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Taiwan Investigates Chinese Firms for Poaching Tech Talent

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:52

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

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:11

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

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:59

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?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:36

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

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:18

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

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:15

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

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:56

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

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 23:00

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

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 21:43

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

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 21:00

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

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 20:35

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

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 20:22

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

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 19:53

London has cleared Wayve vehicles for supervised Uber rides, but a licensed human driver will remain responsible behind the wheel.

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Data Center Outages Are Less Frequent but More Expensive, Uptime Finds

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 19:09

Uptime Institute says data center outages are declining, but 57% of major incidents now cost over $100,000 as infrastructure risks grow.

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Disney+ to Add TikTok Creator Videos Under New Global Deal

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 18:57

Disney+ is testing whether fan-made TikTok videos can turn quick swipes into full movies and shows without sending subscribers to another app.

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China Tightens Drone Exports and Sanctions US Firms

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 18:51

China has tightened drone exports, sanctioned U.S. entities, and expanded regulatory scrutiny as its technology conflict with Washington deepens.

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UK AI tests found 19 unauthorized agent actions involving Anthropic and OpenAI models

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 18:43

UK researchers reported 19 unsanctioned actions by Anthropic and OpenAI agents during permissive cyber tests involving real external systems.

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SpaceX Spent $329M on Tesla Megapacks as AI Costs Climbed

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 18:11

SpaceX sharply increased Tesla Megapack purchases as its AI data center costs rose, adding battery storage to a broader power infrastructure buildout.

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Meta Faces India Backlash After PM Modi Post Restriction, Issues Apology

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 18:08

Meta apologized after Facebook temporarily restricted a post by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, renewing scrutiny of platform moderation in India.

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Elon Musk Goes All-In on Nvidia: What SpaceX’s Chip Strategy Means for AI Infrastructure

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 17:57

SpaceX’s exclusive Nvidia commitment shows how AI infrastructure standardization can accelerate deployments while deepening supplier and supply chain risk.

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