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Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they're coming for monitors.

Monitor vendors are playing with fire.

Ars Technica - Aug 24, 2026 4:26pm EDT

Taiwan charges 9 over illegal AI server exports to China, including Nvidia and Super Micro staff

Toronto Star - Aug 24, 2026 4:20pm EDT

Robots top human records at China’s humanoid games

The Week - Aug 24, 2026 3:50pm EDT

Iran-linked cyberattack shut down a UK power plant

No risk to wider energy system, government tells The Reg

Register UK - Aug 24, 2026 1:30pm EDT

Alibaba Is Betting Another $10 Billion On AI. Investors Aren't Sold Yet And Its Stock Fell.

Alibaba's Hong Kong shares fell as much as 10.5% on Monday.

International Business Times - Aug 24, 2026 12:47pm EDT

Nvidia Could Double Down on Perplexity. AI Startup Seeks $30 Billion-Plus Valuation.

The potential financing from Nvidia would represent a jump of more than 50% from the $20 billion valuation Perplexity finalized about a year ago as a result of the AI agent Perplexity Computer.

International Business Times - Aug 24, 2026 12:36pm EDT

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy

TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws.

One America News Network - Aug 24, 2026 11:19am EDT

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children’s privacy

Since the lawsuit in 2024, TikTok has undergone major changes, most notably in the ownership structure of its U.S. arm.

NBC News - Aug 24, 2026 11:01am EDT

Trump Wants Communities To Welcome Data Centers. But Even Close Allies Are Saying No.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is among the leaders changing course on the data center boom as voter anger over massive AI infrastructure projects begins spilling into election politics.

International Business Times - Aug 24, 2026 10:47am EDT

Why is AI going on a hacking spree?

Live Science - Aug 24, 2026 9:13am EDT

Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says

His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.

BBC News - Aug 24, 2026 8:55am EDT

Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter Record

At the World Humanoid Robot Games, a sports competition in China, robots showed they can run faster than humans, with two smashing Usain Bolt’s 100-meter sprint. The display of technological might is also meant to display feats of science. NBC's Janis Mackey Frayer reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Aug 24, 2026 8:50am EDT

New Zealand moves to ban children under 16 from social media

The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

BBC News - Aug 24, 2026 8:43am EDT

China abruptly postpones Chang’e-7 moon mission to search for water–Here’s why

China has abruptly delayed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission aimed at exploring the moon’s surface including a search for water ice remnants. The launch of China’s Chang’e-7 lunar...

International The News - Aug 24, 2026 7:58am EDT

Broadcom Could Raise Up to $80 Billion As Anthropic AI Buildout Drives Massive Financing Push

The senior tranche, which would have priority for repayment, is expected to total roughly $45 billion, while a junior tranche could reach about $35 billion.

International Business Times - Aug 24, 2026 7:47am EDT

Alibaba Launches AI Video Generation-Model Wan3.0 With Enhanced ‌Capabilities

Deccan Chronicle - Aug 24, 2026 7:43am EDT

Review: Chuwi's $449 Unibook laptop is a funhouse-mirror MacBook Neo

The Unibook is a weird entry-level laptop for people with patience.

Ars Technica - Aug 24, 2026 7:11am EDT