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Samsung Bans Smart TV Apps That Share Users’ Internet Connections

Samsung is banning smart TV apps that allow outside parties to route internet traffic through customers’ home or office connections. The policy change follows research from Norwegian cybersecurity company Mnemonic,…

June Raises $20 Million to Automate Enterprise AI Deployment

Enterprise AI startup June has emerged from stealth with $20 million in pre-seed funding to help large companies deploy AI agents across complex software systems. The round was led by…

GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro Produces Ice in Six Minutes

Govee has introduced a $499.99 smart countertop appliance designed for people who prefer soft, chewable nugget ice in coffee, soft drinks and other beverages. The GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker…

Memory Chip Shortage Delays MacBook Air Deliveries as Apple Seeks New Suppliers

Apple is reportedly struggling to maintain supplies of the MacBook Air as the global memory chip shortage spreads to its most popular computer. Delivery estimates for some models have slipped…

Mozilla Finds Major Privacy Differences Among Popular Period Tracking Apps

A Mozilla Foundation investigation found major differences in how six popular period tracking apps handle reproductive health and identifying data. Stardust was the only app found sending detailed health information…

Indian Strawberry Farmers Turn to Science and Hydroponics as Weather Risks Grow

Farmers in Mahabaleshwar, the centre of India’s strawberry industry, are adopting hydroponics, weather-monitoring systems and crop research to reduce losses caused by unstable conditions. The mountainous region accounts for about…

Chinese Warehouse Robots Gain Ground in Britain as Automation Demand Rises

Chinese warehouse robotics company Geek+ is expanding across Britain as retailers use mobile robots to process online orders faster and address labour shortages. Tesco, Asda and Next are among the…

South Korea’s Kospi Jumps Nearly 18% as Chip Stocks Rebound

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index closed nearly 18% higher on Friday, July 31, recovering part of the losses from a three-day market rout. The rebound was led by memory chipmakers…

Police Review TikToker’s Secret Meta Glasses Recordings in Scotland

Police Scotland is reviewing videos posted by TikToker Scott Margerison after complaints that he secretly recorded members of the public and workers using Meta smart glasses during a trip around…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Records Second-Biggest Global Opening

Spider-Man: Brand New Day generated $927 million in worldwide ticket sales during its opening weekend, the second-largest global cinema debut on record. The Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios film trails…

Big Tech’s AI Spending Surpasses $1 Trillion as Investors Seek Returns

Microsoft, Meta, Google, Apple and Amazon plan to continue spending heavily on artificial intelligence infrastructure despite growing investor scrutiny over when those investments will produce larger financial returns. Their combined…

Sainsbury’s Agrees £120 Million Argos Sale to Swift Partners

Sainsbury’s said customers, suppliers and staff should see no immediate change. Argos will continue operating standalone stores and outlets inside Sainsbury’s supermarkets, while customers will still be able to collect…

BP Puts North Sea Business Up for Sale After 60 Years

BP has placed its North Sea oil and gas business up for sale, potentially ending six decades of production in the region. The proposed sale covers five production hubs and…

FIFA Scraps Private Investment Plan After Global Football Opposition

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal that would have allowed private investors to buy minority stakes linked to the governing body’s major competitions, including the men’s and women’s…

WestJet Flight Attendants Strike as More Than 600 Flights Are Cancelled

WestJet flight attendants began a strike on Sunday, August 2, disrupting travel during one of Canada’s busiest summer holiday weekends. The Calgary-based airline had cancelled 615 flights by Sunday, affecting…

Snapchat Stops Recommending Fully AI-Generated Videos on Spotlight

Snap said fully AI-generated videos will no longer qualify for Spotlight recommendations under its updated rules. The company wants the short-video section to focus on personal storytelling, original perspectives and…

Apple Considers Paid iCloud+ Upgrades for Heavy Siri AI Usage

Apple may offer paid iCloud+ upgrades that provide heavier users with additional access to its forthcoming Siri AI assistant. Tim Cook discussed the possibility during his final earnings call as…

GM and Ford Discuss Electric Vehicles Less as Investment Priorities Change

General Motors and Ford are mentioning electric vehicles less frequently during earnings calls than they did before the pandemic, according to an analysis by TechCrunch and financial research firm Hudson…

Samsung Expects Memory Chip Shortage to Intensify Through 2027

Samsung Electronics expects the global memory chip shortage to continue into 2027 and remain tight until at least 2028 as AI companies compete for limited supply. The company said major…

SpaceX Plans to Replace xAI’s Unpermitted Turbines With Permanent Gas Plant

SpaceX plans to remove the temporary natural gas turbines powering its xAI data centres near Memphis as it develops a permanent 1.2-gigawatt power plant. However, the company said all 69…