2026-08-19

A watchdog says Meta pays influencers to fight teen bans worldwide

Meta is running a global campaign to push back against laws that would ban teenagers from social media, according to a new investigation by the Tech Transparency Project. The effort relies on paid influencers and funded parent groups, the watchdog said. Meta developed the tactics in the United States, the watchdog said. It has since […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-19

China lands a rocket booster on the ground for the first time

The Chinese startup LandSpace recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday. It is one of only a handful of private companies to land an orbital-class booster. Reuters reported that the feat places LandSpace alongside SpaceX and Blue Origin, and narrows China’s gap with the US in reusable rockets. The booster came back […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-19

Flock is testing a new AI tool that tracks and identifies people based on their driving habits

This goes way, way further than keeping an eye on license plates. [...]

2026-08-19

Google Pixel 11 review: A lot of phone for a little more money

The Pixel 11 is $100 more than last year and didn't change a ton, but is still one of the best smartphones on the market. [...]

2026-08-19

Pixel 11 Pro review: Google AI as your enabler

Just because it doesn't meet the high standard its predecessor set doesn't mean the Pixel 11 Pro isn't a great phone. [...]

2026-08-19

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Doing more but not quite enough

Google's latest foldable sports some welcome upgrades, but its lack of a major design change is disappointing. [...]

2026-08-19

How to watch Celtic vs LASK: Free Streams & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27 Play-Offs

All the ways to watch Celtic vs LASK free live streams online as Martin O'Neill's men aim to establish a first-leg lead in this Champions League play-off [...]

2026-08-19

The 5 best headphones and their budget alternatives, ranked by Consumer Reports

Headphones can sound tinny or fail to block outside noise. Consumer Reports tested five categories to find the best-sounding picks [...]

2026-08-19

Veeda AI Raises $90M+ Seed Backed by Khosla and Radical to Build World Models for Physical AI

Veeda AI, the Toronto-headquartered startup founded by computer vision researcher Sanja Fidler weeks after her departure from Nvidia, has raised more than US$90 million in seed financing, The Logic reported on August 19, 2026, citing people familiar with the matter and corporate filings. The round, backed by Khosla Ventures and Radical Ventures, ranks among the largest seed financings ever raised [...]