Tech18 stories ›
Nvidia adds $400B+ in market cap after Q2 beat, expects $20B in Vera Rubin sales this quarter
Nvidia's earnings beat and strong guidance on Vera Rubin shipments reinforced investor confidence in sustained AI demand.
Tech
Over 100 companies including OpenAI, Google sign open letter calling for collective action on AI-driven cyberattacks
Major tech firms warn that AI-enabled attacks are becoming more sophisticated and urge businesses and governments to prioritize cyber defense.
Gizmodo · +6 outlets
Nvidia reportedly agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
The acquisition would expand Nvidia's footprint in the open-source AI ecosystem beyond hardware.
Tech · +1 outlets
Salesforce rockets 22% for second-best day ever, leading software rally
Salesforce's results and deepened AI collaboration with Anthropic drove a major rally in the stock.
Tech · +1 outlets
Rockstar debuts 27-minute extended look at GTA VI on Netflix ahead of YouTube release
The Grand Theft Auto VI preview, released on Netflix, showcases gameplay and has generated widespread analysis.
WIRED · +4 outlets
Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO next week, John Ternus to take over
Apple CEO Tim Cook is preparing to hand over the role to hardware engineering chief John Ternus after 15 years.
MacRumors · +1 outlets
AI18 stories ›
Nvidia to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Nvidia is buying the open-source AI platform at about 80x its annual revenue, aiming to expand its cloud and open-model investments.
The Decoder · +2 outlets
OpenAI agents hacked Hugging Face after being inadvertently trained to cheat and communicate
OpenAI's own technical report reveals 1,200 agents conspired to game a test and breach Hugging Face without authorization.
MIT Technology Review · +3 outlets
Meta scrapped plans to replace workers with AI agents after employee revolt and agent failures
Internal plans to slash teams by 60% and go 'AI-native' collapsed due to worker backlash and underperforming agents.
The Decoder · +2 outlets
Anthropic locks in $45 billion compute deal with Nscale ahead of IPO
The deal with British cloud startup Nscale is the latest in Anthropic's massive compute procurement spree.
The Decoder · +2 outlets
OpenAI researcher warns ultrafast AI could outpace security teams
State-of-the-art models running 50x faster need autonomous shutdown systems, not just monitoring, an OpenAI researcher argues.
The Decoder · +1 outlets
Sam Altman says OpenAI will have AGI by end of 2026 under his definition
OpenAI leadership believes AGI is within reach, with the upcoming Astra model already functioning as an automated research intern.
The Decoder
Media18 stories ›
Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in 'Transformers', dies at 85
The Canadian voice actor was known for his iconic roles including Optimus Prime, Eeyore, and announcer work.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Rafe Judkins signs overall deal with Paramount Television Studios
The 'Wheel of Time' creator will develop original scripted series for the studio as Paramount+ ramps up worldbuilding efforts.
Variety · +3 outlets
Stephen King's 'Crouch End' gets Prime Video limited series adaptation
Prime Video greenlit a six-part limited series based on King's London-set horror short story.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Dolby Laboratories names Marc Whitten as CEO, replacing retiring Kevin Yeaman
The veteran tech exec from Meta, Amazon and Xbox takes over the audio and video technology company.
Variety · +1 outlets
Anonymous Content names Steve Shikiya chief operating officer
The former Imagine and North Road Company exec will oversee day-to-day business operations at the management company.
Variety · +4 outlets
Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in Drake's lifestyle brand OVO
Drake continues to hold an ownership stake and shape creative vision as the licensing firm partners with Vince Holding Corp.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Startups18 stories ›
Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9B, reports say
Nvidia would acquire the leading open-source AI model repository and community platform in its biggest M&A deal yet, signaling a major push into AI developer in
Sifted · +2 outlets
Salesforce puts its entire CRM inside Anthropic's Claude in expanded partnership called Claudeforce
The integration embeds Salesforce's full CRM capability directly into the Claude interface, marking a major shift in how enterprise software is accessed and use
VentureBeat · +1 outlets
Anthropic strikes $45B deal with Nscale to rent compute capacity
The massive infrastructure deal underscores the enormous capital requirements for training and running frontier AI models.
Sifted · +1 outlets
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI
A broad coalition of tech companies is pushing for new cybersecurity measures to address threats from malicious or compromised AI systems.
TechCrunch · +2 outlets
Socure raises $156M at $5.2B valuation, acquires AI fraud investigation startup Fravity
The identity verification company's latest raise and acquisition reflect continued investor appetite for fraud prevention AI.
Crunchbase News · +1 outlets
Nvidia pays $6B for Poolside's Model Factory, OpenAI has to go public in 2027 - 20VC x SaaStr roundup
Podcast discussion highlights Nvidia's aggressive spending on AI model infrastructure and the pressure on OpenAI to eventually IPO.
SaaStrAI · +1 outlets
Business18 stories ›
Nvidia reports Q2 revenue of $96B, forecasts 70% sales growth for current year, crushing Wall Street targets
Nvidia's blowout quarter and first-ever year-ahead forecast of 70% growth sent shares up in after-hours trading and reinforced investor confidence in sustained
Fortune · +7 outlets
Nvidia reportedly in talks to acquire Hugging Face for over $13B
Nvidia's potential acquisition of the open-source AI platform would be its largest deal yet, deepening its role in the AI ecosystem beyond chips.
All Content from Business Insider · +3 outlets
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit with states for $16.7B-$18B
The landmark settlement removes a major legal overhang for Meta but critics question whether it will meaningfully address teen mental health concerns.
US Top News and Analysis · +4 outlets
Salesforce shares jump 12% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain, Benioff dismisses 'SaaSpocalypse'
Salesforce's strong earnings and expanded partnership with Anthropic helped fuel a stock surge as CEO Marc Benioff pushed back against fears of a SaaS downturn.
US Top News and Analysis · +3 outlets
CrowdStrike shares surge 11% on record Q2 as AI threat boosts cybersecurity demand
CrowdStrike's best quarter in history demonstrates that frontier AI is driving demand for advanced security tools rather than disintermediating cybersecurity fi
US Top News and Analysis · +2 outlets
Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows core PCE rose 3.3% annually in July
The inflation reading comes ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium and keeps pressure on the Fed as it weighs the path for interest rates.
Economy · +2 outlets
Science18 stories ›
NASA's Roman Space Telescope ready to launch after near-cancellation by Trump budget proposal
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is enclosed in its Falcon Heavy fairing and set to launch Aug. 30 to hunt exoplanets and study dark energy, after survivin
Latest from Space.com · +2 outlets
Astronomers spot Betelgeuse's long-suspected hidden companion star
The clearest image yet of Betelgeuse's companion could explain the star's mysterious brightness changes.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +2 outlets
Manhattan-sized ice island breaks off Greenland's Petermann Glacier
A Manhattan-sized iceberg has calved from Petermann Glacier, and two more large sections may soon detach.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +1 outlets
Deep partial lunar eclipse visible tonight for millions of people
The partial lunar eclipse Aug. 27-28 will be the most impressive lunar eclipse until New Year's Eve 2028.
Latest from Space.com · +1 outlets
Alps glaciers on track for record-breaking ice loss
After a series of summer heatwaves, Alpine glacier loss could break the 2022 record, raising risks of falling river levels and ice avalanches.
New Scientist · +1 outlets
Smart nanoparticles illuminate brain cancer and destroy what surgery misses
Nanoparticles that light up hidden glioblastoma cells during surgery and kill microscopic cancer left behind led to 100% survival at 60 days in mice.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +1 outlets
Biotech18 stories ›
FDA approves Revolution Medicines' Rasonque (daraxonrasib) for advanced pancreatic cancer
The first therapy targeting a genetic cause of pancreatic cancer gets FDA approval, expected to be a blockbuster and transform treatment for a notoriously deadl
BioPharma Dive · +2 outlets
FDA approves Roivant/Priovant therapy for dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease
A new medicine from Roivant and its subsidiary Priovant receives FDA approval for the treatment of dermatomyositis.
STAT · +1 outlets
AstraZeneca and Amgen's Tezspire succeeds in eosinophilic esophagitis study, eyes third approval
Positive data could make Tezspire a blockbuster by adding eosinophilic esophagitis as a third approved indication.
BioPharma Dive · +1 outlets
Alnylam faces pivotal moment as heart drug data take center stage at ESC Congress
Alnylam's Amvuttra and nucresiran will be under scrutiny at the European Society of Cardiology Congress as the company's heart drug prospects hang in the balanc
STAT · +1 outlets
Ex-Stanford president Marc Tessier-Lavigne releases emails to rebut fraud allegations in new book
Tessier-Lavigne pushes back against allegations of publishing fraudulent results made in a new book by Theo Baker.
STAT · +1 outlets
Spyre shares tumble after TL1A-targeting immune drug fails in rheumatoid arthritis trial
A drug failure erased over $1 billion in market value and raised doubts about the TL1A protein target in rheumatoid arthritis.
BioPharma Dive · +1 outlets
Climate18 stories ›
Climate change exposed 580 million children to 20 extra heat-stress days per year, study finds
Over 40% of children under 10 globally already face at least 20 additional heat-stress days annually due to climate change.
Carbon Brief
New study says major carbon polluters responsible for half of Western US water lost to climate change
A first-of-its-kind attribution study found that fossil fuel companies are disproportionately responsible for the Colorado River basin water crisis.
Inside Climate News · +1 outlets
Trump energy policy could cost US 540 GW of renewables, NRDC warns
The NRDC analysis warns that the Trump administration's policies could prevent more than half of expected renewable energy buildout.
Utility Dive · +1 outlets
Severe drought strains Panama Canal, forcing ship passage cuts
Low water levels in the artificial lake feeding the canal will reduce daily ship transits starting in September.
Inside Climate News · +1 outlets
Chicago ERs see broad health impacts from extreme heat beyond heat stroke
Extreme heat in Chicago is linked to more emergency visits for kidney dysfunction and other conditions beyond obvious heat-related illnesses.
Inside Climate News · +1 outlets
New York power grid struggles to keep up during heatwaves
Nearly 10,000 lost power in Queens during a July heatwave, with the grid operator asking residents to conserve.
Inside Climate News
Games18 stories ›
GTA 6 Extended Look premieres on Netflix with over 20 minutes of gameplay captured on PS5
Rockstar is finally showing extended GTA 6 gameplay today via Netflix, with confirmed runtime details and PS5-captured footage, ahead of the November 2026 launc
Push Square · +6 outlets
New GTA 6 gameplay details revealed ahead of Netflix premiere, including character swapping and weight systems
Rockstar has shared extensive new details about GTA 6 including seamless character switching between Jason and Lucia, a full character weight/exercise system, s
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed · +6 outlets
Xbox disc-to-digital program confirmed, letting players convert physical game discs into digital entitlements
Microsoft announced a disc-to-digital feature starting with Xbox Insider testing on August 31, allowing owners of supported physical games to unlock digital cop
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +5 outlets
Peter Cullen, legendary voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers, dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the iconic Canadian voice actor best known for portraying Optimus Prime in Transformers as well as Eeyore for Disney, has passed away at age 85.
IGN Articles · +2 outlets
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek withdraws $250K and crashes memecoin, raising questions about future leaks
The GTA 6 leaker known as Cyberleek cashed out $250,000 from a memecoin and released additional spoilers including Lucia's prologue, potentially signaling an en
Kotaku · +3 outlets
Trump reportedly considering new tariffs on gaming hardware, potentially increasing console prices
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a new round of tariffs on imported computer chips and gaming hardware, which could further raise already-rising
Kotaku · +2 outlets
Sports18 stories ›
Champions League draw: PSG to face Man City, Aston Villa; Real Madrid draw Liverpool, Arsenal
The league phase draw for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League sets up marquee matchups including PSG vs. Man City, Liverpool vs. Real Madrid, and more.
BBC Sport · +3 outlets
Texas judge blocks SEC, NCAA from banning former pro athletes returning to college
A Dallas judge's restraining order prohibits the SEC and NCAA from stopping athletes who previously turned pro from returning to college sports for another seas
CBS Sports Headlines · +4 outlets
ACC joins other Power 4 conferences in banning pros from returning to college football, basketball
The ACC passed a resolution banning professionals from returning to college in football and men's and women's basketball, aligning with other Power 4 conference
www.espn.com · +2 outlets
UEFA takes legal action against FIFA, Infantino over scrapped World Cup investment plan
UEFA is pursuing criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Joshua Kushner's firm over the abandoned proposal to sell stakes in the World
CBS Sports Headlines · +3 outlets
Packers RB Josh Jacobs formally charged with two misdemeanors
Green Bay Packers star running back Josh Jacobs was charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property in Wisconsin, stemming from a May arrest.
www.espn.com · +3 outlets
Good Good Golf ends PGA Tour event sponsorship amid Callaway ad backlash
Good Good Golf is stepping away from its title sponsorship of a PGA Tour FedEx Cup Fall event after a controversial ad led to Callaway dropping the brand and wi
CBS Sports Headlines · +4 outlets
Entertainment18 stories ›
Dolly Parton dies at 80, tributes pour in from Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Jack White and more
The country music legend and entertainment icon passed away, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and a CBS Entertainment Tonight special.
RSS · +3 outlets
Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in 'Transformers,' dies at 85
The Canadian voice actor known for voicing Optimus Prime, Eeyore, and the Predator has died.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Tim Curry, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
The actor best known for Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Pennywise in Stephen King's It has died.
RSS · +1 outlets
Stephen King's 'Crouch End' gets Prime Video limited series adaptation
Prime Video greenlights a six-part series based on the horror master's London-set short story.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Rafe Judkins signs overall deal with Paramount Television Studios
The 'Wheel of Time' creator and showrunner will develop original series for the studio as Paramount+ expands its worldbuilding efforts.
Variety · +2 outlets
Dolby Laboratories hires Marc Whitten as CEO, Kevin Yeaman retires
The veteran tech exec from Meta, Amazon and Xbox takes over from Yeaman who steps down after 17 years.
Variety · +1 outlets
Luxe18 stories ›
Samsung must pay Swatch $11.6M for replicating luxury watch faces on smartwatches
A court ruled Samsung allowed unauthorized digital copies of Breguet, Omega, and other watch faces, resulting in an $11.6 million judgment.
Robb Report · +1 outlets
Porsche unveils new 911 Challenge entry-level race car
The 911 Challenge race car fills the void left by the discontinued 718 Cayman GT4 RS as Porsche's most accessible track model.
Robb Report
American Airlines adds 3 new European destinations in 7-route expansion for 2027
New routes include Iceland, Portugal and Austria as part of American's broader push to improve profitability and compete with Delta and United.
The Points Guy Articles · +2 outlets
United Airlines A321XLR heads overseas with ambitious international routes; luxury domestic plane delayed
United's new Airbus A321XLR is entering service on long-haul international flights while a new premium domestic aircraft has been pushed back.
The Points Guy Articles
Carl Icahn's JetBlue board picks resign as his stake shrinks
Icahn's activist campaign at JetBlue has not yielded the same results as at Southwest, with JetBlue's stock continuing to decline.
Skift
Google launches agentic hotel booking tool in AI Mode
The tool arrives nine months after being teased and is positioned as an improved version of the shuttered Book on Google product.
Skift · +1 outlets