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US-based AI accounting startup Rillet has secured a $1 billion valuation after raising $100 million in a Series C round led by Iconiq, a deal finalised within two days of a board meeting.

The settlement resolves a 2024 Department of Justice suit alleging violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, with payments linked to the vacating of a prior Federal Trade Commission agreement.

The professional network says its new reporting tool has been used more than one million times, coinciding with a 40 per cent decline in views for posts classified as artificial intelligence-generated.

A one-week comparative review highlights distinct behavioural differences between OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s AI coding agents, raising questions about how developers manage autonomy versus precision in software workflows.

Rockstar Games’ parent company has filed legal documents in New York to identify the source of leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage, days before a planned exclusive streaming event with Netflix.

The tech giant is reshuffling staff to prioritise newer artificial intelligence efforts, with significant reductions reported across its Vision Pro and Siri divisions.

The settlement resolves a 2024 lawsuit alleging violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, requiring stronger age controls and parental oversight without an admission of liability.

Plaintiffs argue the Swiss tech giant kept price hikes tied to illegal US tariffs while receiving full reimbursement from the federal government.

The privacy-focused operating system will expand beyond Google’s Pixel devices next year, with Motorola confirming that its new flagships will be priced higher than its main rival.

The restructuring includes the near-total closure of the Vision Pro gaming team as Apple seeks to refine its spatial computing strategy.

New findings from Nvidia indicate that the scaffolding surrounding an AI model is more critical to performance than the model itself, with a custom setup achieving a perfect score on a key reasoning benchmark.

Core Devices has released the Pebble Time 2, a community-driven smartwatch featuring an e-paper display, physical buttons, and an open-source operating system.

A new metric aims to quantify the legal liability of autonomous artificial intelligence agents by focusing on incidents that impact third parties, rather than contained technical errors.

The Microsoft-owned professional network says its new reporting tool has been used over one million times, significantly reducing the reach of artificial intelligence-generated content.

The 10-episode anime series will follow a new cast of mercenaries in Night City, marking a standalone entry in the franchise.

The new system introduces a signed App Store and a Rust-based SDK, allowing users to install third-party applications via a single USB connection before switching to Wi-Fi updates.

A novel double-decker vehicle will combine open-air city tours with conveyor-belt sushi dining, set to begin operations on 10 October.

The incident threatens the Black Sea energy project set to make Romania the EU’s largest gas producer by 2027.

Tesla must install physical warning labels and push software updates to address safety concerns in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles across China.

Shoppers can save $40 on $100 gift cards in a one-day in-store promotion, a rare discount that can be stacked with other anniversary deals.

The electric vehicle giant has removed public references to its integrated solar tiles, steering customers toward traditional panels after the product failed to meet ambitious production targets.

The self-driving firm has completed its responses to the US regulator’s inquiry into a January crash in Santa Monica, though the initial batch of files is heavily redacted.

A recent blog post argues that modern search tools have shifted from precise retrieval to algorithmic recommendation, reducing user control over results on platforms like Gmail and YouTube.

Nearly 4.3 million vehicles are being recalled across China as regulators and manufacturers address safety risks posed by electronic door mechanisms.

The US retail giant will begin accepting major mobile payment platforms at select locations on 24 August 2026, marking a significant shift from its reliance on in-house solutions.

The publisher seeks to identify alleged infringers ahead of the game’s extended preview on Netflix, with a response deadline set for early September.

A new nonprofit entity has secured $8 million in initial funding from eight patrons to support the development and infrastructure of the Omarchy Quattro, a project described as a malleable computer for the future.

The Vergecast reviews the Pixel 11 Pro’s “Camera Looks” suite, while also dissecting a turbulent week for US telecom policy and recent shifts in the tech industry.

The US Department of Justice is examining whether venture capital partners holding board positions at competing firms violate antitrust rules, a move that could reshape governance norms in the industry.

Code found in a macOS build reveals that the new earbuds will capture 1-megapixel still images to feed Apple’s upgraded Siri assistant, rather than recording video for personal use.

Alphabet-owned Waymo has more than doubled its federal lobbying expenditure, intensifying a regulatory battle with Uber over the future of autonomous taxi services in the United States.

A Department of Energy lab is investigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Chinese-made sensors, a move that could influence ongoing legislative efforts to restrict their use in American vehicles.

While old satellite dishes are generally incompatible with local over-the-air broadcasts in the United States, they may still be useful for free-to-air services in the UK, according to a new report.

The US retail giant is ending its long-standing resistance to third-party mobile payments, with initial availability at select locations from 24 August and full coverage expected by year-end.

Twenty-nine state attorneys general allege the tech giant violated federal privacy laws, with testimony highlighting internal culture and potential changes to core platform features.

Federal budget reductions have trimmed staff at the FDA and CDC just as major foodborne outbreaks and viral media coverage have heightened consumer anxiety in the United States.

The mid-range smartphone is available for 15 per cent off at major retailers, positioning it as a cost-effective option for buyers who find the newly launched flagship models too expensive.

A proposed lawsuit in San Francisco alleges the smart ring maker misled consumers by claiming its devices could detect sleep stages without clinical sensors.

The retail giant will begin accepting major mobile payment platforms at select stores from 24 August 2026, marking a significant shift from its reliance on in-house solutions.

The paid search engine has rolled out a new feature to automatically exclude paywalled content, alongside a revamped Stocks widget and improved message rendering capabilities.

Engadget’s assessment of the latest smartwatch highlights independent AI capabilities and improved tracking precision, though key features remain pending for September.

Matti Haapoja and Sam Kolder are drawing criticism from fans after posting videos that appear to be unlabelled advertisements for the AI filmmaking service.

The startup has raised additional capital to expand manufacturing and secure launch capacity as SpaceX phases out its Falcon 9 rocket, valuing the company at $2.3 billion.

A nationwide regulatory push in China is forcing Tesla and ten other manufacturers to address safety concerns regarding electronic door latches and the location of manual emergency releases.