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Youdao's Q2 net revenue rose 3.5% to RMB 1.47 billion, marking the eighth straight quarter of positive operating profit as AI agents scale.
AI-driven RAM shortage expected to raise car prices by several percentage points, adding about $2,000 to a typical new vehicle.
Anthropic aims for record IPO; Jeff Dean criticizes Gemini; Google Discover gets AI; Baidu Cloud grows 79%.
Qi2.2 wireless charging offers 25W power, nearly double Qi2's 15W, with faster charging and better thermal protection for new Android phones.
TechRadar roundup: HoverAir drone gets FCC approval; Godox flash kit reviewed; Aldi launches budget vacuum and £20 air fryer.
Amazon is making its AI assistant Alexa+ free on all eligible Fire TV devices in the US, no Prime or subscription required.
Marvell rose 6% as a filing showed Google could buy up to $12.2B in shares under their custom AI chip deal.
Harness Inc. introduced AI agents that detect software vulnerabilities and generate patches, including virtual patching and 24/7 zero-day monitoring, according to SiliconANGLE.
A Reddit user demonstrates that the Pixel 11 Pro's upgraded telephoto sensor can focus on closer subjects than its predecessors, an unmentioned improvement.
Tor Project's first quadratic funding campaign raised over $200,000 from small donors, distributing funds to privacy tools after 2025 US funding collapse.
Cyberleek leaks GTA 6 gameplay and map, threatens more unless Rockstar apologizes and meets demands.
TechRadar reviews the RedMagic Astra 2, the world's first liquid-cooled tablet, calling it the fastest Android tablet tested, but notes a significant price hike.
Calendly launches an AI meeting note-taker and plans a scheduling assistant, entering a crowded field.
Mova launched the $1,299.99 V70 Ultra Complete robot vacuum with an articulating mopping arm that reaches under kitchen stools, solving a common cleaning blind spot, according to a The Verge hands-on test.
NordVPN has signed a partnership with Crystal Palace as its Official VPN Partner, the company's second Premier League deal in a week, aimed at educating fans on online security.
At WRC 2026 and RSS 2026, robots showed long-horizon skills while researchers and firms unveiled world models and data infrastructure, signaling a new phase in embodied AI.
OpenAI said it paused some AI training runs over cybersecurity risks, launched a stricter ChatGPT for teens, and reported slower revenue growth and wider losses.
Tesla cut Powerwall lease prices by two-thirds; Texas plans start at $19 a month via virtual power plants.
Cribl buys Radiant Security's AI SOC tech; Swimlane adds intelligent routing for alerts.
Hidden AirTag in rare book leads to Amazon facility where books are scanned for AI training, confirming unauthorized use of authors' works.
PayPal announced Wednesday that students can use Venmo and PayPal to pay tuition through partnerships with education payment platforms, according to TechCrunch.
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree surged 629% on its stock market debut, underscoring China’s lead in humanoid robotics, according to a Bloomberg report.
iPhone owners planning to upgrade are advised to sell their current devices now, as prices could drop by up to 30% after the new models launch, according to Gadget GoGo.
Amazon has begun notifying developers about Fire OS 16 compatibility, signaling that new Fire TV devices running Android 16 may be close to launch.