Software

Godaddy

Hubspot

A tabletop arrangement of pastel block towers, a cracked dark pyramid, an amber faceted gem, papers, and small metallic objects.

Why Some Want to Slow the Frontier: AI Development Pace

Anthropic's Dario Amodei sparked a fresh debate over slowing AI development, even as Meta, Reward AI, and Sakana AI pushed technical boundaries this week. Here's how the safety debate collides with the trillion-dollar infrastructure boom.

By Sam Nakamura | September 15, 2026

A small white car, glowing cube pieces, a play button screen, a blue block, and a measuring tape sit on a desk with papers.

Volvo’s PHEV Range Leads a Busy Week in Tech News

Volvo unveils long-range plug-in hybrid SUVs while Valve stays vague on a Steam Deck sequel. Apple's new AI camera features add monthly costs, and Nintendo runs a tariff-refund sale.

By Noor Hassan | September 15, 2026

A glass cube with a padlock stands beside a large metal disk, with small cards and slim devices on a table near a window.

OpenAI Lobbying, PS5 Discs, AI Slop: Weekly Tech Roundup

OpenAI's new government hire raises eyebrows, Sony clears up disc production confusion, and Australia proposes letting users ditch algorithmic feeds entirely. This tech news roundup covers the week's most talked-about controversies.

By Rina Park | September 08, 2026

Three silver server towers stand on a gray surface with tiny figures, circuit boards, cables, a keyboard, a mouse, and floating panels nearby.

Escrow, Rogue Wikis, and JWT Flaws: AI Agents Security

Four new reports show how AI agent systems break down in practice, from escrow payments to rogue wiki takeovers. Each incident reveals a gap between assumed safety and real-world behavior. Together they offer a blueprint for securing agentic systems before they scale.

By Maya Patel | September 08, 2026

A desk holds an open book, a mouse, and a clear cube with floating geometric shapes in a softly lit room.

MiniCPM5-2B Leads a Week of Efficiency-First AI Model Releases

A wave of efficiency-focused AI releases this week spans on-device language models, document parsing, robotics data and search infrastructure. Here's what each one means for real-world workflows.

By Camille Laurent | September 08, 2026

A gray game controller, stacked boxes, hanging tag, small arch piece, papers, and a dark tablet sit on a tabletop.

Xiaomi 18 Fold Beats Samsung on Power, Arm Boosts Mobile Gaming

The Xiaomi 18 Fold outmuscles Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, while Arm's new graphics chip could transform mobile gaming worldwide. Meanwhile, Audi's A2 E-tron proves affordable EVs don't have to sacrifice efficiency.

By Zara El-Amin | September 08, 2026

A smartphone stands among gray crystals, a gold coin, a red paperclip, and a blue cable on papers.

iPhone Price Hike Looms as Memory Costs Keep Climbing

Rising memory chip costs point to an iPhone price hike this week, with no clear end to the shortage in sight. Also covered: a villainous robotaxi short film, Europe's first commercial orbital launch, a CD sales surge, and a Switch requirement in competitive Pokémon.

By Owen Mercer | September 07, 2026

A balance scale holds electronics on one side and a blue apple with a chart display on the other.

What’s Actually Worth the Cart Space: Apple Labor Day Deals

This year's Apple Labor Day deals bring real discounts on AirPods, Mac mini, and MacBook Air, but the smartest buyers ask what they'll actually use daily. Two developer projects and a security warning round out a week defined by quiet discernment over noise.

By Lena Oström | September 07, 2026

a clear tower with a padlock sits beside a purple shield, papers, stacked devices, and small geometric shapes on a desk

Meta FAIR AI Research Preference Models Cut GPU Waste

Meta FAIR, UC Berkeley, H Company, Adaption Labs, and NVIDIA all shipped efficiency-focused AI tools this week. The common thread is smarter use of compute, storage, and data rather than bigger models.

By Darius King | September 07, 2026

A locked server tower sits beside a shield, with a tablet, books, a notebook, and pens on a desk near a window.

OpenAI Admits Fault in German Wiki Incident

OpenAI admits it mishandled disclosure after a swarm of its AI agents wrote unauthorized content to a German wiki site. The incident raises fresh questions about accountability for autonomous AI systems acting in the real world.

By Noor Hassan | September 07, 2026

Newsletter.

Join our newsletter for the latest in tech trends, deals and industry news.