Latest Tech News

Why social media algorithms send you posts you don’t like

The Conversation - Aug 21, 2026 9:10am EDT

Anker 160W Prime Docking Station Drops Back to Its Lowest Price, 14-in-1 With Dual 4K HDMI Ports

Gizmodo - Aug 21, 2026 8:52am EDT

No more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know

"These trials are often compared to the Big Tobacco lawsuits of the 90s, and the outcome will likely be analogous as well," one analyst told CNBC.

CNBC - Aug 21, 2026 8:39am EDT

Devs to Anthropic, OpenAI, Cursor, and friends: Make security and privacy the default

Researchers scour social media to measure developer concerns about AI coding tools

Register UK - Aug 21, 2026 8:21am EDT

ChatGPT Can Now Read, Send and Analyse Messages on Mac

Deccan Chronicle - Aug 21, 2026 7:09am EDT

New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports

AI-related roles now account for nearly one-third of all tech-talent job listings in the U.S., per the new CBRE report.

CNBC - Aug 21, 2026 6:51am EDT

ICE boss to agents: Leave the Meta spy glasses at home

'Personally owned body-worn cameras are prohibited,' ICE tells The Reg. Because the last thing DHS needs is more proof of misconduct

Register UK - Aug 21, 2026 6:33am EDT

As domestic payments processors vanish, Helcim wraps self in the Maple Leaf, raises $53-million

Pending sale of rival Moneris to U.S. buyer will accelerate the Calgary-based company’s growth, CEO predicts

The Globe and Mail - Aug 21, 2026 6:19am EDT

Suing for silence: Nationwide lawsuits target data center noise

Concerns about data centers initially centered on their energy and water consumption, but as more have come online, residents’ gripes are increasingly about noise.

NBC News - Aug 21, 2026 6:08am EDT

Alberta minister faces more fury at second town hall on AI data centres

Toronto Star - Aug 21, 2026 4:24am EDT

AI Reshapes India's IT Services Sector Contracts as Clients Demand More For Less

Deccan Chronicle - Aug 21, 2026 4:05am EDT

Iran to rebuild defence industry based on war lessons

Mehr News Agency - Aug 21, 2026 2:18am EDT

Flock surveillance backlash mounts as fiendish Halloween plans circulate

CEO apologizes for police misuse as activists call for vandal action against license plate cameras

Register UK - Aug 21, 2026 1:38am EDT

ChatGPT’s Mac App Can Now Control iMessage, Which Apple Probably Won’t Like

Gizmodo - Aug 20, 2026 10:52pm EDT

China hosts second Humanoid Robot Games as arms race with U.S. heats up

The second annual World Humanoid Games are set to take place in Beijing. It comes as tension continues to build between China and the U.S. in a technological arms-race. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer is there with a preview of some of the up-and-coming robotic talent.

NBC News - Aug 20, 2026 7:38pm EDT

Wall Street loves these high-yielding AI bonds. What income investors should know

Investors can grab sweet yields from hyperscaler bonds. Issuance has surged as the companies look to fund their artificial intelligence buildout.

CNBC - Aug 20, 2026 6:51pm EDT

Video Meta's latest social media addiction trial resumes

ABC News - Aug 20, 2026 6:38pm EDT

US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban

FCC ban on foreign-made robots accelerated RoboStore’s US manufacturing plans.

Ars Technica - Aug 20, 2026 6:10pm EDT

Fuhgeddaboudit: San Francisco Loses Tech Talent Crown to Communist Hell Hole

Gizmodo - Aug 20, 2026 5:56pm EDT

New software helps California schools crack down on staff allegedly viewing explicit content

Child sexual abuse material is spreading online — and showing up on school staff computers. New scanning software in 12 California districts is catching offenders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

NBC News - Aug 20, 2026 4:48pm EDT

TikTok declines Irish invite to discuss dangerous driving videos

Thre social media company was asked to attend to discuss "content that glorifies irresponsible or illegal activity".

BBC News - Aug 20, 2026 3:26pm EDT

Video Flock announces changes amid backlash

ABC News - Aug 20, 2026 1:49pm EDT

SK Hynix Shares Surge After Announcing a Massive $28.7 Billion Stock Buyback

The company said it is speeding up its 40 trillion won, or roughly $28.7 billion, share repurchase and cancellation program while targeting a significant increase in shareholder returns.

International Business Times - Aug 20, 2026 1:17pm EDT

Google Rolls Out New AI Study Tools Across Search and Gemini

Deccan Chronicle - Aug 20, 2026 11:36am EDT