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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

Skylark Labs Expands Self-Learning Defense Robotics Across the U.S. and GCC; Leveraging Hexadyne's Three Decades of Defense-Market Expertise

The move marks a major expansion of Skylark Labs' push to bring its defense robotics portfolio to the U.S. government and allied defense customers across the Pacific Rim and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

International Business Times - Aug 20, 2026 10:51am 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

Reverse-lookup service exposed millions of photos of people’s faces

People-search tool ClarityCheck left database containing more than 9M image files exposed.

Ars Technica - Aug 20, 2026 9:52am EDT

AI researchers let models off the leash – then watched as they tried to add malware to a FOSS project

Models used social engineering and collaborated among themselves to solve a security challenge

Register UK - Aug 20, 2026 9:39am 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

Tell us: have you slowed down your smart TV or bought an older model?

Guardian UK - Aug 20, 2026 7:23am 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

No lift for Swift as NASA abandons orbital rescue

LINK will attempt a rendezvous, but its failed reaction wheels rule out grabbing and boosting the observatory

Register UK - Aug 20, 2026 6:24am 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

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

Meta trial that could reshape Facebook and Instagram gets underway

The coalition of states that brought the suit alleges Meta designed the social media apps to addict young users, resulting in harm to their mental health.

NBC News - Aug 20, 2026 5:06am EDT

Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers

NPR - Aug 20, 2026 5:04am EDT

OpenAI to Enhance Safety Processes for Paid Tool Customers

Deccan Chronicle - Aug 20, 2026 4:51am EDT

2,000 tech roles and training for fresh grads, mid-career workers in Singapore

The Straits Times - Aug 20, 2026 2:43am EDT

SAP consultant job ads overshoot final offers by up to 12%, recruiter claims

Both sides apparently start high then price in the inevitable haggle

Register UK - Aug 20, 2026 2:24am EDT