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- Sources: the US and China will discuss AI safety risks during talks planned for mid-September, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leading the US side (Laurie Chen/Reuters) [1d]
- Sources: Anthropic is expected to make its IPO prospectus public late September and complete the listing days before the US midterm elections in November (Echo Wang/Reuters) [1d]
- California AG Rob Bonta is investigating OpenAI over the Hugging Face hack in July, after more than a dozen states joined Alabama in its investigation (Chase DiFeliciantonio/Politico) [1d]
- Filing: AI training data startup Micro1 offers to pay $12.5M for Spirit Airlines' data; the offer faces hurdles as Spirit already has a $10M deal with Google (Jonathan Randles/Bloomberg) [1d]
- Anthropic says Claude worked "largely autonomously" over 11 days to formalize the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem in the Lean programming language (Anthropic) [1d]
- Sources: London-based AI infrastructure startup Nscale is in talks to raise as much as $3.5B in financing, including $2B from Nvidia, ahead of a planned IPO (Bloomberg) [1d]
- OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 Astra to Pro customers on the $100/month or $200/month plans (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) [1d]
- Report: OpenAI learned of the DseWiki German website incident weeks ago but kept it under wraps as it grappled with the Hugging Face fallout (Robert Hart/The Verge) [1d]
- OpenAI says it can't read all of Astra's reasoning and admits covert sandbagging would likely go uncaught, yet still calls it the world's most aligned model (Celia Ford/Transformer) [1d]
- A profile of John Ternus, the first product engineer to lead Apple; sources: Tim Cook considered how to execute perfect succession since his early days as CEO (Michael Acton/Financial Times) [1d]
- An interview with Sonos CEO Tom Conrad on the Sonos 27 platform, AI assistants, its Google relationship, speakers as a home computer mesh network, and more (Nilay Patel/The Verge) [1d]
- Review: GPT-6 Astra can adeptly use tools like Unreal Engine to build complex environments, such as a civilization with Unreal's autonomous MetaHuman characters (Matt Shumer/Something Big Is Happening) [1d]
- Sources: Abu Dhabi-based AI company G42 is exploring selling a majority stake to American companies to maintain access to advanced AI chips beyond April 2027 (Bloomberg) [1d]
- PUBG developer Krafton plans to invest $250M in India in the next 3-4 years, for a total investment of $500M+ since 2021, as it expands into AI and robotics (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) [1d]
- By declaring GPT-6 Astra to be AGI, OpenAI is being flippant and cementing the term's status as nothing more than marketing (M.G. Siegler/Spyglass) [1d]
- How OpenAI limited METR's probe into the Hugging Face incident, dictating terms and restricting its scope to the single week when agents attacked Hugging Face (Dylan Freedman/New York Times) [1d]
- What to expect from Apple's September 9 "Surprise and Shine" event: foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch refresh with ceramic cases, and more (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) [1d]
- Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index: GPT-6 Astra scored 67, roughly equal to Claude Opus 5, Fable 5, and Muse Spark 1.3, but trailing leader Fable 5.1's 70 (Artificial Analysis) [1d]
- Some European defense officials push back on efforts to cut reliance on US tech, warning it could leave Europe with inferior systems and greater cyber risks (Financial Times) [1d]
- The NHTSA opens a probe into Tesla's decision to launch its new Cybercab on public roads in Austin with no steering wheel or pedals (Sean O'Kane/TechCrunch) [1d]
- Microsoft unveils Project Zenith, a "distraction-free Windows experience" for developers to run 30B+ parameter models locally on devices with 64GB+ of memory (Tom Warren/The Verge) [1d]
- Sources: Moonshot may seek to raise $3B to $5B in a planned Hong Kong IPO that could occur as soon as this year (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Letters: US military branches disabled ad trackers on government-issued devices amid reports of location data being used to target US forces in the Middle East (Raphael Satter/Reuters) [2d]
- Report and sources: rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German website in May and turned it into a forum for agents, sharing tactics to cheat on tasks and more (Reuters) [2d]
- Bank of Korea: South Korea's monthly memory chip output is set to grow by ~600K wafers by 2028, widening its lead over China's CXMT, set to grow by ~300K wafers (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Thailand suspends the construction of 49 data centers in order to develop new industry regulations, as governments worldwide tighten oversight of the facilities (Anuchit Nguyen/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: DeepSeek plans to use 160K+ of Huawei's Ascend 950DT chips at an Inner Mongolia data center, which would create one of the largest Huawei chip clusters (Mackenzie Hawkins/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: Binance is still operating in the EU months after it failed to get a MiCA license, using workarounds to onboard new customers and reroute its trading (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Nvidia becomes a leading global strategic tech backer, with the value of its equity investments up 10x in the past year to $99B, as it bolsters the AI sector (Kai Nicol-Schwarz/CNBC) [2d]
- Sources: initial foldable iPhone production is limited to only a "few hundred" units a day due to Apple's strict quality standards as it ramps up output (Nikkei Asia) [2d]
- Q&A with Jensen Huang and Clément Delangue on the Nvidia-Hugging Face deal, scaling open-source models, the rumored $1B talent retention plan, and more (CNBC) [2d]
- A profile of Hugging Face, which started in 2016 to build a sassy chatbot for teens; CEO Clément Delangue says he approached Nvidia this summer to pursue a deal (Wall Street Journal) [2d]
- Gimlet Labs, which helps customers divide AI tasks across multiple chip types, raised $300M led by a16z at a $3B valuation, six months after an $80M Series A (Dina Bass/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Resect AI, which is developing open-source tech to catch AI hallucinations before they happen, emerges from stealth with $25M from private equity investors (Kurt Schlosser/GeekWire) [2d]
- Wikimedia Foundation staffers vote 158-14 to join the CWA, which will represent 200+ US employees across engineering, finance, and communications (Paresh Dave/Wired) [2d]
- Vals analysis: open-weight models performing multi-stage tasks, like building a web app, can have an environmental impact 10K times greater than simple queries (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Tesla says Cybercab rides are available in limited areas of Austin; the two-seater has no steering wheel or pedals, and 45 Cybercabs are registered in Texas (Reuters) [2d]
- AI scientist and Google researcher Ray Kurzweil joins BCI startup Subsense, which develops non-surgical BCI tech involving inhaled nanoparticles, as an advisor (Alexei Oreskovic/Fortune) [2d]
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- Anker's S2000 is the smallest 2kWh home backup power station around — and it just dropped to $650 in Amazon's Labor Day sale [1d]
- 9 best Labor Day laptop deals I've found this weekend — up to $900 off Dell, HP, Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more [1d]
- Nvidia unveils custom high-bandwidth memory promising higher bandwidth and lower power use - but who will actually get to use it? [1d]
- Google patches multiple browser bugs including one that was under active exploitation — so update now [1d]
- I tried these stylish, futuristic-looking open earbuds, and although they boast sound by Bose, they're not as harsh on your wallet — here's everything you need to know [1d]
- iPhone Ultra will be the star of Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event, but all eyes will be on John Ternus [1d]
- Kingston's speedy NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD is down to $157 at Newegg for Labor Day [1d]
- OpenAI warns about how good Astra model is at cracking cybersecurity, releases it anyway because it took 'years of research and big bets' [1d]
- Exclusive: Indian mobile brand Lava explains why now is the right time to take on Samsung and Google with its Agni 4N smartphone — ‘We’ve observed a degree of repetitiveness in product launches’ [1d]
- The Garmin deal to get this Labor Day isn't the brand-new Garmin Fenix 9 — it's this lowest-ever deal on the five-star 43mm Garmin Fenix 8 instead [1d]
- Amazon’s Labor Day sale has me ready for fall — fire pits, Crock-Pots, Halloween decor, patio furniture and more [1d]
- Lexar Muse claims world's thinnest portable SSD title at 3.8mm thick — but it swaps USB-C for a bespoke magnetic connector [1d]
- Texas Republicans are straying from the party line on data centers, and that's seriously worrying big tech and Trump [1d]
- Mullvad VPN axes its public encrypted DNS service to sponsor Quad9 instead [1d]
- Google Gemini error leaves California climbers stranded — Mount Shasta climbers admit ‘we relied too much on AI' after ascent went horribly wrong [1d]
- What is the release date and launch time for Lanterns episode 4 on HBO Max? [1d]
- TechRadar launches digital privacy newsletter — read Leave No Trace issue #1 now [1d]
- NordVPN browser extension just got a quality-of-life update [1d]
- Ugreen's six-bay DXP6800 Pro NAS has 10GbE networking, but I'd spend another $92 on this TRENDnet switch for faster transfers [1d]
- I spent a very boring week with the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — and I loved every second of it [1d]
- I think I might have new favorite XR glasses as the RayNeo GT Max boast the best Xreal One Pro tech at almost a third off the price [1d]
- Amnezia VPN unveils new two-year plan to help you cut monthly costs [1d]
- ASRock 27-inch OLED monitor for content creators just dropped to under $300 in Newegg’s Labor Day sale [1d]
- Corsair's 32GB Vengeance DDR5-6000 RAM is excellent, but this Patriot Viper Venom kit does the same thing, includes RGB lighting, and is $80 cheaper at Newegg [1d]
- LG has serious competition against its 45-inch 5K2K OD-OLED ultrawide — and that has seemingly led to its major 32% discount for Labor Day [1d]
- How to watch Women's Super League 2026/27: Free Streams, TV Channels & Fixtures [1d]
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers Top Gun thrills, but I was hoping to see more of its story and the bonds with your wingmen [1d]
- Exclusive: Ex-Rockstar dev gives us the inside scoop on what GTA 6’s Extended Look reveals about its protagonists — ‘Jason Duval is a robot — a Terminator' [1d]
- I heard the Sonos Beam Ultra, and it delivers the most impressive Dolby Atmos sound I've experienced from a compact soundbar [1d]
- Lenovo's Project Swan rolls a 14-inch laptop out to 17 inches sideways that is already lighter than the rollable you can buy today [1d]
- Why did FulcrumSec hackers try to extort Manchester Airports Group, and what happens now the data is leaked? The experts weigh in [1d]
- 'I worked for like 15 years on just Hearts of Iron and history, so you want to do something different' — Afterworld director explains the fantasy post-apocalyptic setting, and the pub trip that inspired the game [1d]
- GoPro CEO says cameras are 'what we were founded to do and it’s what we will always do' following merger uncertainty — but I'll believe it when I see it [1d]
- Xreal already made my favorite smart glasses, and its Aura specs take things to a whole new level with 2K screens and Android XR capabilities [1d]
- The 9 best new headphones and earbuds we saw at IFA 2026: tiny keychain AirTag buds, big Beyerdynamic cans, 'Noise' with sound by Bose, and much more [1d]
- 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (September 4) [1d]
- I tried the 'world’s first' 2-in-1 pocket gimbal and action camera at IFA, and its innovative detachable design could rival DJI [1d]
- TechRadar's weekly crossword — puzzle #5, Friday, September 4 [1d]
- 7 Home Depot Labor Day deals I’d shop for fall — giant skeletons, patio furniture, grills, mums and more [1d]
- Cisco patches three critical vulnerabilities as part of 'comprehensive internal security review' [1d]
- Tesla Cybercab finally hits the roads after two-year wait — but I’m not convinced its driverless cars will catch Waymo, whatever the Robotaxi data says [1d]
- 'An undeniable upgrade': the LG C6 is one of the best TVs I've tested this year, and it's at a record-low price in the Amazon Labor Day sale [1d]
- Alice and Steve season 2: everything we know so far about the Hulu show's return [1d]
- IFA 2026 live Q&A — TechRadar is on the ground at Europe's biggest technology showcase [1d]
- Samsung ViewFinity S70H 4K monitor drops to $200 — and it's our top Labor Day deal [1d]
- Tandem OLED is the way to go for gaming monitors, and Alienware is introducing yet another option for fans — I'm just curious about its pricing [1d]
- GPT-6 Astra lays the foundations for a new way of reasoning — a great tool for businesses but experts have their concerns [1d]
- Samsung's latest 2026 TVs are finally getting big discounts — here are the 6 our experts would buy, including Micro RGB, OLED, and more [1d]
- IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo, from somersaulting robots to modular solar batteries for renters [1d]
- OpenAI puts its money where its mouth is, offers $1 billion in AI credits to cyber defenders [1d]
- DJI's second-gen Romo robot vacuum looks like the lovechild of an HR Giger drawing and an iMac G3 — and boasts some robust new privacy measures following the first-gen model's hacking embarrassment [1d]
- Govee takes on Philips with smart ceiling light looks just like a skylight, and shifts colors depending on the time, weather — and even your mood [1d]
- You can now talk to Gemini directly in your Google Docs, Drive, Gmail, and more [2d]
- 'Fixing the immediate problem is only part of the job': Hostinger’s AI agent just got promoted [2d]
- This Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 with a 16-inch touchscreen and Copilot+ AI features just dropped to $750 in Best Buy's Labor Day sale [2d]
- What is the EU’s Cloud Sovereignty Framework and will it be enough? [2d]
- 'We stop thinking about the data that we're giving away because it's cool' — Smart tech and the decline of public privacy [2d]
- Before we power businesses with AI agents, we need to bridge the accountability gap [2d]
- Tottenham Hotspur ditches VMWare in favor of HPE — cuts licensing costs by 85 percent [2d]
- This TeamGroup T-Force 64GB DDR5-6000 memory kit is built for serious pro workloads and content creation — and Newegg's promo code drops it to $820 [2d]
- I just saw a lawnbot with a mechanical arm that reaches out to hand-trim your edges — and it was mesmerizing [2d]
- Will agentic commerce push more merchants into marketplaces? [2d]
- The highlight of JLab's IFA launch is super-cheap, super-small ANC earbuds with proprietary Apple tech to replace the AirTag on your keychain [2d]
- I photographed birds of prey in flight with Fujifilm's new 400mm f/4.5 super telephoto prime lens — and it proved the X series is no wildlife slouch compared to Sony and Canon [2d]
- Why industrial AI is adopting faster than it’s working [2d]
- I just gave these outstanding open earbuds a glowing review and now they're back, but with an unexpected additional feature [2d]
- 'It'll light up your home like a bowling alley' — Dyson's new Nurovi robot vacuum has a UV light to show up invisible spills, and I'm not sure I'm ready to see what's on my floors [2d]
- How to watch Italian Grand Prix 2026: Live stream F1 race from anywhere [2d]
- The Grand Tour season 7 presenters on 'surreal moment' of getting Jeremy Clarkson's seal of approval — 'he loves the new episodes' [2d]
- How to watch FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule [2d]
- I've watched The Grand Tour's return to Prime Video and although I miss Clarkson, May and Hammond, you can't deny the charm of our new trio — especially Francis Bourgeois [2d]
- I’ve worn Garmin smartwatches for years — but I can’t deny that these affordable alternatives are a better buy [2d]
- I thought ChatGPT’s new Stickers feature sounded like peak AI slop — then I made a pack I actually wanted to use [2d]
- I get to try all the latest headphones as a reviewer — but I'd still recommend the six-year-old Sony WH-1000XM4 for just AU$299 [2d]
- The remarkable Dyson CameraJet can brush and floss your teeth for AU$799 — these alternatives are just a fraction of the price [2d]
- I loved the minuscule weight of this Logitech gaming mouse — but I was even more surprised by its price [2d]
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- Google Adds Voice Commands to Gmail, Docs and Keep for Some Users [1d]
- La Liga Soccer: How to Livestream Every Game of the 2026-27 Season [1d]
- Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Launch May Be Days Away, if You Can Get One [1d]
- Watch Bundesliga Soccer: Livestream Every Game of the 2026-27 Season From Anywhere [1d]
- Tesla’s Cybercab Opened Up to Riders — and the Feds Opened an Investigation [1d]
- Withings’ ‘Thermometer of the Future’ Is Getting an AI Analysis Upgrade [1d]
- Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Sept. 5, #1182 [1d]
- Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 5, #1904 [1d]
- Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 5, #916 [1d]
- Woot Is Offering Up to 87% Off Patio and Garden Essentials This Labor Day [1d]
- I Watched a Floor Washing Robot Mothership Deploy a Roomba Using a Mechnical Arm [1d]
- The Big Questions Before Apple’s Big iPhone Event [1d]
- Best Labor Day Deals Under $50: Massive Discounts on Tech, Home, Games and More [1d]
- Best Labor Day Deals Under $50: Save on Tech, Home, Games and More [1d]
- Apple Is Full of Surprises. Here’s What CNET Readers Anticipate Ahead of Wednesday’s Event [1d]
- Apple Is Full of Surprises. Here’s What CNET Readers Anticipate Ahead of Wednesday’s Event [1d]
- IFA 2026 Is Full of Weird and Wonderful Tech. We’ve Found the Ones You Can Buy Now [1d]
- Amazon Deals of the Day: One of Anker’s Newest Power Stations Got a $549 Discount [1d]
- This Terrific T. Rex Lego Set Just Hit a New Record-Low Price for Labor Day [1d]
- This New Auto-Pet Feeder Is Basically an Instant Pot for Cats [1d]
- Labor Day Is Here, and the Dreame X60 Ultra Just Hit a New Low Price [1d]
- Host Your Labor Day BBQ With the Ninja FlexFlame for $200 Less [1d]
- Labor Day Weekend Just Got Faster and $599 Cheaper With This Hover-1 Instinct Deal [1d]
- ‘The Traitors: New Blood’: Everything You Need to Know About the New Season [1d]
- HyperX Omen 15 Review: A Subtle, Yet Potent 1080p Gaming Laptop [1d]
- I Took the Pixel 11 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Around Delhi, and I Know Which Phone Camera’s the Best for Me [1d]
- Finally, IFA Showed Me a Smart Answer for Home Radiator Heating [1d]
- What Matters at Apple’s Foldable iPhone Event [1d]
- I Watched a Stain Removing Robot Completley Miss Its Target at IFA [2d]
- This New Robot Vacuum Wants to Remove Dust Mites and End Your Allergies [2d]
- A Smart Innovation at IFA Wants to Light Your Home With All-New Sensor Combos [2d]
- Lenovo’s IFA Laptops: MacBook Neo Killer! Fanless ThinkBook! And Yes, Another Rollable Screen [2d]
- Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Sept. 4 [2d]
- IFA Berlin 2026 Live: The Biggest Announcements From Samsung, LG and More [2d]
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