2026-08-26

6 ways to keep squishy toys from turning dangerous, according to Consumer Reports

Squishy toys can leak, burn skin or expose kids to chemicals. Consumer Reports outlines six ways to prevent injuries from these products [...]

2026-08-26

4 things to know about the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland, according to Consumer Reports

A rugged-styled electric SUV faces real tradeoffs against its rivals. Consumer Reports tested driving feel, comfort, controls and safety features [...]

2026-08-26

Candidates Are Signing a Pact Promising Action on Data Centers and AI Safety

More than 15 politicians from across the country have signed on to the AI Pact, vowing to regulate data centers and AI. “We’ve got to get this right,” says Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn. [...]

2026-08-26

Google says its latest Gemini transcription model can turn your ramblings into structured text

Google says Gemini 3.5 Transcribe will soon let you use speech-to-text in any web field in Chrome. [...]

2026-08-26

Sam Altman says OpenAI will have AGI by the end of 2026 if you accept his definition

OpenAI's leadership believes AGI is within reach, according to a TIME report. The company's upcoming model Astra already works as an automated research intern, according to chief scientist Jakub Pachocki. Altman expects it to be "the first model where the model actually invents new things in a way that matters."<br /> The article Sam Altman says OpenAI will have AGI by th [...]

2026-08-26

ShinyHunters hackers claim to have hit data center provider used by Microsoft and Meta

The hackers are asking for $13 million from CyrusOne, and have given the company a four-day deadline to comply. [...]

2026-08-26

FDA approves world’s first dual-sensor CGM in diabetes 'breakthrough' — new Libre Duo sensor tracks ketones and blood sugar in real-time

The FDA has greenlit the first CGM wearable to monitor both blood sugar and ketone levels simultaneously. [...]

2026-08-26

U.S. economy held at 1.5% growth but revised data showed stronger consumer spending

The Bureau of Economic Analysis kept its headline growth figure unchanged but lifted its read on consumer demand and business investment [...]

2026-08-26

DOJ seized Chinese hacking platforms that breached the Federal Reserve, NASA, and Senate

The hacking group QTFY, employed by a China-based company, targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Senate, and other agencies [...]