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Ames Science Stars of the Month - August 2026
NASA Breaking news - 4 Aug 2026 17:08
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneur...
China claims global chip leadership thanks to new legal definition of 'integrated circuits'
The Register - 4 Aug 2026 04:05Apple sued over alleged lack of age checks for casino games in Brazil
9 to 5 Mac - 4 Aug 2026 03:13
Apple is facing a civil lawsuit in Brazil seeking R$300 million (roughly $59 million) in damages over allegations that children can download and access casino-style games on the App Store without any meaningful age verif...
Russia escalates dispute with Apple over mandatory app preinstallation
9 to 5 Mac - 4 Aug 2026 00:59
Reuters reports that Russias antitrust regulator has opened a formal case against Apple over the companys failure to preinstall the state-backed MAX messenger and Russias RuStore app marketplace on its devices. Here are ...
China turns up the heat with open model blitz as US model makers panic
The Register - 4 Aug 2026 00:40Weaponized Email AI Assistants Could Help Attackers Hijack Accounts
SecurityWeek - 4 Aug 2026 13:54
Researchers demonstrate how attackers could abuse built-in email chatbots to evade detection, impersonate trusted employees, compromise executive accounts, and facilitate financial fraud. The post Weaponized Email AI Ass...
Apple hits a record $10B in annual retail revenue in India
AppleInsider - 4 Aug 2026 13:40
Apple has set new annual sales in India, with its second main iPhone manufacturing base generating a record $10 billion in sales despite currency and tax challenges.Apple Borivali in Mumbai's new Sky City Mall - imag...
Apple demands OpenAI injunction, discovery, testimony now to prevent more harm
AppleInsider - 4 Aug 2026 12:44
Apple is doubling down on its lawsuit against OpenAI over claims of intellectual property theft, and has now asked the courts for a preliminary injunction that could delay the ChatGPT firm's AI device.Apple is doubli...
CISA Adds Exploited N-able N-central Flaw to KEV After Customer Compromises
The Hacker News - 4 Aug 2026 12:30
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a high-severity security flaw impacting N-able N-central to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog following reports of active e...
AI slop security reports are clogging up Apple's bug bounty program
AppleInsider - 4 Aug 2026 12:07
AI is flooding Apple's bug bounty system with flawed iOS and macOS security reports. It's so much of a problem that Apple has limited the number of bugs that can be reported to it.AI is helping hackers and resear...
New OpenAI post doesn't address Apple's IP theft claims at all
AppleInsider - 4 Aug 2026 12:04
In an attempt to refute Apple's intellectual property theft claims, Open AI doesn't address the theft, and instead leans on a racism claim, and a misdirected email to try to get the court of public opinion on its...
Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store with no explanation
AppleInsider - 4 Aug 2026 02:44
Users noticed that Telegram was no longer available on the App Store in several countries including the United States, but it returned shortly after its disappearance without explanation.Telegram was removed then returne...
NASA, SpaceX studying how to prevent future upper stage lunar collisions
Space News - 4 Aug 2026 02:03
With a Falcon 9 upper stage set to hit the moon this week, SpaceX says it is working with NASA on ways to prevent similar collisions in the future. The post NASA, SpaceX studying how to prevent future upper stage lunar c...
Can A Nuclear Reactor Explode Like An Atomic Bomb?
Slash Gear - 4 Aug 2026 23:45
Nuclear reactors and atomic bombs both rely on nuclear fission, but does that mean that a reactor could turn into an atomic bomb in the right circumstances?
How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
BBC - 4 Aug 2026 23:21
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
BBC - 4 Aug 2026 23:21
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
Dev proves LLMs will run on anything - even a $10 microcontroller
The Register - 4 Aug 2026 23:20Not All OtterBox Accessories Have A Lifetime Warranty - How To Check If Yours Does
BGR - 4 Aug 2026 23:17
OtterBox is famous for its rugged products and lifetime warranties, but not all accessories have the same level of protection. Here's what you need to know.
Did T. rex leave these 66-million-year-old bite marks?
Science Daily - 4 Aug 2026 23:15
Fossilized dinosaur bones from Wyoming are offering a rare glimpse into the feeding behavior of Tyrannosaurus rex. Researchers examined more than 3,000 bones dating back 72 to 66 million years and found just 12 with poss...
OK, Well, Rogue AI Agents Are Hacking Again
Wired - 4 Aug 2026 23:11
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software-and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.
OK, Well, There Are Even More AI Agent Hacking Incidents
Wired - 4 Aug 2026 23:11
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software-and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.
Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
BBC - 4 Aug 2026 23:09
The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.