Dedicated Japan City being developed in Uttar Pradesh: CM Adityanath
He said a push was underway to attract investments in semiconductors, data centres and electronics manufacturing units to the State
L&T Technology Services bags $75-million deal from global technology major
The company did not disclose the name of the client, noting that the identity cannot be disclosed as per the agreement with the client
Microns semiconductor plant at Sanand gets Gujarat govts first approval for 12-hour work shift
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 permits state governments to grant exemptions to factories from certain provisions, subject to prescribed safeguards
Data centres will not affect Visakhapatnams water supply: AP Minister Lokesh
Misinformation was being spread about the environmental and water requirements of data centres, the States IT Minister says
EU 'welcomes' Apple steps to comply with digital rules
Apple has frequently hit out at the DMA antitrust rules, complaining it has no choice but to make the changes under threat of large fines
OpenAI makes AI safety changes in wake of Hugging Face breach
The latest disclosures serve as fresh evidence that AI agents are capable of acting autonomously in ways that even researchers trained to root out vulnerabilities in the technology can no longer anticipate
This 1918 EV Had 42 Batteries And More Range Than A 2011 Leaf
A 1918 Detroit Electric Model 75B went under the hammer at Monterey Car Week claiming an original 80 miles of range, against the 73 miles the first Nissan Leaf was rated for. The format died because of the electric starter and a price five times a Model T, not because of range. A 1918 Detroit [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI is rewriting its safety rules after the Hugging Face breach
OpenAI said on Tuesday it is rewriting its Preparedness Framework after concluding that its upcoming Astra model may have reached the critical threshold for cyber capability. Its new token-level monitoring carries roughly 20% compute overhead and is now mandatory for its most capable training runs. OpenAI is rewriting the document it has used to decide [] This story continues at The Next Web
First open your pty, female statues defaced with vulgar remarks
First open your pty female statues defaced with vulgar remarks
I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and it's simply spectacular
GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass.
From a skin patch that changes color to flag abnormal blood sugar to a diver
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats
China is removing a government version of Microsofts Windows 10 from state agencies, earlier than planned. The Ministry of State Security recently told some state-linked entities to uninstall the customised software, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The instruction stemmed from data security concerns, they said. They did not specify the vulnerabilities involved. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Every step to honour veterans sacrifices, dignity: LG Sinha
Jammu, Aug 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired the 81st Meeting of the Jammu Kashmir Rajya Sainik Board at Lok Bhavan, deliberating on key issues concerning veterans, Veer Naris, widows and dependents, covering welfare delivery, grievance redressal, healthcare and institutional strengthening. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Maj Gen Paramvir Singh Dagar, Chief of Staff, HQ White Knight Corps; Maj Gen KS Dhadwal, Chief of Staff HQ Chinar Corps; Additional Chief Secretary Finance Shailendra Kumar; Principal Secretary Home Chanderkar Bharti; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Neena Mishra, Principal Director, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, GoI; Brig Pankaj Chib (Retd.) Director Sainik Welfare Department, J&K; Brig Sandeep Kaushal, Cdr 21 Sub Area; Air Commodore VP Singh; Col Pradeep S Karki, Director, DRZ (North); Brig Virender Singh Slathia (Retd) and other senior officials. The Board deliberated on key issues concerning veterans, Veer Naris, widows and dependents, including the establishment of a ZSWO at Kishtwar and improved coordination on pension-related matters. The Lieutenant Governor reiterated his commitment to the welfare of veterans and their families, assuring that every step will be taken to honour their sacrifices and guarantee a life of dignity. The Board also discussed empanelment of government hospitals including AIIMS Jammu, GMC Rajouri, GMC Doda and Government Hospital Kupwara with ECHS for enhanced healthcare access. The Lieutenant Governor also chaired the State Management Committee (SMC) meeting on the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, with the Committee considering welfare-oriented proposals covering medical and health support, infrastructure, outreach, education and skill development. The Committee also proposed several key initiatives including education and career incentives, psychological counsellors in identified areas, skill-development support and improved welfare infrastructure.
Scrapping your petrol car for An EV pays back In three years
Research published in Science finds that scrapping a petrol car in its first year and replacing it with a battery electric vehicle cuts emissions by 58% over 16 years, with carbon payback in about three years. The benefit does not hold for efficient hybrids, very low-mileage vehicles or the dirtiest electricity grids. Retiring a petrol [] This story continues at The Next Web
Reaffirms commitment to veterans welfare, dignity Jammu Tawi, Aug 18:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired the 81st Meeting of Jammu Kashmir Rajya Sainik Board, at Lok Bhavan. The Board deliberated on key issues concerning veterans, Veer Naris, widows and dependents, covering welfare delivery, grievance redressal, healthcare and institutional strengthening. These include establishment of a ZSWO [] The post LG chairs meeting of J&K Rajya Sainik Board appeared first on Northlines .
Google and the UK will steer planes around contrails over the Atlantic
The UK government and Google are launching a trial to steer aircraft around climate-warming contrails. Google announced Operation Blue Skies on Tuesday. It is the first such effort across an entire ocean airspace. AI forecasts will predict where contrails form over the North Atlantic, and controllers will nudge planes to avoid those patches of sky. [] This story continues at The Next Web
EliseAI is in talks to raise $300mn at a $3.7bn valuation
EliseAI is in talks to raise $300mn at a $3.7bn valuation, according to Business Insider. Katie Roof reported the round on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with it. Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer Venture Partners are in talks to lead it. The details are not settled. Roof wrote that the numbers could still change. EliseAI, a16z and [] This story continues at The Next Web
Gujarat Plans Watch Towers and Drones to Monitor Lions at Palitana Pilgrimage Site
Gandhinagar, August 18: Gujarats Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia announced on Tuesday that the Forest Department will deploy drones, tracking teams, and new watch towers on the Shatrunjay Hills in Palitana. This initiative aims to monitor the activities of Asiatic lions and enhance the safety of pilgrims visiting this significant Jain pilgrimage site. During ... Read more Gujarat Plans Watch Towers and Drones to Monitor Lions at Palitana Pilgrimage Site
Apple overhauls EU App Store fees to settle its DMA dispute
Apple is overhauling its EU App Store fees to settle a long dispute with the European Commission. The company announced the changes on Tuesday, after what it called close collaboration with the Commission. Developers can sign the new terms today, and they take effect on 1 October. The headline change is the end of the [] This story continues at The Next Web
LG Reviews Welfare Measures for Veterans, Veer Naris at Rajya Sainik Board Meet
SRINAGAR : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired the 81st meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sainik Board at Lok Bhavan, reviewing welfare measures for veterans, Veer Naris, widows and dependents. The meeting discussed issues related to welfare delivery, grievance redressal, healthcare and institutional strengthening, including the establishment of a ZSWO at Kishtwar []
Flash of light creates high-performance materials without heating the surface beneath
A flash of light lasting a fraction of a millisecond could help create better materials for solar energy. Researchers used ultrafast heating at rates of up to 10 million degrees Celsius per second to rearrange the atoms inside a semiconductor, producing a version that generated up to 50 times more electrical current from light than the same material in its ordinary form.
One of our favorite Bluetooth tracker cards is under $35 with this exclusive deal
KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's an extra 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.
Vanlgs 5-Speed Rechargeable Engraving Pen with LED Light (31-Bits) $24.99
Vanlgs 5-Speed Rechargeable Engraving Pen with LED Light (31-Bits) $24.99
Bee-inspired algorithm helps robot swarms reach consensus
From searching disaster zones and responding to chemical spills to monitoring fragile ecosystems, future robot swarms may have to act in places where direct human control is difficult or dangerous. To operate autonomously, the robots must be able to decide together which problem to address and where to go next. But collective decision-making creates its own vulnerability: Robots improve their decisions by sharing information, yet faulty machines, inaccurate observations or manipulated messages can mislead the entire swarm.
Colgate margins may moderate as higher brand investments drive growth
Colgate is prioritising premiumisation and volume growth, but higher advertising and promotional spending could moderate operating margins as it steps up brand investments
Hslgove 3-in-1 USB-C Rechargeable Bag Sealer & Cutter with Flashlight $9.89
Hslgove 3-in-1 USB-C Rechargeable Bag Sealer & Cutter with Flashlight $9.89
Technovalley to offer free skill training for over 1 lakh youth
Google plans to end Pixel production in China by 2027
Google has told suppliers it plans to move all Pixel production out of China from 2027, according to Nikkei Asia. That covers phones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds. Lauly Li reported the plan on 18 August, citing the ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing. Nikkei named Vietnam and India as the destinations. The date has moved. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Satcom witnessing remarkable phase of technological evolution: Experts
According to BIF, India has a digital connectivity opportunity worth Rs. 1 lakh crore at a conservative estimate, which can be largely achieved through Satcom services.
HyperOS 4: Xiaomi Reveals Which Devices Will Receive The Soft Light Glass UI
Following the recent announcement of HyperOS 4 , Xiaomi introduced its new Soft Light Glass design language , a visual overhaul reminiscent of translucent liquid glass aesthetics. Acknowledging the high graphic processing demands required to render complex animations and transparent UI elements seamlessly, the manufacturer published an official compatibility list detailing which devices will support this aesthetic feature. Compatibility spans several flagship and performance-focused lineups across the brands ecosystem: Xiaomi MIX Series Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 Xiaomi MIX Flip Xiaomi Flagship Series Xiaomi 17 series Xiaomi 17T series Xiaomi 15 series Xiaomi 14 series Xiaomi 13 series Xiaomi Civi Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro REDMI K Series REDMI K100 Pro series REDMI K90 series REDMI K80 series REDMI K70 series, except REDMI K70E REDMI Turbo Series REDMI Turbo 5 Max REDMI Turbo 5 REDMI Turbo 4 Pro Xiaomi Pad Series Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Xiaomi Pad 8 Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro REDMI K Pad Series REDMI K Pad 2 REDMI K Pad While POCO smartphones were not explicitly mentioned in the initial documentation, equivalent global models derived from rebranded Redmi hardware are expected to adopt the new visual interface accordingly. Xiaomi has not yet published the full deployment schedule for the stable HyperOS 4 firmware update . However, industry projections indicate that the upcoming Xiaomi 18 series will be the first device lineup to launch with the operating system pre-installed upon its anticipated debut in September. Older eligible generations will receive the update through rolling regional software distributions following the initial hardware launch. HyperOS 4: Xiaomi Reveals Which Devices Will Receive The Soft Light Glass UI , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens and will auto-enrol under-18s
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday. It is a separate version of the chatbot, and under-18s land in it automatically. Anyone who says they are 13 to 17 gets it by default. So does anyone the companys age-prediction system estimates is under 18. The global rollout began on 18 August, and Engadget reported that [] This story continues at The Next Web
LEO satellites move from data collectors to intelligent computing nodes
The emerging model involves using onboard AI to filter, classify and prioritise data before transmitting it to ground stations
Sonata Software announces Hariprasad Rebala as Chief AI Officer
Hari brings more than three decades of experience spanning IT services, enterprise technology and the start-up ecosystem
Alina Kukarina on why AI transformation begins before choosing the technology
AI investment has expanded rapidly, with organizations introducing copilots, agents, andgenerative AIacross functions. Yet the business transformation many leaders anticipated can remain difficult to identify. A2026 analysisfound that nearly 40% of companies tracking AIcost savingsachieved less than 10%, while 90% planned toincrease their budgets. Additionally, 38% of finance leaders and 39% of CEOs considered it [] This story continues at The Next Web
Airtel, Jio users may end up paying more despite no formal tariff hike
The sector may see operators pursuing different pricing strategies in the near term, say experts
YouTube view counts will rise on 24 August, and creator earnings will not
From 24 August, YouTube counts a view the moment a video starts playing. No minimum watch time, across long-form, Shorts and live, everywhere. The YouTube view count will go up. Nobody will watch more. Nobody will earn more. What the rule was, and nobody could tell you Until now a YouTube view count on long-form [] This story continues at The Next Web
Browsing tools and Ad blockers: A guide to cleaner web experiences
Web pages have become increasingly busy. Alongside the content people actually want to read, many sites now include display advertising, video promotions, pop-ups,cookie banners, sponsored elements, and social widgets. Ad blockers offer a way to reduce some of that clutter directly within a browser. However, they are not all designed in the same way. Some [] This story continues at The Next Web
Situational Awareness ran two auctions at once, and one set of bidders never knew
Situational Awareness lost roughly $30bn in July. The desk reported that three weeks ago. What happened inside those six days has not. Gregory Zuckerman, Juliet Chung and Peter Rudegeair have reconstructed it for the Wall Street Journal, and the sequence is stranger than the number. The phone call that gave it away David Mann runs [] This story continues at The Next Web
Xiaomi and Samsung have raised the prices of their devices again. The Xiaomi Pad 8 is now listed at a starting price of Rs. 38,999 for the base variant featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration is now priced at Rs. 43,999. Separately, tipster Debayan Roy (@Gadgetsdata) claims that the price of the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has been increased by Rs. 1,000, Rs. 2,000, and Rs. 3,000 for the models featuring 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM, respectively.
Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way
Have you ever wanted to run a Linux distribution on your Android device? If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.
A new normal: Miami faces worsening seaweed problem as piles of algae wash up on beaches
The Revolutionaries: Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf-led series to premiere on Sept 11
Prime Video has announced September 11 as the worldwide premiere date for Nikkhil Advanis period drama The Revolutionaries. Inspired by Sanjeev Sanyals bestselling book, the series stars Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta and Gurfateh Pirzada as four lesser-known revolutionaries
Semicon India 2026 is expected to draw more than 240 international companies, over 150 globally renowned speakers, delegations from more than 40 countries and six country-specific pavilions
The Revolutionaries series is set to debut next month. This gripping drama takes an in-depth look at India's courageous freedom fighters, focusing on young revolutionaries and their pivotal roles. Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf portray major historical figures, revealing the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas. Read on to know when and where to watch the freedom drama online.
Xiaomi bringing Mijia Air Purifier 6 and Compact 4 to India, launch date revealed
Xiaomi bringing Mijia Air Purifier and Compact to India launch date revealed
CISA orders a three-day patch after a flaw in the Ray AI framework comes under active attack
Americas cyber-defence agency has added a single vulnerability in Ray, the open-source framework that powers a large slice of the worlds AI training and inference, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, confirming that the flaw is being used in real-world attacks. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency made the move on 17 August, giving federal [] This story continues at The Next Web
Awarning that AI slop is fuelling cognitive decline and violent tendencies in children has ricocheted across the internet this week, carried by headlines that present the harm as settled fact. The document underneath is more modest, and far more uncertain, than the coverage implies. The source is a report published by the Global Network on [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Revolutionaries release date announced; Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf lead Prime Video period drama
Prime Video has announced September 11 as the release date for The Revolutionaries, Nikkhil Advani's upcoming period drama set against Indias freedom struggle. The Hindi Original will premiere worldwide on Prime Video, including in more than 240 countries and territories.
The Revolutionaries: Bhuvam Bam, Rohit Saraf-led series to premiere on Sept 11
Prime Video has announced September 11 as the worldwide premiere date for Nikkhil Advanis period drama The Revolutionaries. Inspired by Sanjeev Sanyals bestselling book, the series stars Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta and Gurfateh Pirzada as four lesser-known revolutionaries
Xiaomi SU7 deliveries surpass 500,000 in 28.5 months
Xiaomi said cumulative deliveries of its SU7 electric sedan have surpassed 500,000 units, about 28.5 months after the model was launched. The SU7 remains the core []
Beyond Venture Capital: Why family offices are becoming AI
Over the past 12 months, I have become increasingly convinced that one of the most underappreciated shifts in the artificial intelligence ecosystem is financial. While much of the market remains focused on OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia and the latest model releases, a quieter transformation is taking place in the investor base funding the next generation of [] This story continues at The Next Web
Nalgonda: Students Assault Lecturer Over Alleged Misbehaviour With Girl Students
Following the incident, students staged a protest outside the college, demanding strict action against the lecturer. They also demanded that a POCSO case be registered against him.
The Revolutionaries 1st look: Rohit Saraf, Pratibha and Bhuvan lead freedom drama
The Revolutionaries st look Rohit Saraf Pratibha and Bhuvan lead freedom drama
Thinks Can Justify Such Vulgarity: DMK On Vijay, Trisha Salute At Independence Day Event
In a sharply critical editorial in the DMK's official mouthpiece, Murasoli, the party has questioned the two - Vijay and Trisha - exchanging salutes and the seating arrangement for the actor during the official programme.
Medly AI raises $8m to put an AI tutor in front of every UK exam student
Sometimes the most genuine projects emerge from gaps we identify in our own lives or in the society around us. And maybe this should be our focus as a society: to use all the technology at our disposal to solve problems that were almost impossible to address before. Medly AI, a London exam-prep platform built [] This story continues at The Next Web
Apple sent out a new batch of spyware alerts to users across 110 countries
Apple confirmed to multiple outlets that it sent notifications on August 13 to users targeted in 110 countries
Anthropics annualized revenue tops $65 billion before IPO
Once viewed as the underdog, Anthropic has gained traction with AI tools that streamline complex tasks, including coding. Anthropics revenue run rate topped $9 billion in late 2025 and crossed $47 billion in May.
Centre tells Meta safe harbour won't cover CSAM violations: Govt Sources
The government tells Meta that its content moderation mechanisms need to demonstrate greater sensitivity to India's linguistic and cultural context rather than relying solely on global standards
Anthropic's revenue run rate soars to $65B
Anthropic's annualized revenue run rate has surpassed $65 billion, a massive jump from the $47 billion it reported in May and an even more impressive leap from around $9 billion at the end of 2025.
Prolonged Strike by Tasmac Staff, Fleecing by Bars Devastate Nilgiris Tipplers
Official sources said that 48 Tasmac outlets across the Nilgiris generate an income of around Rs 1.50 crore daily. Talks are being held with the employees to end the stalemate, sources added.
The SEC staff agreed data centre securitisation sits outside Dodd-Frank risk retention
Nvidia announced $500bn of AI infrastructure financing last week, alongside Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR. A fortnight earlier, the Securities and Exchange Commission staff answered a question. It concerned how deals of that general type are regulated. The exchange took six days. What was asked, and what came back Latham & Watkins [] This story continues at The Next Web
Stop paying for smartphone storage you don't need - here's a better approach
How to stop wasting money on storage: Think in dollars, not gigabytes.
Wispr raised $280mn at $2bn to argue the text box is finished
Wispr has raised $280mn at a $2bn valuation. Menlo Ventures led the round, having led the last one too. Total funding now stands at $361mn. The company makes Wispr Flow, a dictation app that turns speech into cleaned-up text in whatever application your cursor happens to be in. Reuters reports the previous round valued it [] This story continues at The Next Web
An AI agent built a working exploit for this macOS flaw in four hours
A security company built working exploits for two pre-authentication root bugs in macOS. It took four hours. The firm, Calif, used an AI agent. It now withholds technical details of one of those bugs, CVE-2026-65400, until most Macs carry the patch. The reason is the speed. Producing the exploit was too easy. Attackers are using [] This story continues at The Next Web
The DOJ is investigating Andreessen Horowitz over competing board seats
The US Justice Department is investigating Andreessen Horowitz. At issue is whether partners at the venture capital firm improperly sit on the boards of competing artificial intelligence companies. Bloomberg reported the investigation on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Those sources put the investigation at nearly a year old. Mondays story is the first [] This story continues at The Next Web
Aachen-based amber has closed a 7mn Series A. Ventech co-led it with NRW.Venture, the venture arm of NRW.BANK. NRW.BANK is the development bank owned by the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. By the standards of this years AI rounds, 7mn is small. The argument behind it is not. amber connects and structures a companys internal [] This story continues at The Next Web
Engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors
MIT researchers have engineered bacteria that can function as transistors, allowing the team to create living
Higgsfield raised $400mn at $5.4bn, four times its January valuation
Higgsfield has raised $400mn at a $5.4bn valuation. DST Global led the round. Goldman Sachs, Intel Capital, and Liberty Global Tech Ventures all took part, alongside Tribe Capital, Smash Capital, Fifth Wall, Valor Capital, Mirae Asset Capital, and NTT DOCOMO Ventures. The company was valued at $1.3bn in January. That is roughly four times higher [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI disbanded the team that assessed catastrophic model risks
OpenAI shut down its preparedness team at the end of July, the Financial Times reports. The team existed to work out whether OpenAIs models posed catastrophic risks. It also designed the ways to contain them. The work has not disappeared. Responsibility now sits with senior staff inside existing teams, split by subject. There are separate [] This story continues at The Next Web
Bulgarian DiscreteStack Secures Seed Funding for European AI Infrastructure
Bulgarian AI infrastructure startup DiscreteStack has raised 800K in seed funding to expand its technology across regulated industries and increase its access to GPU computing capacity. []
Business adoption of AI agents tripled this year - as measurable ROI emerges
Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.
Novel semiconductor neuron tunes noise to selectively process signals
In electronic devices, irregular fluctuations in signals are generally referred to as
Z.ai says GLM-5.3 nears Anthropic in cyber defense as coding gains accelerate
Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai has released GLM-5.3, a new flagship model that it said can match or edge some leading US models in identifying software []
Synchrony wants your Amazon and Walmart store cards inside ChatGPT
Synchrony Financial, which issues store credit cards for Amazon, Walmart and Lowes, is working with OpenAI so shoppers can buy inside ChatGPT using those cards. Its chief strategy officer says general-purpose cards will take six to twelve months and store-specific cards longer. Synchrony Financial wants its cards inside ChatGPT. The issuer behind store cards for [] This story continues at The Next Web
ByteDance signs a copyright pact with Hollywood
The TikTok owner has agreed a pact with the Motion Picture Association, the trade body for the major US studios, to tighten copyright protections on its AI image and video generators, ending, at least officially, a standoff that began when the studios accused the company of building a machine for wholesale infringement. The agreement covers [] This story continues at The Next Web
Jeff Gundlach says making AI chips an asset class looks like a market top
Jeff Gundlach has criticised Nvidias plan with six asset managers to mobilise more than $500bn for AI infrastructure, asking why assets of unknown life are collateral for long-term debt. Mark Cuban compared chips as an asset class to crypto. Jeff Gundlach thinks Wall Street has told on itself. Assets of unknown life as collateral for [] This story continues at The Next Web
Azerbaijan wants to become a tech hub as its startups raised $2.6m last year
Every petrostate eventually discovers that the oil will not last forever, and Azerbaijan has reached the stage of the story where the government starts talking about technology. Hydrocarbons once made up roughly 75% of the countrys economic output and 90% of its exports, according to the IMF, which is a comfortable arrangement right up until [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Supreme Court will not help Verizon recover $47mn over location data
The US Supreme Court has refused Verizons request to amend a June ruling so it could pursue a refund of the $47mn it paid over selling access to customer location data. AT&T, whose case is procedurally different, can still seek reimbursement of its $57mn. Verizon will not get back the $47mn it paid over customer [] This story continues at The Next Web
Jio offers tariff certainty with Prime subscription till September 2027
Prime membership will be separate from the 299 plan and will offer benefits like Google Gemini Pro and 5,000 GB of cloud storage
Alphabet takes its AI debt spree Down Under with a first Australian dollar bond
Alphabet is preparing to sell its first bond denominated in Australian dollars, a modest-sounding piece of financial housekeeping that says a good deal about how the AI build-out is now being paid for. According to bookrunner messages reported by Reuters, the Google parent has hired ANZ, Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and TD Securities to [] This story continues at The Next Web
When AI becomes the boss: Firing decision raises questions over workplace AI
Industry experts noted that AI can aid in people management but should serve as a decision-support tool, not the decision-maker, for career-impacting choices
Bulgarian Founder Vince Gaydarzhiev Raises $10M for AI Vehicle Inspection Startup
Vince Gaydarzhiev, the Bulgarian founder behind biometric security company Alcatraz AI, has raised $10 million (8.62 million) for his second venture, Self Inspection. The round was []
Unitree Robotics, the Hangzhou company that has done more than anyone else to turn Chinese humanoid robots into a spectator sport, is due to begin trading on Shanghais STAR Market on 19 August, according to Reuters. The listing makes it the first general-purpose humanoid maker to go public on the mainland, and it arrives having [] This story continues at The Next Web
German Bund yield hits 15-year peak, France's at highest since 2009
Bond yields in the Euro zone are on the rise amid growing inflation and concerns over fiscal spending, with French yields hitting their highest since June 2009. Investors are anxious as markets expect the US to apply economic pressure on Iran rather than pursue military action. Meanwhile, rising oil prices continue to fuel inflation, and the European Central Bank's deposit rate is projected to increase by March 2027.
The AI maths breakthroughs everyone quotes are counterexamples, not proofs
A counterexample and a proof are not the same kind of achievement. A proof shows that something is always true. A counterexample shows that something claimed to be always true is not, by producing one object where it fails. Both settle a question. They ask different things of whoever finds them. One demands an argument [] This story continues at The Next Web
Uber is partnering with drone-delivery firm Zipline and targets a million drone deliveries a day
Uber, the ride-hailing giant said on Monday that it is teaming up with Zipline, the autonomous drone-delivery firm, to fly Uber Eats orders to customers across the United States, sweetened by an undisclosed strategic investment. It is a striking vote of confidence in a company that has spent the past year busilypivoting from hospital drops [] This story continues at The Next Web
A residual value guarantee is a promise about an object, not about a tenant. Someone builds a thing. Someone else rents it. A third party promises the thing itself will still be worth a set amount. If the renter walks, the owner relets or sells. The guarantor covers only the shortfall. It is the structure [] This story continues at The Next Web
Gravis Robotics has raised a $200M Series A led by SoftBank
Gravis Robotics, an ETH Zurich spinout building software that lets excavators and diggers run themselves, has raised a $200m Series A led by SoftBank, a round it bills as the largest ever in construction robotics. The deal confirms reports that surfaced earlierthat Masayoshi Sons conglomerate was circling the young company. Gravis, founded in 2022 and [] This story continues at The Next Web
Dutch contractor rules just changed, and the bill is backdated
Somewhere in Amsterdam there is a developer who has invoiced the same foreign company every month for three years. Same rate, same hours, same Slack channel, same standup at 09:30. Everyone involved has always called it a contractor relationship. As of January 2026, the Dutch Tax Administration is entitled to disagree, send the bill to [] This story continues at The Next Web
