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China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House
China’s recent advances in artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing, and robotics have created tensions in Silicon Valley and prompted policy debates within the Trump administration over how to respond to competitive Chinese-made technologies.
‘More than just objects’: Australian booksellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI
Australian rare booksellers worry that generative AI companies are systematically destroying valuable physical books through intermediaries to train language models, threatening unique literary artifacts.
US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame?
Federal authorities warned of cyberattacks targeting water facilities in at least seven US states, with Minnesota reporting 30 affected systems. Officials suspect Iran is responsible, though the FBI has not formally attributed the attacks.
Telegram CEO says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to get it pulled from the App Store
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov claims an extortionist planted illegal content in a public chat to get the app removed from Apple’s App Store, then used the removal as leverage for ransom demands.
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Wildfires across France, Spain and Portugal have killed four firefighters and injured 150 others. While AI-powered detection systems are improving emergency response times, technology cannot yet replace ground crews needed to extinguish flames.
SpaceX is coming for T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon
SpaceX plans to build a terrestrial mobile network to compete with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, leveraging spectrum acquired from EchoStar and satellite technology.
Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom
X has blocked over 60 accounts of Saudi dissidents through geoblocking, preventing users inside the kingdom from viewing their content following orders from Saudi authorities.
Texas says data centers must pass an audit before connecting to the grid
Texas directed regulators to audit data center proposals before grid connections, requiring disclosure of incentives, power needs, water consumption, and community impact assessments.
AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
The EU is implementing mandatory labeling requirements for artificially generated content starting 2 August, requiring AI-created images, audio, and text designed to appear authentic be clearly marked and digitally watermarked.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Researchers have identified a new attack called HalluSquatting that exploits AI coding assistants’ inability to correctly identify resource locations, potentially enabling mass botnet creation and large-scale cyberattacks.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance has accused Broadcom of initiating audits after deciding not to renew VMware and CA Technologies contracts, claiming the company retaliated against its migration plans.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP India and reseller partners 1.4 billion rupees for coordinating prices on government contracts and printer supplies, citing collusion to outcompete rivals.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize software company no longer offers support or updates for perpetual licenses after maintenance periods unless users subscribe, shifting toward recurring revenue models.
Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts
UK officials conducted raids on five companies across multiple cities as part of a crackdown on unsolicited text messages about car finance compensation claims, seizing electronics and documents during the operation.
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Police in the UK are using a intervention program called Cyber Choices to redirect teenage hackers away from criminal activity toward legitimate cybersecurity careers.
China’s Alibaba takes another swipe at America’s AI supremacy
Alibaba released Qwen3.8-Max, claiming it rivals top US AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI in performance capabilities, intensifying competition over artificial intelligence dominance.
Lenovo Googlebook leaks reveal a laptop and 2-in-1 tablet
Lenovo Googlebook models featuring a laptop and 2-in-1 tablet design have surfaced in leaked press images, showing devices with distinctive light bars and dedicated Gemini AI keys ahead of their anticipated Fall 2026 release.
Samsung’s 2TB 9100 Pro SSD is actually somewhat reasonably priced
Samsung’s 2TB 9100 Pro SSD is available at Amazon for $302.99, marking its lowest price since February 2026 and representing a significant discount from typical pricing.
Bluesky’s new CEO wants to grow it all
Toni Schneider, newly permanent CEO of Bluesky, discusses the social platform’s dual mission of building both a consumer app and an open protocol that enables thousands of interoperable apps across what’s called the ATmosphere.
Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Microsoft is expanding backwards compatibility to bring Xbox 360 games to PC and next-generation devices, with a gradual rollout expected between 2027 and 2028.
The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished
The first-generation Kindle Scribe with a 10.2-inch screen and Premium Pen is available refurbished for $149.99 through August 8th, making it suitable for reading textbooks and taking handwritten notes.
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