2026-08-19

The world's battery boom depends on a supply chain that could snap at any time

Cheap batteries could lose their value proposition if mines can't produce the minerals they need. A shortage could upend whole industries [...]

2026-08-19

Data centers are using more electricity than anyone predicted. What happens next?

Data center construction ended two decades of flat U.S. electricity consumption. Utilities can't build the plants to serve them fast enough [...]

2026-08-19

Fed minutes reveal how widely the case for a rate hike was shared in July

Three regional Fed presidents voted for a quarter-point increase, and many other officials said tightening would be needed if inflation didn't fall [...]

2026-08-19

FTC warned retailers that personalized pricing without disclosure could trigger lawsuits

The agency said businesses must clearly disclose when they use personal data to set prices, including the type of data used and the basis for the personalization [...]

2026-08-19

Meta AI Comes to Mac With Screen Sharing and Business Account Access

Meta launched a standalone Mac app for Meta AI on August 19, 2026, giving its chatbot a dedicated desktop home for the first time and turning it toward the businesses and creators who run their marketing on Facebook and Instagram. The assistant can now share part of a user's screen and connect to Instagram and Facebook professional accounts, Meta's analytics and advertising tools, and Go [...]

2026-08-19

Prevalent AI Raises $22M to Scale Trusted Enterprise Context for AI Systems

Prevalent AI has raised $22 million in growth capital from Integrity Growth Partners (IGP), marking the first primary outside investment in the London-based company’s nine-year history. The funding comes as enterprises face a growing problem alongside the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence: AI systems may be becoming more capable, but their decisions are only as reliable as the organizati [...]

2026-08-19

Waymo Brings Gemini Assistant Into Its Custom Ojai Robotaxis

Waymo riders in the company's custom-built Ojai robotaxis now have a second AI system in the vehicle with them, and this one is there to talk. Google announced on August 19, 2026 that Gemini is live inside the Ojai as an in-car voice assistant, available at the press of an on-screen icon while the Waymo Driver handles the road. The feature, which Waymo detailed on its Waypoint blog, puts cabi [...]

2026-08-19

There’s never been a better time to be a marketer

Marketing work will change, roles will shift, and career paths will deviate but the mission will stay the same. [...]

2026-08-19

Meta launched a Mac app to put its AI to work for businesses

Meta has released a dedicated Mac app for Meta AI, its chatbot. The company is pushing to turn the assistant into a tool for businesses and creators. The app can watch a window on your screen and answer questions about what it sees, Meta said on Wednesday. It can also take dictation across other apps. […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]