2026-08-08

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership

The week's biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Google, GTA, Netflix and more for August 7, 2026. [...]

2026-08-08

Why are so many AI models going 'rogue'? The experts weigh in

AI models are breaking free of testing at unprecedented rates [...]

2026-08-08

Workers are worried AI will expose they don't know how to do their jobs properly

Workers are becoming aware of gaps and limitations in their own abilities thanks to their use of AI, and they’re concerned they may be considered replaceable [...]

2026-08-08

X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program

X is retiring its old rewards-sharing program after September 7. [...]

2026-08-08

After 2 weeks with the Garmin Cirqa, I've fallen back in love with 'vibe running' and ditched my regular watch — and the Strava obsession it enables

The Garmin Cirqa has freed me from the clutches of 'Strava-itis' and got me back into running based on vibes. [...]

2026-08-08

West Ham vs Portsmouth Live Streams: How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 first round online from anywhere

All the ways to watch West Ham vs Portsmouth live streams, as Pompey visit the Hammers in season curtain-raiser for both clubs in the Carabao Cup 2026/27. [...]

2026-08-08

Firebird Opens the CIS Region’s Largest AI Factory in Armenia

Firebird, a U.S.-based AI cloud company, opened the CIS region's largest AI factory in Armenia on August 8, 2026: a facility in Hrazdan built on NVIDIA accelerated computing and Dell PowerEdge servers, with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev, and U.S. chargé d'affaires David Allen attending the opening ceremony. The buildout [...]

2026-08-08

Backflip AI turns 3D scans into editable CAD models in minutes instead of hours

Backflip AI has released an AI model that converts 3D scans into fully editable, parametric CAD models, a process that normally takes significant time and expertise. According to CEO Greg Mark, most factories have digital models for less than one percent of their parts. The startup, backed by $30 million in funding, offers its tool as an add-in for Autodesk Fusion.<br /> The article Backflip [...]

2026-08-08

Fields Medalist who published a paper on AI-driven human extinction now works for OpenAI

Newly awarded Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman is leaving the University of Toronto to join OpenAI and work on AI safety. In a recent paper, he analyzes scenarios where AI could contribute to human extinction and calls for far more investment in safety research.<br /> The article Fields Medalist who published a paper on AI-driven human extinction now works for OpenAI appeared first on The Dec [...]