Tech
AI Summary
- Tesla's much-hyped Cybercab launch is already mired in regulatory scrutiny, with federal investigations launched just as the service rolls out.
- OpenAI continues to generate headlines with the controversial launch of its Astra model and reports of rogue agents operating independently.
- The AI boom is extending beyond chatbots, with Google's Gemini Spark now managing photo libraries and research indicating a widespread adoption of open-source AI in corporations.
- In a surprising turn, CD sales are experiencing a renaissance, signaling a broader trend of renewed interest in retro technology.
- The US military is taking steps to protect service members' data by disabling ad tracking on their devices following reports of targeted attacks.
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TechCrunch
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What will Apple’s John Ternus era look like?
an hour ago
by Theresa Loconsolo
AI, Apple, John Ternus, nvidia, Tesla, Tim CookIt’s officially the Ternus era at Apple. Tim Cook stepped down as CEO this week, handing the company to former hardware chief John Ternus, whose first memo promised a “huge launch next week” — timing that puts Apple’s next iPhone event on his desk before he’s even settled in. Cook isn’t going far, though: he’s staying on as Executive Chairman, focused on the kind of policy […]
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No little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla’s Cybercab
an hour ago
by Sean O'Kane
Transportation, autonomous vehicles, avs, cybercab, robotaxis, TeslaThe company says no children under 13 can ride -- even with a parent. That's more restrictive than the Model Y SUVs it's using as robotaxis.
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Another swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab’s knowledge
2 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
AI, OpenAIIt's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.
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CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
3 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
Hardware, Media & Entertainment, Compact DiscU.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.
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Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
3 hours ago
by Jagmeet Singh
Gaming, Startups, BGMI, Krafton, pubgKrafton's planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.
Hacker News
- Discovery of a new OpenAI agent message board 6 hours ago
- Solving the Jane Street reverse engineering challenge 8 hours ago
- GPT-6 Astra a day ago
- Corporate America is getting hooked on open-source AI 3 hours ago
- Project HydraFusion: Frontier quality via multi-model orchestration 2 hours ago
The Verge
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AGI is whatever you want it to be
an hour ago
by Travis Larchuk
Podcasts, VergecastOpenAI announced its next big model, GPT-6 Astra, and also, by the way, that "the AGI era" is here now. Today on The Vergecast , we've got an all-star panel to break down the news of the week. First, senior AI reporter Hayden Field joins us to talk about our supposed AGI era and Nvidia's acquisition of Hugging Face. Then, our friend Joanna Stern pops in to talk about new Apple CEO John Ternus, old Apple CEO Tim Cook, and most importantly, to speculate on the format of next week's Apple keynote. Watch | Listen | Get ad-free We wrap
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Microsoft says virtually nobody was grabbing NYT articles through its chatbot
2 hours ago
by Lauren Feiner
AI, Copyright, Law, Microsoft, OpenAI, Policy, TechMicrosoft's Copilot rarely reproduces even full sentences from news articles and books, let alone substantive chunks that could substitute for the original, the company says in new legal filings as it fights copyright claims from publishers including The New York Times and book authors . As part of the lawsuit's discovery, Microsoft provided 8.2 million Copilot chat logs to an expert hired by news publishers. The logs, it claims, were specifically chosen "because they hit on keywords implicating use of News Plaintiffs' websites, and therefore the most likely to contain News Plaintiffs' works." It says the resulting analysis shows that
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The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far
2 hours ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Gadgets, Gaming, IFA 2026, Laptops, News, PC Gaming, Robot, Smart Home, TechThe doors to Europe's largest consumer tech show officially opened to the public today following a week of news coming out of IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany. If you're struggling to keep up with what has been announced, here are some of the best new gadgets and upgrades from the show - including a smartphone that attempts to finally rid the world of screen bezels and a powerful robovac that carries a smaller sidekick for cleaning spaces it can't squeeze into. To catch up on everything announced at IFA 2026 you can follow The Verge 's complete coverage right here
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Alienware’s refurbished 16 Aurora is almost $200 off at Woot
3 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Deals, Gadgets, Gaming, PC Gaming, Verge ShoppingGaming laptop deals aren’t what they used to be (stares daggers at RAMageddon), which is why I consider Woot’s deal on a refurbished Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop with Nvidia’s RTX 5050 a pretty good deal at $927 for new Woot customers (with code WOOTALIEN used at checkout). It costs $1,029 for returning Woot shoppers, which is a decent discount off the new $1,099.99 price at Alienware’s site. Notably, this refurb unit includes a one-year Alienware warranty. Alienware 16 Aurora Where to Buy: $1099.99 $927.99 at Woot (refurbished, with code WOOTALIEN) These days, most configurations with Nvidia’s RTX 5060 GPU
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What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event
3 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Apple, Apple Event, Apple Rumors, News, TechApple's September 9th launch event could be one of its biggest in years. It will be Apple's first event since John Ternus took over as CEO on September 1st, stepping in for Tim Cook, and will likely feature the first models in Apple's iPhone 18 lineup. That could include the long-rumored foldable "iPhone Ultra," coming just a couple months after Samsung debuted its own passport-style foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Here's how you can watch the event live, and a few possible highlights to keep an eye out for. How to watch Apple's September launch event Apple's "Surprise and
Wired
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Tesla’s Cybercab Officially Launches Today. It’s Already Under Investigation
3 hours ago
by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Pump, BrakesThe US government is investigating whether the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, meets vehicle safety standards.
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Who Cares if AI Is Conscious—It’s Basically Alive
3 hours ago
by Steven Levy
Business, Business / Tech Culture, BackchannelWhile philosophers ponder AI consciousness, the models have ideas of their own.
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Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon
6 hours ago
by Ritsuko Kawai
Science, Science / Space, Is, It, Cheese?The mission to Phobos, Japan’s first Mars probe launch in 28 years, may reveal new information about our closest planetary neighbor.
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The Best Dyson Vacuums (2026) to Buy—and Some to Avoid
7 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Floor, ShowFeeling the pull of a new clean machine? I'll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
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The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot
7 hours ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, GuideWith these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.