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.
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News archive · page 148
A permanent chronological index of source-linked tech, world, finance and sports briefings. Every item links to its original source. Page 148 of 213: briefings 4411-4440, published Aug 12, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026.
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.
(For Southeast Asia) Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Comes to PS5 October 2
PlayStation announced the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition for PS5, releasing October 2 with a new narrative expansion, combat survival mode, and quality-of-life updates, priced from SGD 89.90 to PHP 4,099 depending on...
(For Southeast Asia) Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Game Catalog today, Devoid of Liberty update out now
Helldivers 2 joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Deluxe members today, coinciding with the new *Devoid of Liberty* update introducing co-op missions into the Void to combat mutated threats.
Q1 2026/27 Key Achievements and Milestones (Infographic)
Lenovo reported record Q1 2026/27 revenue of $26.9 billion, a 43% year-on-year increase, with adjusted net income rising 176% to $1.1 billion. AI-related revenue grew 60% to $9.3 billion, now comprising 35% of total...
Lenovo Delivers Strongest Quarter in Group History: Hybrid AI Strategy Powers Growth Momentum
Lenovo reported record Q1 revenue of US$26.9 billion, up 43% year-on-year, with AI-related revenue reaching US$9.3 billion. Adjusted net income rose 176% to US$1.1 billion, driven by its Hybrid AI strategy and strong...
Google Chat vs. Slack: Which Is Best? [2026]
Google Chat and Slack now offer comparable workplace messaging features, with Google Chat integrating tightly with Google Workspace and Slack emphasizing customization and polished design for remote teams.
What is Google Gemini? What you need to know
Google’s Gemini is a family of multimodal AI models powering chatbots, Workspace tools, and device assistants, with the latest 3.7 series expanding capabilities in reasoning, context windows, and efficiency.
Inside the Vercel intern experience
Vercel’s winter internship program integrated 2023 interns into core engineering teams, where they shipped features used by millions, contributed to enterprise deals, and built systems adopted by major companies.
15 free email signature templates for Gmail
Zapier released 15 free Gmail email signature templates to help users avoid common design errors and enhance marketing efforts.
The 6 best task automation tools in 2026
Zapier releases a 2026 guide comparing six task automation tools, emphasizing integration fit, governance, and cost efficiency for business workflows.
The 7 Best Claude Code Alternatives in 2026
Zapier evaluates seven alternatives to Anthropic’s Claude Code, highlighting tools suited for different workflows, budgets, and technical needs in 2026.
The 7 Best PDF Editor Apps in 2026
A 2026 roundup of seven PDF editor apps highlights tools for editing text, forms, and images, with options ranging from free built-ins like Apple Preview to premium suites such as Adobe Acrobat.
How Meow Built Agentic Banking and Agent Payment Rails, with Brandon Arvanaghi
Meow enables AI agents to autonomously form companies and open business bank accounts via a single prompt, expanding from Treasury bills to agentic payments and corporate cards.
What We Learned by Reproducing 2,200 papers from ICML
Hugging Face’s ICML 2026 Open Reproductions challenge crowdsourced verification of 2,226 papers using coding agents, finding 51% reproducible, 23% with falsified claims, and highlighting the need for human oversight in...
Exa joins the Vercel Agent Marketplace
Vercel has integrated Exa’s neural search engine into its Agent Marketplace, enabling developers to add real-time web search and research capabilities to applications with a single API key.
Gemini 3.7 Flash now available on AI Gateway for 50% off
Vercel’s AI Gateway now offers Google’s Gemini 3.7 Flash at a 50% discount through December 31, 2026, with improved reliability and design-to-code capabilities.
Grok Build is now available in the AI SDK harness layer
Vercel has integrated Grok Build into its AI SDK harness layer, enabling developers to switch between coding-agent runtimes without modifying application code.
Use ACP-compatible harnesses with the AI SDK harness layer
Vercel’s AI SDK harness layer now supports ACP-compatible harnesses via the new @ai-sdk/harness-acp package, expanding integration options beyond direct runtime adapters.
Hyundai Motor Group and KIRARA Release ‘Temper,’ a Musical Interpretation of Technological Refinement
Hyundai Motor Group and electronic artist KIRARA unveiled 'Temper,' a musical piece translating the company’s manufacturing philosophy into sound, available on its YouTube channel.