IAM Policy Autopilot now supports Terraform plan files
AWS announced IAM Policy Autopilot now generates IAM policies from Terraform plan files, enabling more precise access controls for infrastructure deployments without manual policy writing.
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Para-Taekwondo Athlete Ariana Aguila-Ramos Receives Sanction
Para-taekwondo athlete Ariana Aguila-Ramos of New Britain, Conn., received a four-year ban for refusing to provide a doping control sample during an out-of-competition test on June 26, 2026.
Vercel for Platforms can now deploy from your users' GitHub repositories
Vercel for Platforms now allows teams to deploy directly from users' GitHub repositories without requiring the Vercel GitHub App installation, using a temporary, scoped access token.
High-stakes network decisions, made in minutes: How EDOTCO Group is transforming network planning with AI
EDOTCO Group has launched NaPA GPT, an AI tool built on Microsoft Azure, to accelerate network planning decisions by enabling natural-language queries on geospatial and operational data.
From the cryptographer's desk: how we chose Sui's post-quantum signature schemes
Sui has selected ML-DSA-65 and SLH-DSA-SHA2-128s as its post-quantum signature schemes, prioritizing security categories 3 and 1 respectively, with a focus on lattice and hash-based cryptography for quantum resistance.
PostgreSQL 19 Beta 3 is now available in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment
Amazon RDS now offers PostgreSQL 19 Beta 3 in its Database Preview Environment, enabling users to test pre-release features including improved query performance and autovacuum management before general availability.
Ask a Scientist: How can researchers use AI to predict a flood?
Google’s AI-driven flood forecasting now covers 150 countries, using historical news data to predict urban flash floods and riverine floods up to seven days in advance via Flood Hub and open APIs.
Cost-effective gen AI workflows in Google Dataflow
Google introduced a cost-effective generative AI workflow for streaming pipelines using Dataflow and ADK, combining lightweight pre-filtering with dynamic agentic actions to reduce API costs and latency.
Governance on Autopilot: Automate Data Governance with Lineage
Google Cloud introduces a Governance Agent that automates data governance by propagating metadata through column-level lineage, reducing manual tagging and improving trust in downstream data assets.
How Box is unlocking multimodal enterprise agents with Gemini Embeddings 2
Box and Google Cloud are integrating multimodal embeddings into Box’s Agentic Platform using Gemini Multimodal Embeddings 2 to enable AI agents to process text, images, tables, and charts together for enterprise...
Keep your SAT prep on track with practice tests in Gemini.
Google’s Gemini app now offers free, on-demand SAT practice tests with vetted Princeton Review content and instant feedback, aiming to support students preparing for the exam.
Dynamic Model Routing & Open Models in Snowflake Cortex AI
Snowflake introduces dynamic model routing in Cortex AI Gateway to optimize AI workloads by selecting the most cost-effective models for each task, reducing inference spend while maintaining quality.
Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union
Apple announced updated business terms for EU app developers, effective October 1, replacing the Core Technology Fee with a 5% commission on digital transactions outside the App Store and allowing alternative payment...
Palmer indicates what Ferrari must do for chance at title
Jolyon Palmer advises Ferrari to eliminate errors to remain in the title fight, citing recent penalties that cost momentum against Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes.
BGP Role model: tracking the adoption of RFC 9234
Cloudflare evaluates RFC 9234, a BGP enhancement designed to prevent route leaks by embedding routing intent directly into the protocol, and identifies gaps in adoption among Tier-1 networks.
When it comes to Governance, Retailers need a control plane for context
Databricks introduces a unified governance layer for retail AI, enabling cross-functional teams to deploy models safely while maintaining control over data access, costs, and compliance across stores, HQ, and digital...
NASA's B777 Gets New Coat of Paint
NASA unveiled a newly painted Boeing 777 intended to replace the retired DC-8 as a flying laboratory for Earth science missions starting in 2027 from Langley Research Center.
Evaluating AI Agents Live at the Grounded Reasoning Cup
Databricks hosted the Grounded Reasoning Cup, a live AI competition testing 11 academic teams on enterprise document reasoning. Stanford’s agent achieved 63.3% accuracy, outperforming others by up to 35 points, while...
Building the Computational Mind for the “Swiss Army Knife” of Microscopes
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers unveiled MOSAIC, a reconfigurable microscope integrating over ten imaging techniques with adaptive optics to track biological processes across scales in real time.
How The Sinking City 2 Shifts to Survival Horror While Keeping Its Investigation Roots
Frogwares announced *The Sinking City 2*, shifting the sequel from detective adventure to survival horror while retaining investigative elements. The game launches now on Xbox Series X|S.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW on Firefox for Windows
NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is now available on Firefox for Windows, enabling RTX-powered streaming of over 2,000 PC games without downloads or hardware upgrades.
Why Albon and Williams have opted to stick rather than twist
Williams driver Alex Albon has extended his contract with the team through 2027, citing confidence in the squad’s long-term plans despite a challenging 2026 season.
Startpage comes to Firefox
Mozilla integrates Startpage as a built-in search option in Firefox 154 for desktop users in five European countries, simplifying private search access.
Meet the Lovecraftian monstrosities of The Sinking City 2, out today on PS5
The Sinking City 2 launches today on PS5, shifting from open-world detective gameplay to semi-open survival horror with expanded combat and exploration. The sequel introduces new Lovecraftian creatures, including the...
How to Get the Most Out of Running Mode — Spotify
Spotify’s Running Mode, available to Premium subscribers on Android in select markets, offers customizable running playlists with presets, genre filters, and tempo alignment to match individual workout needs and...
Building operational resilience with agentic AI in financial services
Deutsche Bank and Google Cloud have built an AI-driven platform to meet the EU’s Digital Operational Resiliency Act (DORA) by transforming manual resilience exercises into automated, evidence-ready simulations based on...
Staying Ahead of Adversarial AI Through Agentic Source Code Review
Google Cloud Threat Intelligence introduces the Agentic Vulnerability Discovery Harness (AVDH) to automate and enhance source code security analysis, combining AI agents with human expertise to identify vulnerabilities...
NASA Glenn’s Legacy Forged Through Decades of Flight Research
NASA Glenn Research Center has conducted flight research since the 1940s, linking lab theories to real-world aircraft performance. Its work spans icing studies, propulsion tests, and space technology validation, shaping...
Afloat, but not ahead: what a survey of Americans told us about banking, credit, and getting ahead
A national survey of 2,001 US adults reveals widespread financial dissatisfaction, with 63% feeling they are falling behind despite using traditional banking and credit products.
What F1 drivers have been up to ahead of the Dutch GP
Formula 1 drivers have used the summer break for engagements, holidays, and training ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.