Elon Musk Goes All-In on Nvidia: What SpaceX’s Chip Strategy Means for AI Infrastructure
SpaceX’s exclusive Nvidia commitment shows how AI infrastructure standardization can accelerate deployments while deepening supplier and supply chain risk.
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NASCAR adjusts stage break rules to shorten lengthy caution periods
One of the pitfalls of the stage racing format across all three NASCAR national touring divisions is what happens when there is a caution in the closing laps of a stage.
Mysterious new Garmin smartwatch spotted in FCC filings
The unannounced device offers LTE and satellite connectivity.
SC to examine plea for CBI probe into alleged breach of 1.5 lakh medical records
The Supreme Court will examine a plea seeking a CBI probe into the alleged hacking and theft of medical and personal data of 1.5 lakh citizens.
How to stop Roku from tracking everything you watch
Let's dive in to Roku's privacy policy to see what data is being collected from you -- and how to stop it.
Save $130 on the Dreame L60 Ultra robot vacuum — act fast to save with this limited-time offer
As of Aug. 6, get the Dream L60 Ultra robot vacuum for $1,169.99, saving you $130 off its list price.
CarPlay in iOS 27 adds two new features for popular Apple apps
CarPlay in iOS 27 has a handful of new features and improvements , including two additions for some of Apple’s most popular apps, like Apple Music and Apple Podcasts.
Sui Adopts Post-Quantum Signature Schemes In Move Toward Quantum Readiness
ui is adding two NIST-approved post-quantum signature schemes, so accounts can move to quantum-safe keys derived from the recovery phrase users already hold.
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia reportedly hasn’t been updated since April
Elon Musk's AI-generated Wikipedia clone has been completely static for months.
Hackers caught hijacking this Chinese Windows VPN's installers to spread malware
QuickFox VPN users might be at risk. Researchers discovered that attackers trojanized the software's Windows installer for over a year to deploy a persistent backdoor.
BMW Has Put a Spider-Man Ad on the Dashboard Display of Owners’ Cars
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter: BMW owners are taking to social media to express outrage that the automaker suddenly started pushing ads for Spider-Man: Brand New Day onto their dashboards.
- BMW owners face Spider-Man ads on dashboard displays.
- Promotion runs until August 10, partnership between BMW, Sony, Marvel.
- Critics call ads intrusive, question ethics of marketing luxury cars.
CT3 Introduces Demand-based Availability Management for New Contracts and Prepares for Token Listing
Certain contract options, particularly those linked to larger amounts of capacity, may become temporarily unavailable. Their sale will resume once there is conf
One pasted Terminal command opens the door to Mac crypto wallet theft
Researchers have uncovered Mac malware that can steal credentials and drain all or a selected percentage of a cryptocurrency wallet, in yet another reminder not to paste random commands from the…
[Interview] Norman Wooding, CEO of SCRYPT | Stablecoins Are Building an Always-On Financial System
Stablecoins are moving beyond their origins in cryptocurrency markets to become part of the infrastructure for cross-border payments, treasury management and foreign exchange.
Broadcaster Wins Broad US Blocking Injunction Covering Pirate Sites That Don't Exist Yet
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Mexican broadcaster TelevisaUnivision (TU) has obtained (PDF) one of the broadest anti-piracy injunctions ever issued by a U.S. federal court.
Robotics startup Solinas Integrity bags $5.5 million from Hero Enterprise, Mela Ventures
Founded by IIT Madras alumni Divanshu Kumar and Moinak Banerjee, Solinas develops robotics and artificial intelligence systems to inspect, clean, and digitise underground water and wastewater infrastructure.
$1 billion of iPhone 18 Pro chips 'on the shelves awaiting packaging' due to DRAM shortages — memory shortages reportedly put a wrinkle in Apple's launch plans
Apple reportedly as $1 billion worth of iPhone 18 processor wafers awaiting packaging, which hasn't been completed due to DRAM shortages.
AI slop, privacy fears, and endless scrolling are making people fall out of love with the internet
A survey by personal-data removal service Incogni illustrates the changing attitudes toward the internet. Given the company's business, it's little surprise to see a focus on data breaches.
ChatGPT Atlas Shuts Down Aug. 9: What Users Must Save Before Migrating
ChatGPT Atlas is scheduled to stop working Aug. 9, 2026. Users should export browser data, verify account access, and test replacement workflows before uninstalling it.
This LG OLED TV is one of the most impressive I've tested - and it's $700 off
The LG C6 is a powerful refresh of the brand's flagship OLED TV, and right now at Best Buy, you can get the 65-inch version for 26% off.
The Performance Benefits To Upgrading Mesa With Intel Arc B390 On Ubuntu Linux
If you are an early customer of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro or other Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake laptop and using Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, there can be real benefit from upgrading your Mesa stack…
007 First Light's Legacy Edition Hits Record Low Price via Limited-Time Coupon at Amazon
Save up to $143 on the 007 First Light Legacy Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Clip Amazon's limited-time coupon to score this collector's set at its lowest price ever.
Enterprise AI requires flexible orchestration over risky model lock-in
Stop renting temporary models. Learn why architecture, data ownership, and evaluation are your real advantages.
Pearl Abyss Announces Winners of ‘Crimson Desert’ Global Gameplay Video Contest
Pearl Abyss has announced the winners of its global gameplay video contest for ‘Crimson Desert’, titled ‘Beyond the Abyss: Community Challenge’, highlighting the creativity and passion of players from…
TikTok quickly pauses dating live chat test
TikTok briefly tested a feature intended for dating, but now it's paused.
Helldivers 2 getting an upgraded level cap probably isn't what that spooky teddy bear teaser was about, but is almost definitely in preparation for it
Tonally mercurial co-op shooter Helldivers 2 is boosting its level cap, again, in another hint that something big is brewing in the blackness of its endlessly war-torn galaxy.
iOS 27 hints at all-new Home product launching soon
iOS 27 includes hints about the new iPhone Ultra , but it also points to an all-new Apple Home product likely launching soon: a security camera.
Jeff Dean's new startup pitch deck slides are an insane flex
Google's departing chief scientist, Jeff Dean, shared a startup pitch deck with a list of product experience that any founder would be envious of.
- Jeff Dean unveils pitch deck for AI startup Discovery Loop on X
- Founders previously worked on Google products like Search, Ads, Gmail
- Startup aims to automate experimental loop in ML research and engineering
Show HN: I spent 2 years designing a mechanical Magic Keyboard
Hi HN, today I’m revealing Altar II, an ultra-low profile (4.75mm) mechanical keyboard designed to replace your Magic Keyboard. It’s the keyboard I wish Apple made.
- Altar II is a 2-year mechanical keyboard project
- Features magnetically detachable dial and haptic feedback
- macOS companion app and creator available for feedback
HeyGears G1 Series: See the first desktop full-color 3D & UV printer that can do it all
The HeyGears G1 Series combines features from industrial printers that would normally cost a small fortune into a desktop-sized machine that costs a fraction of the price.
Agent Memory in TypeScript: Short-Term, Long-Term, and What to Throw Away
Book: AI That Plans The series: AI in TypeScript — 5 books, from your first LLM call to agents in production — all five here My project: Hermes IDE | GitHub — an IDE for developers who ship with Claude Code and other AI coding tools Me: xgabriel.com | GitHub "Agent memory" gets implemented as one array of messages that grows until…
Citations That Survive a TypeScript Refactor
Book: AI That Reads The series: AI in TypeScript — 5 books, from your first LLM call to agents in production — all five here My project: Hermes IDE | GitHub — an IDE for developers who ship with…
- Citations break when chunk size or reranker changes
- SourceRef type includes docId, contentHash, start, end, revision
- Cited<T> ensures every claim has a source
eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter
eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.
Nothing says it plans to release six smartphones next year, ‘wider range’ of devices
Nothing apparently has lofty goals for 2027, with the company saying that it plans to launch “twice as many” smartphones as it did in 2026, which would be a total of six new devices.
How to Make Your App Look Good When You’re Not a Designer
I know what my app needs to do, but I don't know what it should look like. When we build a new app, we often know exactly what it needs to do.
- Existing design system offers rules for typography, color, spacing, and visual hierarchy.
- Adopting a system improves efficiency and focuses on unique product aspects.
- Fine-tuning accent color, typography, and imagery maintains brand identity.
Compact camera sales are still destroying DSLRs – but will they keep selling so well for the rest of the year?
Camera shipments have continued to slow across all categories, according to Japan based industry watcher CIPA. Will the second half of the year be better?
Snowflake extortionist admits 165-victim cloud crime spree – and squeezing one target twice
Connor Moucka pleads guilty over sprawling 2024 campaign that looted billions of records
The new Pixel 11 isn't enough to make me give up my Pixel 9 Pro - here's why
Google is set to release the Pixel 11 soon, and although my Pixel 9 Pro is two years old, I won't be upgrading for five specific reasons.
Step App winds down after four years as FITFI token sinks
Move-to-earn project Step App will wind down services by Aug. 21 after four years, while its FITFI token trades 99.9% below its all-time high.
UK appoints Seymour as deputy high commissioner to Nigeria
Vicky Seymour has been appointed as the new UK Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria. Discover her plans to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, security, and Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-appoints-seymour-as-deputy-high-commissioner-to-nigeria/
Zelenskyy sets timeline for Ukraine's ballistic missile program
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expects Ukraine to achieve key results in developing domestically produced ballistic missiles and anti-ballistic systems in 2026-2027, following a meeting on the country's missile programs.
“No ceremony can replace their voices” — Mahama consoles families of departed eight
President John Dramani Mahama has assured the families of the eight Ghanaians who lost their lives in a helicopter crash that the nation continues to share in their grief, saying their loved ones…
Amid legal battles, Suno says it will start watermarking songs
Suno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.
Azerbaijan ready to supply gas to Ukraine, expand energy partnership, foreign minister says
Azerbaijan is prepared to supply natural gas to Ukraine if needed and expand cooperation in energy security, including through the use of Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities.
Two killed, seven injured in Mankessim–Accra Highway crash
Two people have died and seven others have been injured following a road traffic accident at Abor Junction on the Mankessim–Accra Highway in the early hours of Thursday, August 6.
What's the difference between the Apple Pencil USB-C Vs Pro?
Apple Pencils differ in terms of features, charging methods and iPad compatibility.
Ford's new 'Fathom' electric pickup truck will start at $28,000
It's the first vehicle to be built using the "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform that Ford has said is key to making money with EVs.
Nashville attempts to block controversial data center near zoo with eminent domain — city could force developer to sell the land for public use, rather than $700 million installation
The Nashville Metro Council just gave the go ahead for the mayor's plan to buy the land that a proposed data center will sit on through eminent domain.
Suspect jailed pending trial in killing of Scottish aid worker in Athens
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A man accused of killing a Scottish aid worker in Athens and hiding her body in a suitcase has been jailed pending his trial for murder. The 26-year-old…
- 26-year-old Afghan man charged with premeditated homicide.
- Elisabeth Jane Ross's body found decomposed in July.
- Police initially detained suspect on weapons charges.
Mahama urges reforms to honour fallen helicopter victims
President John Dramani Mahama has called on leaders at every level of public service to honour the memory of the eight Ghanaians who perished in last year's military helicopter crash by building…
Real estate: Bayboomer effect on the real estate market – Will houses become cheaper soon?
Studies predict falling property prices as the large population cohorts will divest from their properties over the next few years. How realistic are the forecasts?
Ex-PM Ismail Sabri to face graft charges tomorrow
The former Umno vice-president will be charged before sessions court judge Suzana Hussin at 9am tomorrow.
Biggest backdoor yet found in Chinese routers sold under multiple brand names
The most blatant security backdoor yet seen in an internet router has been found in a range of models sold under multiple brand names.
Tata Motors, Mahindra beat Tesla-BYD to top global EV ranking: Social media quips, ‘Alto more efficient than Ferrari’
Indian EV manufacturers Tata Motors and Mahindra topped a global energy-efficiency ranking, surpassing 20 other automakers, including Tesla and BYD.
Cities Are Ditching Flock, Immediately Replacing It With Axon License Plate Readers
Rather than get rid of ALPR cameras entirely, many cities and towns are switching to Axon, whose cameras can be mounted to an existing streetlamp, helping them blend into their surroundings.
How Cambridge's youngest black professor 'conned' Great Britain
How did Jason Arday’s extraordinary claims travel from interview to interview without serious scrutiny? His rise and fall tells a larger story about Cambridge, imperial guilt, institutional theatre and the modern Britain that wanted to believe.