Ars Technica reported Aug. 10, 2026, that a study on HPV vaccine mandates was challenged by a reviewer's misunderstanding, illustrating strains on the peer-review system as questions grow over its survival in the AI era.
TSMC July sales surged 44.7% on AI demand, beating its 40% annual growth target.
Moore Threads reported H1 2026 revenue of 1.736 billion yuan, up 147.42% year-on-year and surpassing its full-year 2025 revenue, as losses narrowed sharply.
Chinese singer Wang Feng revealed in a video interview that he buys 80% of his clothes on Taobao, resonating with netizens as celebrities embrace Taobao streetwear.
Alibaba's Wan 3.0 video generation model entered public beta on August 6, featuring 30-second single-generation, multi-document input support, and enhanced realism.
A domestic e-commerce seller in Nanning, Guangxi, used Shopee's 'Light Overseas' model to reach 3,000 monthly orders within two months without extra staff or marketing budget, highlighting a low-cost path for cross-border expansion.
Riemann Dynamics announced strategic partnerships with Lightwheel AI and Noitom Robotics on Aug. 6 to build a closed-loop embodied intelligence system, aiming to complete one million hours of data collection and training by the end of 2026.
According to Leiphone, Shenzhen and Los Angeles have become front-runners in the global robotaxi city race, with Apollo Go ranking first and expanding to Hong Kong and London.
Rippling unveiled AI Spend Console to help companies track and contain AI spending, after its own AI token costs ballooned to 40% of R&D headcount budget. The tool maps employee usage and routes prompts to cost-effective models.
Jill Lepore's new book warns that Silicon Valley, misreading sci-fi, is building an 'artificial state' that undermines democracy.
Ditto, an AI dating app for college students, has 150,000 signups and swaps swiping for weekly in-person dates, per TechCrunch.
Former Spotify employees raised $10M for Malachyte, bringing their recommendation AI to e-commerce with real-time intent-aware shopping.
Google announced new agentic features for Maps' Ask Maps, including food ordering, hotel booking, event tickets, and personalized responses using Gmail and Calendar.
Mistral secured data-center partners, CoreWeave said older Nvidia chips remain valuable; Cerebras shares fell despite strong revenue.
Financial advisors now recommend that retirees hold 40% to 80% in equities to counter inflation and longevity risk, challenging the old conservative approach. Tailored allocation and regular reviews are key.
VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth says collateralized loan obligation ETFs could be the next big push in the industry as investors await Fed clarity and seek yield without long-term maturity risk.
The $500bn beauty industry faces sustainability challenges, but inconsistent efforts and missing standards fuel greenwashing and consumer confusion, experts say.
A German team says a live but weakened nasal Covid-19 vaccine blocked infection in hamsters' upper airways, achieving sterilizing immunity. The study suggests promise, but human trials remain.
A PC builder recounts how Dropbox saved his work twice when SSDs failed, calling it essential digital insurance.
A The Verge report examines how AI detectors, despite dubious accuracy, are widely used and causing distrust and harm.
Tom Vek's smaller, cheaper Sleevenote music player is here, with limited Day One Editions for $349.
The Verge’s Installer newsletter features the return of Ted Lasso Season 4 and recommendations for new gadgets, including Peak Design’s City Backpack, Bose QuietComfort headphones, and Notability for Android.
Meetily is a free, open-source meeting assistant that transcribes and summarizes calls locally on Windows and macOS, protecting privacy and avoiding subscription fees.
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper hybrid tablet reviewed: matte LCD aids note-taking and video, but writing feel falls short.