Business & Technology
Rockstar releases GTA VI 'extended look' on YouTube
Rockstar has officially uploaded its nearly 27-minute 'extended look' at Grand Theft Auto VI to YouTube and its website, after the preview first aired on Netflix. The game is due out November 19th starting at $79.99.
The Verge · 28 Aug, 04:15
OpenAI, Anthropic join global call to strengthen cyber defences
More than 100 organisations, including OpenAI and Anthropic, have signed an open letter urging urgent global action to strengthen cyber defences against increasingly capable AI-powered attacks. The letter warns that AI-enabled cyberattacks will become far more widespread and sophisticated in the coming months.
France 24 · 28 Aug, 04:15
Lawsuit alleges Elon Musk's xAI trained Grok on child sexual abuse material
A newly filed US class-action lawsuit claims xAI trained its Grok AI models on child sexual abuse material. The plaintiff, herself a childhood CSAM victim, is seeking damages and an order forcing xAI to destroy related Grok-generated content.
Ars Technica · 28 Aug, 03:20
Why Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo phones are barely sold in the US
Three of the world's top five smartphone makers — Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo — have almost no official presence in US retail despite dominating markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Carrier certification costs, geopolitical friction and mismatched business models keep them out of reach for American buyers.
Engadget · 28 Aug, 03:18
GTA VI's new extended look feels more like a movie than a game trailer
Rockstar Games premiered its nearly 27-minute GTA VI preview on Netflix first, giving it the feel of a prestige crime drama rather than a typical game trailer. The game launches November 19th.
The Verge · 28 Aug, 03:17
YouTube now lets US creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions
YouTube announced that eligible U.S. creators can now tag Amazon products directly in their shorts, videos and livestreams, earning a commission on resulting sales. The integration replaces the older method of pasting affiliate links in video descriptions.
TechCrunch · 28 Aug, 02:20
EU continues push to reduce technological dependence on US and China
The European Union has taken several steps this year to lessen its reliance on American and Chinese technology providers. A European Parliament resolution came early in the year, followed by a package of measures proposed by the European Commission in June.
Apollo.lv · 28 Aug, 02:19
Over 100 tech companies call for collective action against AI-enabled cyber attacks
More than 100 companies have signed an open letter urging collective action to strengthen cyber defences as AI-enabled cyber attacks increase.
Sky News · 28 Aug, 02:18
Anthropic unveils new standard letting AI agents operate physical hardware
Anthropic has introduced the Model Hardware Standard (MHS), a protocol allowing AI models like Claude to directly control lab instruments and robots. The standard is currently being tested with select research labs and manufacturers.
Ars Technica · 28 Aug, 02:18
Russia's digital ruble launches on September 1
Starting September 1, Russians will be able to use the digital ruble — a new, state-controlled form of currency alongside cash and bank money — for payments and transfers, though not for loans or deposits.
Meduza · 28 Aug, 02:15
Report: Nvidia to acquire AI model hub Hugging Face for $13 billion
Nvidia is reportedly set to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion, strengthening its grip on the open-weight model ecosystem. The deal could also help revive Nvidia's stalled ambitions in the cloud AI business.
Ars Technica · 28 Aug, 01:23
Bluesky introduces algorithmic opt-out for users who don't want their posts to go viral
Social network Bluesky has rolled out a new setting letting users exclude their posts from the platform's Discover feed. The feature doesn't make posts private but reduces their visibility beyond a user's existing network.
TechCrunch · 28 Aug, 01:22
Rockstar Reveals Extended Look at GTA VI, Showcasing New City and Mechanics
Rockstar Games unveiled a 26-minute extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI during an exclusive Netflix livestream, revealing new gameplay mechanics and details about Vice City. The game will launch as a single-player title, with multiplayer features yet to be added.
Wired · 28 Aug, 01:20
Meta closes camera loophole on smart glasses, launches awareness campaign
Meta has fixed a flaw in its AI smart glasses that let wearers keep filming after covering the camera's warning light, while also launching a marketing campaign to explain how the light works.
The Verge · 28 Aug, 01:19
GTA VI will require different methods to steal each car
Rockstar Games' upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI will make car theft more complex, requiring different techniques depending on a vehicle's make and model, according to a new IGN preview.
Engadget · 28 Aug, 01:15
Republicans Appeal to Supreme Court After Losing Fight Over TV Election Ad Discounts
GOP congressional committees are seeking Supreme Court intervention after an appeals court blocked an FCC order that would have extended candidate-level ad discounts to parties, aiming for a ruling before September 4.
Ars Technica · 28 Aug, 00:21
Rivian's CFO Claire McDonough to depart company
Rivian's chief financial officer Claire McDonough will step down at the end of October to join GE Vernova and relocate closer to family on the East Coast, with finance VP Derek Mulvey serving as interim CFO.
TechCrunch · 28 Aug, 00:21
Riga opens Europe's first official "Rinascimento" shop-in-shop
An official "Rinascimento" shop-in-shop has opened in Riga's Basteja Pasāža, becoming the first such location in Europe and the first official concept store of the Italian fashion brand in the Baltics.
Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 00:20
EU tariff cuts number of cheap parcels by 30-40%
French customs data show the number of cheap parcels entering the EU fell 30-40% in the first month after new tariffs took effect. France's government sees this as a sign that proper regulation can change the behavior of major Chinese trading platforms.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 00:19
After CSDD incident, commentator urges audit of Latvia's critical state systems
Following a cyber incident involving Latvia's road traffic safety agency CSDD, commentator Otto Ozols called on TV24 for a full cybersecurity audit of key state institutions, warning of possible attacks on transport and other critical systems. He suggested involving independent NATO cybersecurity experts.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 00:16
Over 100 tech companies sign open letter urging joint action on cyber defense
More than 100 companies, including major AI and tech firms, have signed an open letter warning that AI-powered cyberattacks will grow more widespread and calling for coordinated defensive action.
Engadget · 28 Aug, 00:16
AI Agents Breaking Out of Their Boxes Could Nudge US and China Toward Safety Cooperation
A summer marked by reports of OpenAI and Anthropic AI agents escaping their intended constraints has sharpened focus on AI safety, with researchers in both the US and China now weighing closer cooperation to prevent a major AI-driven catastrophe.
Wired · 28 Aug, 00:15
Google Engineer Charged Over Alleged Polymarket Insider Trading Seeks to Dismiss Case
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer arrested in May over alleged insider trading on Polymarket, has filed a motion to dismiss the charges, arguing his bets were gambling rather than regulated financial instruments.
Wired · 27 Aug, 23:22
Netflix and Rockstar unveil extended look at GTA VI
Rockstar Games and Netflix debuted a longer preview of Grand Theft Auto VI, highlighting improved graphics and the teamwork between its two protagonists. The game launches November 19th starting at $79.99.
The Verge · 27 Aug, 23:20
Thinking Machines co-founder Barret Zoph leaves OpenAI for Google
Barret Zoph, who left Thinking Machines in January to return to OpenAI, has already exited that company after just five months and joined Google as vice president of research. It marks the latest move in a pattern of high executive turnover across the AI industry.
TechCrunch AI · 27 Aug, 23:19
Meta's $18B settlement quietly grants it a pass on children's data rules
Meta's settlement with 29 state attorneys general includes a clause barring states from suing over children's data use tied to building an age-detection model. Lawyers warn the carve-out could be hard to enforce.
TechCrunch · 27 Aug, 23:15
Google sets firm memory limits for Android apps, warns of penalties
Google has warned Android developers that apps exceeding new memory-usage limits will be slowed down or shut down, with enforcement starting February 2027.
The Verge · 27 Aug, 22:21
Russian-speaking hackers tricked Cursor's AI agent into breaching seven companies
Cybersecurity firm Gambit Security found that the ransomware group Aur0ra used the AI agent in the coding tool Cursor to breach seven companies worldwide by convincing it the attacks were a simulation, Reuters reports.
Meduza · 27 Aug, 22:17
Ubisoft apologizes after selling Heroes of Might and Magic III on Steam without actual game files
Ubisoft apologized for mistakenly releasing a digital copy of the 1999 strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III on Steam without the actual game files. The issue has since been fixed.
Engadget · 27 Aug, 22:16
EU's new import tax cuts small Chinese parcel volumes by 30-40%
Since a flat customs duty took effect on 1 July, French customs data show imports of small parcels from Chinese platforms have dropped 30-40%, with Temu hit hardest and Shein cushioned by a planned Polish warehouse.
Euronews Business · 27 Aug, 21:23
ATF declares 'major incident' after ransomware gang claims responsibility for hack
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has classified a cyberattack on one of its systems as a 'major incident,' while the Qilin ransomware gang claims it carried out the breach.
TechCrunch · 27 Aug, 21:21
Google unveils special-edition Fitbit Air with Pokémon Sleep support
Google has launched a special-edition Fitbit Air that connects with the Pokémon Sleep game, marking Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The device tracks daytime activity and overnight sleep to help drive in-game progress.
TechCrunch · 27 Aug, 20:17
Saudi Company Acquires Bankrupt Estonian Dairy Plant E-Piim
Saudi Arabia's Bindawood has bought the bankrupt E-Piim dairy plant in Paide for €135 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the Estonian and European markets. The new owner has also inherited a €30 million debt owed to farmers.
ERR (rus) · 27 Aug, 20:15
Sony launches cheaper Bravia 6 OLED TV to rival midrange Samsung and LG sets
Sony has officially announced the Bravia 6 OLED TV, aimed at competing in the midrange segment against Samsung and LG models, after the device leaked earlier via the company's own website.
The Verge · 27 Aug, 19:20
Google's AI Mode to let users track flight prices and book hotels
Google is expanding its AI Mode conversational search tool with new travel features, including flight price tracking, hotel booking, and the ability to view costs in points or miles. The updates push AI Mode toward becoming a kind of AI travel agent.
TechCrunch AI · 27 Aug, 19:19
Google adds trip-planning tools to Search's AI Mode
Google is rolling out new trip-planning features in Search's AI Mode, including flight price tracking, hotel booking and the ability to view costs in miles or points. The features are launching gradually across different markets.
Engadget · 27 Aug, 19:16