Business & Technology
Lachy Groom backs Indian startup aiming to keep aircraft aloft for a year
Bengaluru-based Alteon has raised $2.5 million to build autonomous aircraft that harvest energy from ocean winds the way albatrosses do. The round was led by investor Lachy Groom.
TechCrunch · 1 Sept, 04:29
FTC sues Amazon over alleged secret ad price markups
The US Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general are suing Amazon, alleging it secretly manipulated ad auctions to overcharge advertisers for years. Amazon denies the claims.
The Verge · 1 Sept, 03:30
How to strengthen your Android phone's security and privacy
Android includes a wide range of built-in tools to protect users from scams, malware and theft. Experts recommend regularly reviewing and enabling these settings to better safeguard devices and personal data.
Engadget · 1 Sept, 03:29
Apple submits new evidence in lawsuit against former employee now at OpenAI
Apple has filed new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging former employee Chang Liu used confidential company data and tried to destroy evidence; OpenAI denies the claims.
TechCrunch · 1 Sept, 03:26
Apple files new evidence in lawsuit accusing former employee of stealing data for OpenAI
Apple has submitted what it calls "shocking evidence" in its lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a former employee used stolen company data while working there. The evidence came from the employee's old Apple work laptop.
TechCrunch AI · 1 Sept, 03:26
EU halts imports of Brazilian meat and animal products over antibiotic rules
The European Union is suspending imports of Brazilian meat and other animal-origin products from Thursday, saying Brazil has not shown sufficient compliance with EU antibiotic-use rules. The ban covers poultry, meat, eggs and honey.
France 24 · 1 Sept, 03:25
Fake and AI-generated images spread online amid deadly Nepal floods
As deadly floods hit the Nepal-China border, social media has been flooded with fake and AI-generated content falsely linked to the disaster. A France 24 fact-check found several viral posts, some with millions of views, were either AI-generated or recycled footage from unrelated events.
France 24 · 1 Sept, 02:30
Google TV Streamer now $50 more expensive
Google has raised the price of its 4K Google TV Streamer from $99 to $149, joining a wave of recent price hikes on streaming devices from Amazon and Apple.
The Verge · 1 Sept, 02:27
Starlink Mini X kit includes an extra router — but do you actually need it?
The Starlink Mini X kit bundles an additional Wi-Fi router called the Router Mini, though most users won't strictly need it. The key factor is obstacles between the dish and your devices, not the satellite connection quality itself.
Engadget · 1 Sept, 02:26
Ukrainian strikes push Russian grain exports from Black Sea toward the Baltic
Russian grain exporters are increasingly rerouting shipments from Black Sea and Azov Sea ports to the Baltic, including via Latvia, as Ukrainian attacks cripple export capacity, Reuters reports. Russia's overall grain export capacity has dropped by more than 80%.
Meduza · 1 Sept, 02:25
a16z expands growth fund to $8.5B, days after new $1.1B fund
Venture firm Andreessen Horowitz has grown its fifth growth fund to $8.5 billion, just days after unveiling a separate new $1.1 billion fund. The moves follow $15 billion in fresh funding the firm announced in January.
TechCrunch · 1 Sept, 02:24
Russia's fuel crisis: economists clash over how much refining capacity remains
Two Russian economic commentators publicly debated the scale of damage Ukrainian strikes have caused to Russia's oil refining industry, but could not agree even on basic figures. One sees moderate losses, the other sees an industry collapse.
Meduza · 1 Sept, 01:32
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over hidden advertiser surcharges
The US Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company secretly inflated advertising auction prices for more than six years. The lawsuit claims the scheme may have extracted over $20 billion from advertisers.
Engadget · 1 Sept, 01:29
JMGO launches bright Iris Ultra Max projector aimed at gamers and sports fans
JMGO has released its 4K 120Hz all-in-one Iris Ultra Max projector outside China, offering very high brightness and gaming-friendly features. The device uses a new dual-iris system to boost contrast.
The Verge · 1 Sept, 01:27
Group funded by Andreessen, Horowitz and Brockman plans data center ads ahead of US midterms
A new organization called Build American AI plans a multimillion-dollar ad campaign in three US states to convince voters of the benefits of hosting data centers ahead of the midterm elections. The group is linked to super PAC Leading the Future, backed by investors Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz and OpenAI President Greg Brockman.
TechCrunch · 1 Sept, 01:25
Review: Coyote vs. Acme is an unabashed love letter to Looney Tunes
An Ars Technica review of the new live-action/animated hybrid film Coyote vs. Acme says director Dave Green's movie successfully captures the smart, subversive weirdness of the classic Looney Tunes cartoons.
Ars Technica · 1 Sept, 00:32
Meta's plan to replace employees with AI falls apart
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plan to replace part of the workforce with AI agents has stalled amid employee backlash and disappointing results. A second wave of layoffs planned for November was called off.
Jauns.lv · 1 Sept, 00:30
The Lonely Bleachers: What It's Like Watching Baseball on Apple Vision Pro
A Verge writer tested Apple and MLB's new immersive VR baseball broadcast during a Red Sox-Yankees game, finding the technology impressive but the experience isolating. While offering novel close-up angles, the fixed viewpoint struggles to follow live action and can't replace watching the game with others.
The Verge · 1 Sept, 00:25
Alienware's budget QD-OLED gaming monitor gets its first discount
Dell is offering its first-ever discount on the Alienware AW2726DM gaming monitor, which features a QD-OLED panel and a 240Hz refresh rate. The price has dropped from $349.99 to $319.99.
The Verge · 31 Aug, 23:30
Telegram launches Gram Wallet crypto tool without identity checks
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the launch of a new crypto wallet feature called Gram Wallet within the app. It is currently available to a limited number of users, with full access promised within a couple of weeks.
Meduza · 31 Aug, 23:30
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Asus ProArt PA279cdv Review: 27-Inch QD-OLED Monitor Delivers Strong HDR Brightness
Wired's testing of the Asus ProArt PA279cdv QD-OLED monitor highlights impressive HDR brightness and a versatile port selection, though the built-in speakers and uneven bezels drew criticism.
Wired · 31 Aug, 23:30
Enthusiasts Get Windows NT Running on the Nintendo GameCube
A modding community has found a way to run the decades-old Windows NT 4.0 operating system on the Nintendo GameCube, building on the GitHub project "Entii for Workcubes" and gaining wider attention through recent tutorial videos.
Engadget · 31 Aug, 23:28
Pentagon rolls out its own versions of ChatGPT and Grok for military use
The U.S. Department of Defense has launched customized versions of ChatGPT and Grok, giving 3 million military and civilian personnel access to generative AI tools. The new offerings join GenAI.mil, a platform that previously featured only Google Gemini.
TechCrunch AI · 31 Aug, 23:28
FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged Secret Ad Auction Surcharge
The FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it secretly raised advertising auction prices for more than seven years, affecting over a million brands and sellers and generating tens of billions in extra revenue.
TechCrunch · 31 Aug, 23:25
Phil Schiller reportedly steps down as Apple's App Store and events chief
Bloomberg reports that longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller has stepped down from overseeing the App Store and product events, remaining with the company as an Apple Fellow focused on unspecified initiatives. The shift comes as Tim Cook exits the CEO role.
Engadget · 31 Aug, 22:30
Instagram to limit reach of undisclosed AI-generated profiles
Instagram is renaming its AI profile label and will reduce visibility for accounts featuring AI-generated people who fail to disclose it, amid growing frustration over AI influencers online.
TechCrunch · 31 Aug, 22:25
Sony brings free ad-supported TV channels to PS5
Sony has launched free, ad-supported FAST TV channels for PlayStation 5 owners in the US, powered by Sony Pictures Television content. The move comes amid criticism of Sony's recent decisions around game discs and licensed movie access.
Engadget · 31 Aug, 21:30
Hacking group ShinyHunters claims credit for data theft at pharmaceutical giant McKesson
The ShinyHunters hacking group says it stole millions of patient data records from U.S. pharmaceutical distributor McKesson after breaking into several of the company's cloud accounts. McKesson has confirmed the intrusion and warned of possible service disruptions.
TechCrunch · 31 Aug, 21:28
Drone strikes push Russian grain exports to shift through Baltic ports, including Latvia
Ukrainian drone strikes on Black and Azov Sea ports are forcing Russian grain exporters to seek alternative routes, with industry figures expecting a sharp rise in shipments through Baltic states, including Latvia, as early as September.
Jauns.lv · 31 Aug, 21:26
Western Balkans truck drivers threaten to block EU borders
Truck drivers from the Western Balkans are threatening to blockade European Union border crossings, demanding an exemption from the Schengen area's 90-day stay limit, which they say prevents them from working.
Al Jazeera · 31 Aug, 21:25
Russia to allow gas stations to sell lower-grade fuel amid shortage
Starting September 1, Russian gas stations will be permitted to sell Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4 grade gasoline and diesel as a temporary measure to ease a fuel shortage, in effect until June 30, 2027.
Meduza · 31 Aug, 21:24
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Augulis: Bank of Latvia's biodiversity guidelines may harm the economy
Agriculture Minister Uldis Augulis has expressed confusion over Bank of Latvia guidelines on biodiversity for commercial banks lending to farmers, warning during a meeting with the central bank's leadership that they could harm national economic development.
TVNET · 31 Aug, 20:32
Survey: Car owners prefer tech they never have to notice
A JD Power survey finds that new-vehicle owners rate unobtrusive tech like smart ignition highest, while passenger screens and fully hands-free driving systems score lower satisfaction.
The Verge · 31 Aug, 20:28
Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow seeks up to $27M bridge round to keep company afloat
Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow is raising up to $27 million in bridge financing to sustain the payments startup ahead of a planned larger funding round, after its valuation collapsed from $11 billion to roughly $300 million.
TechCrunch · 31 Aug, 20:27
AI media search startup Clipto reaches $250M valuation
Three-year-old AI startup Clipto, which lets users search their video, audio and document files by describing what they need, has raised $15 million at a $250 million valuation. The company was founded by Henry Kang, whose previous startup ZenVideo was acquired by Tencent.
TechCrunch AI · 31 Aug, 19:30
Kalshi issues its first-ever lifetime ban, targeting former congressman George Santos
Prediction market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former congressman George Santos and fined him over $71,000 following an insider trading investigation, marking the company's first lifetime ban.
Engadget · 31 Aug, 19:28