Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues
Nvidia’s revenue hit $46.7 billion in the second quarter, a 56% increase compared to the same period last year.
It’s Impossible to Predict the Future — So Stop Trying. Do These 3 Things instead.
In 2026, it’s virtually impossible to anticipate every potential hazard or curveball the coming year may throw our way. There are a few things you can do instead, though, to make sure you’re prepared anyway.
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Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+
Google says Pixel Care+ provides a “higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners.”
911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls
The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers offload non-emergency call volume.
WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages
With Writing Help, users can get AI-generated suggestions that rewrite their messages in professional, funny, supportive, or rephrased way.
With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection
SpaceX proves it can fly through failures on Starship’s tenth test flight.
FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies
The FBI’s cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is “ongoing” and affecting companies all over the world.
Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report
The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers’ evolving use of AI products.
Corporate Whole Foods Staff Will Soon Receive Employment Offers From Amazon
The compensation packages will reportedly include new titles, salaries, and benefits.
OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety test rival models
In an effort to set a new industry standard, OpenAI and Anthropic opened up their AI models for cross-lab safety testing.
Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee
Stonelake, who worked at Meta from 2009 until being laid off in early 2024, filed the suit against Meta in Washington state earlier this year, alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation.