Omni experts share what excites them most about the model.
Google introduced Gemini Omni, a new AI model enabling versatile content creation from any input, with its first release, Omni Flash, focusing on video generation and editing.
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Kraken Institutional supports Lombard's transition to institutional Bitcoin yield
Kraken Institutional will support Lombard’s shift from Bitcoin staking to a Bitwise-managed covered-call yield strategy targeting 2.5% net APY, with Bitcoin held in qualified custody at Kraken and other custodians.
Presentamos una nueva etiqueta para identificar perfiles de artistas generados por IA — Spotify
Spotify will label AI-generated artist profiles with 'AI Persona' badges starting mid-September to enhance transparency and trust for listeners.
Spotify and Kobalt Announce Licensing Agreement for Fan-Made Covers and Remixes — Spotify
Spotify and Kobalt announced a licensing deal for a paid tool enabling fan-made covers and remixes, sharing revenue with participating songwriters while directing listeners to original tracks.
Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More
NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW cloud gaming service launches a native Linux app out of beta, adds cloud optimizations, and expands Chromebook support with a free year offer for new owners.
Certificate Transparency Monitoring is now generally available
Cloudflare has made Certificate Transparency Monitoring generally available after addressing noise from its own certificate renewals. The service now filters out Cloudflare-issued certificates to reduce unnecessary...
AWS Clean Rooms supports minimum aggregation thresholds in custom analysis rules
AWS Clean Rooms now enforces minimum aggregation thresholds for custom SQL queries to protect individual privacy by preventing results about small groups.
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald Issues Memorandum on the National Fraud Enforcement Division’s Enforcement Priorities
The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division outlined its enforcement priorities in a new memorandum, emphasizing aggressive prosecution of fraud to protect taxpayer funds and public safety.
Justice Department and LA County Sheriff’s Department Settle Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice settled a lawsuit with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after it reduced firearm carry permit wait times from over nine months to compliance with statutory deadlines following...
Justice Department Finds California Women’s Prisons Violate the Constitution by Failing to Protect Female Prisoners from Sexual Abuse by Staff
The U.S. Department of Justice found California’s women’s prisons violate constitutional rights by failing to protect inmates from staff sexual abuse, citing systemic failures and inadequate safeguards.
Samsung TV Plus To Live-Stream KCON LA 2026 for Global K-pop Fans at Home
Samsung Electronics will livestream KCON LA 2026 performances via Samsung TV Plus from August 14–16 across 17 countries, offering free access to festival stages including TOYOTA MUSIC DEN and M COUNTDOWN.
Ahrefs Brand Radar alternatives for marketing teams
HubSpot compares six Ahrefs Brand Radar alternatives to help marketing teams track brand visibility across AI answer engines, citing shifts in B2B buyer behavior and the need for integrated measurement tools.
RevOps software: What it is and how to evaluate it
RevOps software integrates revenue teams’ data and tools to eliminate silos, automate handoffs, and provide a single source of truth, addressing inefficiencies in disconnected systems.
Scrunch AI alternatives compared: Features, pricing, and fit [2026]
A 2026 survey found 94% of enterprise digital leaders plan to increase spending on answer engine optimization (AEO). This guide compares Scrunch alternatives by use case, pricing, and workflow integration.
The builder’s guide to GPT‑5.6
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 family introduces cost-efficient agentic models with improved performance, new API tools, and multi-agent orchestration, enabling startups to reduce expenses while maintaining or enhancing output...
How Haas’ 2026 season has played out so far
Haas’ 2026 Formula 1 season has been marked by inconsistency, with Ollie Bearman outperforming Esteban Ocon but the team failing to score in five consecutive races.
Managing Payout Beneficiaries: Pay the Same People Repeatedly
CoinGate’s payout API now supports beneficiary registration to simplify recurring crypto payments and meet EU Transfer of Funds Regulation requirements effective 30 December 2024.
IBM Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for Enterprises Across Core Operations
IBM and OpenAI will collaborate to deploy secure, scalable AI solutions for enterprises, focusing on regulated industries and core operations through joint consulting and industry-specific tools.
Previewing Ultrafast mode: GPT-5.6 Sol at up to 14X the speed
OpenAI introduces Ultrafast, a new service tier for GPT‑5.6 Sol in the API, delivering up to 14× faster processing with up to 750 output tokens per second, powered by Cerebras.
Cash remains most widely accepted payment method in euro area
A European Central Bank survey shows cash remains the most widely accepted payment method in the euro area, with 92% of companies accepting it in 2026, up from 90% in 2024.
OpenAI appoints Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer
OpenAI appoints Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global revenue operations amid rapid enterprise AI adoption and a leadership transition.
MTG-I1 captures eclipse path of totality over Europe
The Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I1) captured the path of totality during a solar eclipse over Europe on 12 August 2026, tracking the Moon’s shadow from Greenland to Spain.
One City, Three Perspectives: Capturing London With Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung unveiled three new foldable smartphones at Galaxy Unpacked July 2026, showcasing their camera capabilities across London landmarks with advanced AI features and hardware refinements.
One City, Three Perspectives: Capturing London With Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung showcased the camera capabilities of its new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8 in London, highlighting AI-enhanced features for photography and videography.
How eBay Creates a Town Square for Seller Concerns
eBay hosted German policymakers at an eBay Live event to showcase how sellers use the platform and to highlight policy challenges affecting cross-border trade and compliance.
The Future Is for Everyone: Free AI Glasses for Every Blind and Visually Impaired Adult Vision Ireland Supports
Meta is donating 15,000 Ray-Ban Meta glasses to Vision Ireland to provide blind and visually impaired adults with AI-powered assistive technology for daily tasks.
Klaviyo vs. Mailchimp: Which Is Best? [2026]
A 2026 comparison of Klaviyo and Mailchimp finds each targets distinct users: Mailchimp suits beginners and small businesses, while Klaviyo focuses on eCommerce brands seeking advanced automation and customer service...
Which AI models can you automate on Zapier? (GPT-5.6 Sol, Gemini 3.7 Flash, Opus 5, and more)
Zapier has published a benchmark-driven guide to which AI models can be automated in Zapier workflows, including OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 family, Anthropic’s Opus 5, and Google’s Gemini 3.7 Flash.
Kuehne+Nagel invests in new Container Freight Station in Cambodia
Kuehne+Nagel will open a new Container Freight Station in Phnom Penh by June 2027, expanding warehouse capacity to over 20,000 sqm to support rising trade volumes in Cambodia.
Meta's compliance with Australia's Social Media Ban
Meta removed over 750,000 underage accounts in Australia by 30 June 2026 under the Social Media Ban, with enforcement ongoing and quarterly reports to the eSafety Commissioner.