After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug |

A security researcher has published details of a new vulnerability in the latest versions of Windows that allows hackers to gain system-wide access to the…

Northrop's robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer |

High above the Earth, a new generation of robots designed to keep satellites working longer is replacing its predecessor — quite literally. This week, a…

Amazon will train on Twitch streamers' content by default, unless they opt out |

The streaming platform Twitch will now use creators’ content to help train generative AI models for its parent company, Amazon. This move has inspired swift…

Grubhub's $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers |

11:34 AM PDT · August 12, 2026 Well over half a million Grubhub drivers and customers are set to receive a share of $23.8 million…

As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open |

As projects like Pacing the Frontier look to major labs as a way to keep AI research safe, open source models have become a sore…

OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise |

Thrive Holdings has raised $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation from investors like SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital. Thrive…

Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach |

10:15 AM PDT · August 12, 2026 A hacking and extortion gang has taken credit for a cyberattack and data breach at Uber Freight, the…

Mesh, Automattic's CRM for everyone, comes to Android |

Mesh, the relationship manager and personal CRM acquired by WordPress.com’s parent company, Automattic, last year, is now available to users on Android devices. The software…

Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory in Texas |

In Brief Posted: 9:18 AM PDT · August 12, 2026 Tesla intends to build a massive solar panel factory 45 minutes southwest of Houston, according…

Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid |

Battery startup Form Energy said on Wednesday that it has raised $750 million to expand its manufacturing capacity in West Virginia, the latest sign that…