Anthropic confirms plans to build an in-house silicon team
Anthropic and OpenAI are racing to scale up while reducing dependence on Nvidia.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 4:03 PM
The AirPods Pro are $60 off, their best price since late June
Best Buy kicked off a sale on Apple products with discounts on its latest smartwatches to phones. Another deal that caught our eye is on the latest AirPods Pro, Apple’s flagship wireless earbuds, which are down to $189.99 ($60 off), with retailers like Amazon and Walmart matching the price. That’s their lowest price since Prime […]
www.theverge.comby Sheena VasaniAug 6, 2026 4:00 PM
AI is now making new viruses
What could possibly go wrong?
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Aug 6, 2026 3:57 PM
Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 3:55 PM
Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims
Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 3:40 PM
Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse
Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four police departments whose officers have faced allegations of misusing the company’s tech.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 3:31 PM
ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people with no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 3:30 PM
China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US
Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 3:22 PM
Large genome models used to design new viruses
The AI system makes genetically distant versions of a bacteria-killing virus.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 3:04 PM
Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation
Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 3:02 PM
PSA: Apple has released security updates for Mac
Tahoe, Sequoia and Sonoma operating systems have been patched to address a Screen Sharing vulnerability.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Aug 6, 2026 2:53 PM
The FCC just shredded local TV station ownership rules, despite questionable legality
This is great news for Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Aug 6, 2026 2:44 PM
The Zelda movie’s Ganondorf casting hints at more movies
Deadline reported Thursday that the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie will feature Australian actor Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf, and the publication notes that "We hear Latukefu inked a multi-picture deal." Nintendo or Sony haven't formally confirmed that there's more than one movie in the works, though it's been rumored that Nintendo and […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersAug 6, 2026 2:31 PM
This tiny new charging pad is perfect for my nightstand
Why our deputy editor Nate Ingraham loves the new Twelve South tiny charging pad in spite of its price.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Nathan Ingraham)Aug 6, 2026 2:30 PM
Blue Origin narrowing in on root cause of catastrophic rocket accident
"The anomaly originated at the main oxygen valve on one of the BE-4 engines."
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 2:20 PM
Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable
Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Matt Tate)Aug 6, 2026 1:51 PM
Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 1:41 PM
Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups
Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 1:39 PM
Suno shares plans to combat spammy AI music
Suno announced plans to implement a new watermarking technology and download policy to limit the spread of spammy AI tracks and increase transparency. In a lengthy blog post, CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman laid out the company's principles and the next steps for the company as it seeks legitimacy. The company is rolling out new […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienAug 6, 2026 1:39 PM
Brendan Carr officially unleashes broadcast consolidation
The era of set broadcast ownership limits is officially over, after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted Thursday to end the national ownership cap rule. The agency's two Republicans, Chair Brendan Carr and Commissioner Olivia Trusty, voted to end the ownership cap, which restricts broadcast owners from holding stations that reach a combined more than […]
www.theverge.comby Lauren FeinerAug 6, 2026 1:35 PM
ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users
OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 1:34 PM
Parasitic zombie-ant fungus thrives in mosses, too
This may help fungi survive host scarcity and explains why infected hosts prefer the mosses as death sites.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 1:13 PM
OpenAI will no longer limit how many texts free accounts can send to ChatGPT
There will still be limits on image generation, voice mode usage and other features.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic)Aug 6, 2026 1:01 PM
Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company
Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naïve claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 PM
OpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats
OpenAI is making a big change for ChatGPT users on its free and Go tiers: Starting next week, users on those tiers will be able to have unlimited text chats with the chatbot, according to OpenAI. Right now, you may run into rate limits if you do too many text chats on those tiers, but […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersAug 6, 2026 1:00 PM
Hacker pleads guilty to stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers
Connor Moucka pled guilty to hacking and stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers, which net him and his accomplices more than $2.5 million in ransom payments.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 12:42 PM
TikTok blames ‘moderator error’ on slow response to Perez Hilton livestream
TikTok says a "moderator error" delayed the removal of a livestream that appeared to show blogger Perez Hilton harming himself, as reported earlier by Wired. Jamie Favazza, a spokesperson for TikTok US, tells The Verge that the platform notified law enforcement about the situation and banned Hilton's account for violating its community guidelines. Hilton, or […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothAug 6, 2026 12:41 PM
Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress
Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 12:40 PM
Moderna's mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review
Moderna's new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 12:31 PM
Why smartphone makers stopped using removable batteries, and why they're making a comeback
Changes are on the horizon. Soon, we'll be seeing more phones with batteries that the user can remove and replace.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Aug 6, 2026 12:30 PM
DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else
Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict both a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data. Researchers don't yet fully understand how it does this.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 12:23 PM
Cloudflare open-sources vibe-coding platform for people who aren't coders
Cloudflare built an AI agent workspace for its employees. Now it’s open source.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 12:15 PM
TikTok lays off 250 employees, shutters its Nashville office
The social media giant is shuttering an office that housed some members of TikTok’s content-moderation team.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 12:06 PM
Google Wallet now lets parents set up secure balances for their kids
The tech giant says the new feature will allow parents to teach their kids healthy financial habits while maintaining oversight over their child's spending with built-in safeguards.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 12:00 PM
Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids
Parents can now send their kids money that can be used anywhere Google Pay is accepted.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Matt Tate)Aug 6, 2026 12:00 PM
The California Teamsters union is suing the state over self-driving trucks
The California Teamsters union says that new self-driving truck regulations could eventually cause around 400,000 people to lose their jobs.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Aug 6, 2026 11:58 AM
Gen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking
This generation of twentysomethings is so disillusioned with swipe-based dating apps that they'll try literally anything else — even an AI matchmaker.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 11:53 AM
There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders
Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande—even out of genuine concern—can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 11:52 AM
Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices
Apple bumped up its trade-in offers for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and certain Android phones, with some devices now worth over $100 more, 9to5Mac reports. The Mac Studio's trade-in value increased the most, going up by $260. While some devices' offers are unchanged, most got an increase of around $5 to $20, with a […]
www.theverge.comby Stevie BonifieldAug 6, 2026 11:47 AM
How to stop Roku from tracking everything you watch
Let's dive in to Roku's privacy policy to see what data is being collected from you -- and how to stop it.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Aug 6, 2026 11:30 AM
Tesla and SpaceX will invest $16.8B to start building ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas
After months of speculation, the companies formally announced the massive project will happen just north of Houston.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 11:21 AM
OpenAI says Apple’s own security practices undermine its trade secrets case
Newly filed court exhibits show OpenAI’s legal strategy in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit: argue that Apple’s own security and offboarding practices — including allowing an Apple manager to access a former engineer’s iCloud account after he left the company —undermine its claims that the allegedly stolen information was properly protected.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 11:10 AM
The $28,350 Fathom is Ford's first midsize electric truck
Ford's first midsize electric truck has a name and a price, but we're still waiting for a proper design reveal.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Sam Rutherford)Aug 6, 2026 10:51 AM
How to watch Google's Pixel 11 event
Expect several new phones, a refreshed Pixel Watch and perhaps price increases at Google's Pixel 11 event.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Aug 6, 2026 10:34 AM
SoftBank donated $50 million to Trump’s library months before federal data center deal
SoftBank contributed $50 million to the Trump Presidential Library in January, just months before announcing that it's leasing land from the federal government to build a sprawling data center in Ohio. The Japanese company revealed the timing in response to a June letter from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Rep. Melanie […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothAug 6, 2026 10:30 AM
eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter
eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 10:17 AM
It’s the last day to get a $350 gift card with your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder
Samsung’s latest foldable Android phones, the Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, release tomorrow, August 7th. Today is the final day when you can place a preorder, and really the only reason we’re suggesting that is because you’ll get some freebies that will go away upon release. We have an entire article […]
www.theverge.comby Cameron FaulknerAug 6, 2026 10:09 AM
The left and right agree on one thing: no data centers
Today, I’m talking with Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter here at The Verge, about the growing backlash against AI data centers.  Gaby recently reported a fantastic piece about Hernando County, Florida, where last month the county commission unanimously approved a yearlong moratorium on data center construction. She attended a protest there organized by a […]
www.theverge.comby Nilay PatelAug 6, 2026 10:00 AM
Amid legal battles, Suno says it will start watermarking songs
Suno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 9:31 AM
What's the difference between the Apple Pencil USB-C Vs Pro?
Apple Pencils differ in terms of features, charging methods and iPad compatibility.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Aug 6, 2026 9:30 AM
Ford’s new electric truck, ‘Fathom,’ starts at $28,350
Due in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 9:01 AM
Ford picks "Fathom" for its affordable truck name, starts at $28,350
Deliveries of the new electric pickup are slated for later next year.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games
August is here, bringing 26 new games for GeForce NOW members. Command the seas in World of Warships: Legends and discover what’s next in the GeForce NOW library, starting with the eight newly added games this week. In addition, GeForce NOW is at the QuakeCon gaming conference this week in Grapevine, Texas, with hands-on experiences […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce
The startup's platform predicts which product a shopper wants next, learns their general taste, and fine-tunes continuously based on what they do in real time.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Exclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI
Mirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research into self-improving AI systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery and AI development.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Dolby Vision 2 is officially available on select Hisense TVs
Dolby Vision 2 includes a new algorithm that optimizes content on a scene-by-scene basis.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Aug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Bose has refreshed its QuietComfort headphones with two-way USB-C audio and better noise cancellation
Bose's updated QuietComfort headphones cost $359.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Aug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Adobe's new ChatGPT plugin brings 70 of its tools to OpenAI's chatbot
Adobe is continuing its enthusiastic embrace of generative AI.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic)Aug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Into the Omniverse: How Open World Models Push the Frontier of Physical AI
In July, NVIDIA joined more than 200 companies and organizations in signing “Open Weights and American AI Leadership,” an open letter arguing that AI leadership will be measured not by any single frontier model but by whether an open ecosystem reaches every sector.
blogs.nvidia.comAug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Netflix bags an exclusive GTA VI trailer... for all of six hours
Netflix will hold the exclusive rights to an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI before it hits YouTube six hours later.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Daniel Cooper)Aug 6, 2026 8:30 AM
Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings
The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 8:30 AM
Now you can chat with Google Maps to order food, reserve hotels and more
Google is also bringing Ask Maps to 150 more countries and territories.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic)Aug 6, 2026 8:30 AM
Meta claims its own AI also hacked into a third-party service during testing
Meta says its AI model accessed the internet during testing and hacked an organization thanks to a blunder by its evaluation partner.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Aug 6, 2026 8:08 AM
5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 8:02 AM
Omilia raises $67M to scale its customer support platform
The Series B is the company's second fundraise since it last raised capital in 2020. In that time, it has increased its ARR by 10x to $60 million.
techcrunch.comAug 6, 2026 8:00 AM
Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar
Here’s when some of this year’s most anticipated astronomical events will happen and the best way to observe them.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 8:00 AM
Samsung QS90H soundbar review: An all-in-one promise fulfilled
The QS90H actually delivers on the all-in-one soundbar promise thanks to new woofers and a unique driver layout.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Billy Steele)Aug 6, 2026 8:00 AM
Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026)
Whether you’re charging overnight at home or on the go, these are the fastest, most dependable Android chargers we’ve tested.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 7:34 AM
AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI
Why humans need to moderate humans.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 7:00 AM
Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Review: Pixel Overdose
Samsung dared to bring 6K to the world of gaming monitors before our PCs were truly ready for it.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 7:00 AM
Microsoft’s Quantum Chief Doesn’t Care That Scientists Don’t Believe His Results
Zulfi Alam thinks his team doesn’t need to “prove” they engineered a new state of matter in their bid to reinvent computing. Science would disagree.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 7:00 AM
Shark PowerDetect Speed Review (2026): Light and Powerful
Shark’s new PowerDetect Speed is lighter and more affordable than the original, but still managed to ace most of my vacuum tests.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 6:30 AM
Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers
Chevron and Williams are big winners in the race to power artificial intelligence as they build out gas-fired power plants and pipelines.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 6:30 AM
12 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 6:02 AM
Best Handheld Fans for a Breeze on Demand (2026)
I put handheld, wearable, and misting fans through a sweltering summer to see which ones kept me coolest.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 5:30 AM
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This August
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
20% Off Brooks Promo Code | August 2026
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
NZXT Discount Codes: 50% Off in August 2026
Save 50%, plus up to $250 with NZXT promo codes and discounts.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off
Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | August 2026
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Sealy Promo Codes: $100 Off
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Coleman Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 75% Off in August 2026
Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in August 2026
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This August 2026
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Home Chef Promo Codes for August 2026
Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | August 2026
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Barkbox Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off
Save on Barkbox subscriptions, including monthly themed collections of plush toys, tough chews, and healthy snacks designed to keep your pup’s tail wagging.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in August 2026
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 1:00 AM
OpenAI Didn’t Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking Spree
At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 8:15 PM
A Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide
For nearly two years, researcher Vangelis Stykas has maintained access to North Korean hackers’ servers. His work shows they pulled off intrusions in a shocking number of systems across the globe.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 7:30 PM
OpenAI’s Browser Could Be Hijacked to Spam Your WhatsApp Contacts
Researchers at security firm Zenity found more than a dozen flaws in AI browsers—and managed to get OpenAI’s Atlas to make an unauthorized Amazon purchase.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 7:30 PM
Welp, Nobody Saw SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Crash Into the Moon
Although no one captured a direct image of the impact, scientists have detected signals confirming the rocket hit the lunar surface. Orbiters could provide the first images of the crash site in the coming days.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 6:40 PM
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Baseboard management controllers from the world's biggest manufacturers are a security mess.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 6:35 PM
Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing
Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 5:03 PM
The National Design Studio Became a DOGE Landing Pad. Now ‘Big Balls’ Is Recruiting
WIRED spoke with an engineer who was interviewed by Edward “Big Balls” Coristine for a government engineering role at the NDS, the White House agency staffed by other DOGE veterans.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 5:00 PM
Anthropic’s AI used fake identities, malware in rogue attack on GitHub project
Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 4:47 PM
DHS Wants Protesters’ Signal Group Chats
A lawsuit accuses Homeland Security of violating protesters’ free-speech rights—but the agency is using it to try to get access to the plaintiffs’ encrypted communications.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 4:38 PM
Reddit signals ominous upcoming "changes” for old.reddit.com
Reddit says the beloved site is used for some "bad behavior."
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 4:01 PM
Hank Green found the AI problem that YouTube labels can’t catch
"Slop" isn't the only problem.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 3:51 PM
The Most Dangerous AI Hacking Techniques Still Have Humans in the Loop
Security researcher James Kettle tried to push the limit of AI’s hacking abilities—and discovered how effective it can be when combined with human expertise.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 3:42 PM
SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will be better than AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
SpaceX won't build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 3:38 PM
TikTok Says ‘Moderator Error’ Kept Perez Hilton Livestream Up
The gossip blogger was on TikTok covered in what appeared to be blood and wielding a knifelike object before the platform cut his stream. He’s since been hospitalized.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 3:35 PM
This Atlantic hurricane season is looking like a dud, but there will be a price to pay
"The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed."
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 3:19 PM
Google's AI shake-up: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart
Google's AI brain drain continues.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 3:05 PM
AI Hacks Are Bad. AI Worms and Viruses Will Be Worse
Chinese researchers have shown that AI models have the capacity to act like aggressive and adaptive computer viruses.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 2:30 PM
Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that superhero movies can be good
It's as much about grounded characters and well-timed emotional beats as CGI-filled action extravaganzas.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 2:27 PM
Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team
Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 2:11 PM
DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and Photograph Deported People’s Homes Abroad
Homeland Security told immigrants that leaving the US would wipe out fines it claims they owe. Now it wants private investigators to find them in their home countries and collect.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 1:24 PM
After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives
Disney is interested in "price-sensitive" streaming customers.
arstechnica.comAug 5, 2026 1:12 PM
Meta Ran Ads That Contained AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
More than 50 offending image and video ads were published across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Threads, according to Meta’s ad library data. Some ran as recently as this week.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 12:26 PM
Google’s Top AI Brains Are Leaving to Launch Discovery Loop
Jeff Dean and other high-profile Google executives have founded Discovery Loop, a startup that will seek AI-powered breakthroughs in everything from drug discovery to chip design.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 12:00 PM
MAGA Is In Turmoil Over Tucker Carlson’s Possible 2028 Presidential Bid
Joe Kent says that he and other anti–Donald Trump MAGA figures have formed a new movement. They want Tucker Carlson to run for the presidency in 2028.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 11:30 AM
NVIDIA and Partners Build in America, for America
NVIDIA and its partners are investing in American manufacturing, supply chains, energy grids and skilled workforces so the U.S. can produce the infrastructure needed for better healthcare, breakthrough scientific discovery, stronger industrial productivity and global technology leadership.
blogs.nvidia.comAug 5, 2026 9:00 AM
13 Best Coolers for Sunshine and Nighttime (2026)
We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 8:02 AM
AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory
Some creators fear the EU AI Act’s regulatory chaos will upend their lucrative businesses. Others are owning it by incorporating AI transparency into their creative process.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 7:43 AM
The Best MagSafe Accessories (for Android Too!): Chargers, Wallets, and More
MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 7:32 AM
BenQ GV50 Review: Highly Portable, but With Quality Trade-Offs
This affordable, portable projector doesn’t try to be a cinematic marvel, but it’s fun to use.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 7:01 AM
Gene-Edited Puppies Will Melt Your Heart—but Won’t Trigger Your Allergies
A startup has created beagles without the gene that causes runny noses and watery eyes for allergy sufferers.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 7:00 AM
Cougars Lower the Risks of Car Crashes by Hunting Deer
A new study shows how the big cats cause deer to move away from roads and deeper into the forest, where they pose less of a hazard to motorists.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 7:00 AM
No One Can Afford to Make ‘Myst’ Games Anymore
“Myst” sold over 6 million copies in the ’90s. Its latest spinoff couldn’t shore up any funding, pointing to an existential crisis among double-A games.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 6:45 AM
Viral Mugshot Accounts Are Humiliating Women Years After Their Arrests
Mugshawtys and similar pages often frame mugshots as thirst traps. The women featured are mocked and are sometimes sexually harassed in a form of public shaming.
www.wired.comAug 5, 2026 6:30 AM
NVIDIA Joins NSF State and Regional AI Hubs Program to Expand AI Research and Education Across the US
NVIDIA is participating in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs program, an effort launching today to expand access to the advanced computing, data, software and expertise needed for AI-enabled research and education. Consistent with the aims of the Genesis Mission, the program will support state and multistate groups […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 4, 2026 12:00 PM
NVIDIA Alpamayo 2 Super, the Frontier Open Model for Robotaxis and Autonomous Vehicles, Now Available for Commercial Use
For robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles (AVs), the hardest problems aren’t the everyday scenarios. They’re the rare, complex situations that are difficult to anticipate and train for. Handling these long‑tail events takes more than just object detection and motion prediction. AVs must understand the situation, reason about cause and effect, choose the right action and […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 4, 2026 11:00 AM
As AI Increases Demands on Memory, Storage Steps Up
Surging AI demands are driving the need for massive datasets and context windows that burst past the confines of system memory. But rising needs aren’t met by simply adding more storage capacity. What’s needed is useful, grounded insights from AI factories and efficient, secure storage architectures that enable those insights. At this week’s Future of […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 4, 2026 11:00 AM
AI Leaders Propose SAFE Guidelines for Cybersecurity Transparency
Members of the Open Secure AI Alliance — now more than 120 organizations strong — are developing new guidelines to strengthen agentic AI cybersecurity as the annual Black Hat conference begins in Las Vegas today. The Linux Foundation today shared a Request for Comments on Shared AI Findings Exchange (SAFE), a proposed set of guidelines […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 4, 2026 9:00 AM
Best in Class: Stream PC Games and Study on the Same Laptop With GeForce NOW
Back to school means balancing assignments, deadlines and downtime. GeForce NOW makes it easy to have it all. With cloud gaming, everyday laptops used for class can also become GeForce RTX-powered gaming setups. When it’s time to switch from studying to gaming, members can jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved, as GeForce NOW is bringing one […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 30, 2026 9:00 AM
Powerful Compute So Compact, It’s Clutch — Build AI Anywhere With NVIDIA Jetson
As a discerning AI investor who values style and substance, Sarah Guo knows this season’s standout accessory isn’t the latest designer purse — but what’s inside it. In a recent video, Guo, founder of AI-native venture capital firm Conviction and co-host of the AI podcast No Priors, highlighted how the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 28, 2026 11:00 AM
Industry Leaders Unite in Open Secure AI Alliance for AI Safety and Security
Open source software is a critical pillar of the global economy. It underpins cloud computing, financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, government and internet services by making technology accessible and observable to communities of experts. Cybersecurity is among the top three beneficiaries of open source software. The Open Secure AI Alliance — building on the leadership of […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 27, 2026 5:00 AM
NVIDIA Harnesses Vera CPU to Speed Up Design of Next-Generation CPUs and GPUs
The complexity of modern chip design continues to grow as engineering teams work to develop increasingly sophisticated CPUs, GPUs and AI systems. To help meet that challenge, NVIDIA is collaborating with industry leaders Cadence and Synopsys to optimize critical electronic design automation (EDA) applications for the NVIDIA Vera CPU. NVIDIA is now deploying Vera across […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 26, 2026 8:45 PM
At AI Summit, South Korea Outlines Its AI Future With NVIDIA and Partners
At this week’s AI Summit in San Francisco, South Korean President Jae Myung Lee and some of the country’s top business leaders and researchers are meeting with NVIDIA and ecosystem partners to chart Korea’s AI progress. Building on NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Korea last month, this week’s discussions and announcements advance […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 24, 2026 12:34 AM
GeForce NOW Sets Sail With ‘Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame’ Joining the Cloud
Lock in and load up the cloud. GFN Thursday brings fresh updates and new adventures, all ready to play without waiting for downloads. Set sail in Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame and charge in Battlefield 6 Season 4 both launching major content for members this week. Then revisit Capcom legends like Breath of […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 23, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA AI Supercomputer Comes Online at Naval Postgraduate School
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang today visited the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, to commission an NVIDIA DGX GB300 system — bringing one of the world’s most powerful AI platforms fully online for the students, researchers and faculty at the U.S. military’s flagship graduate university. “Our nation depends on our men and women […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 22, 2026 10:00 PM
NVIDIA Open Sources First GPU-Accelerated Medical Physics Simulation Framework
Before a healthcare robot can be useful in the real world, it has to learn how the physical world pushes back. Anatomy varies. Instruments bend, press, slip and interact with tissue. Imaging can be noisy or incomplete. And the rare, edge scenarios developers most need to understand don’t appear on schedule. That creates one of […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Built in Fort Worth: Wistron Opens Advanced Manufacturing Plant to Produce NVIDIA AI Systems
The AI era runs on AI infrastructure. Many of these advanced systems are built and tested in Texas. Wistron opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility today in Fort Worth — a 324,000-square-foot greenfield plant producing superchips at the heart of some of the world’s most capable AI systems. In front of an audience of Wistron […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 21, 2026 6:35 PM
NVIDIA Vera Rubin Driving Performance Per Watt, Lowest Token Cost for Partners Worldwide
NVIDIA Vera Rubin is here, and it’s going gigascale. Vera Rubin NVL72 production is ramping up with racks running at partners CoreWeave, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Nebius. Spanning 350+ factory sites in 30 countries, Vera Rubin has the largest, most mature rack-scale supply chain ever assembled to meet customer compute demand. […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 21, 2026 11:36 AM
Built for Vera Rubin, NVIDIA Spectrum-6 Arrives in Gigascale AI Factories
AI has entered the gigascale era. The world’s most advanced AI factories are bringing together hundreds of thousands of GPUs and CPUs to train frontier models, power agentic AI and generate intelligence at unprecedented scale. At this level, networking becomes a critical computing power multiplier in driving token generation. Marking a networking milestone, NVIDIA Spectrum-6 […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 21, 2026 11:00 AM
Google just redesigned the search box for the first time in 25 years — here’s why it matters more than you think.
For a quarter century, the Google search box has been one of the most recognizable interfaces in computing: a thin white rectangle, a blinking cursor, a few typed words, and a list of blue links. On Tuesday, Google will formally retire that paradigm. At its annual I/O developer conference , Google announced a sweeping redesign of the search box itself — the literal text field where billions of queries begin every day — transforming it from a simple keyword input into a dynamic, AI-driven con
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)May 19, 2026 1:45 PM
Railway secures $100 million to challenge AWS with AI-native cloud infrastructure
Railway , a San Francisco-based cloud platform that has quietly amassed two million developers without spending a dollar on marketing, announced Thursday that it raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, as surging demand for artificial intelligence applications exposes the limitations of legacy cloud infrastructure. TQ Ventures led the round, with participation from FPV Ventures , Redpoint , and Unusual Ventures . The investment values Railway as one of the most significant infrast
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Claude Code costs up to $200 a month. Goose does the same thing for free.
The artificial intelligence coding revolution comes with a catch: it's expensive. Claude Code , Anthropic's terminal-based AI agent that can write, debug, and deploy code autonomously, has captured the imagination of software developers worldwide. But its pricing — ranging from $20 to $200 per month depending on usage — has sparked a growing rebellion among the very programmers it aims to serve. Now, a free alternative is gaining traction. Goose , an open-source AI agent develope
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 19, 2026 9:00 AM
Listen Labs raises $69M after viral billboard hiring stunt to scale AI customer interviews
Alfred Wahlforss was running out of options. His startup, Listen Labs , needed to hire over 100 engineers, but competing against Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million offers seemed impossible. So he spent $5,000 — a fifth of his marketing budget — on a billboard in San Francisco displaying what looked like gibberish: five strings of random numbers. The numbers were actually AI tokens. Decoded, they led to a coding challenge: build an algorithm to act as a digital bouncer at Berghain, the Ber
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 16, 2026 9:01 AM
Salesforce rolls out new Slackbot AI agent as it battles Microsoft and Google in workplace AI
Salesforce on Tuesday launched an entirely rebuilt version of Slackbot , the company's workplace assistant, transforming it from a simple notification tool into what executives describe as a fully powered AI agent capable of searching enterprise data, drafting documents, and taking action on behalf of employees. The new Slackbot, now generally available to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers, is Salesforce's most aggressive move yet to position Slack at the center of the emergin
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 13, 2026 8:00 AM
Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Desktop agent that works in your files — no coding required
Anthropic released Cowork on Monday, a new AI agent capability that extends the power of its wildly successful Claude Code tool to non-technical users — and according to company insiders, the team built the entire feature in approximately a week and a half, largely using Claude Code itself. The launch marks a major inflection point in the race to deliver practical AI agents to mainstream users, positioning Anthropic to compete not just with OpenAI and Google in conversational AI, but w
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 12, 2026 6:30 AM
Nous Research's NousCoder-14B is an open-source coding model landing right in the Claude Code moment
Nous Research , the open-source artificial intelligence startup backed by crypto venture firm Paradigm , released a new competitive programming model on Monday that it says matches or exceeds several larger proprietary systems — trained in just four days using 48 of Nvidia's latest B200 graphics processors . The model, called NousCoder-14B , is another entry in a crowded field of AI coding assistants, but arrives at a particularly charged moment: Claude Code , the agentic programming t
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 7, 2026 3:00 PM