2026-08-21

Anthropic is planning to let enterprise customers store their own AI data

The AI company will still require 30-day data retention on its most powerful models, but businesses can keep that data on their own cloud infrastructure [...]

2026-08-21

The FDA just authorized the first robot that can draw blood on its own

One phlebotomist can oversee up to three Aletta units at once, which the FDA says may help address a shortage of trained blood draw technicians [...]

2026-08-21

Starbucks is laying off 224 corporate workers, including those who refused a Nashville move

The cuts mark the end of a global restructuring announced in May, as Starbucks pursues $2 billion in cost reductions [...]

2026-08-21

BJ's Wholesale Club topped profit expectations and raised its full-year earnings outlook

The warehouse club operator posted adjusted EPS of $1.36 in its second quarter, topping analyst expectations of $1.17 a share [...]

2026-08-21

A teen dropped her key test-case lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap ahead of trial

The plaintiff dismissed her claims without any payment, leaving two other test cases against the same companies scheduled for an October trial [...]

2026-08-21

AI Models’ ‘Creative’ Output is Becoming Similar Across Providers

New research suggests that AI models from rival companies are becoming more alike in their creative answers, potentially narrowing the range of ideas that users encounter. New research from the US has found that 'creative' output across a wide range of leading AI models is becoming more similar over time. The authors, from Duke University, tested 69 models across 12 provider families, co [...]

2026-08-21

Security experts targeted by fake crypto conference in scam to hand over details

Cybersecurity pros attending conferences are being targeted with AMOS and other infostealers, experts warn. [...]

2026-08-21

10 tools tested for arthritis and hand weakness by Consumer Reports

Everyday tasks like opening jars or turning keys can be hard on weak hands. Consumer Reports tested 10 gadgets to find tools that actually help [...]

2026-08-21

20 things you can do every day to protect your brain as you age

Protect your brain as you age with 20 daily habits backed by research on exercise, sleep, hearing, vision and heart health [...]