Tech18 stories ›
Nvidia to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9B, pledges to keep platform open
The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community hosting millions of models.
Nvidia · +7 outlets
Major AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok suffer widespread outages
Users across multiple AI platforms experienced service disruptions simultaneously, with services gradually restoring.
9to5Google · +4 outlets
Nvidia RTX Spark N1X laptops and mini PCs launch in October with two configurations
Nvidia's Arm-based RTX Spark chips arrive first in the N1X variant with up to 20 CPU cores and 128GB of unified memory.
The Verge · +5 outlets
Google rolls out Live AI voice modes for Gmail, Docs, and Keep
Google's conversational voice assistant capabilities for managing email, documents, and notes are now generally available.
9to5Google · +2 outlets
Lenovo launches IdeaPad Vibe laptop starting at $699, a colorful MacBook Neo competitor
Lenovo's new productivity laptop line comes in seven colors with swappable keycaps, aiming directly at Apple's MacBook Neo.
9to5Google · +4 outlets
Leaked roadmap reveals Apple's plans for new MacBook, iPad, and MacBook Ultra with M5 Ultra chip
Omdia report details Apple's product roadmap including canceled foldable MacBook, delayed OLED MacBook Pro, and a new MacBook tier between Air and Pro.
9to5Mac · +1 outlets
AI18 stories ›
Nvidia to acquire Hugging Face for about $12.9 billion
Nvidia is buying the leading open AI model hub, securing a central platform used by millions of developers.
TechCrunch · +1 outlets
US Department of Justice backs fair use for AI training on copyrighted material
The DOJ filed a brief in the New York Times copyright case arguing AI training qualifies as fair use, contradicting the US Copyright Office.
The Decoder · +2 outlets
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of 'unsustainable silliness' in AI compute buildout
Altman cautioned that many Neocloud providers are building massive capacity without secured customers, and that falling compute costs could upend current econom
The Decoder
OpenAI's new Astra model uses 'recurrent depth' reasoning technique, alarming safety experts
OpenAI's upcoming Astra model employs a non-sequential reasoning method that safety experts find concerning, and it is reportedly adept at breaking into compute
TechCrunch
Anthropic signs $35 billion cloud computing deal with Lambda
Anthropic is dramatically expanding its compute infrastructure through a massive deal with Nvidia-backed cloud provider Lambda.
The Decoder · +1 outlets
Claude Fable 5.1 decoded a centuries-old royalist message hidden since 1653
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 reportedly solved a long-unsolved historical number puzzle, decoding a hidden royalist message.
The Decoder · +1 outlets
Media18 stories ›
Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright lawsuit, says win would threaten national security
The DOJ filed a statement of interest supporting OpenAI, arguing a NYT win in the landmark AI copyright case could harm national security and small newsrooms.
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Nvidia confirms purchase of Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion
The chipmaker's second-largest acquisition ever signals its bet on open-source AI infrastructure.
Adweek · +1 outlets
Norah O'Donnell returns to 'CBS Mornings' as co-host starting Sept. 8
The senior correspondent and former Evening News anchor returns to the network's flagship morning show alongside Gayle King and Nate Burleson.
Deadline · +2 outlets
ABC self-censored due to government pressure, network admits in lawsuit filing
In a lawsuit, ABC acknowledged making coverage decisions based on pressure from the Trump administration and the FCC.
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Publicis wins global PepsiCo media account, withdraws from Coca-Cola pitch
Publicis Groupe lands the consolidated CPG media business, sources say it is stepping away from Coke's global media review.
Adweek · +1 outlets
Telluride Film Festival lineup unveiled with world premieres of 'Elsinore,' 'The Debut,' 'Tender Loving Care'
The 53rd edition kicks off Friday with a stacked slate of Oscar-hopeful world premieres but no major studio releases.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Startups18 stories ›
Indian spacetech startup Pixxel raises $100M in Series C led by Temasek and Seraphim in India's largest spacetech round
The round marks the biggest-ever funding in India's space technology sector, with proceeds to scale Pixxel's satellite and software capabilities.
Entrackr · +14 outlets
Nvidia announces $12.9B acquisition of Hugging Face to expand open source AI
The deal would significantly expand Nvidia's AI platform and open-source model distribution capabilities.
Sifted · +14 outlets
Adobe acquires Indian AI marketing startup Rilo to accelerate agentic AI push
The acquisition of the Bengaluru-based startup less than a year after its launch bolsters Adobe's AI automation capabilities.
BW Businessworld · +14 outlets
Nvidia makes M&A overture to South Korean AI chip startup Rebellion
Rebellion has championed 'AI independence' with its chip designs as Nvidia eyes expansion.
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SpaceX buys Cursor for $60B days after IPO
The all-stock deal would combine SpaceX's launch infrastructure with Cursor's AI coding tools.
TradingKey · +14 outlets
Oura files for Nasdaq IPO that could value the smart ring maker at $16B
Oura's IPO would test investor appetite for wearable health tech amid growing competition.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets
Business18 stories ›
Nvidia acquires open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9B
The deal boosts Nvidia's open-source AI strategy and positions it to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Ft · +4 outlets
Iran strikes Kuwait as oil tops $96, Trump says hostilities won't last long
Oil prices surged more than 7% for the week after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait, escalating Middle East conflict.
CNBC · +1 outlets
Fed's Waller indicates support for holding rates steady at September meeting
Waller's remarks contrast with Chairman Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, shifting market expectations.
CNBC · +2 outlets
Billionaire Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee over Epstein probe subpoenas
Black's attorneys argue NDAs sought by the panel are unrelated to his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
CNBC · +3 outlets
Revolut wins provisional US banking licence from OCC
The approval is a milestone for the UK-based fintech's American expansion plans.
Ft · +1 outlets
NBA suspends Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe
The NBA also fined the Clippers $30 million and stripped five first-round draft picks.
CNBC · +1 outlets
Science18 stories ›
Blue Origin wins $700M NASA contract to build next Mars telecommunications orbiter
NASA selects Blue Origin over competitors for a major Mars mission contract, marking a significant expansion of the company's role in deep space exploration.
Space
Giant decagon-shaped cloud structure discovered at Saturn's south pole
Hubble data reveals a newly emerging 10-sided atmospheric pattern around Saturn's south pole, mirroring the planet's famous northern hexagon.
Space · +2 outlets
Congress pauses OMB bid to politicize science grant funding until December
A budget deal temporarily blocks the White House Office of Management and Budget from rewriting how federal research grants are awarded, preserving peer review
Ars Technica
China's private Pallas-1 rocket aces debut orbital launch
Galactic Energy's reusable rocket reaches orbit on its first flight, advancing China's commercial space sector.
Space
MIT designs dual-purpose qubit for faster, more stable quantum computing
A new qubit architecture allows faster interactions between qubits while maintaining stability, potentially advancing practical quantum computers.
Phys · +1 outlets
BepiColombo mission begins Mercury arrival phase
The European-Japanese mission starts its complex orbital insertion around Mercury after a years-long journey.
Space · +1 outlets
Biotech18 stories ›
Novartis, Ionis Lp(a) drug pelacarsen fails pivotal cardiovascular trial
Pelacarsen, a highly anticipated drug targeting Lp(a) to lower heart risk, failed to show cardiovascular benefit in a Phase 3 trial, raising questions about an
Biopharmadive · +14 outlets
FDA approves AstraZeneca's Etcamah (camizestrant) for advanced breast cancer
The FDA approved Etcamah (camizestrant), an oral SERD, in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor for first-line treatment of ESR1-mutated HR-positive advanced brea
GK Today · +14 outlets
Ionis wins FDA approval for zilganersen, first drug for Alexander disease, priced at $285,000 per dose
The FDA approved Ionis Pharmaceuticals' zilganersen for the ultra-rare genetic disorder Alexander disease, with the company pricing the treatment at $285,000 pe
Indian Pharma Post · +14 outlets
Novartis pauses autoimmune CAR-T trials after three deaths
Novartis paused its autoimmune CAR-T cell therapy trials following three patient deaths, putting China's booming CAR-T industry under scrutiny.
drugdiscoverynews.com · +14 outlets
Patient survives 9 months after pig kidney transplant
A patient survived for nine months after receiving a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig, marking a milestone in xenotransplantation.
GIGAZINE · +14 outlets
Ultragenyx GTX-102 trial fails; RARE stock crashes 40%
Ultragenyx's gene therapy GTX-102 failed in a clinical trial for Angelman syndrome, sending shares down over 40% and prompting pipeline and expense reviews.
timothysykes.com · +4 outlets
Climate18 stories ›
Tesla Cybercab faces NHTSA investigation as robotaxis reach 1M unsupervised miles
NHTSA opened an audit into Tesla's Cybercab certification, while Tesla announced its robotaxis have driven 1 million unsupervised miles and opened fleet interes
Electrek · +1 outlets
Court blocks EPA from challenging California's vehicle emissions standards
A federal judge temporarily blocked the EPA's attempt to override California's authority to set stricter vehicle pollution standards than federal requirements.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
VW to cut 100,000 jobs, may stop building EVs at 4 German plants
Volkswagen is planning to cut around 100,000 jobs worldwide and may cease vehicle production at four German plants amid restructuring.
Electrek · +13 outlets
Tesla driver-assist system linked to fatal motorcycle crash, data confirms
Tesla's own federal report confirms a Model X on Autopilot/FSD struck and killed a motorcyclist in Moraine, Ohio last year.
Electrek · +3 outlets
New Mexico bans new uranium mining leases on state lands
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard signed an executive order banning new leasing of state lands for uranium mining, New Mexico being the largest h
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Google introduces WeatherNext 3, its most advanced global weather AI model
Google released WeatherNext 3, described as its most advanced and accurate global weather AI model for forecasting.
blog.google · +13 outlets
Games18 stories ›
FF7 Revelation gets April 8, 2027 release date via State of Play, story DLC detailed
Square Enix confirmed the release date for the final game in the FF7 Remake trilogy, alongside a large overworld, premium editions with early access, and post-l
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Frontier Developments partners with Disney for a new theme park sim game
The Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution studio announced a deal with Disney to produce a new game, widely expected to be a Disney theme park management
Polygon · +4 outlets
Until Dawn 2 confirmed for January 2027 release on PS5
Sony revealed the horror sequel's release date during State of Play, with the studio behind Dispatch involved in development.
Pushsquare · +4 outlets
Sony and Microsoft say they are not obligated to pass tariff refunds to consumers
Both platform holders filed motions to dismiss class-action lawsuits arguing they do not have to refund price increases tied to US tariffs on imported goods.
Pcgamer · +6 outlets
GTA 6 limited-edition PS5 DualSense controllers revealed at State of Play
Sony and Rockstar showed two Leonida-themed controllers for GTA 6, releasing November 19.
Eurogamer · +5 outlets
Final Fantasy Resonance demo available now on PS5
Square Enix surprised fans by releasing a free playable demo of the HD-2D RPG, which has drawn strong preview reactions.
Pushsquare · +5 outlets
Sports12 stories ›
NBA hammers Clippers with $30M fine, 5 first-round picks stripped, owner Ballmer suspended one year for Kawhi Leonard salary cap violations
The NBA levied the harshest penalty in league history after a year-long investigation found the Clippers funneled millions to Kawhi Leonard through improper spo
Sbnation · +9 outlets
Amen Thompson agrees to 5-year, $208M rookie extension with Rockets
The Houston Rockets have locked down another core piece of their young roster by agreeing to a max rookie-scale contract extension with guard Amen Thompson.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Reported Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors back on after NBA concludes investigation
With the NBA's investigation into the Clippers completed and penalties announced, the long-paused trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors can now mov
sports.yahoo · +2 outlets
Georgia AG threatens LSU removal from SEC if Tigers play former NFL players
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr urged SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to consider suspending or removing LSU from the conference if the Tigers roster former NF
Frontofficesports · +2 outlets
Premier League clubs spend record $4.7B on player transfers in summer window
Premier League spending reached an all-time high of $4.7 billion in the summer transfer window, far outpacing the rest of Europe's top five leagues and raising
Frontofficesports · +3 outlets
Kate Koval says she left LSU because team signed Russian player, seeks NCAA eligibility elsewhere
Ukrainian center Kate Koval announced she transferred from LSU because the women's basketball program brought in a Russian player, and is asking the NCAA to all
sports.yahoo · +2 outlets
Entertainment18 stories ›
Gloria Steinem, pioneering feminist activist and author, dies at 92
Tributes pour in from Hillary Clinton, Meghan Markle, and others for the iconic activist who died at age 92.
Rolling Stone · +8 outlets
Olivia Rodrigo slams Trump administration, recalls 'grotesque' DHS use of her song
The pop star criticized the administration for 'picking fights with pop stars' and described the Department of Homeland Security using her music in an ICE video
Billboard
Telluride Film Festival 2026 lineup unveiled with 'Elsinore,' 'The Debut,' 'Tender Loving Care'
The 53rd edition features world premieres of Oscar-hopeful films starring Andrew Scott, Julianne Moore, and Kate O'Flynn, plus tributes to John Malkovich, Sandr
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
Camilo Séptimo keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez, pregnant wife, daughter, and nanny murdered in Mexico
The musician, his family, and their nanny were found murdered at their home near Mexico City, according to authorities.
Variety
Dolly Parton kept cancer battle private to avoid worrying fans, cousin says
Richie Owens, Dolly Parton's cousin, said the singer maintained privacy about her health to keep a positive public presence.
Rolling Stone · +1 outlets
'The Odyssey' extends Imax 70mm run through September as ticket sales surpass $450M
Christopher Nolan's epic continues to draw sustained demand, with Imax extending the 70mm engagement through Sept. 30.
Variety · +1 outlets
Luxe18 stories ›
First all-electric Range Rover arrives for 2027 model year
Range Rover's first EV joins the luxury SUV market for the 2027 model year, marking a major shift for the iconic brand.
Robb Report · +1 outlets
Uber to lay off 3,300 employees, cutting management roles by 20%
Uber's reorganization reduces management by a fifth, though the company says its product portfolio remains unaffected.
Skift
Christie's to auction $50M collection of Monets, Renoirs from French art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel
A major Impressionist art collection from the legendary dealer goes under the hammer at Christie's in October.
Robb Report
Southwest Airlines confirms airport lounges, construction underway at four locations
Southwest will open its first airport lounges in a partnership with Chase, with four locations expected to open by late 2027.
The Points Guy · +2 outlets
Travel executives push Trump administration for 100M+ international visitors by 2030
Industry leaders meet at the White House amid four consecutive months of inbound travel declines, seeking a formal target.
Skift
London mayor converts 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI limousine into an EV
The city's official 1973 Rolls-Royce limousine has been retrofitted with an electric powertrain, gaining a 120-mile range.
Robb Report · +1 outlets