Announcing Firefox and Exa Partnership
Mozilla partners with Exa.ai to integrate AI-powered search features into Firefox, emphasizing user choice, privacy, and transparency over closed AI ecosystems.
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Source-linked briefings published in August 2026.
Repairable devices help spell the end for disposable IT
Lenovo introduces repairable ThinkPad devices to reduce IT waste and extend device lifespans amid rising sustainability and cost pressures.
America's Workforce Academy: No Cost. No Prior Experience Necessary. A Career on the Other Side.
Meta’s free America’s Workforce Academy (AWA) has graduated its first class, placing trainees directly into construction roles at Meta partner sites with full training, travel, and lodging covered.
Krak Card launches in the US: up to 2% cashback, 600+ currencies
Kraken’s fintech arm Krak has launched its cashback debit card in the US, offering up to 2% cashback paid immediately in dollars or Bitcoin, with no fees and support for 600+ currencies.
Securitize and Neuberger Launch Tokenized High-Income Fund Across Sui and Three Major Blockchains
Securitize and Neuberger have launched the Neuberger Securitize High Income Tokenized Fund (HINC) on Sui, Avalanche, Ethereum, and Solana, introducing an actively managed high-yield bond strategy to blockchain-based...
$1 million hacker challenge for Vercel Sandbox
Vercel launched a two-week public bug bounty program offering up to $1 million to researchers who can demonstrate sandbox escapes in Vercel Sandbox, a Firecracker microVM-based isolation system for untrusted code.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More
Xbox announced additional titles joining Game Pass across multiple platforms from August 18 to September 1, including Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Once Human.
Our writers build their ultimate F1 teams
Formula 1 writers selected their ideal teams by choosing two drivers and a Team Principal from across F1 history, reflecting on their skills, leadership, and legacy.
Helldivers 2: A deep dive into the Illuminate Void
Helldivers 2 introduces the Illuminate Void, a new campaign area accessible via a stabilized wormhole on Rirga Bay, featuring mutated planets and Illuminate ruins to explore and destroy.
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Clean Air Act Reports
A Kentucky charcoal producer admitted to falsifying air emissions data, violating federal Clean Air Act reporting requirements. The case was investigated by EPA and Kentucky officials.
7 best sales collaboration tools for growing companies
HubSpot outlines how sales collaboration tools reduce tool sprawl by integrating CRM, messaging, and intelligence platforms to centralize deal context and improve pipeline visibility for revenue teams.
Running TikTok campaigns with impact — missed opportunities that make all the difference
TikTok’s global head of product marketing highlights missed opportunities in lead generation campaigns, emphasizing quality signals over reach and advocating for integrated, funnel-aligned strategies.
Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens with enhanced safety features for users aged 13–17, including parental controls and age-appropriate safeguards, while supporting learning outside the classroom.
Pacing model development in an era of cyber-critical capabilities
OpenAI pauses model training and tightens security after incidents and evidence that its upcoming Astra model may meet a critical cybersecurity capability threshold under its Preparedness Framework.
Partnering with CodeAI to prepare the first AI generation
OpenAI and CodeAI will partner to provide AI literacy tools for students and educators, launching ChatGPT for Teens with safety features and teacher resources to foster critical use of AI.
Garmin announces the Tacx NEO 2T with Zwift Cog and Click
Garmin launched the Tacx NEO 2T smart trainer with pre-installed Zwift Cog and Click, priced at $1,099.99, offering out-of-the-box compatibility with Zwift and ROUVY.
How Ferrari’s 2026 season has played out so far
Ferrari’s early 2026 focus has yielded mixed results, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc securing emotional victories but facing stiff competition as rivals close the gap.
ASUS Donates $96,800 for Colombia Earthquake Relief
ASUS donated $96,800 to earthquake relief in Colombia through World Vision Taiwan and Sociedad de Mejoras de Pereira, supporting emergency aid and recovery programs.
BMW M Motorsport News, 18th August 2026.
BMW M Motorsport teams secured multiple victories and podium finishes across the Nürburgring, NLS, British GT, and GT Cup Series over the first two weeks of August 2026.
Operation Blue Skies: Reducing aviation climate impact with AI
Google and UK partners launch Operation Blue Skies, a 30-month trial using AI to avoid climate-warming contrails across the North Atlantic’s Shanwick airspace, aiming to reduce aviation’s climate impact at scale.
FCA fines and bans former SVS Securities CEO
The FCA has banned Demetrios Hadjigeorgiou from senior financial roles and fined him £56,400 for mismanagement at SVS Securities, including risky investments and undisclosed losses to customer pensions.
Announcing US-listed-stock trading for EEA customers
Kraken’s European customers can now trade over 7,000 US-listed stocks and 100+ tokenized xStocks on a single regulated platform under MiFID II authorization.
General Logistics Vehicle gets a Scottish glow up for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Babcock International unveiled a tartan-wrapped General Logistics Vehicle to mark its sponsorship of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, showcasing the proposed replacement for the British Army’s Land Rover fleet.
Amazon WorkSpaces now supports Nested Virtualization
Amazon WorkSpaces now supports nested virtualization, allowing developers to run hypervisor-dependent tools directly on Windows and Linux workspaces without additional hardware.
Not All Ice Is Created Equal: Discover the Difference With Samsung’s Ice-Making Technology
Samsung’s Bespoke AI Refrigerators offer six ice types tailored to regional preferences and drink requirements, with select models producing clear sphere ice through controlled freezing rates.
Samsung Partners With Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna To Bring Austrian Masterpieces to Samsung Art Store
Samsung and Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum will offer 43 masterpieces in 4K resolution via Samsung Art Store on compatible TVs, expanding access to global audiences.
‘Warranty and care’ Menu Simplifies Device Care for New Foldables
Samsung’s new Warranty and care menu in One UI 9 consolidates warranty checks, diagnostics, repair bookings, and support for Galaxy devices in one Settings location.
‘Warranty and care’ Menu Simplifies Device Care for New Foldables
Samsung’s new Warranty and care menu, introduced with One UI 9, centralizes warranty tracking, diagnostics, repair booking, and support for Galaxy foldables in one Settings location.
eBay Expands Authenticity Guarantee to Collectible Coins
eBay expands its Authenticity Guarantee to collectible coins in the U.S., offering free professional authentication for eligible purchases of $500 or more starting August 18, 2026.
Asana cleared 5 years of engineering work in 2 weeks with Codex
Asana replaced an outdated testing system using OpenAI Codex in two weeks for $12K, a task previously estimated to take five years and cost $6M.