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[Virtual Event] What Every Enterprise Should Know About Securing Cloud Assets in the Age of AI

[Virtual Event] Building a Secure AI Strategy for the Enterprise

The Mainframe Modernization Crossroads: Evaluating Proprietary GenAI Abstraction vs. Open DevOps Architecture

Author: Nivedita Mukherjee Category: Enterprise Architecture / Mainframe DevOps Abstract Modern enterprise IT stands at a critical infrastructure crossroads. Decades of core banking, insurance, and…

Agentic Commerce: A Practical 2026 Guide

Agentic Commerce: A Practical 2026 Guide Last updated: 2026-08-15 Version: 1.0 Next review: 2027-08-15 The rise of AI agents in commerce is real and accelerating. Today's autonomous buyers—whether…

Grok Can Be Tricked Into Handing Your Chat History to a Web Page

Ask Grok to summarise a web page — the single most ordinary thing you can do with an assistant that has web access — and, on the wrong page, it will quietly read your name, your rough location, your…

AWS open-sources Pizza Bot: email-style inbox for background AI agents

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has released a new open-source application dubbed Pizza Bot, which gives developers an email-style inbox for The post AWS open-sources Pizza Bot: email-style inbox for…

CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots

They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.

Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his

Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness and building businesses.

Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats

A new feature coming to Slack will allow you to build interactive reports, polls, dashboards, presentations, microsites, and other tools directly inside a chat. With Slackforce Surfaces, you can…

“Six tools, one harness”: Salesforce loops together a six-pack of favorites

Salesforce introduced its Salesforce Enterprise AI Harness on Thursday as a formalized amalgamation of the AI harness concepts and infrastructure The post “Six tools, one harness”: Salesforce loops…

Schools are catching on to Big Tech’s playbook

It's the hot new thing in tech, and it's where all the jobs are. Students who don't learn to use it fall behind. And to help them catch up in time, its creators are graciously providing the…

Mistral wants open-weight AI to compete at the frontier. It just raised $3.5 billion to do it.

This week, Mistral announced it raised €3 billion in a Series D funding round, pushing its post-money valuation past €21 The post Mistral wants open-weight AI to compete at the frontier. It just…

Productivity for Less—Windows 11 Pro Is Just $9.97 Right Now

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for only $9.97 (MSRP $199) through Sept. 27, providing a lifetime license for one compatible PC with no recurring subscription fees. The Pro edition adds…

12 Pitfalls I Hit Auto-Logging Claude Code Subagents with a Stop Hook (and How the Numbers Cut My Weekly Cost 15–20%)

I had a gut feeling that my general-purpose subagent was the slow one. Then I measured it: 18 seconds on average, faster than Explore at 22. The real drag was code-reviewer at 37 seconds. Changing…

Modders Get RTX 5090 Running on 8-Pin Connectors, Ditching NVIDIA's Melting 16-Pin Design

Modders at the Brazilian YouTube channel TecLab have an RTX 5090 running on three standard 8-pin PCIe connectors instead of the 16-pin design that keeps melting on high-end NVIDIA cards. The team…

OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal

AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.

AI Weekly — 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-11 | Open-weight races collide with closed-frontier launches

> Two frontier tiers moved in opposite directions this week: open-weight releases pushed parameter counts and context windows into territory only closed labs could claim a quarter ago, while…

OpenAI’s Hinted ChatGPT Work Data Agent: What Businesses Can Expect

OpenAI appears to be signaling a possible Data agent for ChatGPT Work, a development that could eventually help companies turn connected business data into useful outputs and multi-step workflows.…

Claude in Chrome is the best debugging tool I could ever ask for

A chrome extension is what Claude was missing.

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.

Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research

Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek

A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.

Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into a former Anthropic researcher’s AI doomsday warning, the latest upgrades from Apple’s event, and the census report that claimed Trump won the 2020 election.

OpenAI split a voice model’s brain. Then one team deleted 23,000 lines of code.

Building an AI voice agent has always been clunkier than it seems. Most voice agents are really a chain of The post OpenAI split a voice model’s brain. Then one team deleted 23,000 lines of code.…

This one weird trick made Claude Code so much more reliable, and nobody tells you to do it

Set a goalpost for the bot

“Valuable warning shots”: How Anthropic now views Claude’s cyber incidents

This week, Anthropic acknowledged that the three cyber incidents it disclosed this summer weren’t just the result of a misconfigured The post “Valuable warning shots”: How Anthropic now views…

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US

Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.

GPT Images 2.5 promises edits that leave the rest of your image alone

When OpenAI launched GPT Images 2.5 this week, the company promised better results for a common editing task: changing one The post GPT Images 2.5 promises edits that leave the rest of your image…

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet gets staggering 44% discount

Looking for a tablet for the kids? Amazon's Fire HD 8 Kids Pro brings plenty of useful features for school, travel and entertainment. Read more...

React Server Components for SPA Veterans

React Server Components for SPA Veterans You already know how to build a single-page app. You have shipped several. You reach for useState, you reach for useEffect, you wire up a fetch, and by now…

How to send HTML form data to an email address

You have a static page with a contact form. You want what people write in it to arrive in your inbox. You search, and half the answers say mailto:, the other half say "use a backend", and nobody…

Taking apart a result that (never) worked

Sometimes, being restless about small things is a good trait. It helps to dismantle a beautiful facade that hides broken machinery inside, and as such clears the ground for building something that…

Wallhack Officially Reveals M-001 Magnesium Gaming Mouse With Hefty Price Tag

Wallhack has been teasing its M-001 wireless gaming mouse for some time, but it hasn't revealed much of what to expect from the new peripheral when it launches. However, Wallhack has now officially…

New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims

A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax combines ransomware and spyware capabilities to encrypt files, steal sensitive data, and spam and harass victims. [...]

Voice Callers Exploit BYOD to Reach Microsoft 365, Corporate Data

Threat actors are leveraging Microsoft's Graph API to identify lucrative targets, then passing their access to extortion groups like ShinyHunters.

September Windows Server updates break Remote Desktop Services

Windows admins report that the September 2026 security updates are causing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) failures on Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 servers, preventing users from connecting…

Surfshark VPN says hackers breached internal testing, proxy servers

Surfshark disclosed that hackers accessed one of its internal test servers after a configuration error exposed it to the internet. [...]

Microsoft Excel KB5002914 update breaks copy and paste for some users

Microsoft Excel users report that this week's KB5002914 Office security update is breaking copy-and-paste operations and formula dragging, with affected users saying that removing or rolling back…

Modder Behind GTA 5's Switch Port Is Now Bringing It to Android

An unofficial, native Android port of Grand Theft Auto 5 is reportedly in development, though it looks like only a small portion of phones will actually be able to run it at launch. The project…

Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play

Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.

Furo’s founders left Silicon Valley — and it’s paying off

The three 28-year-old founders behind energy startup Furo moved from Silicon Valley and back to Germany, and yet secured $4 million in funding from mostly U.S. backers.

I stopped letting Windows decide where my files go, and my SSD stopped filling up

I saved my C: drive from filling to the brim, and I should've done so sooner

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete

Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.

DOJ wins pause on order requiring documents from 14 agencies in Apple antitrust case

The DOJ has won a temporary pause on an order requiring it to respond to Apple’s requests for documents from 14 federal agencies, while the government appeals the ruling in its ongoing antitrust…

Gamers on a budget need to check out this 31.5-inch 240Hz curved gaming monitor that's just $139

It has everything you need

I gave Sunshine a virtual display, and game streams stopped hijacking my monitor

It beats having to buy a dummy HDMI plug.

Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker

A new piece of hardware passed through FCC certification today, and the evidence points to it being a Wear OS-powered device made by Google. more…

Apple now accepting App Store submissions built for iOS 27, macOS 27, more

Developers can now submit apps built for iOS 27 and Apple’s other new operating system releases, ahead of their official rollout next Monday. Here are the details. more…

This self-hosted network scanner does one thing brilliantly — it tracks every device on your LAN without the bloat

This could be the Ronseal of network scanners.

Apple TV shares intense trailer for ‘The Last First: Winter K2’

Premiering October 2, The Last First: Winter K2 promises “an unflinching look at the industry of extreme mountain climbing and its changing culture.” Watch the trailer below. more…

Google Wallet passes get fullscreen redesign on Android

Following the homepage revamp with search in May, Google Wallet is now rolling out a redesign of passes on Android. more…

Google Dreambeans is now available to all US users; yes, even free tiers

Using the tool is no longer a pipe dream.

JAPANNEXT Introduces Compact 7.8-inch Vertical IPS Portable Display

JAPANNEXT, the Japanese manufacturer known for some unique monitor designs with distinctive form factors, has now listed the JN-MD-IPS7443. This is a compact 7.8-inch IPS portable display with a…

I cloned an old SSD to save time, but it created more problems than it solved

I saved some hassle, but the downsides taught me a lesson

Nothing reportedly launching ‘Headphone (1) Pro’ later this month for $399

Following a more affordable pair of over-ear headphones that launched earlier this year, Nothing is reportedly gearing up to launch “Headphone (1) Pro” later this month. more…

Report: iPhone Duo could give Apple a 25% share of foldable market in 2026

A new TrendForce report says the iPhone Duo is expected to capture 24,8% of the foldable smartphone market in 2026 alone, countering a 20% slump in the segment. Here are the details. more…

Apple shares fun, 95-second recap of yesterday’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ event

If you missed yesterday’s “Surprise and Shine” event and don’t feel like watching the entire hour-plus-long video, Apple’s YouTube Channel has got you covered. Watch the event recap below. more…

A 3D printer replaced my hardware store trips for five household items that actually matter

The best part? I can fully customize these prints to my liking

Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test [U]

Dreambeans is an experimental app from Google Labs that will “proactively dream up personalized daily stories.” After previously requiring a subscription, Dreambeans is now available for free Google…

Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming

iPhone Duo was unveiled this week, but won’t ship until October. And Apple reportedly has many other new products set to debut in October too, here’s what’s coming. more…

Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers

App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.

How to prepare your website for Black Friday: the 12-week plan

Black Friday 2026 lands on 27 November. That is eleven weeks from today, and most sites that fail that morning failed weeks earlier, when nobody rehearsed the traffic. What follows is a twelve-week…

MCP Python SDK Extension Method Collisions: Fail Before the Server Starts

MCP Python SDK extension method collisions are configuration defects, not runtime edge cases. If two extensions claim the same method—or one claims a core MCP method—the server should reject that…

Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day

Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.

GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Using the diff, terminal, and browser

Checking agent-generated code usually means hopping between tabs. Learn how to view diffs, run terminal commands, and preview web apps side by side in the GitHub Copilot app. The post GitHub Copilot…

LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions

Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn't allege any real privacy violation.

Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument

Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.

React Server Components para veteranos de SPA

React Server Components para veteranos de SPA Ya sabes construir una SPA. Has publicado varias. Usas useState, usas useEffect, montas un fetch, y a estas alturas escribes esa estructura casi sin…

The 3 tiny Docker containers that turned a cheap server into my private cloud

A private cloud without complexity

Shopify spent years on React Native — then rebuilt everything in 12 weeks

In 2020, Shopify made a bet that resonated across the developer world by writing mobile code once in React Native The post Shopify spent years on React Native — then rebuilt everything in 12 weeks…

BlockChance Offers 1,000 KH/s Solo Mining Without a Dedicated PC for Just $50 Through Today

Bitcoin mining typically brings to mind specialized hardware, substantial power consumption, and large mining operations. The BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Miner, available for $49.97 (MSRP $149.99)…

Pando Launches As Open-Source, No-Solder, Split Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard for $109

By this point, there are plenty of split ergonomic mechanical keyboards that one can conceivably build or buy without breaking the bank, but many of those come with compromises when it comes to…

Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried.

The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.

Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5

The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.

August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data

While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.

Steam Gets "Big Art Mode" in Latest UI Overhaul

Valve has been tweaking and adjusting Steam's Big Picture and handheld client UI since the launch of the Steam Deck, and now, with the Steam Machine making its way to the hands of gamers, it seems…

Nintendo of America puts tariff refunds towards 'customer appreciation' sale, but no refunds to Switch 2 buyers — offers 30% off games and accessories from September 13 to 26

Nintendo is offering a 30% sale with its tariff refunds, as opposed as returning the money directly to customers.

Asus routers gain FCC's 'Conditional Approval' for sale in the US as TP-Link remains locked out — Asus's Wi-Fi 8 ambitions remain intact

Asus gets conditional approval from the FCC for US router sales, while rival TP-Link continues to wait

IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses

The platform was linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace last week.