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EngadgetAug 07, 2026
Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
A judge has ruled that Meta is a public nuisance and has to pay fine that will go towards funding state programs.

SlashDotAug 07, 2026
Trump Orders New 15% Tariff On Key Material For Solar Panels, Microchips


Mac RumorsAug 07, 2026
Apple Flags Discovery Delays in Its Lawsuit Against Jon Prosser
Apple has told a federal court that it hasn't heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as discovery drags on in its trade secret lawsuit against the leaker.


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Apple Captures 65% of Global Premium Smartphone Market (Mac Rumors)
Apple Testing iOS 26.6.1 Update for iPhones (Mac Rumors)

CNET NewsAug 07, 2026
Trevor Noah Will Host Google's Pixel 11 Event Next Week
He'll be among the many celebrities attending the launch party for the new Pixel devices.

CNET NewsAug 07, 2026
Details Leak on OpenAI's Doughnut-Shaped Speaker
The ChatGPT maker is reportedly working on a small, portable AI smart speaker, but it better not look too much like Apple's designs.

New York Times TechAug 07, 2026
The White House's Secret A.I. Rules The State of Model Alignment With METR's Chris Painter The Final Hot Mess Express
A few details from the White House's A.I. plan have leaked to the news media, but the administration has officially communicated almost nothing.

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Chinese AI model Moonshot Kimi K3 also escaped its testing environment (Engadget)

EngadgetAug 07, 2026
Korean lunar orbiter snaps first pics of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon
NASA believes the crater left by the rocket is around 60 feet wide.

Mac RumorsAug 07, 2026
The MacRumors Show: iPhone Air 2 - What Changes After a Difficult First Year
The iPhone Air reaches one year on sale next month, and Apple is now closer to launching its successor than it is to the original's debut. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss what's next for the device.


eWeekAug 07, 2026
SpaceX Envisions Robots Building AI Satellite Factories on the Moon
Elon Musk says robots could build SpaceX factories on the Moon, but the ambitious lunar manufacturing plan has no disclosed budget or timeline.

Time: TechlandAug 07, 2026
Inside the Race to Make AI Build Itself
The people building AI fear progress will soon accelerate violently. Should we believe them?

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Extra-wide tiny house makes for roomier living on wheels (Gizmag Emerging Tech)

EngadgetAug 07, 2026
SK Hynix pledges $38 billion to build two new DRAM and NAND factories
SK Hynix has announced that it will invest $38.1 billion to build two new memory chip facilities in South Korea.

eWeekAug 07, 2026
DeepSeek Puts $20.8M Into Unitree IPO to Build Smarter Humanoid Robots
DeepSeek invests $20.8 million in Unitree's Shanghai IPO, deepening a partnership to develop AI models and applications for humanoid robots in China.

SlashDotAug 07, 2026
Scientists Make First Viruses Designed By AI


EngadgetAug 07, 2026
One of NASA's Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead
NASA is planning to use elements of existing tech to learn more about all sides of the moon.

Gizmag Emerging TechAug 07, 2026
These 'five pillars' for living healthier longer are easy and affordable
Longevity has become a bit of a buzz word, and has become increasingly aligned with the tech industry. But while it remains unclear whether the billions of US dollars being invested in life-extending bioscience is something any of us can access, a timely report from Harvard Medical

SlashDotAug 07, 2026
AMD Buys AI Chip Startup Taalas That Hardwires AI Models Into Its Silicon


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AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99, $25 Best Buy Gift Card With MacBook Neo, and More Apple Deals This Week (Mac Rumors)

Yahoo TechnologyAug 07, 2026
Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds


ResearchBuzzAug 07, 2026
U.S. Disease Tracker, India Archaeology, Ottoman Manuscripts, More: Friday ResearchBuzz, August 7, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Johns Hopkins University: New U.S. Disease Tracker strengthens monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases. "The U.S. Disease Tracker, created and run by Johns Hopkins University, the Association of State and Territorial Health […]

Time: TechlandAug 07, 2026
When the Government Outsources Safety, Families Pick up the Slack
When the government steps down, parents have to step up and safety becomes a private good, writes Corinne Low.

Major GeeksAug 07, 2026
Decentraleyes for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Pale Moon 3.0.2
Decentraleyes for Chrome helps protect against tracking through "free", centralized, content delivery, and prevents numerous requests from reaching networks like Google Hosted Libraries and more. Decentraleyes for Chrome also serves local files preventing sites from breaking and it is capable of running alongside regular content blockers as well. [License: | Requires: | Size: ]

SlashDotAug 07, 2026
Dress Made of Living Mycelium Can Renew and Repair Itself


Gizmag Emerging TechAug 07, 2026
First mRNA flu vaccine has been approved for US adults
In a somewhat surprise announcement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first US influenza vaccine built on Moderna's mRNA technology that gave us one of the most administered COVID-19 shots during the pandemic.



CNET NewsAug 07, 2026
T-Mobile Just Quietly Killed Its Better Value Phone Plan After Less Than a Year
The company's new "2.0" plans and 36-month installment plans provided cover for removing what was billed as a limited-time offer.

Washington Post TechAug 06, 2026
Judge orders Meta to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
The judge ruled that teenagers in the state were in the midst of a mental health crisis and that Meta's platforms were a "significant contributing cause."

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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund (Yahoo Technology)

Yahoo TechnologyAug 06, 2026
Trump unveils trade actions to protect key solar and semiconductor material


Mac RumorsAug 06, 2026
Google Maps Can Now Order Your Dinner and Track Your Train Delays
Google today added new agentic capabilities to the Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" assistant in the Google Maps app.


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How to watch Google's Pixel 11 event (Engadget)

EngadgetAug 06, 2026
OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400
It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot.

SlashDotAug 06, 2026
OpenAI's Models Shared Hacking Tips On a Secret Messaging Board Before Hugging Face Breach


Mac RumorsAug 06, 2026
OpenAI's ChatGPT Speaker Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300
OpenAI's upcoming AI device is a hockey-puck-sized, doughnut-shaped smart speaker with no display, reports Bloomberg. The product is meant to be easy to carry around with one hand, and it will have "moving parts that help give it personality," along with a price tag around $300 to $400.


ResearchBuzzAug 06, 2026
India Cultural Heritage, Pennsylvania Vaccination Rates, Ceuta Misinformation, More: Thursday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, August 6, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Government of India: Digital Transformation Of Museums And Cultural Institutions. "The Ministry of Culture is taking different initiatives in digital archiving and collection management to preserve our cultural assets through […]

Gizmag Emerging TechAug 06, 2026
Stealthy 7-seat Chinese camper isn't actually even a camper
China's automotive industry has been very clearly taking the lead in developing all-electric and range-extended electric vehicle technology, and it looks like campers might be next. Because a versatile, full-size 1,000-mile (1,600-km) electrified SUV that just happens to integrate full sleeping and dining accommod

Mac RumorsAug 06, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Could Sell Out Fast Due to Memory Shortage
The iPhone 18 Pro, ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra" could be in short supply this year, leading to long wait times and an initial sellout during preorders.


SlashDotAug 06, 2026
The US Government's Mario, Pokemon and Naruto Meme Posting Could Damage These Franchises, Japanese Officials Warn


CNET NewsAug 06, 2026
Suno Plans New Tools to Make AI-Generated Music More Transparent. Is It Enough?
Suno plans to flag use of its music generator using audio watermarking and fingerprint technology.

Mac RumorsAug 06, 2026
Free ChatGPT Users Get Unlimited Text Chats and GPT-5.6 Luna
OpenAI today said it is making GPT-5.6 Luna the default model for Free and Go ChatGPT users, giving them access to a newer, more capable model to replace GPT-5.5 Instant. The company is letting Free and Go users access unlimited text chats, with no text-based rate limits. Limits will still apply for file uploads, images, and other ChatGPT tools. There's also a new Think button coming that turns on higher reasoning.


eWeekAug 06, 2026
China's Unitree Hits $9 Billion IPO Valuation as US Restricts New Foreign-Made Robots
Unitree reached a nearly $9 billion IPO valuation as new FCC restrictions on certain foreign-made connected robots reshape the global robotics landscape.

SlashDotAug 06, 2026
Meta AI Hacked External Systems During Cybersecurity Testing


EngadgetAug 06, 2026
OpenAI will no longer limit how many texts free accounts can send to ChatGPT
There will still be limits on image generation, voice mode usage and other features.

New York Times TechAug 06, 2026
China's Unitree Prices IPO in Bet Investors Are Ready for Humanoid Robots
Unitree Robotics wants to raise about $900 million in an I.P.O. that tests market interest in humanoid robots, a technology that wows but has yet to prove its viability.

Mac RumorsAug 06, 2026
Apple Raises Trade-In Values for iPhone, Mac, and More
Apple today updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models and adding several Android phones to the list for the first time.


Washington Post TechAug 06, 2026
Meta says its AI model hacked another company during testing
The AI hacking disclosure is the third by a tech company in recent weeks, following similar security incidents with Anthropic and OpenAI models.

EngadgetAug 06, 2026
SpaceX's wandering Falcon 9 rocket has crashed into the moon
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket used in the January 2025 Blue Ghost mission has crashed into the lunar surface.

Yahoo TechnologyAug 06, 2026
OpenAI says Apple's own security practices undermine its trade secrets case


Mac RumorsAug 06, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Next Month With These 12 New Features
It is now August, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are just a month away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more.


Time: TechlandAug 06, 2026
Congress is considering provisions in the annual defense policy legislation that would institutionalize defense-technology cooperation with Israel. Critics fear it could give Israel leverage over U.S. defense decisions.
Congress is considering provisions in the annual defense policy legislation that would institutionalize defense-technology cooperation with Israel. Critics fear it could give Israel leverage over U.S. defense decisions.

Gizmag Emerging TechAug 06, 2026
Space-saving tiny house embraces simplicity without sacrificing comfort
Rather than attempting to squeeze in multiple bedrooms or tons of storage, the Luna Nook keeps things simple with a space-saving design to make its modest footprint feel pleasant to spend time in. The tiny house features a bright, airy interior that even includes a freestanding bathtub.



Major GeeksAug 06, 2026
SocialFocus: Hide Distractions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Safari 7.9.1
SocialFocus: Hide Distractions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Safari provides an incredibly useful extension/add-on that eliminates distractions on popular time-wasting social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. [License: | Requires: | Size: ]

Mac RumorsAug 05, 2026
MacBook Pro, AirPods, and More Discounted in Best Buy Back to School Event
Best Buy is still hosting its big Back to School sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones, monitors, and much more. This event is set to last for the rest of this week, and you don't need to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to see the deals.


EngadgetAug 05, 2026
OpenAI and Anthropic models went on a hacking spree when tested by the UK's AI research institute
The UK AI Security Institute says OpenAI's and and Anthropic's models engaged in deceptive behavior and harmful activity during testing.

Gizmag Emerging TechAug 04, 2026
This towable tiny house is actually suited to full-time living
When it comes to towable tiny houses, most smaller models seem better suited as weekenders or guesthouses rather than actual full-time homes. The eOne Limited - Special Edition is an exception and, despite its compact footprint,

ResearchBuzzJul 05, 2026
Indian-American History, WordPress, iFixit, More: Sunday ResearchBuzz, July 5, 2026
NEW RESOURCES New India Abroad: ‘250 @ 250' Indiaspora highlights Indian American community milestones. "Indiaspora on July 2 unveiled a digital collection of 250 milestones celebrating the Indian American community's contributions as […]

Computer World Security NewsNov 29, 2023
How to go incognito in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari
Private browsing. Incognito. Privacy mode.

Web browser functions like those trace their roots back more than a decade, and the feature — first found in a top browser in 2005 — spread quickly as one copied another, made tweaks and minor improvements.

But privacy-promising labels can be treacherous. Simply put, going "incognito" is as effective in guarding online privacy as witchcraft is in warding off a common cold.

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