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Attacker phished way into US defense supplier's Microsoft 365 account
Intruder gained access to engineering files and potentially export-controlled technical data
Register UK - Aug 20, 2026 12:54pm EDT
Bitcoin surges 12% in two days as Trump, crypto execs lead last ditch effort for Clarity Act
Bitcoin is trading at its highest levels since early June as crypto execs joined with President Donald Trump push to get the Clarity Act over the finish line.
CNBC - Aug 20, 2026 12:16pm EDT
NASA's Swift Is Doomed to a Fiery Death After Rescue Mission Fails
Gizmodo - Aug 20, 2026 12:02pm EDT
Gizmodo - Aug 20, 2026 11:52am EDT
Tech workers CASH IN as semiconductor memory prices surge | Fox News Video
Reports reveal that SK Hynix unionized workers in South Korea will receive average compensation packages of $547,000, driven by a surge in semiconductor memory prices.
Fox News - Aug 20, 2026 10:53am EDT
AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections
With less than three months until the midterm elections, opposition to AI data centers is becoming a bipartisan rallying cry in a growing number of states.
CNBC - Aug 20, 2026 10:17am EDT
Unitree Founder Says Humanoid Robots May Take a Decade To Jump To The Mainstream
Wang Xingxing said truly versatile humanoid robots could still be five to 10 years away if development moves slowly, offering a reality check after the company's blockbuster Shanghai market debut.
International Business Times - Aug 20, 2026 10:16am EDT
Alibaba shares fall 3% as AI spending drives 75% drop in net income
Alibaba's U.S. listed shares were volatile in premarket trading after posting a 75% drop in net income in the June quarter.
CNBC - Aug 20, 2026 9:54am EDT
Models used social engineering and collaborated among themselves to solve a security challenge
Register UK - Aug 20, 2026 9:39am EDT
New NASA Images Reveal Crater Left Behind by SpaceX Rocket Impact on the Moon
Gizmodo - Aug 20, 2026 9:05am EDT
Google Pixel 10a Is Already at a Record Low, and Trade-In Could Leave Almost Nothing to Pay
Gizmodo - Aug 20, 2026 8:24am EDT
NASA’s Swift telescope rescue mission fails: What happens next?
NASA has failed to rescue the rapidly sinking Swift Observatory telescope, citing the rescue spacecraft could not be easily controlled. According to the US space agency , the Swift space telescope...
International The News - Aug 20, 2026 8:03am EDT
Live updates: Trump warns of ‘unprecedented’ economic warfare against Iran
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump warns of ‘unprecedented’ economic warfare against Iran
NBC News - Aug 20, 2026 7:30am EDT
Chinese humanoids take center stage at World Robot Conference
Whether you’re curious to see a robot fold laundry, thinking about bringing home a robot dog or a humanoid companion for emotional support, or just want...
Daily Sabah - Aug 20, 2026 6:42am EDT
NASA estimates the size of the hole SpaceX made in the moon
As the latest Starship finds its way to an obscure part of Australia, for observations
Register UK - Aug 20, 2026 6:40am EDT
AI's Next Big Problem Is Not Chips Or Power. It's Growing Opposition To Data Centers.
Public opposition to data centers is becoming a political issue across the U.S., raising concerns about whether technology companies can build the infrastructure needed for their AI expansion plans.
International Business Times - Aug 20, 2026 6:40am EDT
A Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 14 in Ukraine’s Kyiv region
Moscow’s forces have in recent months intensified their ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, exploiting Ukraine’s chronic shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense interceptors.
NBC News - Aug 20, 2026 6:23am EDT
Harvest price hike hits business with 1500% increase in bills
Richard Haldenby says his average monthly bill for Harvest had risen from $130 (£95.50) to $2,110.
BBC News - Aug 20, 2026 6:16am EDT
U.S. designates American held by China as wrongfully detained
The designation for Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar who is accused of endangering Chinese national security, comes weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House.
NBC News - Aug 20, 2026 6:06am EDT
Google launches Gemini Student Hub
Washington, USA: Google is preparing for the back to school season by launching a dedicated study hub for students within its Gemini AI assistant, bri...
Peninsula Qatar - Aug 20, 2026 5:09am EDT
Apple’s Camera-Equipped AI AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Despite Video Leak
Deccan Chronicle - Aug 20, 2026 5:09am EDT
Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
There has been no immediate response from the Trump administration. The U.S. has offered $26.5 million in earthquake aid, including food, shelters and health supplies, according to the State Department.
NBC News - Aug 20, 2026 5:06am EDT
Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran
China buys more than 80% of Iran‘s shipped oil, 2025 data from analytics firm Kpler shows, but the U.S. risks retaliation should it engage in further economic warfare with Beijing.
NBC News - Aug 20, 2026 4:19am EDT
2,000 tech roles and training for fresh grads, mid-career workers in Singapore
The Straits Times - Aug 20, 2026 2:43am EDT