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Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $18bn

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 Pushes Kimi K3 Into the U.S. Market. Microsoft, Amazon and Google Weigh Revenue-Sharing Deals.

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