Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI is reportedly securing a substantial $7 billion in funding and simultaneously launching a new cybersecurity model to combat the increasing prevalence of AI-driven attacks.
- Mark Zuckerberg's latest AI vision, detailed in a new manifesto and embodied by Meta's Glimmer model, signals a return to open-source AI while also raising public concerns about the broader implications of AI.
- The tech industry continues to grapple with legal challenges, including thousands of user addiction lawsuits against social media platforms and Rippling's counter-suit against startup Runlayer, underscoring ongoing regulatory and competitive pressures.
- Developments in AI extend beyond large models, with Anthropic enabling Claude Code's auto mode by default and the emergence of smaller, efficient models like Needle2 designed for local agent workflows on devices.
- Hardware and infrastructure are seeing significant investment, with Sila securing a major Pentagon loan for battery technology and the market for GPUs and AI servers heating up, as highlighted by the launch of Stoa Markets.
Sources
TechCrunch
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OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer
3 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
AI, Fundraising, OpenAISan Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.
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As AI-led attacks multiply, OpenAI launches a new cyber model
3 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, Anthropic, Mythos, OpenAIOpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it.
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Jeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team
3 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Media & Entertainment, jeff bezos, SportsJeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.
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Now Rippling is counter-suing tiny startup Runlayer
4 hours ago
by Julie Bort
Enterprise, TC, lawsuits, RipplingThis lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller- and buyer-beware market warning.
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Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax
5 hours ago
by Amanda Silberling
Government & Policy, billionaire tax, Google, Sergey BrinCalifornia's Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.
Hacker News
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The Verge
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Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand how to live
5 hours ago
by Elizabeth Lopatto
AI, Analysis, Business, Culture, Entertainment, Meta, Report, TechRecently, a man I was rock climbing with told me about how he'd used AI to make a motivational poster for himself, which he'd hung on his bedroom wall: a bear, walking a slackline over a canyon, holding a sign that said, "Do cool shit." I made what I hoped was a polite noise. What reaction was this man looking for? He probably hoped someone, maybe me, would say it was cool or inspiring. It seemed I was not the first person he'd told about this poster. "You know, it's funny," he said to me. "No one ever says anything
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Anker’s travel charger works in almost any country and is down to $20
5 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingAnker’s Nano Travel Adapter can power up to five devices at once. | Image: Anker If you’ve got international travel coming up, an adapter is essential for keeping your phone, earbuds, power banks, and other gadgets charged. Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter is one of our picks from our guide to the best gadgets for summer travel because it can charge up to five devices at once, yet it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It’s also available in black for just $19.99 ($6 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , and directly from Anker (with code
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Bluesky now lets you hide reposts from that annoying person you follow
7 hours ago
by Jay Peters
News, Social Media, TechBluesky has added a new feature that lets you hide reposts from a specific person in your feeds. The tool might be helpful if you want to stop seeing reposts from that one person who clogs up your feed with reposts of things you don't care about. If you follow me, I may be that person, I'm sorry. I try not to be. You can hide reposts from individual users by going to their profile, clicking the three dots button, and selecting the option to "Hide reposts in feeds." (X offers a similar toggle.) Bluesky also says that it's launching
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Costco’s great Switch 2 console bundle includes over $100 in free stuff
7 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingGames look gorgeous on its 7.9-inch screen. | Photo: Brandt Ranj / The Verge The cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up by $50 on September 1st, 2026 , resulting in a $499.99 price tag for just the console. We’re just weeks away, but Costco is offering a fantastic $499.99 bundle for its members that includes a Nintendo Switch 2 , a 256GB microSD Express card ( usually $59 ), and a one year subscription to Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack tier, which normally costs $49.99 per year . That’s over $100 in value, and a great way
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What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
9 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Gadgets, Google, Google Pixel, News, Smartwatch, Tech, WearableIt's that time of year: On Wednesday, Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event for Pixel gadgets. Google itself has already teased new slab-style and foldable Pixel smartphones, but leaks also indicate that the company could announce updated watches, a new color for familiar earbuds, and perhaps a brand new AirTag-like item tracker. However, unusually, Google's event is taking place in the evening: It kicks off on Wednesday at 6PM ET / 3PM PT instead of in the early afternoon or mid-morning, like many other tech events. And this time it has a celebrity
Wired
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Orange Crush: TAG Heuer Drops a Bright Revamp of the Original Metal F1 Watch
12 hours ago
by Jeremy White
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Main, SqueezeThe solar-powered limited edition may be here to mark the final Dutch Grand Prix taking place in Zandvoort, but it’s the juicy iconic colorway WIRED’s been waiting for.
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The Outlaw Chemist Teaching People How to Make Drugs From Scratch
15 hours ago
by Mattha Busby
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Home, CookWilly Myco has made over 120 videos showing people his exact process for making everything from LSD to DMT vapes. Not everyone’s a fan of his methods.
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The Best Portable Solar Panels: My Take After Years of Testing
15 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Gear / Buying Guides, Buying, GuideClean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.
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The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact
15 hours ago
by Reece Rogers
Gear, Gear / Trends, Mass, EffectPlatforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.
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The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle, Boox
16 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Tablets, Page, TurnerLooking to read more? These handy ebook readers are here to help.