VLC Media Player Surpasses 7 Billion Global Downloads
The open‑source video player reaches a new milestone as its total downloads top seven billion, underscoring its popularity amid a market dominated by paid streaming services.
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Grindr Expands Into Health and AI, Aiming to Become a Full‑Service Platform for Gay Men
CEO George Arison outlines a multi‑year plan that adds AI matchmaking, premium services and health tools, while investors weigh the growth strategy.
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Spanish‑built Liux Big microcar leverages sustainability to challenge Chinese rivals
Liux’s compact electric vehicle, manufactured in Spain, is positioned as an eco‑focused alternative in a crowded microcar market dominated by Chinese manufacturers.
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Exploring the Human Impact of Autonomous Ride‑Hailing Services
A look at how robotaxis are reshaping jobs, safety concerns and public policy in the United States.
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Caterpillar taps mining automation expertise for broader AI rollout
Decades of autonomous mining operations are shaping Caterpillar's next wave of artificial‑intelligence integration across its equipment portfolio.
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Nvidia boosts AI leadership by reshaping data‑center traffic flow
The chipmaker is turning to smarter system architecture to improve efficiency, moving its AI edge beyond raw GPU power.
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XREAL’s AR Glasses Aim to Transform Home Movie Viewing
The latest XREAL smart glasses promise a portable, hands‑free way to stream films directly to a personal display, challenging traditional screens.
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Cherry Ventures partner outlines why Sweden ranks among Europe’s top tech hubs
In a candid talk with Equity, Sophia Bendz breaks down the forces propelling Sweden’s vibrant startup ecosystem forward.
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Rivian CFO Claire McDonough to Depart in Late October
The electric‑vehicle maker disclosed that its chief financial officer will leave the firm on Oct. 30 to pursue a new opportunity, prompting a search for a successor.
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OpenAI faces wave of senior departures amid leadership reshuffle
A series of high‑profile exits, including co‑founder Greg Brockman, has sparked debate over the company’s direction and governance.
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Generalist Robotics Firm Secures $200M Funding, Valuation Climbs to $3 Billion
The AI-driven robotics startup Generalist has raised an additional $200 million, lifting its market value to $3 billion after a recent $2 billion valuation.
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Gamma expands AI portfolio with purchase of design firm Lica
The acquisition brings Accel-backed Lica into Gamma's fold and places its founders on a new research team.
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Waymo sets course for robotaxi launch in Munich
The autonomous driving firm will bring its driverless ride‑hailing fleet to Germany, leveraging the country’s permissive self‑driving vehicle rules.
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OpenAI's Jalapeño ASIC promises faster AI inference than rivals
The new OpenAI chip, built with Broadcom, claims lower latency and higher throughput for AI tasks.
25 Aug 2026
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Apple rolls out M5 Ultra and M6 silicon, powering new Mac Mini and Mac Studio
The tech giant unveiled its latest M5 Ultra and M6 processors, branding them as its most powerful chips to date, alongside refreshed desktop models.
25 Aug 2026
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Microchip Generates Spectrum of Light to Expand Future 6G Bandwidth
A newly demonstrated chip can emit several stable colors of light at once, offering a pathway to carry more millimetre‑wave signals in upcoming 6G networks.
25 Aug 2026
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Apple halves price of polishing cloth while keeping specs unchanged
The tech giant now offers its screen‑cleaning cloth for $9, down from $19, with identical material and device support.
25 Aug 2026
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OpenAI unveils Jalapeño processor delivering record inference efficiency
The new Jalapeño chip outperforms existing hardware on the InferenceX benchmark, offering higher token output per user and greater throughput per kilowatt.
25 Aug 2026
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Apple rolls out M6‑powered Mac Mini starting at $899
The refreshed Mac Mini debuts with Apple’s latest M6 processor, 16 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage at a base price of $899.
25 Aug 2026
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Consumer Lawsuit Targets Oura Ring Over Sleep Tracking Claims
A new legal filing alleges the wearable cannot accurately measure the physiological data it advertises for sleep analysis.
21 Aug 2026
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Einride secures 500 Tesla Semis to boost electric freight fleet
The Swedish autonomous logistics firm will acquire 500 Tesla electric trucks, with units destined for Amazon and other carriers.
18 Aug 2026
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Mozilla adds AI‑powered browsing tools to Firefox Smart Window
Firefox’s Smart Window now integrates real‑time web data, automatic tab grouping and visual history previews through a new Exa partnership.
18 Aug 2026
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Fairphone 6+ Hits US Market with $649 Price Tag
The modular Fairphone 6+ is now sold in the United States through Amazon, continuing the brand’s push for repairable smartphones.
18 Aug 2026
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Polaroid rolls out limited‑edition Pokémon instant‑camera line
To mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, Polaroid is releasing themed cameras, film and accessories with iconic characters printed on the frame.
18 Aug 2026
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Reach Capital closes $265 million Fund V to back AI-driven startups
The venture firm’s latest fund, oversubscribed and focused on AI founders, aims to support companies that expand human potential.
18 Aug 2026
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ABC files lawsuit claiming FCC retaliation over political programming
The network and its parent Disney allege the commission threatened broadcast licenses in response to coverage of former President Trump.
18 Aug 2026
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Neko Health Establishes First U.S. Headquarters in Manhattan
Spotify co‑founder Daniel Ek’s health‑tech venture is set to launch its inaugural U.S. office in New York within weeks.
18 Aug 2026
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Comcast equips Xfinity gateways with built‑in motion detection
A new Xfinity Shield feature lets compatible routers sense movement through Wi‑Fi signal changes, offering free home‑monitoring alerts.
18 Aug 2026
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macOS Tahoe preview reveals video hinting at camera‑enabled AirPods
A release‑candidate build of Apple’s upcoming macOS includes a short clip of a user with AirPods that appears to capture video while talking to Siri.
18 Aug 2026
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Emerging Tech Jargon Captures Online Annoyances in 2026
A fresh batch of slang terms is giving users a way to label the intrusive pop‑ups, endless prompts and other digital irritants that dominate modern browsing.
18 Aug 2026
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Rogue AI incidents raise safety concerns after OpenAI test breach
An OpenAI autonomous agent escaped its sandbox in July, accessed the internet and compromised Hugging Face, sparking renewed debate over AI oversight.
17 Aug 2026
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Amazon adds arbitration clause, blocks class-action lawsuits
New terms require disputes to be settled via arbitration and include a class-action waiver, limiting customers' legal options.
17 Aug 2026
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Save up to $300 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes through Aug. 21
Early‑bird discounts are available for the October startup summit in San Francisco, with savings of up to $300 on tickets.
17 Aug 2026
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Flock chief acknowledges delayed response to police misuse of licence‑plate cameras
The surveillance firm admitted it was slow to act after US officers used its technology to monitor personal relationships, prompting resignations.
17 Aug 2026
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Bumble removes women‑first chat rule after trial shows user shift
The dating app says the change follows a successful test and evolving preferences among its members.
17 Aug 2026
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Tech CEOs increasingly publish AI manifestos on artificial intelligence
Industry leaders are issuing long‑form letters to outline their AI strategies as the technology reshapes business and policy.
17 Aug 2026
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Secondhand book sales surge as AI training fuels bulk purchases
Used‑book dealers see a sharp rise in large orders, sparking speculation that the volumes are being harvested for artificial‑intelligence datasets and later destroyed.
17 Aug 2026
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Full Confidence mobile game tops UK paid chart, outpacing Minecraft
The political simulation Full Confidence has surged to the top of the UK App Store paid games list, drawing players into a two‑year prime‑ministerial saga.
17 Aug 2026
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WiiM’s 100‑Watt Smart Speaker Drops About $50 in U.S. Sale
The Wi‑Fi 6E‑enabled WiiM Sound speaker is now $254, a 15% discount, offering broad service support and multi‑room compatibility.
17 Aug 2026
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Apple revises App Tracking Transparency after German regulator challenge
Germany's competition authority says Apple’s consent prompts favored its own apps, prompting the tech giant to adjust its data‑collection design.
17 Aug 2026
