MINI makes 2026 Rebelle Rally Debut with New Rugged Model Variant.
MINI will debut in the 2026 Rebelle Rally with a new rugged model variant, competing in the 1,500-mile off-road navigation event across Nevada, California, and Utah.
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Sunrun Prices $267 Million Securitization of Residential Solar and Storage Assets
Sunrun priced a $267 million securitization of residential solar and storage assets, its seventeenth since 2015, with Class A notes rated A and yielding 6.33%.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
The Federal Reserve approved Banco Santander’s acquisition of Webster Financial Corporation, allowing Santander to indirectly control Webster Bank, National Association.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
The Federal Reserve approved Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.'s application to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca, Texas, as part of its regulatory oversight of banking consolidations.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.
The Federal Reserve Board approved FS Bancorp, Inc.'s application to merge with Pacific West Bancorp and indirectly acquire Pacific West Bank, both based in Oregon.
AMD Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
AMD reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $11.5 billion, with data center sales more than doubling year-over-year, while projecting third quarter revenue of $13 billion.
NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact
NASA and SpaceX are tracking a Falcon 9 upper stage set to impact the Moon on August 5, with no risk to Earth. Scientists plan to observe the event to study lunar geology and refine space debris tracking methods.
AWS Security Hub Extended adds supply chain security as its 10th category
AWS Security Hub Extended now includes Supply Chain Security as its 10th category, adding Chainguard and Socket as curated partners to detect malicious open-source dependencies before deployment.
How the GitHub legal team used Copilot CLI to streamline their workflows
GitHub’s legal team used Copilot CLI to automate repetitive tasks, cutting drafting time by half and building custom tools without writing code.
Amazon EC2 C8g instances now available in additional regions
AWS has expanded availability of Amazon EC2 C8g instances to four new regions, featuring AWS Graviton4 processors with up to 30% better performance than Graviton3-based instances.
Customer success models: How to build one that lasts
HubSpot outlines four customer success models to structure support, linking model choice to revenue retention outcomes, and provides a free template to formalize strategies.
Amazon S3 Vectors is now available in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud (Germany) Region
Amazon S3 Vectors is now accessible in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud (Germany) Region, expanding vector storage capabilities for AI applications within the EU.
NASA’s PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test
NASA’s PUNCH mission demonstrated a 30-minute accuracy in predicting solar storm arrivals during its first test, improving current forecasts tenfold.
NVIDIA Joins NSF State and Regional AI Hubs Program to Expand AI Research and Education Across the US
NVIDIA will join the NSF’s State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program to expand AI research and education access across U.S. institutions through shared computing, software, and training resources.
How Fireblocks Prevents Stuck Transactions From Freezing Ops
Fireblocks introduces three new features—Transaction Timeout, Account Traffic Control, and Wallet Pools—to prevent stuck transactions from halting digital asset operations, improving reliability and reducing manual...
Turn one giant AI-generated pull request to a reviewable stack
GitHub introduces stacked pull requests to help teams manage AI-generated code reviews more efficiently by breaking large changes into smaller, reviewable layers.
NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations
NASA outlines progress on commercial lunar landers for Moon Base logistics, including Blue Origin’s MK1, Firefly’s Blue Ghost, Intuitive Machines’ IM-3, and Voyager’s Griffin-1, alongside Northrop Grumman’s technology...
Unity AI Gateway is Generally Available
Databricks announced the general availability of Unity AI Gateway, a unified platform for governing AI spend, security, and access across enterprise AI tools and agents.
Crimson Moon battles demonic corruption on September 1
PlayStation announced the gothic action RPG *Crimson Moon* launches September 1 for PlayStation 5, featuring two-player online co-op with dynamic scaling difficulty and shared life pools, alongside Standard and Deluxe...
Amazon EC2 I8g instances now available in AWS Europe (Paris), Asia Pacific (Jakarta) regions
AWS has launched Amazon EC2 Storage Optimized I8g instances in Europe (Paris) and Asia Pacific (Jakarta) regions, featuring AWS Graviton4 processors and enhanced storage performance for I/O-intensive workloads.
What Are the Core Characteristics of Satellite Imagery Resolution?
Planet Labs explains the three core characteristics of satellite imagery resolution—spatial, temporal, and spectral—and their trade-offs for different use cases.
Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install
NASA installed a commemorative plaque on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, honoring its namesake and including over 1.3 million submitted names, ahead of its planned August 30, 2026 launch.
Razer and National University Of Singapore Establish Joint AI Research Lab to Advance Gaming Intelligence
Razer and NUS Computing launched a joint AI research lab to develop gaming-specific AI models, including digital companions and wearable headsets, aiming to enhance real-time player interactions and adaptability.
L3Harris Completes Sale of Majority Stake in Commercial Space Propulsion, Power and Electronics Businesses to AE Industrial Partners
L3Harris Technologies finalized the sale of a majority stake in its commercial space propulsion, power, and electronics businesses to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million, excluding RS-25 rocket engine operations.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Is the Perfect Device for Your Favorite Content — Here’s Why
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, introducing a foldable device with Flex Titanium technology, improved durability, and a less visible crease for immersive content viewing.
NVIDIA Alpamayo 2 Super, the Frontier Open Model for Robotaxis and Autonomous Vehicles, Now Available for Commercial Use
NVIDIA released Alpamayo 2 Super, an open reasoning model for autonomous vehicles, now available under the OpenMDW-1.1 license for commercial use on Hugging Face.
As AI Increases Demands on Memory, Storage Steps Up
NVIDIA unveiled storage advancements at FMS 2024 to address AI’s growing memory demands, emphasizing direct GPU-to-storage access and open APIs to improve throughput and security.
Scientists Reveal Hidden Structure of a Quantum Fluid
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory observed a tunable Bose-Einstein condensate of excitons in an atomically thin semiconductor, revealing an internal structure switchable by magnetic fields.
How to Get More Done With Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra introduces a larger 8-inch main display and productivity tools like Multi Window, Samsung DeX, and Now Nudge to streamline multitasking on a single device.
How to Pick the Foldable That’s Right For You: A Guide to the Latest Galaxy Z Series
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z series guide helps consumers choose between the Z Flip8, Z Fold8, and Z Fold8 Ultra based on individual needs and usage patterns.