Business & Technology (176)

US public TV station risks losing 50TB of archival data in cloud storage standoff

Public broadcaster Nine PBS won a court ruling confirming its right to archival data, but infrastructure provider Iron Mountain is refusing to hand it over because its contract is with a separate storage vendor, OSS.

Ars Technica · 15 Aug, 07:04

Washington state judge orders Kalshi to halt sports and other betting

A Washington state judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring prediction market platform Kalshi from offering bets on sports, elections and other events in the state. Kalshi says it disagrees with the ruling and is weighing its legal options.

Ars Technica · 15 Aug, 06:03

Allied fighter jets shoot down drone that entered Latvian airspace near Rugāji

A foreign drone entered Latvian airspace early this morning due to Russian electromagnetic warfare, and allied fighter jets shot it down in Balvi municipality near Rugāji parish. The air threat alert lasted about half an hour.

iAuto.lv · 15 Aug, 06:03

US man hid AI prompts in court filings hoping to sway ruling in his favor

A Connecticut judge identified the first known US case of a plaintiff hiding invisible AI instructions inside court filings, in an attempt to influence how the case was decided. The attempt failed but still led to sanctions.

Ars Technica · 15 Aug, 05:06

X-Files creator releases darker director's cut of 2008 film on Hulu

Chris Carter has released a new, darker version of The X-Files: I Want to Believe titled Vrach Frankenshteyn, closer to his original vision than the 2008 theatrical cut. The film is now streaming on Hulu.

The Verge · 15 Aug, 05:04

Mercedes-AMG owners sue after burns from hot seat logo

Two Mercedes-AMG owners in the US have filed a lawsuit claiming the metal AMG logo on their sport seats got so hot in the sun it caused skin burns. Mercedes has not yet commented on the claims.

iAuto.lv · 15 Aug, 04:59

Government ready to buy additional airBaltic bonds worth €30 million

Latvia's government has signaled readiness to purchase additional airBaltic bonds worth €30 million. Exact terms and timing of the decision remain unclear.

iAuto.lv · 15 Aug, 04:03

Lamborghini's flagship Revuelto gets a faster, lighter SV upgrade

Lamborghini has unveiled the Revuelto SV, a more powerful and lighter version of its hybrid V12 flagship supercar. The new model is expected to start at around $750,000.

The Verge · 15 Aug, 04:03

Largest all-electric aircraft completes first test flight, spending just $5 on electricity

Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator aircraft completed a nearly 30-minute maiden test flight in New York, costing only about $5 in electricity, as jet fuel prices climb amid geopolitical tension.

Ars Technica · 15 Aug, 03:04

Pocket shuts down — here are the top alternatives for saving articles

Following Mozilla's decision to shut down Pocket, users are turning to a growing list of alternative apps for saving articles to read later. Several existing and new services are seeing increased adoption.

TechCrunch · 15 Aug, 03:03

China's Unitree G1 Robot Becomes a Global Social Media Star

Different units of the Chinese-made Unitree G1 humanoid robot have become social media personalities from Poland to the US, as the manufacturer prepares for a stock market debut. The robots are still mostly remote-controlled, and new Chinese humanoids now face restrictions entering the US market.

Wired · 15 Aug, 02:04

Five apps from Russian e-commerce giant Ozon disappear from Google Play

Five applications belonging to Russian e-commerce company Ozon have been removed from the Google Play store, with no official explanation given so far.

Meduza · 15 Aug, 02:02

Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent reportedly heating up again

Negotiations over a potential sale of PayPal to Stripe and private equity firm Advent have continued despite PayPal rejecting an initial offer in July, with a deal possibly coming together in the next few weeks, according to new reporting.

TechCrunch · 15 Aug, 01:59

Waymo Gets Approval to Expand Robotaxi Service Across California

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved Waymo's expansion plan, letting it offer rides in Sacramento and San Diego for the first time while growing its footprint in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

Engadget · 15 Aug, 01:59

Suspected Iranian cyberattacks on U.S. water utilities: what we know

A wave of coordinated cyberattacks on U.S. water utilities since late July has affected around a dozen states, with officials reportedly confident that Iran is responsible.

TechCrunch · 15 Aug, 01:07

Self-driving trucks hit California highways as testing permits take effect

California has issued testing permits to two self-driving truck developers, with Kodiak already operating on public roads. A union has sued the DMV, arguing the agency skipped required impact studies.

TechCrunch · 15 Aug, 00:04

Kia EV3 arrives in US with sub-$30,000 starting price

Kia's compact EV3 will start at $29,450 before destination, making it the brand's most affordable electric vehicle, with up to 321 miles of range and rapid-charging capability.

Engadget · 15 Aug, 00:02

Samsung's next Galaxy headphones may be over-ear H1 model

Code in Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app points to an upcoming pair of premium over-ear headphones, reportedly called Galaxy H1, launching in 2027. They would be Samsung's first over-ear headphones since 2015 and could compete with Apple's AirPods Max.

The Verge · 14 Aug, 23:07

Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner Warns Silicon Valley VCs About AI Euphoria

In Thrive Capital's first investor letter, Joshua Kushner cautions against letting AI enthusiasm undermine investment discipline, contrasting his firm's concentrated approach with Silicon Valley's 'outlier' philosophy.

TechCrunch · 14 Aug, 23:04

CEO Pay Skyrockets in 2025 as US Income Inequality Grows

In 2025, Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than the median Tesla worker's pay, even though the company's revenue and sales declined, highlighting widening income inequality.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug, 22:07

Actively exploited macOS vulnerability gives attackers full control of Macs

Dutch cybersecurity authorities have warned about an actively exploited high-severity macOS vulnerability that allows remote code execution. Apple has issued patches, but attacks have already resulted in root access and Monero miner installations.

Ars Technica · 14 Aug, 22:04

Google ordered to make alternative app stores easier to install within a week

A U.S. judge has given Google one week to remove what he calls anticompetitive friction in the installation of third-party app stores. The order follows concerns raised in the company's antitrust case with Epic.

Engadget · 14 Aug, 22:01

The Mandalorian and Grogu to stream on Disney+ September 2

The Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu will be available on Disney+ from September 2. The movie, which got a muted critical response, hit theaters at the end of May.

Engadget · 14 Aug, 21:09

Google's Pixel 11 camera feature 'Camera Looks' is exclusive to the new phones initially

Google has introduced a new camera feature called 'Camera Looks' for its Pixel 11 series, offering photo styles like 'Digi' that mimic older digital cameras. Initially, the feature is exclusive to the Pixel 11 lineup, with no clear timeline for rollout to older devices.

The Verge · 14 Aug, 21:01

Fuel Prices Relative to Income: Latvia Among Most Expensive in EU

Fuel prices in Latvia have risen recently, and although the price per litre is not among the highest in the EU, Latvia ranks among the most expensive countries when fuel costs are compared with incomes.

LSM · 14 Aug, 21:00

Ars Live: Confronting Publishers Who Kill Their Own Games

During an Ars Live chat, Stop Killing Games founder Ross Scott detailed how publishers make games unplayable and how planning can preserve them.

Ars Technica · 14 Aug, 20:07

Google will allow users to remove visible watermarks from AI-generated content

Google announced on Friday that users will soon be able to remove visible watermarks from AI-generated images, videos, and songs, while preserving invisible identification methods.

TechCrunch AI · 14 Aug, 20:06

Marco Arment launches Unforgetful, a reminders app for chronic snoozers

The indie developer behind Overcast and Instapaper has released Unforgetful, a new iOS and Mac app designed as an alternative to Apple's Reminders for people who procrastinate.

TechCrunch · 14 Aug, 20:06

Traffic blocked in Riga after collision involving police car, trolleybus and two cars

A multi-vehicle crash on Avotu Street in Riga involving a police Volkswagen, a trolleybus, a BMW and a Renault blocked traffic. The police crew was responding to a call with lights and sirens on, and had entered the intersection on a green light.

iAuto.lv · 14 Aug, 20:04

Your dash cam might break state laws in the US — here's how to stay legal

Dash cams are legal in all US states, but placement, size, and audio recording rules vary widely, so travelers need to check local regulations.

Engadget · 14 Aug, 20:04

Vergecast takes on Instagram's new logo and Zuckerberg's AI manifesto

This week's Vergecast discusses Instagram's redesigned wordmark, Mark Zuckerberg's lengthy post about AI's future, and other tech news from the week.

The Verge · 14 Aug, 19:59

Finance Ministry: Q2 unemployment exceeds forecasts

Labour force survey data for the second quarter show a slightly faster rise in economic activity and higher unemployment than forecast, while employment trends matched expectations, according to the Finance Ministry.

TVNET · 14 Aug, 19:15

Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan sharply raise fees for cash ruble deposits

Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have raised fees for non-resident clients depositing cash Russian rubles, with some now charging up to 20% amid a sharp increase in ruble cash inflows.

Meduza · 14 Aug, 19:11

Meta pushes open AI with Glimmer, but questions linger

Meta this week released Glimmer, an open-weight AI model users can download and run themselves, while Mark Zuckerberg argued AI should be for everyone. TechCrunch's Equity podcast, however, flags some caveats.

TechCrunch AI · 14 Aug, 19:10