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US government lab is probing Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 09:01
The security review is being performed by the Idaho National Laboratory, and the research is being funded by a company -- or a group of companies -- in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries.
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Oura faces lawsuit accusing it of misleading consumers about sleep-tracking accuracy

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:39
The lawsuit alleges that Oura rings are unable to measure any of the physiological signals needed to assess sleep quality or determine sleep stages.
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Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:30
Are pigs flying? Walmart has finally caved on its refusal to support Apple Pay and Google Pay.
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Starcloud raises $250 million for orbital data centers as launch options dry up

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:00
There's about to be a big fight to secure access to space.
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Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 06:48
Tesla and eight other automakers will install warning labels that help occupants identify the often hard-to-find manual door releases.
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Private equity firm Apollo confirms data breach amid hacking wave targeting financial giants

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 06:35
The private equity giant confirms a breach, weeks after Google researchers said hackers were targeting financial companies.
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Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 06:05
Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the U.S. federal watchdog requesting a comprehensive review of how the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and the Secret Service use hacking tools and spyware against Americans.
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Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 17:23
Together, these permits would allow up to 8,000 robotaxis to be deployed over the next 12 months.
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AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 17:13
Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.
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Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who’s raised $1B

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 16:32
Investors want founders who understand the financial reality of their business. Messy data, misunderstood metrics, or waiting until you’re nearly out of cash to start fundraising can cost founders leverage, valuation, and even a term sheet. In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Sasha Orloff, founder and CEO of Puzzle […]
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OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:36
Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both companies' investors pause about how "sticky" enterprise AI spending really is.
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ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plug-in

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:09
Ever wanted someone else to do your texting for you? ChatGPT is being offered up as an automated text scribe via a new Apple Messages integration.
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The Enhanced Games — tech’s steroid extravaganza — didn’t pay off, as company posts $60 million loss

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 14:08
An effort to transform the world of sports through steroid use doesn't exactly seem to be bearing financial fruit.
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Ok, can we actually cool data centers with our pee?

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 13:53
Jason Kelce joked that people should cool data centers with their pee, rather than potable water -- his suggestion is not completely ludicrous.
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Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 13:00
A hacker pretending to work for a leading cryptocurrency news website targeted several cybersecurity professionals using Google Docs as a way to deliver malware.
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Mark buys a castle

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:55
Mark Zuckerberg just bought a cozy abode somewhat close to Meta’s international headquarters in Ireland.
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Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:18
Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks to the web.
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Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits. But the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders.

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:15
Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits. No money was paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product.
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Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:01
The $1 billion Series C was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz, Carlyle, and JP Morgan Chase.
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Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:20
Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.
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