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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
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
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
UK taxman discovers low code doesn't mean low cost with £657M awards
Those legacy systems won't fix themselves
Register UK - Aug 19, 2026 10:21pm EDT
Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by end of 2026
US residents face trade-offs as delivery drone services such as Prime Air expand.
Ars Technica - Aug 19, 2026 6:08pm EDT
Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta
NPR - Aug 19, 2026 5:27pm EDT
