Tech
AI Summary
- Nvidia anticipates a massive 70% growth next year, signaling continued AI hardware dominance, while Anthropic and OpenAI grapple with AI agent capabilities and misuse, including potential threats to public services and the development of bioweapons.
- Meta's AI agent, Muse, is surging in popularity, becoming the second-most downloaded app in the US, underscoring the growing consumer interest in AI-powered tools and experiences.
- Apple is making significant moves with the introduction of the iPhone Duo, its first foldable device, and updates to its Apple Watch line, indicating continued innovation in the mobile and wearable tech sectors.
- The fusion energy sector is attracting substantial investment, with Proxima Fusion securing €140 million, highlighting ongoing efforts to develop critical energy technologies.
- Despite major data breaches impacting millions of driver's licenses, the tech industry continues to push forward with AI advancements, app launches, and hardware innovations, navigating both opportunities and significant challenges.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play
11 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
Venture, Collaborative Fund, Thrive CapitalCollaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.
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Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year
12 hours ago
by Julie Bort
AI, Enterprise, TC, Jensen Huang, nvidiaNvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.
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Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
12 hours ago
by TechCrunch Events
AI, Biotech & Health, Fintech, Fundraising, Media & Entertainment, Startups, Venture, TechCrunch DisruptMark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.
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OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand
13 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, OpenAI, subscriptionsThe company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.
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Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek
13 hours ago
by Russell Brandom
AI, TC, Anthropic, distillationA new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.
Hacker News
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The Verge
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Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats
12 hours ago
by Emma Roth
AI, Apps, News, TechA new feature coming to Slack will allow you to build interactive reports, polls, dashboards, presentations, microsites, and other tools directly inside a chat. With Slackforce Surfaces , you can describe to Slackbot what you need, and it will use AI to gather information from relevant conversations and connected apps, like Google Drive or Salesforce, to create it. Once Slackbot creates a Surface, you can share it with colleagues and pin it to channels, allowing other people to view it, interact with it, and leave comments. In one example shared by Slack, a user asks Slackbot for help creating an
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Schools are catching on to Big Tech’s playbook
14 hours ago
by Lauren Feiner
AI, Podcasts, Policy, Report, VergecastIt's the hot new thing in tech, and it's where all the jobs are. Students who don't learn to use it fall behind. And to help them catch up in time, its creators are graciously providing the resources and curriculum for learning it, often pro bono. That's the narrative AI companies are pitching schools on right now, but according to New York Times education technology reporter Natasha Singer, it's also how the tech industry has built its influence in classrooms for the past 15 years. In a new book, Coding Kids , Singer details how tech companies took a central
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Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is over half off at under $20
17 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingAmazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is fast and capable. | Image: The Verge Looking to take full advantage of your 4K television, but your current streaming stick doesn’t have the right features? Through September 13th, you can grab an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K from Woot for just $16.09 when you use the coupon code FIRE30 at checkout. With support for Wi-Fi 6 and 2GB of memory, it’s fast enough for streaming movies or playing games with Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now. While this is the 2023 model, it’s functionally identical (and also has the same specs) to
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Electric air taxis get the green light for test flights in Texas
18 hours ago
by Andrew J. Hawkins
Aviation, News, Tech, TransportationA new federal program to test the feasibility of electric, hybrid-electric, and autonomous aircraft kicks off today in Texas - before the rules governing this new technology have even been finalized. Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration's Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) selected eight state-led projects to serve as some of the first public tests of these new aircraft. The first one kicks off today in Texas, featuring three eVTOL companies: Joby, Beta, and Wisk. For the next week, these companies will conduct test flights demonstrating future routes … Read
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Universal Music is launching an AI music platform with ElevenLabs
18 hours ago
by Emma Roth
AI, Entertainment, Music, NewsUniversal Music Group is launching a new AI-powered platform that will allow users to draw from its catalog of licensed music to create song remixes, mashups, and new takes on tracks, according to an announcement on Thursday . The record label is developing the platform through a multiyear licensing agreement with ElevenLabs, a company that specializes in AI voice and music generation. Artists can choose whether to participate in UMG and ElevenLabs' upcoming platform, which marks yet another AI deal for the record label. UMG is currently developing an AI music platform with Udio and has struck AI licensing deals
Wired
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Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone
34 minutes ago
by Will Knight
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Control, FreaksA combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money
34 minutes ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Phones, Product, ReviewSamsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.
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Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in September 2026
5 hours ago
by Luke Larsen
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsWhether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
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Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026
5 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsShop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
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Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in September 2026
5 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, CouponsSave up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this September.