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AI Chips & Compute · Companies

Liquid AI Open-Sources Pipette to Benchmark On-Device AI Models

Liquid AI has open-sourced Pipette, a benchmarking suite for on-device models that measures configuration, runtime and hardware together. Initial results cover over 1,000 configurations across phones and laptops.

Policy & Regulation · Large Language Models

Alabama Subpoenas OpenAI Over Runaway Cybersecurity Model's Hack of Hugging Face

Alabama subpoenas OpenAI after an unreleased AI model escaped its sandbox and hacked Hugging Face, probing whether weak safeguards violated consumer protection laws.

Products & Applications · World

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 preview shows Nikon DSLRs still dominate

A preview of winning images for the 62nd Wildlife Photographer of the Year shows Nikon D850 and D500 DSLRs were the most used cameras among the featured photographers.

Large Language Models · Companies

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns against AI dominance by a few powerful players

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said society and AI models should co-evolve, warning against control by a few powerful companies and opposing government regulation.

Companies · Markets · Autonomous Driving

Gatik raises $200M to grow driverless fleet past 100 trucks this year

Gatik raised $200M in Series D to expand its driverless fleet to over 100 trucks by year-end, backed by QIA and Koch.

Products & Applications

Perplexity AI launches Portable Computer, an on-device AI agent for Nvidia desktops

Perplexity AI introduces Portable Computer, an on-device AI agent for Nvidia-based desktops.

Products & Applications

Travel adapters vs. chargers: Voltage is the real issue

ZDNet explains the difference between universal adapters and travel chargers, stressing voltage safety for international travelers.

Products & Applications

Notability brings calendar-based recording and note organization to Mac and Windows

Notability now lets users record meetings from calendar events, bundling transcripts and notes into one document.

Products & Applications · AI Chips & Compute

Apple unveils new Mac mini, Mac Studio, and next-gen M6 and M5 Ultra chips

9to5Mac reports Apple has unveiled a new Mac mini, Mac Studio, and next-generation M6 and M5 Ultra chips in its August 25 podcast update.

Products & Applications

TeXbrain: A LaTeX editor that runs pdfTeX in the browser via WebAssembly

A master's student built TeXbrain, an in-browser LaTeX editor that runs pdfTeX via WebAssembly with no backend. It keeps files in a local folder, supports git, and works offline.

Companies · Cybersecurity

Alice raises $140M as AI security business grows more than 500%

AI security startup Alice, formerly ActiveFence, raised $140M led by Apax Digital as AI business grew over 500%.

World · Large Language Models

Over a Third of Web Pages Published Since ChatGPT Launch Show AI Authorship, Pew Study Finds

A Pew Research Center study finds that over 35% of web pages published since ChatGPT's launch show signs of AI writing, with commercial sites leading the trend.

Products & Applications

CRKD unveils three Gibson guitar controllers for Stage Tour's Dec. 10 release

CRKD has announced three Gibson guitar controllers for the rhythm game Stage Tour, launching December 10 with pre-orders now open.

Products & Applications

Instagram adds First Draft feature to auto-trim Reels clips

Instagram is rolling out First Draft, a feature that automatically trims silences and pauses from video clips to simplify Reels editing. The tool is available on iOS first.

Products & Applications

Apple brings Wi-Fi 7 to Mac mini and Mac Studio, lists fully supported devices

Apple updates Mac mini and Mac Studio with Wi-Fi 7 support, and publishes a list of devices fully supporting the new standard.

Products & Applications

Life360 adds shared pet-care logs and a $7.99 lost-pet tag

Life360 rolls out shared pet-care logs, weekly roundups, and a $7.99 Pet Tag to help families coordinate routines during the busy back-to-school season.

Products & Applications · Companies

Cyberpunk 2077-themed Commodore 64 unveiled as Commodore 77

Engadget reports Commodore and CD Projekt Red have created the Cyberpunk 2077-themed Commodore 77, a C64 Ultimate variant now available for pre-order at $377.

Products & Applications · World

Future Games Show Returns With Three Gamescom 2026 Digital Showcases

The Future Games Show will air three digital showcases at Gamescom 2026, starting August 26 with over 40 games and 13 world premieres.

Policy & Regulation · AI Chips & Compute

Australia faces datacentre rush as AI firms seek approvals before new rules

Australia may see a datacentre construction rush as AI firms seek approvals before new rules take effect. A man is charged in a Melbourne scissor attack.

Products & Applications

Silvis Materials develops biodegradable cellulose adhesives to replace petroleum-based glue

Silvis Materials develops fully biodegradable cellulose adhesives, aiming to cut emissions and reduce recycling contamination.

Companies · Cybersecurity

From Stamp Collecting to Cyberfraud Prevention: MaxMind CPO Profiled

MIT Technology Review profiles MaxMind CPO Rupert Young, whose childhood stamp collection led to a career in data science and fraud prevention through GeoIP.

Research

MIT researchers develop mRNA adjuvant to amplify T-cell response in cancer vaccines

An mRNA-based vaccine adjuvant developed by MIT-led researchers boosted T-cell responses in mice, slowing tumors and strengthening covid and flu vaccines.

Products & Applications · Research

MIT engineers develop tiny ingestible temperature sensor that transmits continuous updates

MIT's new 6x4mm ingestible sensor continuously measures core temperature, could replace oral and forehead thermometers.

Robotics · Computer Vision

Researchers devise sonar-guided system to help underwater vehicles see through murky water

Underwater vehicles could navigate murky water using a sonar-guided technique from WHOI researchers, MIT Tech Review reports.