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Matti Haapoja and Sam Kolder are drawing criticism from fans after posting videos that appear to be unlabelled advertisements for the AI filmmaking service.
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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.
Netflix has provided a release window for the animated series and confirmed it will conclude with a third instalment, following a long production cycle for the second season.

Senator Ron Wyden has called for an unclassified review of how federal agencies deploy spyware, citing a lack of public reporting on the scope and frequency of these digital surveillance operations.
The shadow library claims artificial intelligence companies are purchasing and scanning millions of volumes to train models, only to destroy the originals and lock knowledge within private corporate servers.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, but sceptics argue the company must prove its safety mechanisms work through independent testing and greater transparency.

New research suggests Reflect Orbital’s planned fleet of satellites may scatter light over tens of kilometres, while a separate patent dispute questions the legal status of AI in drug discovery.

A spent Falcon 9 stage has created a new crater on the Moon, while United Launch Alliance appoints Mark Peller to lead the company through financial headwinds and a grounded Vulcan rocket.

A new free iPhone application uses Bluetooth signals to identify nearby smart glasses, offering a technological countermeasure to non-consensual recording as Meta’s hardware sales surge.

The electric vehicle maker has informed installers that its tile-like solar product is no longer available, citing financial unviability, while planning a major new manufacturing facility in Texas.

A US family has turned to automated feeding systems to resolve dietary conflicts between two cats, finding a durable but imperfect solution after testing multiple devices.

As the defence argues Lindsay Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis, a vocal online community is shifting blame to her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, citing broader frustrations with maternal care in the United States.

A new $250 wireless streamer kit promises to eliminate cable clutter by transmitting 4K video and audio through walls with minimal latency, according to a recent WIRED review.

Despite eight years of investment in automated feeders and smart litter boxes, a 10-year-old cat’s preference for human interaction has rendered most gadgets useless in his ongoing battle against obesity.

The creator platform is shifting away from follower-based recommendations to prioritise content analysis, alongside new short-form video tools and anti-scraping measures.
The deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp model allows developers to process images alongside text, supporting multiple formats and integrating with existing OpenAI and Anthropic API frameworks.

OpenAI has released a plugin for the Apple Messages app, enabling ChatGPT Work and Codex users to search, draft, and send iMessages. The integration requires significant privacy permissions, raising questions about the relationship between the two companies.

Despite the strongest El Niño on record, experts warn that increased rainfall may not replenish the Upper Basin snowpack critical to the river’s supply, leaving 40 million people vulnerable as a century-old water compact expires.

Retailers are front-loading promotions for the 2026 Labor Day holiday, offering price cuts on high-demand gadgets from major brands including Apple, Sony, and Dyson.

Jenny Williams’ new short story explores the societal fracture caused by an agentic AI system, pitting adult governance against children’s relocation in a world on the brink of nuclear conflict.

A discrepancy between Insilico Medicine’s public claims and its patent filing highlights the legal tension between rapid AI-driven discovery and traditional intellectual property rules.
A new analysis by Remap Radio argues that the 1987 title was a raw, theme-driven outlier that shifted Microprose’s identity and represents a forgotten era of PC innovation.

The Nevada Transportation Authority has granted permits allowing three major players to charge passengers for autonomous rides in Clark County, with Tesla authorised to deploy up to 5,000 vehicles.
Developers have adapted the Firecracker microVM stack to bypass traditional Linux dependencies, enabling identical OCI images to boot on both macOS and Linux via Apple’s Virtualization.framework.

The new hardware targets two distinct markets: all-day productivity with the 33-gram iO, and immersive media experiences with the GT and GT Max models, ahead of a 4 September retail launch.

The eyewear giant is offering 40 per cent off smart eyewear and up to 50 per cent off clearance items, while a new partnership with Dolce&Gabbana introduces two distinct styles.

The regional rejection of the American software firm’s federated data platform has intensified calls for the UK government to terminate its $400 million contract, with politicians citing data sovereignty and public trust concerns.

Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury arm introduces a flagship electric SUV featuring a dual-motion hinge system and a 123.5 kWh battery pack, targeting the ultra-premium segment in early 2027.
A defect in the native Codex CLI prevents explicit prompt caching for the GPT-5.6 Sol model, resulting in cache writes accounting for 85 per cent of estimated spend.
A 404 Media investigation reveals that Amazon is purchasing large quantities of rare books to scan for artificial intelligence, a process that reportedly destroys the physical copies.

The device, Genki’s first independently designed controller, features a 2.9-inch screen and adjustable inputs, launching on Kickstarter with early pricing at $189.
A Munich court ruling and legal analysis confirm that purely AI-generated assets lack copyright protection under the EU’s human-centric framework, creating uncertainty for corporate brand strategies.

The four-year-old startup has quadrupled its gross annual run rate in eight months, driven by high demand for unique training data and a strategic pivot towards synthetic datasets.

The Nevada Transportation Authority has unanimously approved permits allowing three major players to deploy up to 8,000 autonomous vehicles in Clark County over the next 12 months.
The new smartphone offers better battery life and AI features, but remains a minor step forward for existing Pixel owners.

The European Space Agency has cancelled planned enhancements for its flagship rocket, raising questions about the long-term viability of Europe’s launch infrastructure amid significant subsidy requirements.

The former primary distributor for Unitree Robotics is launching a new entity, Robo Inc, to build US-compliant robots for healthcare, security, and education sectors.

The Puzzle CEO argues that founders who master their metrics and avoid cash crunches secure significantly better valuations during diligence.

Monthly commits on the developer platform have doubled since April, straining infrastructure in the Central US data centre.

The Prime Video adaptation will proceed with a new lead after Ryan Hurst’s on-set injury forced a recasting decision.

New data from corporate credit card provider Ramp suggests OpenAI is regaining momentum among American businesses, narrowing the market share lead held by Anthropic since May.
The community-built repository has introduced temporary accounts to shield anonymous editors from public IP exposure, improved cross-platform communication, and begun indexing its content on Google.

The $150 Cloud Alpha Air introduces a proprietary Bass Tube design to preserve low-end response, joining a broader refresh of HyperX’s audio and input lineup.

The new tool allows users to describe content preferences in a conversational interface, while updates to Preferred Sources aim to help publishers retain traffic against AI-driven search.

The new integration allows ChatGPT to sort, edit, and send texts on behalf of users, raising fresh questions about data privacy and local processing.
Vladimir Fedorov has outlined the specific measures the platform is implementing to bolster system stability after a recent disruption.

The platform is moving from discretionary tagging to a formal requirement, aiming to clarify the growing use of generative AI in the industry.