Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.
Priced at $279.99, the latest iteration of Skullcandy’s bass-focused line marks the first time non-Bose headphones utilise the company’s TrueSpatial head-tracking audio and QuietControl active noise cancellation systems.
Partner Saam Motamedi says the firm could have raised significantly more, but chooses restraint to preserve deep founder support and a person-first investment philosophy.
Executives direct personnel to highlight cost advantages and security integrations of in-house models over competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Over 100 blazes in Canada are driving PM2.5 particles more than 1,000 miles south, creating a toxic mix of smoke and heat that challenges public health infrastructure and underscores the growing mortality risks of climate-fuelled fires.
With storage and memory prices at all-time highs, the $999.99 offer on the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 represents an unusual market opportunity for consumers seeking premium specifications.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports the adjustment affects new subscribers only, as CEO Tim Cook cites an unsustainable RAM shortage for recent cost escalations across the product line.
US District Judge James Boasberg ruled that the administration’s enforcement of visa restrictions likely violated the First Amendment, citing a lack of evidence linking targeted researchers to foreign powers and concerns over chilled speech.
The retailer has completed over 600 store transitions and expects to finish the remaining 238 locations within four months, retaining existing Dell hardware while shifting to StorMagic’s SvHCI platform.
The Rust-based harness supports interactive, headless, and embedded modes via the Agent Client Protocol, with binaries available for major operating systems under an Apache 2.0 licence.
The Department of Justice seeks to dismiss Clean Air Act lawsuit as Musk’s businesses expand energy footprint
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr has scheduled a vote for 6 August to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, a move supported by Nexstar Media Group but opposed by critics who argue the agency lacks the legal power to overturn rules established by Congress.
Elon Musk-owned xAI has initiated proceedings against Terry Wayne Harwood, alleging he bypassed safety safeguards to create and distribute child sexual abuse material using the Grok chatbot.
The sequel replaces the original’s scavenger loop with a rescuer fantasy, funded by the co-founder of Unknown Worlds.
As the Trump administration navigates escalating military costs and new AI oversight frameworks, confidential data indicates the war’s financial toll is significantly higher than publicly disclosed figures.
While the company maintains the feature is not available to consumers, technical analysis confirms the presence of functional face-recognition code in the Meta AI app since early 2025.
Anonymous researcher NightmareEclypse publishes proof-of-concept code for the Windows User Profile Service flaw on the same day the software giant releases a historic volume of security updates.
The shutdown encompasses both consumer-facing tools and developer APIs, with the company asserting that players aged 13 and older favour voice-only interactions for private communication.
The European Commission has proposed exemptions to its 2023 Batteries Regulation, allowing manufacturers to keep batteries sealed in smartwatches and other wearable devices.
The South Korean technology giant has confirmed it is examining the issue following social media reports, though the root cause remains undetermined.
Executive chairman Tom Rogers positions Odysseus: The Fall as a comparative tool for audiences, contrasting solo AI production with traditional cinema.
The body-scanning startup, which has scanned over 100,000 individuals, is preparing to open its first American location in New York following a significant funding round.
The limited-run device serves as a physical command centre for the AI coding assistant, while a separate, undisclosed smart speaker project faces scrutiny over its ties to Apple’s former workforce.
Inkling supports a 1 million token context window and is available for fine-tuning on the Tinker platform, alongside a preview of a smaller variant.
The US Federal Communications Commission will vote on 6 August to repeal the National Television Ownership Rule, a move expected to benefit large broadcasters like Nexstar Media Group while drawing sharp criticism from dissenting commissioners and media advocacy groups.
As infections spread across 34 states, experts warn that reduced funding for disease tracking systems is hindering the ability to identify the source of the outbreak, which has been linked to potential contamination in salad greens.
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-50663, allowed attackers to gain control of a user’s computer via a malicious game invite. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 warns of potential password theft, though no evidence of live exploitation has been found.
Following Google’s lead with Android Auto, Apple has announced native video support for CarPlay in iOS 27, restricted to parked vehicles and requiring specific display and codec specifications.
As OpenAI navigates legal challenges surrounding a rumored smart speaker, the company has released its first confirmed hardware accessory, designed to streamline interaction with its AI coding tools.
New research from Meta and leading universities shows that while AI excels at pattern recognition, it struggles to replicate the rapid, physical, and social learning mechanisms of human infants.
The release of Inkling marks Thinking Machines Lab’s first major product, positioning the firm to compete directly with OpenAI and Anthropic in the open-source market.
The tech giant has scheduled a hardware launch event for 12 August, where the function of the new design element and potential price increases for the Pixel lineup are expected to be clarified.
The spaceflight manufacturer’s shares have slipped below their initial public offering price for the first time, continuing a steady decline from post-IPO highs that briefly valued the company at over $200 per share.
The iPhone maker’s curated approach, effective July 14, 2026, marks a significant departure from competitors, prioritising privacy and physical presence over broad local service listings.
A community-driven technical patch enables the 26-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts model to operate at approximately five tokens per second on pre-AVX2 Intel processors, challenging assumptions about modern AI infrastructure costs.
The company says training its latest flagship model against the new system has significantly reduced vulnerability rates, though human testers remain essential for complex scenarios.
Files obtained by 404 Media confirm Suno trained models on data from YouTube Music, Deezer, and Genius, bolstering allegations of unlawful circumvention of copyright protections.
Investors flee Lucid Motors, Rivian and Polestar as financial pressures mount for EV-only automakers
The tech giant’s investment in hybrid renewable infrastructure supports its hourly clean energy matching goals, while rival xAI faces scrutiny over nearby natural gas operations.
Android manufacturer plans to wind down operations in the United States and Europe this week, with a further reduction in India by 2027, as rising costs and slow demand reshape the sector.
Creator argues current meta-frameworks tie developers to specific stacks, while Primate offers a single application model supporting multiple languages and execution environments.
iFixit confirms it has no immediate plans to stock replacement batteries for the LCD model, following Valve’s decision to discontinue the device at the end of 2025.
The move introduces a three-month free trial that auto-renews at $13 monthly, while raising further concerns over device storage and pre-installed software practices.
As the tournament features eight players in their forties, research indicates that longevity is no longer an anomaly but a result of precision athlete management and shifting positional demands.
The digital update replicates the look of a 1983 video store rental, offering a nostalgic rewatch experience as the franchise expands beyond its original run.
The acquisition of Shaped, led by founder Tullie Murrell, supports Whatnot’s $11 billion valuation and its push to reduce recommendation latency in a rapidly shifting inventory environment.
A hack of the AI music generator’s systems has disclosed training data sources and exposed partial financial records, complicating ongoing legal battles with major record labels.
Temporary Schedule I classification aims to curb public health threats from highly concentrated products sold in retail and online channels.
The company stated that no sensitive financial information was compromised, though the breach highlights ongoing copyright disputes regarding its training data practices.