Consumption Activity Index
The Bank of Japan released the Consumption Activity Index (CAI) to assess private consumption, which accounts for about half of GDP, aiding macroeconomic cycle judgments.
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AWS Parallel Computing Service is now in scope for FedRAMP, SOC, ISO, CSA STAR, and PCI
AWS Parallel Computing Service (PCS) now meets FedRAMP, SOC, ISO, CSA STAR, and PCI compliance standards, enabling regulated organizations to run sensitive HPC workloads on AWS while adhering to governance requirements.
APOD: 2026 August 7
NASA’s Rubin Observatory has released a deep-sky image of over half a million galaxies in the COSMOS field, offering new insights into galactic evolution and cosmic structure.
How to connect Google Sheets to ChatGPT
Google and Zapier offer multiple ways to connect Google Sheets with ChatGPT, each suited to different workflow needs. The options include a native ChatGPT add-on, Zapier’s long-standing integration, and Zapier MCP for...
Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat
NASA’s PREFIRE mission has released two-year animations showing seasonal temperature shifts at Earth’s poles, revealing how infrared heat loss differs between the Arctic and Antarctic.
What Salesforce customers are actually building with Zapier
Salesforce customers are using Zapier to automate lead entry, data validation, and workflow routing, reducing manual work and improving data integrity for AI-ready systems.
Minister LeBlanc updates Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations
Canada’s Minister LeBlanc and officials updated the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. trade talks ahead of an August 19 deadline, focusing on tariff relief and modernizing CUSMA.
Give every agent in Herdr its own Vercel Sandbox
Vercel introduced isolated Sandbox environments for terminal coding agents via Herdr, enabling concurrent, machine-independent operations with safeguards and JSON-based automation.
NOVA Lab: How Hyundai Motor and Kia Find Up to 400 Vehicle Issues Before Prototype Exists
Hyundai Motor and Kia’s NOVA Lab identifies up to 400 vehicle issues before prototypes are built using wire-car test benches and advanced simulations, enhancing early-stage software and system validation.
NOVA Lab: How Hyundai Motor and Kia Find Up to 400 Vehicle Issues Before Prototype Exists
Hyundai Motor and Kia’s NOVA Lab uses wire-car test benches to detect up to 400 vehicle issues before prototypes are built, validating complex electronic systems early in development.
Joint statement by Canada and Côte d’Ivoire: A growing partnership
Canada and Côte d’Ivoire signed a memorandum to formalize regular high-level consultations, following a 2026 meeting between their foreign ministers in Abidjan.
Minister LeBlanc and Canada’s Chief Negotiator update provincial and territorial Trade Ministers on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Negotiator Janice Charette briefed provincial and territorial counterparts on intensified U.S. trade talks ahead of an August 19 tariff deadline, seeking relief from...
Amazon ECS now supports fractional GPU scheduling with Amazon EC2 G6f instances
Amazon ECS now allows fractional GPU scheduling on EC2 G6f instances, enabling smaller GPU partitions for workloads like AI inference and rendering to reduce costs.
AWS Lambda console extends console-to-IDE integration to Kiro and Cursor
AWS Lambda console now supports console-to-IDE integration for Kiro and Cursor, expanding cloud-to-local development workflows for serverless applications.
What are Agentic Workflows?
Databricks explains agentic workflows as AI systems that autonomously plan, execute, and refine multi-step tasks, marking a shift from single-prompt interactions to continuous, adaptive processes in enterprise...
What is Tool Calling?
Tool calling enables AI models to interact with external systems such as databases, APIs, or code execution environments to perform tasks beyond their internal knowledge, transforming static chatbots into functional...
Disney Legends in Conversation: Chris Berman
The Walt Disney Company will honor 13 individuals, including Chris Berman, as Disney Legends at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, recognizing their lasting contributions to Disney across entertainment and storytelling.
Amazon EC2 G7 instances are now available in the AWS Europe (Spain) Region
AWS has launched Amazon EC2 G7 instances in the Europe (Spain) Region, featuring NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell GPUs for enhanced AI inference, graphics, and data analytics workloads.
Earlier monetisation of Chorus debt to the Crown supports infrastructure investment
The New Zealand Government will monetise $642 million in interest-free loans to Chorus, generating $702 million for reinvestment in infrastructure projects such as roads, hospitals, and classrooms.
Deploy Fireworks AI on Microsoft Foundry: A startup blueprint
Microsoft and Fireworks AI have made open model inference available on Microsoft Foundry for Azure, enabling startups to deploy and scale AI models without building inference infrastructure.
AMD Acquires Taalas to Advance Compute Solutions for Rapidly Growing AI Inference Market
AMD will acquire Taalas, a Toronto-based AI inference silicon specialist, to enhance its AI platform with optimized inference technology and engineering talent.
AgentCore runtime instances are now generally available
AWS has introduced runtime instances for Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, enabling AI agents to run on custom EC2 instances with managed infrastructure, supporting sessions up to 14 days.
A guide to slash commands in the GitHub Copilot app
GitHub’s Copilot app now supports slash commands to streamline workflows, offering shortcuts for planning, collaboration, automation, and customization within the visual interface.
Bridging the Gap: An Unprecedented Approach to Browser and Endpoint Security
Palo Alto Networks integrates Prisma Browser with Cortex XDR to address a critical visibility gap in browser security, enabling SOC teams to monitor and correlate browser-level threats with endpoint activity for faster...
Educators & Teens Get Hands-On With TEMPO Data to Help Investigate Local Air Quality
NASA-funded TEMPO-Lab, a free online tool, was introduced to educators in July 2026 to help teens investigate local air quality using real-time NASA data, supporting community-focused research and action.
Creating Pathways to Semiconductor Careers: Intel Launches SEPP
Intel has launched the Semiconductor Education Pathways Program (SEPP) to develop a skilled semiconductor workforce through education partnerships in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon.
Puzzledorf Brings New Puzzles to Xbox in 2026
Puzzledorf, a puzzle game, will launch exclusively on Xbox on August 31, 2026, featuring new puzzles and mechanics unavailable elsewhere for two weeks.
Amazon ElastiCache now supports Graviton4-based M8g, R8g, and C8gn nodes
Amazon ElastiCache now offers Graviton4-based M8g, R8g, and C8gn nodes for Valkey and Memcached, delivering up to 47% higher throughput and 43% lower latency compared to Graviton3-based nodes.
Knowledge Gatherer: Portrait of a Scientist's Wife in Victorian England
A Caltech professor’s research into her great-great-grandmother, Caroline Schuster, reveals her pivotal role in Manchester’s scientific and reformist circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
HubSpot AEO vs. Scrunch: Which tool fits your workflow?
HubSpot AEO and Scrunch offer distinct approaches to answer engine optimization, with HubSpot focusing on integrated CRM workflows and Scrunch on multi-engine benchmarking for teams with existing stacks.