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-and-answers-for-aug-9-1155/https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-and-answers-for-aug-9-1155/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000CNETHere are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1155 for Aug. 9. https://www.csoonline.com/article/4206598/human-oversight-is-still-critical-as-ai-patching-tools-miss-security-risks.htmlhttps://www.csoonline.com/article/4206598/human-oversight-is-still-critical-as-ai-patching-tools-miss-security-risks.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:50:54 +0000CSO OnlineAI-generated vulnerability patches still heavily depend on human review, particularly the ones involving security-sensitive code, according to a research. Researchers from 1Password have disclosed an internal evaluation that found AI-generated fixes frequently overlook broader concerns such as architectural intent,… https://thenextweb.com/news/firebird-armenia-ai-factory-export-licence-compute-diplomacyhttps://thenextweb.com/news/firebird-armenia-ai-factory-export-licence-compute-diplomacySat, 08 Aug 2026 12:21:11 +0000The Next WebFirebird, a US-based AI cloud company, opened what NVIDIA calls the CIS region’s largest AI factory in Hrazdan, Armenia on Saturday. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended, alongside Kazakhstan’s deputy prime minister Zhaslan Madiyev and David Allen, the US chargé d’affaires in Armenia. That guest list is… https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/networking/arm-chips-may-get-their-own-virtual-ran-boosthttps://www.datacenterknowledge.com/networking/arm-chips-may-get-their-own-virtual-ran-boostFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:27:03 +0000Data Center KnowledgeWith the help of Kenyi, a startup founded by a Qualcomm exec, Arm might finally be able to provide a much-desired rival to Intel in virtual RAN. https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-avatars-job-interviews-candidates-recruitershttps://thenextweb.com/news/ai-avatars-job-interviews-candidates-recruitersSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:04:26 +0000The Next WebJob recruiters are meeting an uncanny new kind of candidate: the AI avatar. These digital humans mirror an applicant’s voice and likeness while being something else entirely, and they are turning up in first-round interviews. Lana Kersanava, a Sydney-based recruiter, told Semafor she has encountered them over the past… https://thenextweb.com/news/china-hwatsing-cmp-wafer-polishing-metrology-breakthroughhttps://thenextweb.com/news/china-hwatsing-cmp-wafer-polishing-metrology-breakthroughSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:53:32 +0000The Next WebHwatsing Technology, China’s leading producer of chemical mechanical polishing equipment, announced a metrology system for six-inch wafers on Thursday that can be built directly into the polishing workflow. The company describes it as China’s first six-inch metrology system paired with CMP equipment. The integration… https://www.securityweek.com/3-8-million-impacted-by-unlimited-technology-systems-data-breach/https://www.securityweek.com/3-8-million-impacted-by-unlimited-technology-systems-data-breach/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:22:05 +0000SecurityWeekHackers stole personal, medical, and health insurance information from a company’s data center. The post 3.8 Million Impacted by Unlimited Technology Systems Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek . https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/stanford-evo-2-ai-model-generates-phages-against-e-coli/https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/stanford-evo-2-ai-model-generates-phages-against-e-coli/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:05:03 +0000AI NewsStanford researchers have synthesised nearly 300 phages from DNA sequences produced by the Evo 2 generative AI model. Laboratory testing narrowed the group to 16 phages that showed particularly strong E. coli-killing activity. The work centres on bacteriophage ΦX174, pronounced “FYE-ex-1-7-4”. Brian Hie, an assistant… https://9to5google.com/2026/08/08/googles-pixel-watch-5-takes-notes-from-the-fitbit-air-in-latest-leak/https://9to5google.com/2026/08/08/googles-pixel-watch-5-takes-notes-from-the-fitbit-air-in-latest-leak/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +00009to5GoogleThe Pixel Watch 5 looks mostly familiar in leaks thus far, but a new leak showcases a Stephen Curry edition, a style that first debuted on Fitbit Air. https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/cloudflare-computer-agents/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalhttps://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/cloudflare-computer-agents/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000InfoQCloudflare has introduced Cloudflare Computer, a new open-source runtime designed to give AI agents something closer to a real "computer" instead of just ephemeral containers. It leverages Cloudflare isolates for fast serverless execution, making agents cheaper, faster, and more scalable, according to the company. By… https://www.csoonline.com/article/4206739/snowflake-attacker-pleads-guilty-to-hack-of-165-companies-data.htmlhttps://www.csoonline.com/article/4206739/snowflake-attacker-pleads-guilty-to-hack-of-165-companies-data.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 13:22:34 +0000CSO OnlineA Canadian hacker has admitted being part of a group responsible for several major cyberattacks. Connor Riley Moucka pleaded guilty to being part of a coterie of hackers that hit 165 organizations, resulting in the theft of customer records and the extortion of millions of dollars. Industry sources have identified… https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141389/the-download-censorship-conspiracy-theory-first-ai-virus/https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141389/the-download-censorship-conspiracy-theory-first-ai-virus/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0000MIT Technology ReviewThis is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The… https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/airbnb-says-ai-is-helping-it-ship-features-faster-as-it-tests-a-new-search-function/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/airbnb-says-ai-is-helping-it-ship-features-faster-as-it-tests-a-new-search-function/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:22:49 +0000TechCrunch AIAirbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2583782-spacex-crash-site-on-moon-revealed-by-south-korean-orbiter/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=space&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNShttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2583782-spacex-crash-site-on-moon-revealed-by-south-korean-orbiter/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=space&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNSFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:04:40 +0000New Scientist SpaceAn out-of-control SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon earlier this week did, in fact, leave an impact crater, according to images from a Korea AeroSpace Administration lunar orbiter that caught before-and-after photographs https://thenextweb.com/news/chatgpt-whatsapp-sticker-export-apk-teardownhttps://thenextweb.com/news/chatgpt-whatsapp-sticker-export-apk-teardownSat, 08 Aug 2026 09:38:58 +0000The Next WebHidden code in ChatGPT’s latest Android app suggests OpenAI is building a feature that would let users generate stickers and export them directly to WhatsApp. An APK teardown by Android Authority found references to an “Add to WhatsApp” option in the sharing menu. Instead of sending AI-generated images as regular… https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/how-to-watch-mw4-cod-nexthttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/how-to-watch-mw4-cod-nextFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:46:38 +0000Windows CentralThe annual Call of Duty NEXT showcase is one of the biggest gaming events of the year, showing off the next Call of Duty title and upcoming changes to Warzone to build hype before the game's beta. Here's when and how you can watch COD NEXT 2026. https://cyberscoop.com/north-carolina-ports-cyberattack-coast-guard/https://cyberscoop.com/north-carolina-ports-cyberattack-coast-guard/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:24:49 +0000CyberScoopThe cyberattack hit gate systems at all three North Carolina ports, as officials continue investigating the breach and its effects on operations. The post Coast Guard says it is monitoring cyberattack that disrupted North Carolina’s ports appeared first on CyberScoop . https://www.thestack.technology/ai-is-taking-over-the-internet-cloudflares-ready-to-cash-in/https://www.thestack.technology/ai-is-taking-over-the-internet-cloudflares-ready-to-cash-in/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:07:44 +0000The StackBots outnumber humans on Cloudflare's internet traffic for the first time. https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/7/moonlight-mayhem/#atom-everythinghttps://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/7/moonlight-mayhem/#atom-everythingFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:18:09 +0000Simon WillisonMoonlight & Mayhem (Raccoon Heist by Codex + GPT-5.6 Sol Ultra) On Wednesday I wrote about One-shotting a Raccoon Heist game using Claude Fable 5 , where I had Claude Fable 5 build a full working game from a premise I generated with GPT-3 and DALL-E four years ago . I decided to pose the exact same prompt to Codex… https://www.fastcompany.com/91568447/turn-handwriting-into-font-free?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rsshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91568447/turn-handwriting-into-font-free?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rssSat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000Fast CompanyHandwriting has personality. Get to know someone well enough and their handwriting will remind you of them, because we all form letters just a bit differently. Our devices, for the most part, lack that kind of personality. Sure, you can choose a font from a drop-down list in your word processor of choice—but it’s not… https://www.fastcompany.com/91577972/email-end-to-end-encrypt-platform-security-privacy-gmail-icloud-yahoo-outlook-e2ee?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rsshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91577972/email-end-to-end-encrypt-platform-security-privacy-gmail-icloud-yahoo-outlook-e2ee?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rssSat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000Fast CompanyMost people take for granted that the messages they send via popular messaging apps like Meta’s WhatsApp or Apple’s iMessage are end-to-end encrypted (E2EE), meaning that no one but the sender and receiver—not even WhatsApp or Apple—can read the contents. Unfortunately, this rock-solid privacy-preserving encryption… https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141105/how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policy/https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1141105/how-ideas-of-a-vast-censorship-network-moved-from-the-online-fringe-to-trump-policy/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000MIT Technology ReviewThis article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations, with support from the Wayne Barrett Project. One morning in April 2025, employees of a small office in the US State Department got the email many of them had been dreading. For months, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency had been cutting a… https://www.securityweek.com/vishing-extortion-group-unc6671-rebrands-after-making-millions/https://www.securityweek.com/vishing-extortion-group-unc6671-rebrands-after-making-millions/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:06:01 +0000SecurityWeekInitially calling itself BlackFile, the group has expanded operations to the Redact, Pink, Helix, and Falcon brands. The post Vishing Extortion Group UNC6671 Rebrands After Making Millions appeared first on SecurityWeek . https://spacenews.com/senate-installs-new-chiefs-for-u-s-military-space-acquisition-spy-satellites/https://spacenews.com/senate-installs-new-chiefs-for-u-s-military-space-acquisition-spy-satellites/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:03:50 +0000SpaceNewsErich Hernandez-Baquero will take over military space acquisition; Roger Mason will lead the National Reconnaissance Office The post Senate installs new chiefs for U.S. military space acquisition, spy satellites appeared first on SpaceNews . https://www.csoonline.com/article/4206851/trojanized-ai-skills-gain-1-7m-installs-in-agent-targeted-attack.htmlhttps://www.csoonline.com/article/4206851/trojanized-ai-skills-gain-1-7m-installs-in-agent-targeted-attack.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 17:45:11 +0000CSO OnlineResearchers have uncovered an extremely effective attack campaign that involved AI agent skills trojanized to deploy a credential stealer. The incident is part of a growing trend in which attackers are targeting the AI software supply chain by poisoning sharable instruction and configuration files for agentic tools.… https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/google-earth-releases-swiftly-retracts-ai-feature-to-make-fake-satellite-images/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/google-earth-releases-swiftly-retracts-ai-feature-to-make-fake-satellite-images/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:43:23 +0000Daring FireballJeremy Hsu, Ars Technica: Google briefly allowed anyone to create AI-modified versions of satellite imagery available in Google Earth — before quickly reversing its decision as people shared examples of AI-generated pictures that illustrated the potential for misinformation and disinformation. Momentum ! ★ https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/cloudflare-launches-kitesurf-a-browser-built-for-ai-agents/https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/cloudflare-launches-kitesurf-a-browser-built-for-ai-agents/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:16:09 +0000TechCrunch AIKitesurf is a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. It uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping developers build browser-based AI agents more efficiently. https://www.csoonline.com/article/4206782/moonshots-kimi-ai-model-has-also-escaped-from-a-test-environment.htmlhttps://www.csoonline.com/article/4206782/moonshots-kimi-ai-model-has-also-escaped-from-a-test-environment.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 14:48:48 +0000CSO OnlineYet another AI model has escaped from a cybersecurity test lab: This time, it’s the Chinese company Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model on the run. Frontier Security spotted that Kimi K3 had found a loophole in the UK AI Safety Institute’s test environment for AI models performing cybersecurity tasks. The news follows similar… https://www.universetoday.com/articles/astronomers-find-a-new-object-from-the-early-universe-using-webb-datahttps://www.universetoday.com/articles/astronomers-find-a-new-object-from-the-early-universe-using-webb-dataFri, 07 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0000Universe TodayHomer Dávila Gutierrez, director of SKYCR.ORG, has identified a gravitational arc candidate in the galaxy cluster MACS J0308.9+2645 from public data from the James Webb Space Telescope. The object had not been previously reported and is located at a photometric redshift close to 4.4. The preprint is available on arXiv… https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/amazon-files-to-develop-two-new-data-center-campuses-in-texas/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/amazon-files-to-develop-two-new-data-center-campuses-in-texas/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0000Data Center DynamicsCompany eyes Fort Stockton and Floydada, files to expand planned campus in Boling https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ai/2026/08/ai-chat-bots-are-sliding-into-league-of-legends-friend-requestshttps://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ai/2026/08/ai-chat-bots-are-sliding-into-league-of-legends-friend-requestsFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:26:41 +0000MalwarebytesChat bots are sending friend requests in Riot immediately after ending your game. What are the scammers up to now? https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn837-agentic-ai-to-reduce-mttr/https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn837-agentic-ai-to-reduce-mttr/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:24:34 +0000Packet PushersEthan Banks sits down with Eduard Dulharu live at AutoCon 5 to explore how agentic AI can be used to reduce Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR) for complex network environments. Eduard breaks down how these AI agents leverage deterministic workflows and custom fine-tuned models to analyze telemetry and propose solutions.… https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/australian-neocloud-sharon-ai-touts-373m-cloud-contract/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/australian-neocloud-sharon-ai-touts-373m-cloud-contract/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0000Data Center DynamicsLatest in a series of five-year contracts https://spacenews.com/bipartisan-senate-bill-would-sharpen-space-force-training-for-conflict-with-china/https://spacenews.com/bipartisan-senate-bill-would-sharpen-space-force-training-for-conflict-with-china/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000SpaceNewsSens. Cortez Masto and Britt propose expanded space wargaming and an unclassified assessment of China's commercial space sector The post Bipartisan Senate bill would sharpen Space Force training for conflict with China appeared first on SpaceNews . https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/07/olson-kundig-sky-view/https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/07/olson-kundig-sky-view/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:09 +0000DezeenUS studio Olson Kundig Architects has completed a house in the mountains of Idaho with large spans of concrete, steel and glass, topped with a retractable roof. Known as Sky View, the 7,190-square-foot (667-square-metre) house looks out on the surrounding slopes and up to the clouds and stars over Sun Valley, Idaho.… https://research.meta.ai/blog/introducing-muse-code-and-muse-spark-1-2https://research.meta.ai/blog/introducing-muse-code-and-muse-spark-1-2Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:05:03 +0000Daring FireballMeta AI: We’re excited to release Muse Code (beta), a terminal coding agent powered by Muse Spark 1.2, our newest model. This marks our next step toward the frontier, with larger and much more capable models on the way. [...] Muse Code takes on complex software engineering tasks across large repositories: planning… https://www.storagereview.com/news/coreweave-locks-in-solidigm-ssd-supply-as-flash-allocation-becomes-an-ai-cloud-problemhttps://www.storagereview.com/news/coreweave-locks-in-solidigm-ssd-supply-as-flash-allocation-becomes-an-ai-cloud-problemFri, 07 Aug 2026 15:51:34 +0000StorageReviewCoreWeave said on August 5 that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Solidigm for priority access to enterprise SSD capacity. Storage has become the second component after GPUs that an AI cloud has to contract for years in advance, and CoreWeave has now done for flash what cloud providers spent the first half of… https://thenextweb.com/news/hong-kong-under-16-social-media-ban-educators-lawmakershttps://thenextweb.com/news/hong-kong-under-16-social-media-ban-educators-lawmakersSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:16:25 +0000The Next WebHong Kong educators and a lawmaker are urging the city to ban children under 16 from social media, calling addiction “the biggest problem facing education.” At a panel discussion this week, Lilian Chan Lui Ling-yee, honorary president of the Yan Oi Association of Principals, said legislation was needed to protect the… https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a73377388/reality-is-not-what-your-brain-says-it-is/https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a73377388/reality-is-not-what-your-brain-says-it-is/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000Popular MechanicsOur minds evolved to survive. But their inner workings have astonishing—and sometimes disturbing—consequences for everyday life. https://macaw.social/@mergesort/117055390966724799https://macaw.social/@mergesort/117055390966724799Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:45:22 +0000Daring FireballJoe Fabisevich, on Mastodon: I submitted Plinky 6.0.4 for review last week. The macOS app was approved in 4 hours, the iOS app is still waiting for review. Sure do love to distribute software distribution this way. He’s not an outlier; I see comments like this from App Store developers everywhere I look. ( Plinky , by… https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/trump-signs-eo-imposing-15-tariff-on-chip-and-solar-panel-material-polysilicon/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/trump-signs-eo-imposing-15-tariff-on-chip-and-solar-panel-material-polysilicon/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:52:23 +0000Data Center DynamicsComes into effect on December 6 https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/08/friday-squid-blogging-arctic-bobtail-squid-video.htmlhttps://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/08/friday-squid-blogging-arctic-bobtail-squid-video.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 21:07:04 +0000SchneierNice video of the Arctic bobtail squid. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Blog moderation policy. https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/networking/untitledhttps://www.datacenterknowledge.com/networking/untitledFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:03:15 +0000Data Center KnowledgeIPv6 is the essential foundation for AI, edge computing, and next-gen networks, addressing IPv4’s limitations and strategic risks. https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/a73377368/medevac-plane-gps-jamming/https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/a73377368/medevac-plane-gps-jamming/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000Popular MechanicsPilots have asked for the jamming to stop before and been told no. This time, four people died. https://www.fastcompany.com/91582933/us-white-house-worlds-first-useful-quantum-computer-2028?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rsshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91582933/us-white-house-worlds-first-useful-quantum-computer-2028?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rssSat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000Fast CompanyThe White House Quantum Summit brought together dozens of quantum policy officials and industry leaders last month, representing a rare glimmer of bipartisanship as the U.S. hustles to become the first nation to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer. The summit, which convened on July 7 in the Eisenhower Executive… https://www.securityweek.com/in-other-news-ai-slop-limits-apple-bounties-north-carolina-port-attacks-hackers-target-wall-street/https://www.securityweek.com/in-other-news-ai-slop-limits-apple-bounties-north-carolina-port-attacks-hackers-target-wall-street/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:26:42 +0000SecurityWeekNoteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: ban on Chinese data center tech, QuickFox VPN supply chain attack, IEH Corporation mailbox breached via phishing. The post In Other News: AI Slop Limits Apple Bounties, North Carolina Port Attacks, Hackers Target Wall Street appeared first on SecurityWeek . https://spacenews.com/fcc-space-bureau-deputy-takes-the-reins-amid-licensing-overhaul/https://spacenews.com/fcc-space-bureau-deputy-takes-the-reins-amid-licensing-overhaul/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:54:30 +0000SpaceNewsThe FCC is turning to Space Bureau deputy chief Jennifer Gilsenan to keep its satellite regulatory overhaul moving as Jay Schwarz prepares to retire as its chief later this month. The post FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul appeared first on SpaceNews . https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/instacart-blueberry-sre-ai/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalhttps://www.infoq.com/news/2026/08/instacart-blueberry-sre-ai/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=globalFri, 07 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0000InfoQInstacart introduced Blueberry, an AI-assisted incident response system that helps on-call engineers investigate production issues faster. It combines AI agents, operational data, and historical incident knowledge to generate grounded root cause hypotheses in Slack. It uses parallel subagents, MCP integrations, and… https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/tampa-electric-picks-ericsson-onelayer-and-burns-mcdonnell-for-private-lte-network-deployment/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/tampa-electric-picks-ericsson-onelayer-and-burns-mcdonnell-for-private-lte-network-deployment/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:32 +0000Data Center DynamicsThe deployment brings SIM lifecycle management to Tampa Electric https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/07/the-python-on-microcontrollers-newsletter-subscribe-for-free-8-7-2/https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/07/the-python-on-microcontrollers-newsletter-subscribe-for-free-8-7-2/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:26:03 +0000AdafruitThe Python for Microcontrollers Newsletter is the place for the latest news involving Python on hardware (microcontrollers AND single board computers like Raspberry Pi). This ad-free, spam-free weekly email is filled with CircuitPython, MicroPython, and Python information that you may have missed, all in one place!… https://blog.cloudflare.com/introducing-radar-researcher/https://blog.cloudflare.com/introducing-radar-researcher/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Cloudflare BlogCloudflare Radar Researcher is a new AI-powered tool that lets you explore global Internet trends and traffic data using plain language. Built entirely on Cloudflare's Developer Platform, it turns natural language queries into real, interactive charts. https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/g35699462/best-cantilever-umbrellas/https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/g35699462/best-cantilever-umbrellas/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0000Popular MechanicsThese off-center patio umbrellas offer excellent coverage and are easy to adjust. Here’s what you should know before buying. https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/6/an-ai-model-from-meta/https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/6/an-ai-model-from-meta/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:13:55 +0000Daring FireballSimon Willison: So that’s Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta. Google Gemini really needs to catch up on accidentally cyberattacking other companies. I’m surprised Willison hasn’t heard about how much momentum Gemini has . ★ https://lwn.net/Articles/1087743/https://lwn.net/Articles/1087743/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:35:55 +0000LWNGreg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of the 6.12.102 , 6.6.150 , 6.1.182 , 5.15.215 , 5.10.264 stable kernels. This round of stable kernel releases contains a fix for a single bug, found by Thomas Lamprecht , that affected several of the kernels released yesterday in response to a security vulnerability (… https://lwn.net/Articles/1086949/https://lwn.net/Articles/1086949/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:54:53 +0000LWNThe shadow-utils project provides the tools that handle /etc/shadow , /etc/passwd , and other related databases; in general, it manages users and groups on many Linux systems. While most software releases are notable for what is added, the recent shadow-utils 4.20.0 release is most noteworthy for what has been… https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ceo-of-company-that-printed-money-with-gta-6-digital-pre-orders-shockingly-says-discs-dont-make-sensehttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ceo-of-company-that-printed-money-with-gta-6-digital-pre-orders-shockingly-says-discs-dont-make-senseFri, 07 Aug 2026 17:55:43 +0000Windows CentralDuring an earnings call, Take Two's CEO has commented on the impending death of physical games right as the digital-only GTA 6 prints huge wads of cash. https://www.fortra.com/blog/beware-cut-price-ai-services-read-your-every-wordhttps://www.fortra.com/blog/beware-cut-price-ai-services-read-your-every-wordFri, 07 Aug 2026 15:33:08 +0000Graham Cluleyf someone offered you 90% off the official price to access Claude, the powerful AI model from Anthropic, would you be tempted? 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The RP2040 Adalogger is the same size and shape as a Feather and is intended to make your next data logging or data reading project super… https://www.core77.com/posts/145000/Grabos-Clever-Roller-Attachment-An-Easier-Way-to-Move-Sheet-Goodshttps://www.core77.com/posts/145000/Grabos-Clever-Roller-Attachment-An-Easier-Way-to-Move-Sheet-GoodsFri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000Core77This clever Roller attachment for Grabos makes it easy to move heavy objects that are difficult to grasp and move. It's simply a pair of wheels, a minimal frame and three quick-lock pins that attach to a Grabo. This makes it easy to move sheet goods, doors, countertop slabs, etc. The Grabo Roller runs $45. https://www.securityweek.com/black-hat-usa-2026-summary-of-vendor-announcements-part-4/https://www.securityweek.com/black-hat-usa-2026-summary-of-vendor-announcements-part-4/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:24:22 +0000SecurityWeekCompanies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2026 edition of the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas. The post Black Hat USA 2026 – Summary of Vendor Announcements (Part 4) appeared first on SecurityWeek . https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/food-drink/a28801317/bbq-smokers-and-grills/https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/food-drink/a28801317/bbq-smokers-and-grills/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0000Popular MechanicsFrom wood pellets to charcoal, these cookers use a little heat and a lot of time to make incredible barbecue. https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot/linux-users-finally-get-a-real-copilot-app-and-microsoft-didnt-even-make-ithttps://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot/linux-users-finally-get-a-real-copilot-app-and-microsoft-didnt-even-make-itFri, 07 Aug 2026 16:52:24 +0000Windows CentralDeveloper Hayden Barnes built an unofficial Linux app for Microsoft Copilot. The native app adds system tray support, dark mode, and desktop notifications. https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/how-ai-is-changing-instagram-engagement-without-replacing-the-human-touch/https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/how-ai-is-changing-instagram-engagement-without-replacing-the-human-touch/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:33:59 +0000AI NewsEvery post you see, every Reel that autoplays, and every ‘Explore’ page suggestion on Instagram is now decided by its AI system. With over three billion people using it, that’s not a small detail; it’s the whole algorithm. But here’s the point: the more AI controls over how you see the content, the more it […] The… https://www.extremetech.com/computing/vpn-provider-blocks-microsofts-hidden-windows-gpid-scripthttps://www.extremetech.com/computing/vpn-provider-blocks-microsofts-hidden-windows-gpid-scriptFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:45:19 +0000ExtremeTechIt tracks a specific Windows installation across Microsoft services and stays the same even if the network address changes. https://www.ft.com/content/33502017-0f4f-4761-a8f3-5d23d10db233?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/33502017-0f4f-4761-a8f3-5d23d10db233?syn-25a6b1a6=1Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:06 +0000Financial Times TechnologyThere are genuinely useful ways the technology can help with this. But Sam Altman’s ChatGPT tips are not among them https://lwn.net/Articles/1087812/https://lwn.net/Articles/1087812/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:12:42 +0000LWNThe Software Stewardship Lab , a nonprofit organization based in Scotland, has announced its existence . Our current research focuses are: Software supply chain security — We're working on an observatory that allows users to identify and monitor the world's critical Open Source packages in real time, including… https://www.core77.com/posts/144997/The-Sidephone-A-Dumbphone-with-Physically-Swappable-Interfaceshttps://www.core77.com/posts/144997/The-Sidephone-A-Dumbphone-with-Physically-Swappable-InterfacesFri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Core77This Sidephone , from Canadian start-up Side Technologies, is the latest distraction-reducing cell phone. It features a trick not seen on others, like the Light Phone and the Punkt MP02: A swappable physical UI. Users can choose between four different interfaces: A standard numerical keypad with T9 functionality, a… https://lwn.net/Articles/1087759/https://lwn.net/Articles/1087759/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:52:54 +0000LWNVersion 1.33.0 of the LightDM display manager has been released. This is the first release in four years : the project had been sponsored by Canonical but was effectively unmaintained in recent years. It has been transferred to a new community repository and is now maintained by Joshua Peisach and Neal Gompa. The new… https://www.universetoday.com/articles/preview-to-totality-a-resource-guide-to-august-12th-total-solar-eclipsehttps://www.universetoday.com/articles/preview-to-totality-a-resource-guide-to-august-12th-total-solar-eclipseFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0000Universe TodayIt’s almost show time. We’re just a few days away now, from the only total solar eclipse of 2026. While eclipses are a surety as the celestial gears of the Universe grind on, there are always a few unknowns leading up to eclipse day. We wrote a recent guide to the upcoming total solar eclipse featuring totality across… https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/07/get-creative-with-robotics-using-crickit/https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/07/get-creative-with-robotics-using-crickit/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:42 +0000AdafruitMake a robot friend with Adafruit’s CRICKIT, an add-on to our popular Circuit Playground Express, FEATHER and other platforms to make and program robots with CircuitPython, MakeCode, and Arduino. CRICKIT complements and extends your boards so you can still use all the goodies on the microcontroller, just with an… https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/bridge-dc-launches-prefabricated-data-center-power-module/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/bridge-dc-launches-prefabricated-data-center-power-module/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:55 +0000Data Center DynamicsContainer contains transformers, power distribution, UPS, and cooling infrastructure https://lwn.net/Articles/1087742/https://lwn.net/Articles/1087742/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:12:33 +0000LWNSecurity updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (compat-libtiff3, fence-agents, firefox, freerdp, frr, gimp, gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free, java-25-openjdk, kernel, kernel-rt, ldns, libgcrypt, libXfont2, nodejs:22, nodejs:24, p11-kit, pipewire, resource-agents, sg3_utils, thunderbird, and yelp), Debian… https://spacenews.com/europe-increases-size-and-cost-of-iris%c2%b2-constellation/https://spacenews.com/europe-increases-size-and-cost-of-iris%c2%b2-constellation/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:51:44 +0000SpaceNewsThe European Commission has reached an agreement with an industrial consortium to proceed with a secure connectivity constellation, increasing the number of satellites as well as its cost. The post Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation appeared first on SpaceNews . https://www.astronomy.com/observing/august-12-total-solar-eclipse/https://www.astronomy.com/observing/august-12-total-solar-eclipse/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:49:26 +0000Astronomy MagazineOn August 12, the New Moon’s shadow will fall over a portion of Earth’s surface. When that happens, the Sun will temporarily disappear from the sky in a total solar eclipse. These breathtaking events are spectacular and ethereal, as the sky falls dark during the day, leaving only the soft glow of our star’s outer… https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/ntt-data-reports-half-a-billion-dollars-of-data-center-investment-in-q1-financial-results/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/ntt-data-reports-half-a-billion-dollars-of-data-center-investment-in-q1-financial-results/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:40 +0000Data Center DynamicsData center sales of $733 million https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/alibaba-qwen-open-source-ai-revenue-sharing/https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/alibaba-qwen-open-source-ai-revenue-sharing/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000AI NewsAlibaba plans to introduce revenue-sharing terms for some commercial users of its next Qwen open-weight AI model, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the company’s plans. The arrangement would require larger companies that generate revenue from offering the model as a service to reach a commercial… https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/08/ice-is-buying-access-to-credit-card-records.htmlhttps://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/08/ice-is-buying-access-to-credit-card-records.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:26:41 +0000SchneierThrough data brokers, ICE is buying the information you provided to open a credit card. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/former-employees-sue-prime-data-centers-for-400m-claim-compensation-fraud/https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/former-employees-sue-prime-data-centers-for-400m-claim-compensation-fraud/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0000Data Center DynamicsAllege scheme to reduce equity https://www.astronomy.com/observing/full-moon-calendar-dates-times-types/https://www.astronomy.com/observing/full-moon-calendar-dates-times-types/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:44 +0000Astronomy MagazineThe phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight. Thanks to the Moon’s orbit around Earth, the angle of sunlight hitting the lunar surface and being reflected back to… https://www.extremetech.com/computing/rtx-5090-defeated-by-gears-of-war-e-day-on-ludicrous-settingshttps://www.extremetech.com/computing/rtx-5090-defeated-by-gears-of-war-e-day-on-ludicrous-settingsFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0000ExtremeTechEven with upscaling, it only managed 44.5fps. https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/aug-7-1996-nasa-announces-martian-life/https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/aug-7-1996-nasa-announces-martian-life/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Astronomy MagazineMeterorite ALH 84001 fell to Earth from Mars about 13,000 years ago, landing in the Allan Hills region of Antarctica. It was discovered in 1984 and taken to the Johnson Space Center, where in 1994 researchers saw possible signs of life: carbonate minerals and microscopic structures that resembled nanobacteria. Further… https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/07/antarctic-arctowski-station-kurylowicz-architects/https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/07/antarctic-arctowski-station-kurylowicz-architects/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:13 +0000DezeenArchitecture studio Kuryłowicz + Architects has revealed photos of the timber Arctowski Station nearing completion on King George Island in Antarctica. Currently under construction, the three-pronged research station has a prefabricated timber structure clad in insulated golden panels. Kuryłowicz + Architects designed… https://www.newscientist.com/article/2582016-4-ways-to-watch-a-solar-eclipse-without-burning-your-eyes/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=space&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNShttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2582016-4-ways-to-watch-a-solar-eclipse-without-burning-your-eyes/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=space&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNSFri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000New Scientist SpaceEven during a solar eclipse, it isn’t safe to look directly at the sun, but with a proper solar filter or a simple pinhole projector, you can still watch it disappear behind the moon https://www.csoonline.com/article/4206245/python-package-security-in-2026.htmlhttps://www.csoonline.com/article/4206245/python-package-security-in-2026.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000CSO OnlineOn March 24, 2026, developers building AI applications with LiteLLM — a Python package with 95 million monthly downloads — unknowingly installed malicious code. A threat actor group known as TeamPCP had compromised the PyPI distribution pipeline and pushed malicious versions 1.82.7 and 1.82.8 to the package index. The… https://www.extremetech.com/computing/steam-deck-mod-brings-back-physical-games-with-ancient-floppieshttps://www.extremetech.com/computing/steam-deck-mod-brings-back-physical-games-with-ancient-floppiesFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000ExtremeTechThere's just something so charming about plugging something in to play it. https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/data-analytics/bigquery-search-innovations-unify-structured-unstructured-data/https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/data-analytics/bigquery-search-innovations-unify-structured-unstructured-data/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000Google Cloud BlogModern enterprises possess a vast amount of unstructured data, yet they frequently encounter significant challenges in managing and extracting value from it. Historically, unlocking the insights hidden within PDFs, audio files, images, and unstructured text required a fragmented architecture: moving data out of your… https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/networking/streaming-the-fifa-world-cup-with-televisaunivision/https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/networking/streaming-the-fifa-world-cup-with-televisaunivision/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000Google Cloud BlogLive sports broadcasting represents the ultimate stress test for digital media infrastructure, where operational success or failure is measured in milliseconds and observed live by millions of viewers simultaneously. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the stakes reached a high for TelevisaUnivision, the leading… https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/inside-google-cloud/whats-new-google-cloud/https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/inside-google-cloud/whats-new-google-cloud/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000Google Cloud BlogWant to know the latest from Google Cloud? Find it here in one handy location. Check back regularly for our newest updates, announcements, resources, events, learning opportunities, and more. Tip : Not sure where to find what you’re looking for on the Google Cloud blog? Start here: Google Cloud blog 101: Full list of… https://www.csoonline.com/article/567697/what-is-the-cost-of-a-data-breach-3.htmlhttps://www.csoonline.com/article/567697/what-is-the-cost-of-a-data-breach-3.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:25:00 +0000CSO OnlineThe financial impact of a data breach is substantial for any modern business, regardless of industry or size. IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach report discovered that, from March 2025 to February 2026, the average cost of a data breach rose to $6 million, up 35% from $4.44 million a year earlier. The 2026 report,… https://openai.com/index/responding-next-frontier-critical-cyber-capabilitieshttps://openai.com/index/responding-next-frontier-critical-cyber-capabilitiesFri, 07 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0000OpenAI BlogOpenAI is sharing preliminary cybersecurity evaluations for Astra and the steps we’re taking to strengthen safeguards and security controls. https://www.ft.com/content/822f8902-1808-469f-97e0-634c552a7aa4?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/822f8902-1808-469f-97e0-634c552a7aa4?syn-25a6b1a6=1Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:54:15 +0000Financial Times TechnologyThe most advanced systems are evolving faster than efforts to keep them safe https://www.ft.com/content/9c0d4f0d-d2c6-4189-b4bb-200d17a4720f?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/9c0d4f0d-d2c6-4189-b4bb-200d17a4720f?syn-25a6b1a6=1Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:00:07 +0000Financial Times TechnologyChinese AI start-up targets Hong Kong listing to raise fresh funding for next phase of development https://thenextweb.com/news/south-africa-corporate-stablecoin-ban-exchange-control-backlashhttps://thenextweb.com/news/south-africa-corporate-stablecoin-ban-exchange-control-backlashSat, 08 Aug 2026 10:53:57 +0000The Next WebSouth Africa has proposed banning corporate cross-border stablecoin transactions, in draft rules released jointly by the Reserve Bank and National Treasury. It is one of the most aggressive attempts by any emerging economy to force borderless digital tokens back inside decades-old exchange control machinery. Under the… https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/data-analytics/new-bigquery-data-transfer-service-capabilities/https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/data-analytics/new-bigquery-data-transfer-service-capabilities/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000Google Cloud BlogIn a fast-paced digital economy, data is your most critical engine. Yet, many enterprises find themselves trapped in a costly paradox, spending over 100 hours a week building and fixing fragile, in-house ETL pipelines or wrestling with unpredictable third-party tools. Trusted by thousands of customers every single day… https://www.404media.co/flock-pitched-a-plan-to-turn-uber-and-lyft-drivers-into-roaming-surveillance-vehicles/https://www.404media.co/flock-pitched-a-plan-to-turn-uber-and-lyft-drivers-into-roaming-surveillance-vehicles/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:26 +0000404 MediaA Flock presentation shows the company planned to use around 350,000 Uber, Lyft, and delivery drivers to collect license plate data for its surveillance system. https://www.404media.co/behind-the-blog-rare-books-and-baseball-brain/https://www.404media.co/behind-the-blog-rare-books-and-baseball-brain/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:27:49 +0000404 MediaThis week, we discuss Flock blogging, "rare" books, and Jesus Christ. https://restofworld.org/2026/tsmc-arizona-investors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feedshttps://restofworld.org/2026/tsmc-arizona-investors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feedsFri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Rest of WorldThe Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona. https://www.ft.com/content/67412944-136f-401c-9fd7-2d68552832f1?syn-25a6b1a6=1https://www.ft.com/content/67412944-136f-401c-9fd7-2d68552832f1?syn-25a6b1a6=1Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:02:03 +0000Financial Times TechnologyChancellor holds emergency national security meeting as investigators examine ‘concrete leads’ and possible Russian role https://www.engineering.com/toshiba-introduces-m4v-microcontrollers-for-secure-iot-devices/https://www.engineering.com/toshiba-introduces-m4v-microcontrollers-for-secure-iot-devices/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:20:26 +0000Engineering.comThe Arm Cortex-M4 MCUs add multilayer security, data flash memory and motor control for industrial and consumer systems. The post Toshiba introduces M4V microcontrollers for secure IoT devices appeared first on Engineering.com . https://spacenews.com/u-s-senate-confirms-schiess-to-lead-space-force/https://spacenews.com/u-s-senate-confirms-schiess-to-lead-space-force/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:42:44 +0000SpaceNewsNew chief takes command as the Space Force prepares for rapid growth, acquisition reforms and Golden Dome The post U.S. Senate confirms Schiess to lead Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews . https://www.nextplatform.com/compute/2026/08/07/d-wave-intros-two-qubit-error-correcting-gate-for-its-dual-rail-quantum-architecture/5285007https://www.nextplatform.com/compute/2026/08/07/d-wave-intros-two-qubit-error-correcting-gate-for-its-dual-rail-quantum-architecture/5285007Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:29 +0000Next Platform https://www.engineering.com/eos-joins-mat-h2-consortium-to-advance-hydrogen-materials/https://www.engineering.com/eos-joins-mat-h2-consortium-to-advance-hydrogen-materials/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:01:47 +0000Engineering.comThe company will contribute metal additive manufacturing expertise to improve materials for hydrogen-powered systems. The post EOS joins MAT-H2 consortium to advance hydrogen materials appeared first on Engineering.com . https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/how-google-cloud-detects-contains-and-protects-against-emerging-threats/https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/how-google-cloud-detects-contains-and-protects-against-emerging-threats/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000Google Cloud BlogAt Google Cloud, securing your data and business systems is our foundational commitment. We empower our customers with the tools, governance, and infrastructure needed to securely deploy workloads and maintain long-term trust. We approach security from a shared fate model , and we continuously work to proactively… https://www.engineering.com/makera-links-cnc-software-mobile-control-and-project-sharing/https://www.engineering.com/makera-links-cnc-software-mobile-control-and-project-sharing/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:12:58 +0000Engineering.comStudio adds CAM, simulation and guided setup tools for Carvera, Carvera Air and Z1 desktop CNC users. The post Makera links CNC software, mobile control and project sharing appeared first on Engineering.com . https://blog.cloudflare.com/good-and-bad-agentic-behaviors/https://blog.cloudflare.com/good-and-bad-agentic-behaviors/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0000Cloudflare BlogCloudflare is shifting bot mitigation from point-in-time Risk assessment to continuous Trust evaluation. Learn how new good and bad behaviors from bots and agents are assessed by our systems, including BotBase and Precursor — and try out our Precursor Trace simulation to see how your own cursor movements would be… https://astrobites.org/2026/08/07/where-have-all-the-star-couples-gone/https://astrobites.org/2026/08/07/where-have-all-the-star-couples-gone/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000AstrobitesPairs of stars are mysteriously missing from the middle of ancient star clusters. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/where-to-see-the-august-12th-solar-eclipse-online/https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/where-to-see-the-august-12th-solar-eclipse-online/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:01:43 +0000Sky & TelescopeView the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful! The post Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online appeared first on Sky & Telescope . https://www.securityweek.com/truck-brake-controllers-safety-recall-doubled-as-hidden-security-fix/https://www.securityweek.com/truck-brake-controllers-safety-recall-doubled-as-hidden-security-fix/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000SecurityWeekNMFTA research shows a Bendix EC80 brake controller safety recall also patched remote code execution and DoS vulnerabilities. The post Truck Brake Controller’s Safety Recall Doubled as Hidden Security Fix appeared first on SecurityWeek . https://www.securityweek.com/critical-vulnerabilities-patched-with-chrome-151-update/https://www.securityweek.com/critical-vulnerabilities-patched-with-chrome-151-update/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:56:56 +0000SecurityWeekThe browser refresh eliminates over two dozen memory safety bugs, including critical use-after-free flaws. 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Learn how unified bindings and model-first routing simplify building resilient AI applications. https://www.fastcompany.com/91585459/10-essential-tools-for-discovering-learning-and-making-music?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rsshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91585459/10-essential-tools-for-discovering-learning-and-making-music?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0000Fast CompanyThis article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools , a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I love apps like Metronaut and Tomplay , which let me carry a collection of classical (sheet) music on my phone. 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On August 4, the U.K.’s AI Security Institute (AISI) issued a report on the disturbing behavior it had detected while testing two of the latest frontier AI models. Faced with solving a cybersecurity challenge, Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and (to a lesser degree)… https://www.fastcompany.com/91585589/how-humanitarian-organizations-are-using-ai-to-reach-people-faster?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rsshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91585589/how-humanitarian-organizations-are-using-ai-to-reach-people-faster?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 09:11:00 +0000Fast CompanyMinutes after catastrophic earthquakes struck Venezuela in June, GiveDirectly got an AI -generated snapshot of the disaster from an internal tool. Then it used other AI tools that analyze satellite imagery to pinpoint the hardest-hit neighborhoods, paired that with poverty data, and posted flyers in person inviting… https://www.fastcompany.com/91584370/enterprise-ai-doesnt-need-another-app-it-needs-its-language?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rsshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91584370/enterprise-ai-doesnt-need-another-app-it-needs-its-language?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rssFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000Fast CompanyFor the past two years, companies have been asking the same question in slightly different forms: which AI application should we build next? A customer service agent? A sales copilot? A procurement assistant? A coding agent? A research assistant? A workflow automation layer? A chatbot connected to internal data? A… https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ive-waited-8-years-for-overwatchs-d-mon-her-gameplay-didnt-disappoint-2/https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ive-waited-8-years-for-overwatchs-d-mon-her-gameplay-didnt-disappoint-2/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000CNETD.Va’s bestie brings a different type of mech gameplay to Overwatch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/details-leak-openai-doughnut-shaped-speaker/https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/details-leak-openai-doughnut-shaped-speaker/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0000CNETThe ChatGPT maker is reportedly working on a small, portable AI smart speaker, but it better not look too much like Apple’s designs. https://9to5google.com/2026/08/07/android-app-handles-canary-release-foldable-feature/https://9to5google.com/2026/08/07/android-app-handles-canary-release-foldable-feature/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +00009to5GoogleIntroduced in the latest Android Canary build, Google is preparing a new feature for foldables like the Pixel Fold series called “App Handles” which offers more flexible multitasking.