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Guardian UK - Aug 26, 2026 4:55pm EDT
SpaceX plans to plant $100B Starbase on Louisiana coast
Plans to break ground in 2027, produce its own propellant, and power a 'self-sustaining' spaceport. All before Starship ships v1.0 to orbit
Register UK - Aug 26, 2026 4:52pm EDT
Meta to pay up to $16.68b to settle child harm claims, sets new limits for teenage users
Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68b over child harm claims and will impose new usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenage Facebook and Instagram users.
Gulf News - Aug 26, 2026 4:31pm EDT
Scientists Find Unexpected Ingredients in Ancient Egyptian Paint
Gizmodo - Aug 26, 2026 3:09pm EDT
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
BBC News - Aug 26, 2026 3:02pm EDT
Apple defies memory shortage with new Mac minis
The cost of memory makes this an expensive ML meal
Register UK - Aug 26, 2026 2:53pm EDT
Bill Gates Wants AI to Slow Down, Says Its Risks Are Becoming 'Mind-Blowing'
Gates warned that AI could ultimately do more harm than good without urgent intervention.
International Business Times - Aug 26, 2026 2:48pm EDT
Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells
ABC News - Aug 26, 2026 2:39pm EDT
Self-hosted email is in steep decline, Microsoft and Google are taking over
Oh great, Big Tech is now in prime position to decide which messages get through
Register UK - Aug 26, 2026 2:36pm EDT
NASA Is Launching a $4 Billion Space Telescope on Sunday. Here's Why You Should Care
Gizmodo - Aug 26, 2026 2:19pm EDT
Jim Cramer calls the Meta settlement a 'big break,' says the stock reaction is 'ridiculous'
"Somehow the narrative has turned to say that it was not good for Meta. That's insane," Jim Cramer said Wednesday.
CNBC - Aug 26, 2026 2:17pm EDT
Iran prioritizes nuclear fusion for future energy needs
Mehr News Agency - Aug 26, 2026 2:15pm EDT
Moonshot is seeking as much as 30% of the revenue generated from K3-related services offered through Microsoft's Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, according to a new report.
International Business Times - Aug 26, 2026 1:34pm EDT
Meta agrees to new protections for teenagers in US in 18bn dollar settlement
The agreement resolves claims filed by 47 US states accusing the tech giant of designing Instagram with addictive features.
Evening Standard - Aug 26, 2026 1:25pm EDT
Crook hawks millions of records allegedly plundered from corporate Azure tenants
McDonald's, Vodafone, TCS, Kyndryl, and others named as researchers point to compromised credentials
Register UK - Aug 26, 2026 12:53pm EDT
Apple sets iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, first under new CEO John Ternus
Analysts expect the company to launch new iPhones and Apple Watches at the event, including the company's first folding phone
CNBC - Aug 26, 2026 12:40pm EDT
SpaceX's Plan to Build the World's Biggest Spaceport Could Be an Environmental Disaster
Gizmodo - Aug 26, 2026 12:38pm EDT
OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip brings new 'threat' to Nvidia margins as custom silicon gains ground
OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip beat Nvidia Blackwell systems on key inference-efficiency tests as custom AI silicon gains ground among major tech companies.
CNBC - Aug 26, 2026 12:17pm EDT
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Meta agrees to a $17 billion settlement over teen social media addiction, adding stronger safety measures to Facebook and Instagram.
One America News Network - Aug 26, 2026 11:39am EDT
Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Wanted AI to Replace Meta Workers. The Plan Collapsed Within Months.
The initiative, code-named "Project OT," for Organization Transformation, envisioned turning Meta into an "AI native" company.
International Business Times - Aug 26, 2026 11:19am EDT
AI Is Getting Better At Doing College Work, MIT Says. Claims Most Classes May Now Need To Change.
The university also wants every class to spell out when students can, and cannot, use AI, while putting more emphasis on hands-on learning and face-to-face interaction.
International Business Times - Aug 26, 2026 11:07am EDT
Amazon Practically Gives Away Logitech M185 Compact Wireless Mouse for Barely Over $10
Gizmodo - Aug 26, 2026 10:55am EDT
Meta to pay $18 billion and make sweeping app changes to settle social media harms lawsuit
Meta agreed to implement new safety measures, including a default two-hour daily limit for using Facebook and Instagram, for users under the age of 18
Scientific American - Aug 26, 2026 10:54am EDT
Shift to AI era one of most turbulent times in history: Bill Gates
Even under the best circumstances, the shift to the artificial intelligence era 'will be one of the most turbulent times in human history,' Microsoft...
Daily Sabah - Aug 26, 2026 10:41am EDT