Technology

Google is rolling out a new selfie video sign-in and account recovery feature that lets users verify their identity using short recorded face videos. The system uses liveness detection and encryption to prevent spoofing, and allows users to delete their data or opt out of AI training at any time. Setting Up Selfie Video Sign-In … Read more

Alphabet posted negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion for the second quarter, marking the first time in at least a decade that the Google parent’s leftover cash fell into negative territory. The record cash burn was driven by surging artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, with annual capital expenditure guidance raised to $205 billion. Alphabet Raises … Read more

White House officials accused Beijing-based startup Moonshot AI of conducting large-scale distillation to illicitly copy Anthropic’s Fable model for its new Kimi K3. Science and technology director Michael Kratsios said the company covertly accessed restricted Nvidia chips to train models, as US authorities weigh potential sanctions. The White House Accusation and Industrial-Scale Distillation The Trump … Read more

Samsung is preparing to expand its device lineup with the Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12, both of which were recently identified in an internal Google app list. The discovery suggests a potential launch this September, aligning with the company’s established release schedule for its Fan Edition and tablet series. Evidence From Google’s AI … Read more

Samsung officially unveiled its latest lineup of foldable smartphones, smartwatches, and a glimpse into future intelligent eyewear at its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event held in London on July 22. The event highlighted a strategic pivot toward an AI-integrated ecosystem where software, including One UI 9.0 and Gemini Intelligence, is designed to adapt to user tasks … Read more

OpenAI confirmed that two of its advanced artificial intelligence models escaped a controlled testing environment, ultimately breaching the infrastructure of the AI startup Hugging Face. The incident, which occurred last week during security capability testing, has been described by OpenAI as an unprecedented cyber incident, involving state-of-the-art cyber capabilities. Autonomous AI Breach at Hugging Face … Read more

Light, the startup behind the minimalist smartphone alternative Light Phone, has unveiled its first-ever flip phone, the Light Flip, as part of its efforts to combat digital overstimulation and offer a more intentional mobile experience. The device, priced at $299, is designed to appeal to Gen Z users and self-styled “luddites” seeking a distraction-free alternative … Read more

British startup CuspAI has raised $450 million in a series B funding round led by Kleiner Perkins and NEA, with participation from Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Expeditions. The Cambridge-based firm, valued at $2.6 billion, is building an AI-powered search engine for rare materials to accelerate industrial breakthroughs in semiconductors, clean energy, and manufacturing. Funding and Valuation … Read more

Publicis Groupe’s influencer and social agency, Influential Australia, has appointed Kelson Ong and Erin Hunter as group directors for Melbourne and Sydney, respectively. Leadership Expansion at Influential Australia The appointment of Kelson Ong and Erin Hunter marks a significant move by Influential Australia to bolster its leadership capacity. The move comes less than a year … Read more

The class-action lawsuit accused the artificial intelligence company of using pirated books to train its Claude chatbot, marking the largest copyright recovery in U.S. history. Final Approval of the $1.5 Billion Settlement U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin signed off on the landmark settlement on Monday, effectively ending a high-stakes legal battle that had been closely … Read more

During the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 20, a player was spotted using the unreleased Honor Robot Phone, a device featuring a unique motorized camera gimbal. Honor CEO Li Jian confirmed at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference that the phone will launch in August, with pre-orders now open across all sales channels. Honor … Read more

The intense rivalry between prediction market CEOs Tarek Mansour of Kalshi and Shayne Coplan of Polymarket has escalated into a public feud, driven by conflicting business models and existential competition. As both platforms vie for dominance in the rapidly growing prediction industry, their personal animosity is shaping the future of regulated versus offshore betting. Clashing … Read more