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Tech News

AI / Tech Industry:
- OpenAI's annualized revenue hit $20B+ in 2025, up from $6B in 2024, driven by a 10x increase in compute capacity (0.2GW in 2023 to 1.9GW in 2025). The company plans to introduce ads in ChatGPT and launch its first hardware device in H2 2026, with plans to focus on "practical adoption" in 2026. 👉 reuters.com 👉 axios.com 👉 openai.com
- Cursor AI agents autonomously built a 3M+ line browser in one week using GPT-5.2, demonstrating rapid AI-driven software development. The project used hundreds of concurrent agents with specialized roles (planners, workers, judges). 👉 simonwillison.net 👉 cursor.com
- Google's Gemini API calls surged from 35B in March 2025 to 85B in August 2025, with 8M subscribers for Gemini Enterprise, signaling strong enterprise adoption. 👉 theinformation.com 👉 bloomberg.com^$
- Anthropic's Claude Cowork launch has revived fears of AI disruption, causing a 15% drop in SaaS stocks in 2026, with Morgan Stanley’s SaaS index down sharply. 👉 bloomberg.com^$ 👉 semafor.com
Social Media / Regulation:
- Threads surpassed X (Twitter) in daily mobile users (141.5M vs. 125M), driven by Meta’s cross-promotions and feature rollouts like communities and games. X still dominates on the web (150M vs. 8.5M daily visits). 👉 techcrunch.com (1 day ago)
- UK launches consultation on banning under-16s from social media, alongside restrictions on addictive app features like infinite scrolling. The proposal follows similar moves in Australia and aims to address concerns over mental health and online safety. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 reuters.com
- U.S. Congress proposes the "Kids Off Social Media Act" (KOSMA), which would require platforms to terminate accounts of users under 13 and enforce strict age verification, raising concerns about overreach and parental control. 👉 eff.org
Economy / Markets:
- IMF warns of global economic risks from AI boom reversal, noting that growth is reliant on a narrow range of drivers, particularly the U.S. tech sector. The fund predicts U.S. growth at 2.4% in 2026, but cautions about potential market corrections if AI productivity gains fail to materialize. 👉 ft.com^$ 👉 reuters.com
- Bitcoin fell 3.6% to under $92K, wiping $100B from crypto’s total value, amid fears of new EU tariffs proposed by Trump. 👉 bloomberg.com^$
Enterprise / Software:
- Microsoft prepares an ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing players to stream purchased games without a Game Pass subscription. Users may see 1 hour of ad-supported playtime per session. 👉 windowscentral.com 👉 arstechnica.com
- Valve updates Steam’s AI disclosure rules, clarifying that AI dev tools (e.g., code assistants) are not required to be disclosed, while AI-generated content (e.g., in-game assets, marketing) still must be disclosed. 👉 videogameschronicle.com
- Netflix asks filmmakers to restate plot points to accommodate distracted viewers, with action sequences moved to the opening 5 minutes and plot points repeated 3-4 times in dialogue. 👉 variety.com 👉 nme.com
Hardware / Devices:
- Asus confirms it will not release new smartphones in 2026, signaling a potential exit from the Android market. The company will continue supporting existing users but may pivot to AI and robotics. 👉 pcmag.com 👉 engadget.com
- NYSE develops a platform for 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs, combining blockchain-based settlement with traditional matching engines. The move aims to enable instant settlement, fractional shares, and around-the-clock trading. 👉 bloomberg.com^$ 👉 coindesk.com
Cybersecurity / Threats:
- New "StackWarp" hardware flaw breaks AMD SEV-SNP protections, allowing attackers with privileged control over a host server to run malicious code in confidential VMs on Zen 1–5 CPUs. 👉 thehackernews.com
- Five malicious Chrome extensions impersonate Workday and NetSuite to hijack accounts, stealing authentication tokens and blocking incident response capabilities. 👉 thehackernews.com
- Google Gemini prompt injection flaw exposed private calendar data via malicious invites, bypassing authorization guardrails. 👉 thehackernews.com
Global / Geopolitics:
- China’s birth rate fell to 5.6 per 1,000 in 2025, the lowest since 1949, with the population declining by 3.39M. The government is relying on automation and productivity to offset the shrinking workforce. 👉 theguardian.com
- Apple’s iPhone 17 shipments surged 28% YoY in China, reclaiming the top spot in the market amid weak demand for Chinese brands due to memory shortages. 👉 bloomberg.com^$ 👉 counterpointresearch.com
Legal / Policy:
- Elon Musk donates $10M to pro-Trump Senate candidate Nate Morris, his largest-yet Senate donation, signaling continued political engagement ahead of the 2026 midterms. 👉 axios.com 👉 nytimes.com^$
- U.S. government takes a £25M stake in Octopus Energy’s tech spin-off Kraken, aiming to encourage a London listing. 👉 ft.com^$
AI / Innovation:
- Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan discusses AI in game development, emphasizing the gaming community’s pushback against AI while partnering with Grok for AI tools. 👉 theverge.com
- Palmer Luckey argues Meta’s VR layoffs are not a disaster, stating that Meta still employs the largest VR team by a significant margin and that the cuts may actually benefit the industry. 👉 uploadvr.com 👉 businessinsider.com^$
Entertainment / Media:
- Meta’s VR layoffs may help the industry long-term, as most of the 1,500 roles worked on first-party content and games that competed with the broader ecosystem. 👉 thehackernews.com
- AI-powered law for startups gains traction, with platforms like Soxton automating legal tasks such as incorporation, advisor contracts, and employment agreements. 👉 techmeme.com
Social Media / Platforms:
- Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, with 141.5M daily active users compared to X’s 125M, driven by Meta’s cross-promotions and feature rollouts. 👉 techcrunch.com (1 day ago)
- Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges, amid a boost in app installs and engagement. 👉 techcrunch.com
Tech / Hardware:
- Asus halts new smartphone releases in 2026, potentially exiting the Android market to focus on AI and robotics. 👉 pcmag.com
- UBTech Robotics signs deals with Airbus and Texas Instruments for its humanoid robots, aiming to produce 10,000 units in 2026. 👉 bloomberg.com^$
Cybersecurity / Vulnerabilities:
- Microsoft releases out-of-band (OOB) Windows updates to fix shutdown and Cloud PC bugs, including a zero-day in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) actively exploited in the wild. 👉 krebsonsecurity.com
- New "CrashFix" Chrome extension delivers ModeloRAT malware using ClickFix-style browser crash lures, targeting victims with fake ad-blocking extensions. 👉 thehackernews.com
Startups / Funding:
- Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking the VC taboo of backing rivals, as AI competition intensifies. 👉 techcrunch.com
- AI security firm depthfirst raises $40M in Series A, focusing on protecting enterprises from rogue AI agents and shadow AI risks. 👉 techcrunch.com
Cryptocurrency / Blockchain:
- Bitcoin falls below $92K, wiping $100B from crypto’s total value, amid fears of new EU tariffs and market volatility. 👉 bloomberg.com^$
- NYSE develops a 24/7 tokenized securities trading platform, combining blockchain technology with traditional trading infrastructure for instant settlement and fractional shares. 👉 bloomberg.com^$
AI / Ethics:
- Gen Z’s enthusiasm for "dumbphones" overlooks cognitive risks, as philosopher Andy Clark warns of potential societal disempowerment for those opting out of smartphone dependence. 👉 wired.com
- AI models are starting to crack high-level math problems, signaling advancements in AI capabilities and potential disruption to traditional fields. 👉 techcrunch.com
Legal / Policy:
- U.S. government suspends enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, raising concerns about increased shell company activity and money laundering risks. 👉 bbc.com
- Elon Musk donates $10M to pro-Trump Senate candidate, signaling continued political influence ahead of the 2026 midterms. 👉 axios.com
Healthcare / Biotech:
- BioticsAI gains FDA approval for its AI-powered fetal ultrasound product, marking a significant milestone for AI-driven healthcare solutions. 👉 techcrunch.com
Economy / Markets:
- Global economy at risk of AI boom reversal, with the IMF warning that growth is reliant on a narrow range of drivers, particularly the U.S. tech sector. 👉 ft.com^$
Cybersecurity / Threats:
- New "StackWarp" hardware flaw breaks AMD SEV-SNP protections, allowing attackers to run malicious code in confidential VMs on Zen 1–5 CPUs. 👉 thehackernews.com
- Five malicious Chrome extensions impersonate Workday and NetSuite to hijack accounts, stealing authentication tokens and blocking incident response capabilities. 👉 thehackernews.com
- Google Gemini prompt injection flaw exposed private calendar data via malicious invites, bypassing authorization guardrails. 👉 thehackernews.com

Tech News

AI / Tech Industry:

OpenAI's annualized revenue hit $20B+ in 2025, up from $6B in 2024, driven by a 10x increase in compute capacity (0.2GW in 2023 to 1.9GW in 2025). The company plans to introduce ads in ChatGPT and launch its first hardware device in H2 2026, with plans to focus on "practical adoption" in 2026. 👉 reuters.com 👉 axios.com 👉 openai.com
Cursor AI agents autonomously built a 3M+ line browser in one week using GPT-5.2, demonstrating rapid AI-driven software development. The project used hundreds of concurrent agents with specialized roles (planners, workers, judges). 👉 simonwillison.net 👉 cursor.com
Google's Gemini API calls surged from 35B in March 2025 to 85B in August 2025, with 8M subscribers for Gemini Enterprise, signaling strong enterprise adoption. 👉 theinformation.com 👉 bloomberg.com^$
Anthropic's Claude Cowork launch has revived fears of AI disruption, causing a 15% drop in SaaS stocks in 2026, with Morgan Stanley’s SaaS index down sharply. 👉 bloomberg.com^$ 👉 semafor.com

Social Media / Regulation:

Threads surpassed X (Twitter) in daily mobile users (141.5M vs. 125M), driven by Meta’s cross-promotions and feature rollouts like communities and games. X still dominates on the web (150M vs. 8.5M daily visits). 👉 techcrunch.com (1 day ago)
UK launches consultation on banning under-16s from social media, alongside restrictions on addictive app features like infinite scrolling. The proposal follows similar moves in Australia and aims to address concerns over mental health and online safety. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 reuters.com
U.S. Congress proposes the "Kids Off Social Media Act" (KOSMA), which would require platforms to terminate accounts of users under 13 and enforce strict age verification, raising concerns about overreach and parental control. 👉 eff.org

Economy / Markets:

IMF warns of global economic risks from AI boom reversal, noting that growth is reliant on a narrow range of drivers, particularly the U.S. tech sector. The fund predicts U.S. growth at 2.4% in 2026, but cautions about potential market corrections if AI productivity gains fail to materialize. 👉 ft.com^$ 👉 reuters.com
Bitcoin fell 3.6% to under $92K, wiping $100B from crypto’s total value, amid fears of new EU tariffs proposed by Trump. 👉 bloomberg.com^$

Enterprise / Software:

Microsoft prepares an ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing players to stream purchased games without a Game Pass subscription. Users may see 1 hour of ad-supported playtime per session. 👉 windowscentral.com 👉 arstechnica.com
Valve updates Steam’s AI disclosure rules, clarifying that AI dev tools (e.g., code assistants) are not required to be disclosed, while AI-generated content (e.g., in-game assets, marketing) still must be disclosed. 👉 videogameschronicle.com
Netflix asks filmmakers to restate plot points to accommodate distracted viewers, with action sequences moved to the opening 5 minutes and plot points repeated 3-4 times in dialogue. 👉 variety.com 👉 nme.com

Hardware / Devices:

Asus confirms it will not release new smartphones in 2026, signaling a potential exit from the Android market. The company will continue supporting existing users but may pivot to AI and robotics. 👉 pcmag.com 👉 engadget.com
NYSE develops a platform for 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs, combining blockchain-based settlement with traditional matching engines. The move aims to enable instant settlement, fractional shares, and around-the-clock trading. 👉 bloomberg.com^$ 👉 coindesk.com

Cybersecurity / Threats:

New "StackWarp" hardware flaw breaks AMD SEV-SNP protections, allowing attackers with privileged control over a host server to run malicious code in confidential VMs on Zen 1–5 CPUs. 👉 thehackernews.com
Five malicious Chrome extensions impersonate Workday and NetSuite to hijack accounts, stealing authentication tokens and blocking incident response capabilities. 👉 thehackernews.com
Google Gemini prompt injection flaw exposed private calendar data via malicious invites, bypassing authorization guardrails. 👉 thehackernews.com

Global / Geopolitics:

China’s birth rate fell to 5.6 per 1,000 in 2025, the lowest since 1949, with the population declining by 3.39M. The government is relying on automation and productivity to offset the shrinking workforce. 👉 theguardian.com
Apple’s iPhone 17 shipments surged 28% YoY in China, reclaiming the top spot in the market amid weak demand for Chinese brands due to memory shortages. 👉 bloomberg.com^$ 👉 counterpointresearch.com

Legal / Policy:

Elon Musk donates $10M to pro-Trump Senate candidate Nate Morris, his largest-yet Senate donation, signaling continued political engagement ahead of the 2026 midterms. 👉 axios.com 👉 nytimes.com^$
U.S. government takes a £25M stake in Octopus Energy’s tech spin-off Kraken, aiming to encourage a London listing. 👉 ft.com^$

AI / Innovation:

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan discusses AI in game development, emphasizing the gaming community’s pushback against AI while partnering with Grok for AI tools. 👉 theverge.com
Palmer Luckey argues Meta’s VR layoffs are not a disaster, stating that Meta still employs the largest VR team by a significant margin and that the cuts may actually benefit the industry. 👉 uploadvr.com 👉 businessinsider.com^$

Entertainment / Media:

Meta’s VR layoffs may help the industry long-term, as most of the 1,500 roles worked on first-party content and games that competed with the broader ecosystem. 👉 thehackernews.com
AI-powered law for startups gains traction, with platforms like Soxton automating legal tasks such as incorporation, advisor contracts, and employment agreements. 👉 techmeme.com

Social Media / Platforms:

Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, with 141.5M daily active users compared to X’s 125M, driven by Meta’s cross-promotions and feature rollouts. 👉 techcrunch.com (1 day ago)
Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges, amid a boost in app installs and engagement. 👉 techcrunch.com

Tech / Hardware:

Asus halts new smartphone releases in 2026, potentially exiting the Android market to focus on AI and robotics. 👉 pcmag.com
UBTech Robotics signs deals with Airbus and Texas Instruments for its humanoid robots, aiming to produce 10,000 units in 2026. 👉 bloomberg.com^$

Cybersecurity / Vulnerabilities:

Microsoft releases out-of-band (OOB) Windows updates to fix shutdown and Cloud PC bugs, including a zero-day in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) actively exploited in the wild. 👉 krebsonsecurity.com
New "CrashFix" Chrome extension delivers ModeloRAT malware using ClickFix-style browser crash lures, targeting victims with fake ad-blocking extensions. 👉 thehackernews.com

Startups / Funding:

Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking the VC taboo of backing rivals, as AI competition intensifies. 👉 techcrunch.com
AI security firm depthfirst raises $40M in Series A, focusing on protecting enterprises from rogue AI agents and shadow AI risks. 👉 techcrunch.com

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain:

Bitcoin falls below $92K, wiping $100B from crypto’s total value, amid fears of new EU tariffs and market volatility. 👉 bloomberg.com^$
NYSE develops a 24/7 tokenized securities trading platform, combining blockchain technology with traditional trading infrastructure for instant settlement and fractional shares. 👉 bloomberg.com^$

AI / Ethics:

Gen Z’s enthusiasm for "dumbphones" overlooks cognitive risks, as philosopher Andy Clark warns of potential societal disempowerment for those opting out of smartphone dependence. 👉 wired.com
AI models are starting to crack high-level math problems, signaling advancements in AI capabilities and potential disruption to traditional fields. 👉 techcrunch.com

Legal / Policy:

U.S. government suspends enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, raising concerns about increased shell company activity and money laundering risks. 👉 bbc.com
Elon Musk donates $10M to pro-Trump Senate candidate, signaling continued political influence ahead of the 2026 midterms. 👉 axios.com

Healthcare / Biotech:

BioticsAI gains FDA approval for its AI-powered fetal ultrasound product, marking a significant milestone for AI-driven healthcare solutions. 👉 techcrunch.com

Economy / Markets:

Global economy at risk of AI boom reversal, with the IMF warning that growth is reliant on a narrow range of drivers, particularly the U.S. tech sector. 👉 ft.com^$

Cybersecurity / Threats:

New "StackWarp" hardware flaw breaks AMD SEV-SNP protections, allowing attackers to run malicious code in confidential VMs on Zen 1–5 CPUs. 👉 thehackernews.com
Five malicious Chrome extensions impersonate Workday and NetSuite to hijack accounts, stealing authentication tokens and blocking incident response capabilities. 👉 thehackernews.com
Google Gemini prompt injection flaw exposed private calendar data via malicious invites, bypassing authorization guardrails. 👉 thehackernews.com