How FireAI Is Helping Turn Enterprise Turn Data Into Decisions
Trying to make sense of enterprise data can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. For brands…
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Is AI creating the next wave of software sprawl?
Perhaps the drive to adopt AI is exposing existing, disconnected processes as a deeper, more urgent problem.
Current price of oil as of August 3, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
K League's Jeju SK FC ready to learn from Bayern Munich in exhibition match
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean football club Jeju SK FC will be read...
The OpenAI Hack Shows the Genie Is Out of the Bottle
This essay originally appeared in Foreign Policy . Earlier this month, two of OpenAI’s models broke out of their containment sandbox and attacked another AI company. The story is kind of wild .
Royal Museums Greenwich workers vote to strike over pay and working conditions
The strike will occur on 11 and 12 August as Prospect union pledges to step up industrial action across the heritage sector this summer
Eight all-inclusive UAE staycation deals to book before summer ends
Summer may be drawing to a close, but there's time for one last getaway before the school run begins again. Across the UAE, hotels are offering all-inclusive staycation deals that bundle…
Alibaba prices Qwen3.8-Max at $2 per 1M input tokens and $6 per 1M output tokens via its API, below Kimi K3's $3/1M input tokens and $15/1M output tokens (Henry Siu/The Information)
Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group made its new flagship model, Qwen3.8-Max, widely available on Monday through application programming interfaces …
Rare living stone plant, found in a tiny area in Namibia, is critically endangered
In a small area of Namibia’s Erongo Mountains, a tiny, pebble-like plant grows on a very thin layer of gravel. This succulent, Lithops werneri, is found in just one tiny 4 square-kilometer (1.5…
How a US-Japan pact to hit yen speculators came together
For Japan, a weak yen fans import prices; for the US, it blunts the trade advantage from tariffs.
AstraZeneca tie-up talks with Bristol-Myers Squibb are moving stocks. Analysts are puzzled.
AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol-Myers Squibb was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks. But the big question is why these two pharmaceutical giants would want to come together in the first place.
JetBrains Open-Sources KotlinLLM, a Research Prototype for Runtime Code Generation
JetBrains open-sources KotlinLLM, letting compiled Kotlin apps generate and persist LLM-written code at runtime instead of calling a model live.
Why security debt belongs on the boardroom agenda
the importance of security debt and how businesses should address it.
Report: "Nikon is working on a Z7 III that will be a high-resolution camera"
The Nikon Z7 III could have a 61MP sensor, rivalling Sony's high-resolution A7R cameras
'We will rise again': A new generation of Tunisians prepare for Ennahda's return
'We will rise again': A new generation of Tunisians prepare for Ennahda's return Submitted by Faisal Edroos on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 09:35 President Kais Saied's crackdown was meant to bury Tunisia's…
Artificial Analysis: DeepSeek's V4-Flash costs $0.14/1M input and $0.28/1M output tokens, or $0.03 per test, far below Kimi K3's $0.86 and GPT-5.6 Sol's $1.86 (Eduardo Baptista/Reuters)
A version of Chinese startup DeepSeek's flagship AI model is by far the least expensive to run on benchmark tests among …
I used to upgrade my Android phone every year. Here’s why I finally stopped
Prices are going up, but the experience isn't changing much. Why upgrade?
The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?
Only days ago, the Japanese yen’s descent showed no signs of stopping, having already dropped to a 40-year low. But by Monday morning – after a rare intervention on the currency’s behalf by Tokyo and Washington – it surged as high as 155.23 per US dollar, its strongest level since early May, according to Chinese financial data provider…
Lit Hub Daily: August 3, 2026
Carly Mattox considers Jennette McCurdy’s Half His Age and reckons with the long literary history of age gap relationships. | Lit Hub Criticism What should your kids read this August? Try one of these 1o new children’s books. | Lit Hub
How a rural Alabama quilting tradition shaped Ralph Lauren’s latest luxury collection
Deep in a curve of the Alabama River is the small rural community of Gee’s Bend. The site of a former cotton plantation where the residents trace their lineage to enslaved ancestors, it has recently become known for some of the most creative abstract art in America. The medium isn’t a canvas or sculpture: It’s the quilt.
With Iran, Trump Says Fighting Is Off and Talks Are On—For Now, Again
Trump said talks will restart on Monday after he called off strikes on Iran, but a pattern of on again, off again fighting casts doubt on progress toward a lasting peace.
How a fringe idea about race took over the Supreme Court
Last June, in a case that effectively guaranteed one of Alabama’s Black Democratic members of Congress would be replaced by a white Republican, the Supreme Court used a single word that delighted…
Hideo Kojima unveils a Death Stranding 2-themed wireless CD player — Limited edition device costs ~$160, comes with Bluetooth 5.3 & exclusive artwork
Kojima is partnering up with km5 to release a limited-edition version of the CP1 wireless CD player designed to resemble a BB Pod from Death Stranding 2.
Daddy long legs perform fellatio—and other wild facts about how these arachnids mate
Some female daddy longlegs will perform fellatio, perhaps to avoid potential violence from males, while males of another species entice females with a secretion on their penises
- Daddy longlegs, or harvestmen, have unique mating behaviors.
- Some females engage in "fellatio" to avoid male aggression.
- Males secrete substances to attract females, while females lick them.
Microsoft Agent Framework Harness and Hosted Agents Reach General Availability
Microsoft's Agent Framework now ships a supported runtime. Build 2026 brought the Agent Harness, the GitHub Copilot and Claude Agent SDK connectors, and the orchestration patterns to stable release…
UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases
Factories in upbeat mood despite fears over economic impact of US war on Iran, poll finds Business live – latest updates UK manufacturers ramped up production last month for the fourth consecutive…
Live updates: Traders say bitcoin sell-off from $65,000 points to thin volume, not panic selling
ARP Digital’s Yusuf Fakhro said bitcoin’s weakness reflects stalled participation more than forced selling, with ETF flows turning negative, CME open interest back at 2023 levels and Strategy idle for…
Forget $1,000+ robot vacuums: iRobot’s auto-washing Roomba Plus 505 Combo hits $499
Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 50% on the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at Amazon.
Sci-fi authors Scalzi and Stross decry AI's dystopian impact on their craft
LLMs are theft by 'absolute scum' who make life harder for writers by putting them in copyright peril
Stream summer blockbusters in 4K for cheap: Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Select is $18 off
As of Aug. 3, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $21.99 at Amazon, 45% off its list price of $39.99.
Pharma: Biontech is in the midst of a major restructuring – These are the challenges for the new CEO
Guido Oelkers currently runs a Swedish pharmaceutical company and will switch to Biontech as CEO at the beginning of 2027. He has a lot of experience in the industry.
Upgrade your WFH coffee bar for under $90 with this rare Nespresso deal
Save 32% on the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ at Amazon.
Trump Says He Likes BBC 'Better Than ABC' Despite $10 Billion Lawsuit
"Oh, ABC. That's worse," the president said in the exchange on board Air Force One.
Comisiones Obreras estimates that workers put in 2.54 million hours of unpaid overtime every week.
El sindicato denuncia que los empleados afectados dejan de recibir 7.700 euros al año en sueldos y cotizaciones
Best budget binoculars: brilliant binos for around $100 / £100 / AU$200 – or less!
Whether it's watching sports from afar, viewing opera from the cheap seats, or spying lesser-spotted woodpeckers in the wilds, there's no need to break the bank with these bargain bins!
The Government of Ceuta is preparing two large facilities to relocate the 862 migrant minors it is caring for after the crisis.
The number of migrant minors has quadrupled in just two weeks, from around 200 in mid-July to more than 800 currently, and authorities expect it to reach a thousand.
As Indonesia’s new capital rises, the sounds of Borneo’s rainforest are changing
As Indonesia constructs its new capital, Nusantara, in the mountains of East Kalimantan in Borneo, the roar of chainsaws interrupts the rainforest sounds that have long been part of the cultural heritage of the Indigenous Balik community.
Microsoft warns Teams mobile users to update app now or lose Calendar access
Teams users warned to update before the end of September 2026, or lose access to their calendar.
GitHub Brings Stacked Pull Requests Out of the Shadows
GitHub introduces native stacked pull requests, helping development teams break large changes into smaller, dependency-ordered PRs that are faster and easier to review.
SpaceX's first results put Elon Musk's AI spending under Wall Street microscope
SpaceX is poised to reveal its next earnings report, signaling Starlink's profitability and its pivotal role in financing AI and space initiatives.
Grab 32GB of Corsair DDR5 for an effective $230 right now in this 9950X3D combo deal —Newegg RAM bundle ships with 16-core AMD X3D chip alongside an MSI X870E board and a free 240mm cooler for $1,308
This Newegg RAM bundles ships with the 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, an MSI MPG X870E keyboard, and 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM for $1,308.99, making the effective RAM cost just $230.
Ofcom Chair Ian Cheshire says he is overseeing a "wide-ranging" review aimed at refitting the regulator to new duties overseeing Big Tech and enforcing the OSA (Daniel Thomas/Financial Times)
Ian Cheshire tells FT that watchdog will need ‘more resources’ to enforce online safety rules as it takes on wider brief
The bitcoin futures yield collapse: Once over 20%, now less than Treasury notes
Bitcoin futures’ once-rich carry has evaporated, with quarterly basis yields trailing two‑year U.S. Treasuries since February, a sign of shrinking arbitrage and a maturing market.
Death toll in northwestern China flash floods rises to 25: state media
The toll from a flash flood in northwest China has risen to 25 dead, with 23 injured, state media reported Sunday a week after the disaster.
'Final Nail in the Coffin': Xbox Price Rises Revealed, Leaving Fans Stunned as Series X/S Spike By More Than a Third in Europe
Microsoft has increased the price of its consoles by more than a third in Europe, leaving fans stunned at how much an Xbox Series X/S now costs.
Google picks 20 AI startups for 2026 Play Accelerator India cohort
Google has selected 20 AI-powered Indian startups for its 2026 Google Play Accelerator India, offering three months of equity-free mentorship on AI, security, app quality, growth and monetisation to…
Republicans Now Favorites to Win Wisconsin Governor Election Amid Dem Chaos
Wisconsin's turbulent Democratic primary may have tilted the governor's race toward the Republican Party this November.
How rescued orangutans are rebuilding a new wild population in Sumatra
Sumatra — Fifteen years ago, Jantho Pine Forest Nature Reserve in Indonesia’s western Aceh province, on the island of Sumatra, had no orangutans.
Ikea’s AI bot didn’t replace workers. It made them more valuable
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Cyberabad Police advise staggered early office departures on August 3 amid heavy rain forecast
Staggering employee departures would help prevent a surge in traffic during peak hours, reduce the likelihood of bottlenecks on major roads and allow emergency vehicles to move without obstruction…
One dead, two missing so far as heavy rain continues to batter Kerala’s Kannur
521 people shifted to eight relief camps as on Monday. Five landslips reported so far in Kannur district
UAE public holidays: How to maximise your remaining annual leave this year
The UAE's next public holiday is approaching, giving residents another chance to enjoy a longer break before the end of the year.
New Yorker: China races to own the industries of the future
America has been napping or distracted by trivialities while China is racing toward the future, in part by taking advantage of President Trump's trade, immigration and budget policies.
Court acquits former India wrestling chief of sexually harassing athletes
A court in New Delhi acquitted the former head of the Indian wrestling federation on Monday of charges of sexual harassment and stalking brought by medal-winning athletes, his lawyer said.
17 booked over threat to kill Dalits for refusing to dig burial pit in Yadgir district
A Dalit family was intercepted, physically assaulted, caste-abused, and threatened with death, on August 1 in Shakhapur (SH) village
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Will Finally Open
The long-contested museum has an opening date. Plus, V&A Museum workers strike, a Taipei military settlement becomes an artist residency, and a documentary on protest photography.
Survey says OnePlus die-hards feel ‘betrayed’ by sudden US shutdown
The writing was on the wall for many, but some still can't quite believe it.
Are commercial sea drones a new headache for PLA in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait?
Small commercial sea drones that have shown they can monitor PLA warships in the South China Sea have emerged as a new potential challenge for Beijing in the disputed waters.
I paired Gemini with Google Keep and never lost a great idea again
Don't underestimate the power of pairing the two