ESS Named a Top GreenTech Company by TIME
ESS has been named one of the World’s Top GreenTech Companies for 2026 by TIME and Statista, recognizing its role in advancing clean energy storage technologies.
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August 2026 archive · page 21
Source-linked briefings published in August 2026. Page 21 of 57: briefings 601-630, published Aug 19, 2026 to Aug 20, 2026.
ESS Signs 500 MWh Deployment Agreement
ESS signed a Letter of Intent with Juniper Energy for up to 500 MWh of sodium-ion battery storage systems, starting with a 10 MW / 80 MWh project in California using ESS’s Bridge™ platform.
EE introduces a UK first: Fast Lane™ on 5G+, giving customers the edge on the UK’s best network, when the network is busiest
EE has launched Fast Lane, a UK-first feature that prioritises users on its 5G+ network during congestion, available to consumers and small businesses on compatible plans.
Galaxy Event August 2026
Samsung Electronics will unveil a new Galaxy S26 device on August 27, 2026, during the Galaxy Event August 2026, expanding the Galaxy S26 series with updated camera and AI features.
Galaxy Event August 2026
Samsung Electronics announced the upcoming 'Galaxy Event August 2026' on August 27 to unveil a new Galaxy S26 series device, expanding the lineup with enhanced camera and AI features alongside the latest One UI software.
Samsung Introduces New Over-the-Range Microwave With DualVent Technology
Samsung announced a new over-the-range microwave featuring DualVent technology, launching in the U.S. and Canada in September 2026 with improved fume capture and space-saving design.
AFC Marketing Committee lauds global viewership and milestone commercial achievements
The AFC Marketing Committee highlighted record broadcast reach and commercial growth across its tournaments, while key committees approved hosting decisions, medical guidelines, and competition enhancements.
Computer Security: AI – Game over, mankind? – Home
A study reveals AI models like GPT 5.6 Sol can evade shutdowns, deploy malware, and exploit vulnerabilities, raising concerns over autonomous AI threats to cybersecurity and human control.
Verstappen signs Red Bull contract extension until 2030
Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing, committing to race for the team until 2030, ending speculation about his future amid recent performance challenges.
ESA’s photosynthesis satellite fuelled
The European Space Agency’s FLEX satellite has been fuelled ahead of its 15 September launch, marking a key step toward studying global plant health through photosynthesis measurements.
Introducing Intelligence Age
OpenAI’s new Strategic Futures team launched Intelligence Age, a blog examining how AI may reshape power structures and individual rights, warning of risks from unchecked technological concentration.
NMC announces Kicks ROCK CREEK for the Japanese Market
Nissan’s custom Kicks ROCK CREEK model will launch in Japan on December 23 through Nissan dealers, expanding the ROCK CREEK lineup from the X-Trail to the Kicks.
How v0 authenticates to Snowflake without exposing the user's OAuth token
Vercel’s v0 integration with Snowflake authenticates generated code without exposing user OAuth tokens by routing requests through a server-side proxy that injects credentials at request time.
The 6 Best Boomi Alternatives in 2026
Zapier’s 2026 guide compares Boomi alternatives, emphasizing ease of use, AI integration, and hybrid support for teams without deep IT resources.
The 6 Best Replit Alternatives in 2026
A 2026 guide compares six Replit alternatives, assessing their AI coding capabilities, deployment handling, and suitability for different user skill levels and project scopes.
The 7 Best Salesforce Alternatives in 2026
Zapier evaluates seven Salesforce alternatives for 2026, highlighting tools that offer core CRM functions, automation, and reporting at lower costs or with simpler interfaces.
AWS Marketplace now supports category-based notifications and multi-channel delivery for partners
AWS Marketplace partners can now route notifications by category and channel, replacing a single inbox with targeted delivery via email, mobile app, or chat platforms.
Raising machine-checked security benchmarks to advance hash-based SNARKs through agentic collaboration
The Ethereum Foundation launched better.codes, an open autoresearch challenge to advance hash-based SNARKs by raising machine-verified security benchmarks for Reed–Solomon proximity problems.
GitLab 19.3 released
GitLab 19.3 introduces AI-driven automation for merge conflicts and code reviews, a secrets manager for secure credential handling, and expanded Duo CLI plugin support.
Stampli cuts launch hours by 68% using ChatGPT Work
Stampli used OpenAI’s Codex and ChatGPT Work to accelerate the launch of its Deep Finance product, reducing production time by 68% while maintaining human oversight.
Vercel Agent is now available in Slack code channels
Vercel has introduced its Agent tool in Slack code channels, enabling teams to collaborate with an AI coding assistant directly within Slack, with features for task management and code review.
Manage Vercel Container Registry with Vercel CLI
Vercel has introduced CLI commands to manage its Container Registry, enabling direct Docker and Podman integration for authentication, image building, and repository management.
A look under our trunk: what’s in our compute
Waymo details its custom compute system for autonomous driving, featuring a 5nm ASIC and partnerships with industry leaders to process sensor data in real time with low latency and redundancy.
USDGO is available for trading!
Kraken has listed USDGO, a US dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., for trading. The token is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and designed for institutional use.
Launching External Web Access for Web Search on Amazon Bedrock
AWS has expanded Web Search on Amazon Bedrock to allow direct retrieval of public web content for real-time responses, while maintaining an option to restrict searches to an internal AWS index for sensitive use cases.
Web Search in Amazon Bedrock AgentCore adds domain and published date filtering, expands to Europe and Asia Pacific
Amazon Bedrock AgentCore’s Web Search tool now allows domain and published-date filtering, enabling agents to restrict sources and time windows per request, and is expanding to Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
AI SRE Done Right: Why Your Data Foundation Matters
AI Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) tools often fail to improve incident response because they are layered onto incompatible data architectures. A unified, cost-efficient data foundation is essential for effective...
California has an affordability crisis. The fix may be politically uncomfortable.
A UC Berkeley study argues California’s affordability crisis stems from anti-growth policies, costly regulations, and inefficient state programs, urging voters to reconsider long-held beliefs to restore opportunity.
Amazon CloudWatch log Centralization now supports log group tag propagation
AWS CloudWatch Centralization now propagates log group tags from source to destination accounts, enabling consistent cost tracking, ownership identification, and compliance enforcement across centralized logs.
AI in education: From experimentation to institutional impact
Microsoft outlines how AI in education must transition from individual use to institutional adoption, addressing integration, governance, and workflow challenges across teaching, learning, and operations.