New Account Security Features for WhatsApp
Meta’s WhatsApp introduces stronger two-step verification with alphanumeric passwords and passkey support across Android and iOS, alongside caller ID enhancements for unknown contacts.
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Amazon RDS for Oracle now supports July 2026 Release Update
AWS announced that Amazon RDS for Oracle now supports the Oracle July 2026 Release Update for versions 19c, 21c, and 26ai, emphasizing security updates and new naming conventions for patches.
The 6 Best To Do List Apps for Windows in 2026
Zapier evaluates six native Windows to-do list apps for 2026, highlighting features, pricing, and integration options to help users choose based on workflow needs.
IBM Unveils Next Generation Dual-Architecture Processor for IBM Z and LinuxONE
IBM and Arm unveiled a dual-architecture mainframe processor enabling simultaneous execution of IBM Z and Arm-native Linux workloads, integrating AI acceleration and 2nm technology.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer
Infinity Ward details the design of *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4*’s multiplayer maps, emphasizing South Korean settings, clearer sightlines, and new traversal mechanics introduced during the beta weekend.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – New Multiplayer and Early Access Beta details
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta launches on PS5 with new movement mechanics, weapons, and six maps. Weekend One runs through August 25; Weekend Two is open to all from August 28 to September 1.
Windows 365 turns five: Cloud PCs recognized for enabling flexible, trusted workspaces at scale
Microsoft marks five years of Windows 365, highlighting its Cloud PC platform for secure, scalable remote work across industries and roles, including developers and AI agents.
Tech stack consolidation: The business case for unified systems & how to build them
Tech stack consolidation reduces redundant software tools to a unified system, improving data consistency, automation, and customer experience while cutting operational friction and costs.
Amazon SES now supports open and click tracking override parameters
Amazon SES now allows senders to override open and click tracking settings directly in SendEmail and SendBulkEmail API calls, simplifying consent management without additional configuration sets.
The Best Automation Software for Small Business in 2026
Zapier releases a 2026 guide to small-business automation tools, highlighting six niche apps plus its own platform to connect them without costly contracts or long implementations.
The August 17 outage, and the work ahead
GitHub reported a 7-hour, 47-minute outage on August 17 affecting core services including authentication, Actions, APIs, and Copilot, following a similar incident on August 6. The company attributed both failures to...
Web Search in Amazon Bedrock AgentCore adds domain and published date filtering, expands to Europe and Asia Pacific
Amazon Bedrock AgentCore’s Web Search tool now allows domain and published-date filtering, enabling agents to restrict sources and time windows per request, and is expanding to Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
A field guide to Gran Turismo 7’s 1.71 update, out today
Gran Turismo 7’s free 1.71 update introduces four new cars, three World Circuits, and a featured Scapes curation, expanding driving styles and tracks for PS5 players.
Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of the Merger of Seismic Software Inc. and Highspot Inc.
The U.S. Department of Justice closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed merger of Seismic Software Inc. and Highspot Inc., citing insufficient competitive harm concerns after a targeted review.
Replit expands access to software creation with GPT-5.6 Luna
Replit launched Free Mode using GPT-5.6 Luna, removing token costs to let users prototype software ideas directly in the platform. The move follows price cuts that make advanced AI models more affordable for broader use.
Vercel for Slack now in public beta
Vercel has launched Vercel Agent in Slack public beta, enabling teams to investigate deployments, review code, and take approved actions directly within Slack channels.
Amazon Corretto August 2026 Critical Security Patch Updates
Amazon Web Services released critical security patches for multiple Amazon Corretto OpenJDK versions on August 18, 2026, addressing vulnerabilities in production-ready distributions.
PostgreSQL 19 Beta 3 is now available in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment
Amazon RDS now offers PostgreSQL 19 Beta 3 in its Database Preview Environment, enabling users to test pre-release features including improved query performance and autovacuum management before general availability.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW on Firefox for Windows
NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is now available on Firefox for Windows, enabling RTX-powered streaming of over 2,000 PC games without downloads or hardware upgrades.
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.
The 7 Best Calendar Apps for Android in 2026
Zapier’s 2026 review identifies seven top Android calendar apps after extensive testing, highlighting Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and Any.do as standout options based on key criteria such as event addition,...
Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling now supports batch instance termination
AWS announced that Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling now allows batch termination of up to 100 instances in a single API call, streamlining scale-down operations for temporary workloads like AI/ML training or container...
How to audit your LinkedIn conversion tracking setup
Zapier outlines a framework to audit LinkedIn Ads conversion tracking via Conversions API, warning against set-and-forget practices amid dynamic B2B marketing changes.
The Best Slack Apps for Your Workspace in 2026
Zapier evaluates Slack’s 2,600+ apps, highlighting tools that integrate AI and automation to streamline workflows for hybrid and remote teams without requiring new software migrations.
Deploy Cursor Origin repositories with Vercel in public beta
Vercel has launched a public beta allowing Pro customers to connect Origin repositories, enabling automatic Preview deployments on pull requests and Production deployments upon merging.
How to bring your software delivery workflow into GitHub with agent apps
GitHub introduces Agent Apps to integrate external services like Amplitude, Endor Labs, LaunchDarkly, and PagerDuty directly into its platform, streamlining software delivery workflows without leaving GitHub.
How Cloudflare detects MCP traffic and helps secure it
Cloudflare has introduced new controls in Cloudflare One to detect and secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) traffic, addressing risks posed by AI agents that can execute actions rapidly and nondeterministically.
Buy Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Beta
Xbox announced the Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Beta, offering early access to multiplayer gameplay ahead of the game's release. The beta will take place over two weekends this summer, with Early Access available...
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross
Xbox announced Free Play Days from August 13–17, offering free access to the Gears of War: E-Day beta, Sunderfolk, and Asdivine Cross for Game Pass members.
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.