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Brazil Orders Discord to Suspend Livestreaming FeatureTechnology⚡ 6.0

Brazil Orders Discord to Suspend Livestreaming Feature

Brazil's data protection authority has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature following an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old girl.

BBC Technology
·2 min read
AI Code-Testing Startup Blacksmith Raises $45 Million in Series BTechnology

AI Code-Testing Startup Blacksmith Raises $45 Million in Series B

Blacksmith, a startup focused on software testing and validation, has reached a $550 million valuation following a new funding round.

TechCrunch
·2 min read
Saber Interactive Denies Replacing Writers with AI for Rideshare StimulatorTechnology

Saber Interactive Denies Replacing Writers with AI for Rideshare Stimulator

Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch disputes claims by a former lead writer that the company replaced human staff with AI for its upcoming game, Rideshare Stimulator.

The Verge
·2 min read
Romanian military destroys Russian-made drones found near Black Sea gas projectTechnology⚡ 6.0

Romanian military destroys Russian-made drones found near Black Sea gas project

Romanian army divers neutralized two Russian-designed drones discovered floating near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project in the Black Sea.

Ars Technica
·2 min read
How to View the 2026 Perseid Meteor ShowerTechnology

How to View the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12–13, 2026, offering optimal viewing conditions due to a new moon.

Wired
·3 min read
Bluesky App Usage Declines as Company Shifts Focus to AT ProtocolTechnology

Bluesky App Usage Declines as Company Shifts Focus to AT Protocol

Bluesky’s mobile app usage has fallen significantly since late 2024, prompting the company to pivot toward developing its underlying AT Protocol and new tools.

TechCrunch
·3 min read
Joby Aviation to Acquire Defense Firm Resonant Sciences for $500 MillionTechnology⚡ 6.0

Joby Aviation to Acquire Defense Firm Resonant Sciences for $500 Million

Electric aircraft developer Joby Aviation is purchasing Resonant Sciences to expand its military-focused operations and integrate new sensing and communications technology.

The Verge
·3 min read
Promotional Offers Available for Chewy and LG ElectronicsTechnology2 sources

Promotional Offers Available for Chewy and LG Electronics

Retailers Chewy and LG are currently offering various promotional codes and membership-based discounts for new and existing customers.

Wired
·3 min read
OpenAI Completes $7 Billion Employee Share BuybackTechnology⚡ 6.0

OpenAI Completes $7 Billion Employee Share Buyback

OpenAI has repurchased $7 billion in employee shares, maintaining its $852 billion valuation while delaying a potential public offering.

TechCrunch
·2 min read
Nvidia Partners With Major Investors to Raise $500 Billion for AI InfrastructureTechnology⚡ 8.0

Nvidia Partners With Major Investors to Raise $500 Billion for AI Infrastructure

Nvidia has secured partnerships with major financial institutions to fund the development of AI data centers and chip manufacturing facilities.

BBC Technology
·2 min read
Ars Technica to host discussion on Stop Killing Games campaignTechnology

Ars Technica to host discussion on Stop Killing Games campaign

Ars Technica will host a live interview with campaign founder Ross Scott to discuss video game preservation and legislative efforts.

Ars Technica
·2 min read
Google to Host Made by Google Hardware Event Featuring New Pixel DevicesTechnology⚡ 6.0

Google to Host Made by Google Hardware Event Featuring New Pixel Devices

Google is set to host its annual hardware launch event on Wednesday, featuring new Pixel smartphones, a updated watch, and potential new accessories.

The Verge
·3 min read
Startup Discovered Materials Raises $9 Million to Find Heat-Efficient Chip MaterialsTechnology

Startup Discovered Materials Raises $9 Million to Find Heat-Efficient Chip Materials

Discovered Materials is using AI agents to identify new materials for more efficient integrated circuits, aiming to address the heat generation issues common in modern AI hardware.

TechCrunch
·3 min read
Tech Employees Report Long Hours Despite AI Productivity PromisesTechnology⚡ 6.0

Tech Employees Report Long Hours Despite AI Productivity Promises

While tech executives claim AI will reduce work hours, employees at major firms report grueling schedules often exceeding 90 hours per week.

BBC Technology
·3 min read
Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Invests $400 Million in Chip Startup Source FoundryTechnology

Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Invests $400 Million in Chip Startup Source Foundry

The AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness has invested $400 million in chip manufacturing startup Source Foundry, despite recent portfolio sell-offs.

TechCrunch
·2 min read
Status of Music History Podcast No Dogs in SpaceTechnology

Status of Music History Podcast No Dogs in Space

The music history podcast No Dogs in Space has been inactive since July 2024, though hosts have indicated interest in returning.

The Verge
·2 min read
AI Detection Tools Spark Concerns Over Accuracy and False AccusationsTechnology⚡ 6.0

AI Detection Tools Spark Concerns Over Accuracy and False Accusations

As AI detectors become widely used in schools and online, concerns grow regarding their reliability, potential for bias, and the impact of false accusations on students and writers.

The Verge
·3 min read
The Challenges of Managing Digital Estates After DeathTechnology

The Challenges of Managing Digital Estates After Death

Planning for digital assets after death is complex, as survivors often face legal, technical, and privacy hurdles when attempting to access a decedent's online accounts.

Wired
·3 min read
Top Compression Boots for Muscle Recovery in 2026Technology

Top Compression Boots for Muscle Recovery in 2026

A review of the best compression boots and recovery sleeves for muscle soreness and circulation, ranging from premium full-leg systems to portable calf-focused devices.

Wired
·3 min read
Study Finds Mount Toba Eruption Had Minimal Climate ImpactTechnology

Study Finds Mount Toba Eruption Had Minimal Climate Impact

New analysis of sediment from a Kenyan lake suggests the massive Toba eruption caused only minor cooling, challenging theories that it nearly wiped out humanity.

Ars Technica
·3 min read
Amazon's planned Texas data center power plant faces climate concernsTechnology⚡ 6.0

Amazon's planned Texas data center power plant faces climate concerns

Amazon is developing an on-site power plant in Pecos County, Texas, to support a new data center, raising concerns over potential carbon emissions.

TechCrunch
·2 min read
Amazon-linked data center project in Texas faces scrutiny over emissions permitTechnology⚡ 6.0

Amazon-linked data center project in Texas faces scrutiny over emissions permit

A new gas-burning power plant in Pecos County, Texas, intended to support an Amazon data center, has received a permit allowing for significant CO2 emissions.

The Verge
·2 min read
Review: Kindle Scribe Colorsoft offers color display for note-takersTechnology

Review: Kindle Scribe Colorsoft offers color display for note-takers

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft features a color display and note-taking capabilities, but its large size and $630 price tag may limit its appeal for casual users.

TechCrunch
·2 min read