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Meta / Child Safety Trial: A former Meta employee, Arturo Bejar, testified in a landmark child safety trial against the company, alleging that employees prioritized user numbers and consistently sidelined safety concerns, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg ultimately responsible for the company culture. Bejar stated that Meta consistently chose policies that boosted usership and revenue over safety, contradicting Zuckerberg's public claims that the company prioritizes safety. 👉 npr.org 👉 youtube.com 👉 wsj.com$ 👉 facebook.com
Stripe Acquires OpenRouter: Stripe has acquired AI model marketplace OpenRouter for a reported $7.5 billion, aiming to expand beyond payments into the infrastructure for AI applications. The deal, which values OpenRouter significantly higher than its valuation just three months prior, will integrate OpenRouter's platform, which developers use to access various AI models, into Stripe's payment infrastructure. 👉 nytimes.com$ 👉 cnbc.com 👉 stripe.com 👉 openrouter.ai
Moderna/Merck Melanoma Vaccine Trial Success: Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, tested in conjunction with Merck's Keytruda immunotherapy drug, significantly reduced cancer recurrence and spread in a late-stage trial. This marks the first positive late-stage trial result for an mRNA cancer vaccine and could signal a new era in treating solid-tumor cancers, with Moderna's shares surging on the news. 👉 reuters.com 👉 merck.com 👉 slashdot.com
X Algorithm Prioritizes Engagement, Feeds Ragebait: A new study published in PNAS found that X's (formerly Twitter) algorithm prioritizes engagement, often feeding users content they dislike or that provokes a reaction, a phenomenon known as "ragebait." The study suggests that replies, particularly to posts that anger users, carry disproportionate weight in the algorithm, creating an "outrage baiting" feedback loop. 👉 pnas.org 👉 404media.co 👉 x.com
Medusa Ransomware Hits Over 500 Critical Infrastructure Orgs: CISA reports that the Medusa ransomware operation has breached more than 500 U.S. critical infrastructure organizations since 2021, targeting sectors like healthcare, government, and manufacturing. The group operates as a ransomware-as-a-service, recruiting initial-access brokers and using data extortion to pressure victims. 👉 cisa.gov 👉 bleepingcomputer.com 👉 yro.slashdot.org
Amazon to Expand Drone Delivery Service: Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service sixfold, reaching nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026. The service, which delivers packages up to 5 pounds within about an hour, will be available in major metro areas including Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise, adding to its existing 11 locations. 👉 wwwm.aboutamazon.com 👉 theverge.com
PINE64 Halts Future Linux Hardware Production: PINE64 has announced it has no plans to produce additional Linux hardware in the near future due to ongoing shortages of DRAM and eMMC components. The company's future production depends on component pricing after mid-2027, with existing inventory potentially running out in three months, though production of PineTime, PineVoice, and Pinecil will continue. 👉 pine64.org 👉 nerds.xyz 👉 t.me
Round Hill Sues Suno and Anthropic Over AI Training Data: Independent music publisher Round Hill is suing Suno and Anthropic for allegedly using hundreds of copyrighted songs without permission to train their AI systems, seeking over $1 billion in damages. The company argues that building multibillion-dollar AI businesses on copyrighted material without compensation is unfair and exploitative. 👉 hollywoodreporter.com 👉 tech.slashdot.org
US Army Unit Offers GTA VI Pass as Reenlistment Incentive: A U.S. Army battalion at Fort Stewart is offering soldiers a four-day pass, timed to the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, as a reenlistment incentive for those who commit to at least two more years. This initiative is part of the Army's broader effort to appeal to the gaming community for recruitment and retention. 👉 cbsnews.com
Unitree Robotics Surges Over 600% in Shanghai Debut: Chinese robotics giant Unitree surged more than 600% in its Shanghai stock market debut, marking the first mainland Chinese listing for a humanoid robot maker and highlighting Beijing's advanced technology ambitions. The company, founded in 2016, is a rival to U.S. developers, producing robots with similar features at lower prices. 👉 bbc.com 👉 chinadaily.com.cn
Early-Life Sugar Exposure Linked to Lower Cancer Risk: A study of over 64,000 people born in Britain between 1951 and 1956 found that those exposed to less sugar in their first 1,000 days had lower rates of five cancers decades later, including significantly lower liver and breast cancer risks. The study also suggested that early-life sugar exposure shaped long-term taste preferences and dietary habits. 👉 pnas.org 👉 theconversation.com
Physicists Entangle Quantum Memories Across 420km: A team of physicists has entangled two quantum memories across 420 kilometers (261 miles) of optical fiber, a record distance that pushes the vision of a future quantum internet closer to reality. This achievement, published in Physical Review Letters, is more than four times the previous record. 👉 journals.aps.org 👉 phys.org
Taylor Swift Album Releases Linked to Increase in Fatal Crashes: A study analyzing the release of 10 major albums between 2017 and 2022 found a 15.1% relative increase in U.S. traffic fatalities on album release dates compared to surrounding days. Researchers suggest that accessing music on smartphones can distract drivers, leading to an estimated 182 additional fatalities attributable to these release days. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 jamanetwork.com
Cursor Launches Origin, a GitHub-Style Code Hosting Platform: Cursor has introduced Origin, its own code hosting platform integrated into its AI coding environment, designed as a low-risk layer on top of GitHub. The launch coincided with a major GitHub outage, highlighting concerns about the reliability of code hosting services, especially with the rise of AI-generated code. 👉 venturebeat.com 👉 cursor.com 👉 githubstatus.com 👉 x.com 👉 x.com
Comcast Activates Wi-Fi Motion Sensing for Xfinity Gateways: Comcast is rolling out Wi-Fi motion sensing capabilities to millions of compatible Xfinity gateways, allowing them to detect movement by analyzing signal disruptions. This free feature, part of Xfinity Shield, can send alerts through the Xfinity app and offers various monitoring modes without requiring additional sensors. 👉 theverge.com 👉 xfinity.com
OpenAI CFO Indicates 2027 IPO: OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar informed employees that the company plans to go public in 2027 or sooner if its business growth accelerates. The company also reported a 35% quarter-to-date increase in its revenue run rate, with enterprise revenue up over 50%, indicating strong growth in its AI services. 👉 cnbc.com 👉 marketwatch.com 👉 barrons.com 👉 openai.com
Trump Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Clarity Act: President Donald Trump met with crypto executives, including CEOs of Coinbase and Robinhood, urging Congress to pass the Clarity Act to provide structure for the digital asset market. The bill, a priority for the crypto industry, has faced stalled progress in the Senate. 👉 bloomberg.com$ 👉 reuters.com 👉 barrons.com
YouTube Offers Creators Millions to Post Exclusively: YouTube is reportedly offering top creators millions of dollars to post videos exclusively on its platform for a period, and will penalize those who simultaneously post content on Netflix. This strategy aims to retain creators amidst increasing competition in the streaming landscape. 👉 bloomberg.com$ 👉 digitaltrends.com 👉 businessinsider.com$ 👉 tubefilter.com
GOP Memo Warns AI Companies on Data Center Backlash: The Senate GOP campaign arm has issued a memo to AI companies warning that negative public perception of data centers could jeopardize a crucial Senate seat in Ohio and potentially harm the industry's image nationwide. The memo urges companies to address community concerns to mitigate potential political fallout. 👉 axios.com 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 washingtonpost.com
SpaceX Reportedly Attempted to Acquire AI Startup Cognition: SpaceX reportedly approached AI coding startup Cognition about a potential acquisition, though Cognition's CEO has denied that the company is for sale or has engaged in discussions. The report surfaces amid a broader trend of aggressive investment and competition in the AI sector. 👉 bloomberg.com$ 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 x.com
Google Offers Students Free Year of Gemini Pro and AI Study Tools: Google is providing eligible college students with a free year of Gemini Pro and enhanced AI study features, including a student hub, notebooks, and 3D visualizations. This initiative aims to support students' academic pursuits with advanced AI capabilities. 👉 tomsguide.com 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 theverge.com 👉 openai.com
OpenAI Previews Private Safety Processing for Zero Data Retention: OpenAI is testing a new technique called Private Safety Processing (PSP) to identify misuse patterns in its AI models while maintaining zero data retention for customers. This aims to enhance security and privacy for businesses using its advanced models, especially in contrast to competitors like Anthropic that require data logs. 👉 openai.com 👉 bloomberg.com$ 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 wsj.com$
Samsung Announces Galaxy Unpacked Event for August 27: Samsung has scheduled a virtual Galaxy event for August 27 at 8 AM ET, widely expected to feature the launch of the Galaxy S26 FE. The company's announcement hints at new additions to its popular Galaxy S series, potentially including a more budget-friendly flagship model. 👉 phonearena.com 👉 news.samsung.com 👉 9to5google.com
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is described as a phone with a tougher body, IP68 rating, and a decent triple rear camera, but an iterative hardware upgrade with a dated design. The review suggests that while the foldable market is transforming, Google's offering feels somewhat behind the curve. 👉 theverge.com 👉 iphoneincanada.ca 👉 9to5google.com
Google Pixel 11 Review: The Google Pixel 11 is highlighted for its great design, fantastic camera features, and some Pro phone specifications, but it offers few generation-to-generation hardware improvements and is considered expensive at $899. The review suggests that the device's strength lies more in its software than significant hardware leaps. 👉 theverge.com 👉 techrepublic.com 👉 nytimes.com$
Google Pixel Watch 5 Review: The Google Pixel Watch 5 is noted for improved GPS and great gesture controls, but it is $50 more expensive than its predecessor, and new health features have yet to be rolled out. The review suggests a mixed bag of improvements and persistent drawbacks for the latest smartwatch. 👉 theverge.com 👉 forbes.com$ 👉 cnet.com
Google Pixel 11 Review: The Google Pixel 11 is praised for its solid design, impressive camera capabilities, and some Pro-level features, but criticized for its high price point of $899 and a lack of substantial hardware improvements over previous models. The review suggests that while the software experience is strong, the hardware offers limited upgrades. 👉 wired.com 👉 uk.pcmag.com 👉 droid-life.com
US Army Phasing Out Drone Assault Battalion: The U.S. Army is phasing out its drone assault battalion, created in January to learn from the conflict in Ukraine, as part of a "back-to-basics" approach. This move signifies a shift in strategy, focusing on traditional airborne infantry tasks rather than specialized drone warfare units. 👉 wsj.com$
Nvidia Discusses Investment in AI Data Supplier Mercor: Nvidia is reportedly in discussions to invest in AI data supplier Mercor, valuing the startup at $20 billion. Nvidia also made an initial payment of tens of millions of dollars to Mercor last quarter, indicating a significant strategic interest in the company's data services for AI development. 👉 theinformation.com 👉 pymnts.com
FTC Mandates Disclosure of Personalized Pricing: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stated that businesses must disclose when they utilize personalized pricing strategies and will enforce this rule against non-compliant companies. This initiative aims to increase transparency in pricing practices and protect consumers from potentially discriminatory pricing. 👉 wsj.com$ 👉 ftc.gov 👉 apnews.com
CFTC Bans Former FTX Executives Ellison and Wang from Trading: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has banned former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang from trading for five years as part of settlements related to their roles in the FTX collapse. This action aims to hold individuals accountable for their involvement in the cryptocurrency exchange's downfall. 👉 bloomberg.com$ 👉 cftc.gov 👉 coindesk.com
Nielsen Enhances Ratings Accuracy with Wearable Data: Nielsen is implementing changes to improve the accuracy of its TV ratings, including the use of data from wearable devices worn by panelists without requiring logins. This move aims to capture more precise audience measurement, especially for co-viewing scenarios. 👉 thewrap.com 👉 nielsen.com 👉 adexchanger.com
Rivian Spinout Also Raises $150M for Autonomous Driving Tech: Also, a startup focused on autonomous driving technology spun out from Rivian, has raised $150 million in a Series D funding round led by Prysm Capital. This follows a $200 million round in March 2026, indicating significant investor confidence in the company's development of autonomous driving solutions. 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 techfundingnews.com 👉 siliconangle.com
Network Bio Raises $50M for AI Medical Research: Network Bio has secured $50 million in funding to develop AI foundation models using pooled data from patient tissue and blood samples sourced from biobanks. The company aims to accelerate medical research by creating large-scale datasets for AI training. 👉 wsj.com$ 👉 businesswire.com
Flipkart Co-Founder's Navi Raises $100M from Prosus: Navi, the fintech company founded by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal, has raised $100 million in its first institutional funding round from Prosus, valuing the startup at approximately $1.3 billion. The investment will support Navi's expansion in the Indian fintech market. 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 economictimes.indiatimes.com 👉 bloomberg.com$
Google Cloud Deploys AI Agents to Automate Engineering Tasks: Google Cloud is integrating AI agents into its tools to automate tasks typically handled by forward-deployed engineers, aiming to improve efficiency and scalability. The company is reportedly hiring hundreds of these engineers to support this initiative. 👉 theinformation.com
Samsung Increases Chipmaking Prices Amid AI Demand: Samsung has reportedly increased prices for its advanced 4nm and 5nm chipmaking services by up to 15% for new orders, driven by the high demand for AI chips and tight capacity at competitors like TSMC. This move reflects the growing market for specialized AI processing. 👉 reuters.com 👉 tomshardware.com
Irregular AI's Postmortem on Hacking Incidents Criticized: The AI evaluation lab Irregular's report detailing its role in hacking incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta models has drawn criticism for unanswered questions and perceived excuses. Experts suggest that the lab's handling of containment failures and its relationship with AI companies need further scrutiny. 👉 therecord.media 👉 irregular.com 👉 nbcnews.com
Meta Launches Mac App for Meta AI, Expands Integrations: Meta has released a dedicated Mac app for its Meta AI chatbot and enhanced its capabilities by allowing it to integrate with Instagram, Facebook, Meta ad campaigns, and Google Workspace. This expansion aims to make Meta AI a more versatile tool for both personal and business use. 👉 theverge.com 👉 9to5mac.com 👉 engadget.com
Microsoft Defender Fixes Windows Crashes: Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Windows Defender to crash, specifically addressing the 0xc0000005 access violation errors reported by some users after a recent security update. This fix aims to restore the stability and reliability of the security software. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
CISA Warns of Exploitation of Windows IKE Extension Flaw: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has alerted organizations to the active exploitation of a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions. This flaw, with a high CVSS score, allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Windows 11 24H2 Home/Pro Support Ending Soon: Microsoft has reminded users that support for Windows 11 versions 24H2 Home and Pro editions will end in two months, meaning these systems will cease receiving security updates. Users are advised to upgrade to a supported version to maintain security. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Clop Ransomware Group Used Custom Web Shell for Windchill Attacks: Security researchers have identified a custom Java web shell used by the Clop ransomware group, specifically designed for exploiting vulnerabilities in PTC Windchill and FlexPLM servers. This bespoke tool facilitates credential decryption, file enumeration, and data theft. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Ransom Busters Poses as Recovery Firm to Steal Payments: A threat actor known as Ransom Busters is posing as a ransomware recovery service, contacting victims to offer decryption keys and data deletion in exchange for payment. This scam aims to exploit victims' vulnerability by posing as a legitimate recovery entity. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Sakura Internet Hack Exposes Data of Over 1.3 Million Accounts: Japanese cloud provider Sakura Internet disclosed that hackers accessed its sales management system, exposing contract and membership information for up to 1.36 million accounts. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in customer data management systems. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
CareCloud Breach Affects 3.7 Million Patients: Healthtech firm CareCloud has confirmed that a data breach earlier this year impacted over 3.7 million individuals, exposing sensitive patient medical records. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges within the healthcare technology sector. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Dahua IP Cameras Compromised in Large-Scale Attack: A campaign dubbed Operation CameraSwarm by cybersecurity researchers compromised over 14,500 Dahua IP cameras, primarily in Ukraine and Russia. Attackers utilized credential stuffing, authentication bypass flaws, and P2P relay techniques to gain access. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
US Charges Iranian Hackers in $3.4 Billion IP Theft Scheme: The U.S. has charged 17 Iranian individuals allegedly linked to the Mabna Institute for their involvement in a cybercrime operation that stole data worth approximately $3.4 billion from hundreds of organizations. This action targets a significant intellectual property theft scheme. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Password Spraying Attacks Surge 155x Amid MFA Exploitation: Huntress reported a 155x increase in password spraying attacks during the first half of 2026, with attackers exploiting gaps in multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementations. These attacks generated millions of login attempts, targeting unpatched systems and weak authentication policies. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft Fixes Windows Defender Crash Bug: Microsoft has released a fix for a bug that caused Windows Defender to crash, addressing 0xc0000005 access violation errors. This resolution ensures the stability and continued functionality of the security software on affected Windows systems. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com