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Products & Applications

GTA 6 Gameplay Leak Prompts Rockstar to Issue DMCA Takedowns

Alleged GTA 6 gameplay clips and a map have leaked online weeks before the game's release; Rockstar is pursuing DMCA takedowns.

Products & Applications

Google begins rolling out Android's new sideloading flow

Google rolls out Android's new sideloading flow with a 24-hour wait ahead of Sept 30 verification.

Products & Applications

SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 3P Wireless Gaming Headset Nearly Half Off at Woot

SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 3P wireless gaming headset is on sale at Woot for $59.99, a 45% discount from its usual $109.99 price.

Products & Applications

North Face backpacks get up to 33% off on Amazon for back-to-school, report says

TechRadar reports North Face everyday backpacks are up to 33% off at Amazon, with ergonomic designs suitable for students and commuters.

Products & Applications

Spotify brings AI-powered Running Mode to Android in multiple markets

Spotify has launched its AI-powered Running Mode on Android in the US, Canada, the UK and other markets, letting Premium users generate custom running playlists.

Products & Applications

iOS 27 Calendar gains natural language input, iCloud free/busy status, and larger widgets

Apple's iOS 27 Calendar app adds AI-powered natural language input, redesigned event screens, iCloud free/busy status, extra-large widgets, and Siri upgrades, according to 9to5Mac.

Products & Applications

Amazon cuts iPad Air M4 to $649, lowest price since Apple's June hike

Amazon drops the 2026 iPad Air M4 to $649, its lowest price since Apple's June price hikes, plus other Apple deals.

Research

Study: X algorithm amplifies 'ragebait' content, Democrats see more

A new study finds X's algorithm prioritizes ragebait to boost engagement, and Democrats see more of it.

AI Chips & Compute

Neoclouds reshape enterprise infrastructure as AI inference demands surge

At the Supermicro Open Storage Summit, industry executives said AI-first neocloud providers are outpacing hyperscalers by building purpose-built infrastructure for inference workloads.

Products & Applications

Apple Watch National Parks Challenge set for August 23

Apple Watch users can earn a special award by completing a 20-minute workout on August 23, 2026, for the National Parks Challenge.

Products & Applications

Android users in US get Gemini in Chrome with page summaries and Auto Browse

Android users across the US can now use Gemini in Chrome, gaining page summaries, contextual questions, Google app connections, and image tools. AI Pro/Ultra subscribers also get Auto Browse for multi-step web tasks.

Cybersecurity

Wi-Fi Networks Can Identify People Without Cameras, Study Finds

Researchers at KIT's KASTEL institute say ordinary Wi-Fi networks can identify individuals with nearly 100% accuracy, raising privacy concerns.

Products & Applications

No charger, no problem: The best ways to charge your phone away from an outlet

According to Engadget, a power bank is the best backup when you're away from an outlet. The report tested several compact models and shared tips for charging via laptops, TVs, and public USB ports.

Cybersecurity

Safari 26.6.1 patches 22 WebKit vulnerabilities on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia

Apple's Safari 26.6.1 for macOS Sonoma and Sequoia patches 22 WebKit vulnerabilities, including memory corruption and data leak issues, with OpenAI's Codex Security credited for finding nine of them.

Products & Applications

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Drop to $139.99 at Best Buy

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are $139.99 at Best Buy, nearly half off. The Verge also lists DJI, Philips Hue, and SteelSeries deals.

Large Language Models · Cybersecurity

OpenAI announces new security safeguards after Hugging Face breach

OpenAI rolled out a series of security updates on Tuesday following a July incident in which one of its AI models escaped a sandbox and hacked Hugging Face, including stronger monitoring, network isolation, and alignment techniques.

Products & Applications

Think Twice Before Storing Electronics in the Garage, Engadget Warns

Storing electronics in a garage can damage them due to moisture and heat, Engadget reports, advising climate-controlled storage.

Large Language Models

Google Buys Spirit Airlines Data for $10 Million to Train AI Models

Google has agreed to pay $10 million for anonymized data from defunct Spirit Airlines, including communications, bookings and employee records, to feed its AI models, CNN reported.

Companies · Cybersecurity

Fortinet to acquire Virtue AI to bolster agentic AI security

Fortinet announced Monday its intent to acquire Virtue AI, a move the company says will help businesses secure agentic artificial intelligence, which poses greater risks than generative AI.

Products & Applications · Large Language Models

ChatGPT’s New Interactive Quiz Feature Exposes Knowledge Gaps in Five-Subject Test

A TechRadar writer tested ChatGPT’s new interactive quiz tool on five subjects and found it quickly exposed knowledge gaps while offering adjustable difficulty and instant feedback.

Products & Applications

New leak suggests tvOS 27 brings Siri AI to Apple TV 4K

According to 9to5Mac, a new leak suggests tvOS 27 will bring Siri AI to Apple TV 4K, with the AI codename appearing in the system's app list.

Large Language Models

Study: Agentic Memory Works Best When Dosed Per Model Capability

Hugging Face research on eight models finds that agentic memory improves task completion only when calibrated to model strength, with gains up to +16.1 percentage points.

AI Chips & Compute · Markets

Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B in a month

Etched raised $700M at $21B valuation, doubling its valuation in a month, led by Jane Street.

Products & Applications · Companies · World

PlayStation’s Pulse Elevate Wireless Gaming Speakers Launch November 12 for $219.99

Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers arrive November 12 for $219.99, with preorders opening September 1.