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- Trump urges Congress to pass the Clarity Act at a White House event with execs including the CEOs of Coinbase and Robinhood; the bill has stalled in the Senate (Bloomberg) [4d]
- Sources: YouTube is offering top creators millions to post videos exclusively on YouTube for a period and will penalize those that post to Netflix concurrently (Lucas Shaw/Bloomberg) [4d]
- Former Meta engineering director Arturo Béjar testifies that Mark Zuckerberg prioritized growth and engagement over child safety on Facebook and Instagram (Reuters) [4d]
- Google announces new study tools, including a student hub, notebooks, and interactive 3D visualizations in Gemini, plus student offers for Google AI plans (Amanda Caswell/Tom's Guide) [4d]
- Letter: Stripe told investors January 1 marked the "beginning of the singularity", a major inflection point in long-term trends, and H1 revenue rose 41% YoY (Axios) [4d]
- Sources: SpaceX approached AI coding startup Cognition about a potential acquisition; deal talks are inactive, but the companies are discussing working together (Bloomberg) [4d]
- Sources: OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told employees at an all-hands that OpenAI "will be a public company in 2027", or sooner if "our business continues to inflect" (CNBC) [4d]
- Sources: AI chip startup Fractile is in talks to raise ~$600M at a $6.5B pre-money valuation, up from ~$1B in May, and has an initial ~$250M deal with Anthropic (Bloomberg) [4d]
- Source: Nvidia has discussed an investment in Mercor as part of a round valuing the startup at $20B; Nvidia paid Mercor tens of millions of dollars last quarter (The Information) [4d]
- Stripe agrees to buy New York-based OpenRouter; a source says Stripe is paying $7.5B, with $1.5B going to the startup's founders and $6B to investors (Erin Griffith/New York Times) [4d]
- The FTC says businesses must disclose when they use personalized pricing and it will "deploy enforcement resources" against companies that do not disclose it (Dave Michaels/Wall Street Journal) [4d]
- Stripe agrees to buy New York-based OpenRouter for an undisclosed amount; Stripe had reportedly agreed to pay more than $7B for OpenRouter (Bloomberg) [4d]
- Meta launches a Mac app for Meta AI and says Meta AI can now work directly with Instagram and Facebook accounts, Meta ad campaigns, and Google Workspace (Emma Roth/The Verge) [4d]
- OpenAI is testing Private Safety Processing, a new technique to identify misuse patterns while preserving zero data retention protections, with early customers (Ina Fried/Axios) [4d]
- The US CFTC bans Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang from trading for five years, as part of a settlement over their roles at FTX (Nicola M White/Bloomberg) [4d]
- Nielsen rolls out changes to make its ratings more accurate, including using data from smartwatch-like devices worn by its panelists without requiring logins (Loree Seitz/The Wrap) [4d]
- Google Pixel 11 review: great design, nice camera features, and shares many features of the Pro phone but the hardware is unchanged and very expensive at $899 (Cameron Faulkner/The Verge) [4d]
- Google Pixel 11 Pro review: Magic Capture and the voice-to-text Rambler features are very useful but subpar gaming performance and HiLight is useless (Julian Chokkattu/Wired) [4d]
- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: tougher body with IP68 rating and a decent triple rear camera but an iterative hardware upgrade with design that feels dated (Dominic Preston/The Verge) [4d]
- Google Pixel Watch 5 review: Improved GPS is good, gesture controls are great, but the new health features haven't rolled out yet and it is $50 more expensive (Victoria Song/The Verge) [4d]
- Memo: GOP asks AI companies to stem the backlash against data centers, saying the issue could kill the party's chances of holding a vital Senate seat in Ohio (Alex Isenstadt/Axios) [4d]
- Rivian spinout Also, which is developing autonomous driving tech, raised a $150M Series D led by Prysm Capital, after announcing a $200M round in March 2026 (Kirsten Korosec/TechCrunch) [4d]
- Network Bio, which is developing an AI foundation model from datasets of patient tissue and blood samples created by pooling access to biobanks, raised $50M (Brian Gormley/Wall Street Journal) [4d]
- Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal's fintech startup Navi raised $100M from Prosus, its first institutional capital raise, sources say at a ~$1.3B valuation (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) [4d]
- Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the US, automatically upgrading users even if they don't subscribe to Prime (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) [4d]
- Sources: Veeda, which is developing world models and is led by ex-Nvidia VP of AI Research Sanja Fidler, raised a $90M+ seed and is backed by Khosla and Radical (Murad Hemmadi/The Logic) [4d]
- Sources: Nvidia is working as a matchmaker to connect companies holding its GPUs with Nordic data center operators that have available capacity to deploy them (Kai Nicol-Schwarz/CNBC) [4d]
- A hacker known as Cyberleek leaks two GTA VI gameplay clips and the full map in protest of Rockstar Games' digital-only release; Rockstar issues DMCA takedowns (Jowi Morales/Tom's Hardware) [4d]
- Marvell and Google expand their chip development deal, with Marvell granting Google a warrant to buy up to 58M+ shares at $206.58 each, totaling up to $12.2B (Dana Wollman/Bloomberg) [4d]
- Cybersecurity data company Prevalent AI raised $22M from Integrity Growth Partners, marking the nine-year-old startup's first-ever outside capital raise (Duncan Riley/SiliconANGLE) [4d]
- Amazon appears to have leaked Jason Statham's new film Mutiny, streaming it in full on Prime Video in the US, two days before it was supposed to hit theaters (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge) [4d]
- Reconstructed code from Flock's login pages shows a new AI-powered system, called OS Investigate, that integrates license plate scans, case files, and more (Wired) [4d]
- Apple TV 4K fans are begging for these 3 upgrades from the leaked Siri Remote — but one is already possible today [4d]
- Ukraine drone maker launches self-driving wagon capable of lugging 210kg across bumpy terrain — could this be its next secret weapon to turning the tide of war? [4d]
- Alabama town left powerless against massive new Bitcoin mining data center after developer finds loophole in state zoning laws [4d]
- Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business', but consumer rights groups say they can 'jeopardize privacy' like license plate readers [4d]
- Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten teams up with German startup to build military drones [4d]
- 6 brilliant, budget-friendly headphones for students — including 5-star earbuds, and Sony cans that deliver 'flagship-level features' for an astoundingly low price [4d]
- Blockbuster is making an unlikely comeback — neighborhood 'Free Blockbuster' boxes are multiplying for DVD and Blu-ray fans, as new website turns Netflix into a 3D video store [4d]
- Public TV channel sues Iron Mountain data center after its cloud storage vendor goes out of business, losing over 70 years of archival materials and programming [4d]
- Comcast is adding motion detection to millions of routers, and I’m worried it’s a privacy nightmare [4d]
- The reMarkable Paper Pro can run Android 13 — it’s not pretty, but it works and it’s an incredible upgrade [4d]
- Coders are slacking when it comes to web standards — and that simply won't do in the AI age [4d]
- AirPods with cameras could not arrive at a worse time — and I'll just say no [4d]
- 'There is no reliable, economical one-size-fits-all model on the horizon': Experts claim AI costs will grow fivefold by 2028, as demand continues to soar [4d]
- This Lenovo Idea Tab with a stylus and folio case is built for hybrid workers and back-to-school students — and Amazon has it on a limited-time deal for $200 [4d]
- This World Photography Day, I’m getting lost in the late David Hockney’s incredible Polaroid composites [4d]
- Canon’s World Photography Day sale is live — including up to £270 off the R8, R6 Mark II, R6 Mark III, and a multitude of lenses [4d]
- This TP-Link Deco X55 Wi-Fi 6 mesh system is a $150 dead-zone eliminator if you're upgrading your home office [4d]
- 'We operate fleets of smaller, lower-cost assets that are centrally controlled and highly scalable': How tiny uncrewed vessels are mapping the ocean and delivering instant marine data at scale [4d]
- The 8 coolest screen-free fitness trackers you can buy in 2026 — from the Garmin Cirqa to the Google Fitbit Air [4d]
- This Amazon Kindle Scribe is brilliant writing and e-reading tablet for work — but this unmissable deal on this certified Like-New model ends soon [4d]
- How to watch Celtic vs LASK: Free Streams & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27 Play-Offs [4d]
- Go easy on the gas —new study suggests a smooth EV driving style is simplest way to prolong its battery life [4d]
- Amazon's back-to-school sale is slashing prices on best-selling running and walking shoes — Nike, Hoka, Adidas, and Skechers from $54 [4d]
- Over half of Americans are concerned about AI in daily life — with tech leaders and AI gurus desperately trying to calm the number one fear [4d]
- Aldi is launching a cheap Dyson and Shark stick vacuum rival soon — and it’ll be joined by a £20 air fryer [4d]
- HoverAir’s ingenious self-flying drone can transform into a pocket gimbal camera — and unlike DJI, it just got FCC approval [4d]
- Experts manage to hack Microsoft Copilot by continually asking it questions about itself [4d]
- Forget big donors — Tor Project proved a crowd of small givers can bankroll internet freedom and raise over $200K [4d]
- Peacock raises prices for the fourth time in four years, just in time for NFL season — but these workarounds are helping users stay one step ahead [4d]
- Rethinking secure file transfer for a cross-domain world [4d]
- Microsoft smothers malware by tracking behavior instead of blocking domains [4d]
- Predictable attacks, unpredictable defenses: why observability is the real security gap [4d]
- Proton VPN usage spikes in Brazil amid Discord feature block [4d]
- More GTA 6 leaks reveal new gameplay and the entire map — and leaker threatens more to come unless 'pro-consumer' demands are met [4d]
- The RedMagic Astra 2 is the world's first liquid-cooled tablet — and the fastest Android tablet I've ever tested [4d]
- NordVPN scores another Premier League deal with new Crystal Palace partnership [4d]
- ‘Like comparing a $5 Walmart steak to a steak from a local ranch’: the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus's perceived high price is dividing fans — and I know where I stand [4d]
- 'I would rather use my own head than to let Claude reply': Google Workspace users divided on news Claude can now write and send emails in Gmail for you — without asking for permission [4d]
- GMKtec G10 is our favorite budget mini PC, packing Ryzen 5 power, 16GB RAM, expandable storage, and triple-display support, and it's a huge 28% off right now [4d]
- DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is a complete pocket-sized 4K vlogging setup with premium extras and it's got a big summer discount [4d]
- The big TechRadar interview: Ted Lasso season 4's Abbie Hern, Faye Marsay, and Jude Mack on joining the hit Apple TV show, soccer boot camps, and 'being underdogs' [4d]
- 6 LED Mask Mistakes Doctors Want You to Stop Making [4d]
- 6 LED Mask Mistakes Doctors Want You to Stop Making [4d]
- Why the Oral-B iO Series Electric Toothbrush Is Different: The Technology Behind the Clean [4d]
- This 65-Inch Hisense Mini-LED TV Just Hit a Record Low Price at Nearly Half Off [4d]
- Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 20, #696 [4d]
- Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 20, #900 [4d]
- Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 20, #1888 [4d]
- Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 20, #1166 [4d]
- Let Your Memories Live Forever With $150 Off a New 1TB External SSD [4d]
- Keep Your Devices Ready With This Pocket-Sized Anker Charger While It’s Down to $36 [4d]
- Pixel Watch 5 Review: One Week Later, We Still Have Unfinished Business [4d]
- Protect Your Home for Less With This Record-Low Eufy Security Camera Bundle [4d]
- Peacock Is Testing Out a Rewards Program for Subscribers [4d]
- Save Up to $560 Off Mammotion Robot Lawn Mowers With App Control and AI Vision [4d]
- Sony’s Gaming Earbuds Are Back to Their Lowest Price Yet [4d]
- Today Only: Make These Beats Studio Pro Headphones Yours for $200 Off [4d]
- Whoop Expands Beyond Its Wearable Membership With Blood Tests [4d]
- This Baseus 4K Solar Security Camera Is Down to Its Lowest-Ever Price for Prime Members [4d]
- Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Is One of My Favorite Android Phones, but It’s Not a Revolution [4d]
- Amazon Deals of the Day: This Palm-Sized Bose Speaker Can Turn Up Any Party for 23% Off [4d]
- OpenAI Pauses Training of New AI Models, Citing Cybersecurity Worries [4d]
- Digital Marketers Are Using AI At Record Rates, But Formal Rules Lag Behind [4d]
- This ‘Impossible’ to Make Phone Heralds a New Era for Mobile Filmmaking [4d]
- Don’t Buy a Leaf Blower Based on Specs Alone. Our Exclusive Lab Data Shows Why [4d]
- The Verdict Is In: CNET Readers Trust These Mobile Carriers More Than the Major Networks [4d]
- Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why [4d]
- HYPE jumps 11% as Trump says CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to U.S. [4d]
- Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event [4d]
- Crypto campaign fund Fairshake faces $2 million setback in Florida primaries [4d]
- Bitcoin surges above $68,000, liquidating $1.4 billion shorts as Treasury buybacks boost risk appetite [4d]
- Bitcoin nears key technical breakout that could propel prices to $76,000 [4d]
- Coinbase, Circle and Bullish jump as Clarity Act proponents express optimism about bill [4d]
- AI could supercharge crypto but there’s a catch, Fidelity Digital Assets says [4d]
- Crypto Long & Short: Where DeFi yield really comes from (and why it broke this spring) [4d]
- HSBC, Standard Chartered execute first live banking transaction on Swift’s 24/7 ledger [4d]
- Cantor opens Kalshi prediction markets to thousands of institutional clients [4d]
- Strengthen the Clarity Act [4d]
- Beyond crypto funding rates: Ethena diversifies USDe backing with $1 billion FalconX facility [4d]
- Bitcoin is flashing 8 of 12 capitulation signals, but bottom's not yet in, says Van Eck [4d]
- A year after losing $1.46 billion, Bybit says AI helped it save $700 million [4d]
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