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South Koreans' AI utilization level 1.7 times global average: report

Google Korea cites report showing South Koreans' AI utilization is 1.7 times the global average, with high interest in AI education and productivity gains.

Products & Applications

Apple's September 10 Event to Bring Foldable iPhone and New CEO Debut

Apple's September 10 keynote will debut the foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro, marking new CEO John Ternus's first major product launch.

Policy & Regulation · Products & Applications

FDA Approves Landmark Pancreatic Cancer Drug That Improves Survival

FDA approves daraxonrasib, a first-of-a-kind pancreatic cancer drug that nearly doubles survival time, according to NPR.

Products & Applications · World · Large Language Models

Woman gets life sentence for killing 2 men with drug-laced drinks

A Seoul court sentenced a 20-year-old woman to life in prison for murdering two men with benzodiazepine-laced drinks and injuring others.

Products & Applications · World

Xiaomi 18 Fold surfaces again in real-world images ahead of September launch

New leaked photos of the Xiaomi 18 Fold show a dark red finish and triple-camera setup, with the device expected to debut in September featuring Xiaomi's in-house XRing O3 chipset.

Policy & Regulation · Products & Applications

Plug-in solar is now legal in the UK: what you need to know about kits, savings, and battery rules

Plug-in solar kits are now legal in the UK, allowing households to plug panels into mains sockets. Approved kits cost around £700 and can save about £110 a year, but batteries remain prohibited without professional installation.

Products & Applications

ZDNet picks five Linux distros as top Windows alternatives in 2026

ZDNet names five Linux distributions as top Windows alternatives, citing polished user experience; a six-year Linux user shares how modern distros lower the barrier to daily use.

AI Chips & Compute · World

Germany's Data Centers Under Squeeze From AI Demand, Minister Says

German minister: AI demand strains data centers; Europe must act, and approvals will be sped up.

Robotics · Companies

Zhiyuan Robotics Wins 18 Golds at World Humanoid Robot Games, Showcasing Factory-Trained Bots

Zhiyuan Robotics topped the medal table at the World Humanoid Robot Games with 18 golds, proving its mass-produced robots can excel in both athletic and operational tasks.

Products & Applications

ChatGPT plugin rankings now favor tools users keep using, TechRadar says

ChatGPT's updated plugin rankings prioritize tools that users continue to use, and TechRadar highlights several plugins worth adding.

Products & Applications · Companies

Galaxy S27 Ultra renders hint at bold Samsung redesign, but distinctiveness concerns emerge

Leaked renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra show Samsung's first major camera design overhaul in years, drawing mixed reactions over lost brand identity.

Policy & Regulation · Cybersecurity

Iran-linked hack leaves UK small power plants exposed to cyber risk until 2030s

Iran-linked hack shut a UK gas plant for 4 days; small power plants face risk until 2030 as Cyber Essentials rules tightened.

World · Products & Applications

AI Influencer ‘Dona Maria’ Enters Brazil’s Presidential Race, Bloomberg Says

Bloomberg reports an AI political influencer, Dona Maria, is drawing millions of views as she attacks President Lula’s record ahead of Brazil’s election.

Products & Applications

ZDNET names Zugu iPad Air case as top pick in 2026 expert-tested roundup

ZDNET's 2026 expert test crowns Zugu iPad Air case as the best overall, with budget and style alternatives from ESR and Burga.

Large Language Models · Computer Vision

OpenAI reboot, Salesforce-Anthropic 'Claudeforce' and Alibaba Qoder mark a busy Aug. 27

OpenAI disclosed strategic missteps and a safety-focused reboot, Salesforce and Anthropic unveiled 'Claudeforce,' Alibaba launched Qoder, and Chinese firms pushed AI edge and industry applications.

Companies · AI Chips & Compute

Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, report says

Nvidia agrees to buy open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, report says.

Products & Applications

Apple says three conditions can speed up Spotlight indexing ahead of OS updates

Apple says three conditions can speed up Spotlight indexing, a process that can take hours or days.

Companies · Large Language Models · Markets

MiniMax 上半年收入增 283%,B 端占比升至 63.4%

MiniMax 发布 2026 年中期业绩,上半年收入 1.17 亿美元,同比增长 283.1%,B 端业务占比升至 63.4%,企业客户与开发者数量突破 200 万。

Robotics

South Korea to invest 2.3 tln won in humanoid robots by 2030

South Korea has unveiled a 2.3 trillion won plan through 2030 to boost full-stack humanoid robot development, including mass production and procurement targets.

Products & Applications · Companies

Qianwen Office First Launches Qwen3.8-Flash, Claiming 100% Faster Generation and 75% Less Token Consumption

Qianwen Office released Qwen3.8-Flash with a standard mode, claiming a 100% generation speed increase and a 75% drop in token consumption.

Robotics · Research

Cyborg cockroaches with tiny injectors could one day aid rescue teams, researchers say

Cyborg cockroaches with medical injectors could deliver aid to trapped people, Australian researchers say.

Companies · Large Language Models

Salesforce crushes Q2 estimates, lifts guidance, rejects ‘SaaSpocalypse’ fears

Salesforce smashed Q2 estimates, with adjusted EPS of $5.90 and revenue up 11% to $11.35B, while CEO Benioff rejected ‘SaaSpocalypse’ fears. Shares jumped 13% in late trading.

Products & Applications

Squishy toys become hottest craze as U.S. sales quadruple, data shows

U.S. sales of squishy toys reached about $297 million through June, quadrupling from a year earlier, as low prices and social media appeal fuel demand.

Cybersecurity · Companies

CrowdStrike shares surge 10% on AI-driven cybersecurity demand, beats estimates

CrowdStrike beat Q2 estimates, raised guidance, and highlighted AI security demand, sending shares up 10%. Okta also jumped 20% on strong results.