2026-08-19

California’s new tyre standard is stricter than Europe’s, which has had one since 2012

California’s Energy Commission has unanimously approved the first US efficiency standard for replacement tyres, capping rolling resistance from 2029 and tightening it in 2033. Europe has enforced a looser ceiling since 2012 and labelled tyres for efficiency since the same year. California has decided how wasteful a tyre is allowed to be. Its Energy Commission […]<br /> This story continu [...]

2026-08-19

AI labs are failing to keep their own systems in check

No AI company fully applies basic control measures to its own internal AI systems.<br /> The article AI labs are failing to keep their own systems in check appeared first on The Decoder. [...]

2026-08-19

Anthropic says any lab can now let a language model agent run the whole protein design stack

Anthropic had its Claude models design small proteins on their own that dock onto target structures in the body, a key step in early drug development. The hit rate reached up to 35 percent, far above the industry average of 10 to 15 percent. Claude only steered existing specialized tools, and an independent review is still pending.<br /> The article Anthropic says any lab can now let a langu [...]

2026-08-19

NordVPN scores another Premier League deal with new Crystal Palace partnership

Following last week's tie-up with Aston Villa, NordVPN has announced a new partnership with Crystal Palace. From public Wi-Fi risks at Selhurst Park to digital education, here’s what the latest Premier League cybersecurity deal means for fans. [...]

2026-08-19

‘Like comparing a $5 Walmart steak to a steak from a local ranch’: the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus's perceived high price is dividing fans — and I know where I stand

The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus is a mid-range phone with a steep price tag — but that might just be the cost of a fairer world. [...]

2026-08-19

I tested Bose's new midrange headphones - now the pricey Ultras feel redundant

Bose's second-gen QuietComfort headphones retain their $359 price tag, but flaunt meaningful upgrades from their predecessor. [...]

2026-08-19

Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil company, stock surges as Spanish cooperative Dcoop leads takeover race

The sale of the world's largest olive oil bottler is in its final phase, with a closing initially expected in September [...]

2026-08-19

TJX raised its full-year profit forecast — but the stock sank on a cautious outlook

The off-price retailer's third-quarter adjusted earnings guidance came in below analyst expectations, sending TJX stock lower [...]

2026-08-19

Treasury is doubling its long-term bond buybacks to boost market liquidity

The change takes effect Sept. 9 and targets the 10-to-30-year sector, where yields have hit levels not seen in nearly two decades [...]