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Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf, a Lightweight Browser Built for AI Agents
Cloudflare’s Kitesurf browser promises lower resource use and stronger isolation for AI agents, but enterprises should assess its beta limitations.
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Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Can Change Its Own Battery in Under 3 Minutes
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot can swap its own battery in under three minutes, a feature designed to reduce downtime during industrial work.
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Meta Ordered to Pay $567M and Overhaul Teen Safety on Facebook, Instagram
Meta must pay $567 million and change Facebook and Instagram protections for minors under a New Mexico court order it plans to appeal.
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Samsung’s August Update Patches 56 Security Vulnerabilities Across Galaxy Devices
Samsung’s August 2026 Galaxy update fixes 56 Android and One UI security flaws, including critical vulnerabilities and clipboard access risks.
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OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027
OpenAI’s rumored $300–$400 smart speaker could signal a bigger shift as the ChatGPT maker looks to bring AI beyond phones, laptops, and screens.
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Apple Has $1 Billion in Chips Waiting — and Memory Is the Problem
Apple is reportedly racing to secure DRAM for the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone as a memory shortage threatens to tighten launch supply.
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OpenAI Asks Judge to Dismiss Apple Trade-Secrets Lawsuit
OpenAI asks a federal judge to dismiss Apple’s trade-secrets lawsuit over former employees and alleged misuse of confidential hardware information.
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Taiwan Investigates Chinese Firms for Poaching Tech Talent
Taiwan’s latest crackdown targets 17 Chinese-funded companies accused of using hidden ownership and unauthorized offices to recruit high-tech engineers.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Color Leak Shows Three Finishes
New leaks show the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in three apparent finishes as certification records and prelaunch sightings reveal more about its design, charging and expected specifications.
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What Is Spiralism? The Strange AI Chatbot Movement Explained
Thousands of chatbot conversations began producing the same strange ideas about AI consciousness, identity, and “The Spiral.” Researchers still do not know exactly why.
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OnePlus 10T Is Out of Security Support: Should You Keep Using Yours?
OnePlus 10T security support has ended. Here’s how owners can check their patch level, understand the risks, and decide when to replace the phone.
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Google Maps Gets New Gemini Agent Features for Orders, Hotels, and Events
Google is adding agentic AI and Personal Intelligence to Maps, helping users plan, order, and discover while keeping final approvals in their hands.
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Google Pixel 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: APAC Price Guide Ahead of Aug. 12 Launch
Google has yet to confirm Pixel 11 pricing, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is already selling across major APAC markets. Here’s how the known prices, storage, promotions, and enterprise considerations compare ahead of Google’s Aug. 12 launch.
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Denmark Adds Oral Defenses to Curb AI Cheating in High Schools
Denmark is adding oral defenses and tighter exam controls in upper secondary schools as officials move to curb AI-assisted cheating and verify student work.
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Google Assistant Is Going Away: What Millions of Android Users Need to Know
Google Assistant begins shutting down Sept. 4 as eligible Android devices move to Gemini. Here is who is affected and what users should test.
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15 AI Security Lessons From Black Hat and Ai4 2026
Black Hat and Ai4 2026 highlighted gaps in AI agent security, identity controls, software supply chains, monitoring, and incident response.
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Anthropic Is Hiring Engineers to Build Its Own AI Chips
Anthropic is building an in-house silicon team as it explores custom AI chips designed to reduce compute constraints and support Claude’s growth.
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Google Overhauls AI Leadership as Hassabis Steps Aside, Dean Leaves
Google reshuffled its AI leadership as Demis Hassabis moved into a research role and Jeff Dean departed, raising questions about Gemini execution.
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Google Begins Restoring Blogger Sites After False Malware Alerts
Google is restoring Blogger sites wrongly flagged for malware after hundreds of publishers reported locked or unavailable blogs and false-positive alerts.
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London Licenses Wayve Vehicles for Supervised Autonomous Uber Rides
London has cleared Wayve vehicles for supervised Uber rides, but a licensed human driver will remain responsible behind the wheel.
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