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Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/24/are-humanoid-robots-the-future-of-warfare

Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.

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Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity boardhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c750n3nx76ko

Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

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Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into roboticshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/valor-point72-back-general-intuition-at-6b-valuation-as-ai-startup-pushes-into-robotics

General Intuition, the startup building a foundation model that trains generalized AI agents how to move through space and time, is in talks to raise at a $6 billion pre-money valuation from new investors including Valor Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Seven Seven Six.

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World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El NiΓ±o growshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62m4gpnp78o

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

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ESPN streaming plans are getting more expensivehttps://www.theverge.com/streaming/983794/espn-disney-plus-bundles-price-increase

ESPN is hiking the price of its subscription on September 17th, a change that will also impact its bundles with Disney Plus. In a support page spotted earlier by Sports Media Watch, ESPN says its ad-supported Select membership will cost $13.99 instead of $12.99 / month, while its Unlimited plan will rise to $31.99 from […]

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Raspberry Pi shares its official tutorial for making a cyberdeckhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/983786/raspberry-pi-cyberdeck-tutorial-price-increases

Raspberry Pi's head of social, Ashley Whittaker, acknowledged the cyberdeck trend today, saying "we haven't been able to get away from cyberdecks this year." Tiny portable computers made out of things like purses, jewelry boxes, and other thrifted or recycled parts have gone viral on TikTok and other social media platforms over the past year, […]

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Teen pleads guilty over Channel boat with 165 migrantshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0znklge1wo

A man admits endangering lives at sea after piloting a dinghy with a then-record number of migrants.

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ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Matures into Enterprise Threathttps://www.darkreading.com/mobile-security/toxicpanda-banking-trojan-matures-enterprise-threat

The latest version of the Android malware has new features that expand its global reach and put more than users' financial applications at risk.

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Why are more movies not shot in IMAX?https://www.engadget.com/2240293/why-more-movies-not-shot-in-imax

Shooting an IMAX movie is an expensive endeavor that most filmmakers avoid, at least for now.

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Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y589nwjk9o

Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

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After Hugging Face Was Attacked By A.I. Agents, It Embarked on a Crusade

ClΓ©ment Delangue, the chief executive of Hugging Face, which is a vocal supporter of open-source artificial intelligence.

How to encourage smarter AI use in the classroomhttps://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/24/1142630/ai-school-classroom-policies

This article is from Making AI Work, MIT Technology Review’s limited-run newsletter examining how to apply LLMs across industries. To receive it in your inbox, sign up here. Chatbots took many schools by surprise upon their release a few years ago. Suddenly, students carried an app in their phones that could magically answer almost any…

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Brake problems in GM EVs draw greater federal scrutinyhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/brake-problems-in-gm-evs-draw-greater-federal-scrutiny

In one crash, the driver of a 2024 Blazer EV said they had to "deliberately steer the vehicle into a concrete curb" to slow it down and avoid a "catastrophic intersection collision."

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I dug through hundreds of Labor Day sales to find real deals on high-quality products that lasthttps://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/aug/24/best-labor-day-sales-deals

Prepare for autumn with our favorite end-of-season deals on staples including leaf blowers, blankets and bedding College grads share the room essentials that weathered the dorm Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Labor Day offers one last hurrah for summer, a chance to reset for fall, and if you’re shopping, some choice end-of-season discounts. No matter your plans for the long weekend, we found sales on products to make the most of it while helping you prepare for the colder months ahead. Continue reading...

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McInnes could be in stand for first Old Firm gamehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c750nd2419ko

Derek McInnes could be in the stand for his first Old Firm match as Rangers manager after a hearing date of 31 August was set for his appeal against a touchline ban.

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England drop Carse after nightclub incidenthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cn74lg8xzpvo

Pace bowler Brydon Carse is removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an incident that led to him being handcuffed by police.

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Apple’s four-pack of second-gen AirTags is $20 offhttps://www.theverge.com/gadgets/983726/apple-airtags-second-gen-four-pack-elgato-stream-deck-switch-2-deal-sale

Apple’s four-pack of second-generation AirTags is down to $79 (originally $99) at Amazon and at Target, which is the bundle’s lowest price yet. You can get an AirTag for $24 right now piecemeal, but getting four together as a set is a way to save even more. Why pay $96 for four when you can […]

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Albanese seeks to quell datacentre disquiet as climate expert warns β€˜we’ve got one shot to get the rules right’https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/25/albanese-seeks-to-quell-datacentre-disquiet-as-climate-expert-warns-weve-got-one-shot-to-get-the-rules-right

Prime minister will use national cabinet meeting to assuage premiers over new AI law as AEMO forecasts seven-fold rise in datacentre power use Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will seek to use Wednesday’s high-stakes talks with premiers to quell growing unhappiness about national controls on datacentre developments , promising new approval laws will complement state rules. Faced with growing opposition from conservative governments in Queensland and the Northern Territory, Albanese will tell national cabinet he plans a major piece of legislation…

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How GoFundMe became America’s backup planhttps://www.theverge.com/podcast/982901/gofundme-ceo-tim-cadogan-fundraising-healthcare-medical-expenses

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Tim Cadogan, the CEO of GoFundMe. You know GoFundMe β€” it’s a major fundraising platform where you can donate to help people with everything from medical expenses to little league uniforms to starting a new business. Tim took over as CEO in March 2020 β€” a fascinating and chaotic […]

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EsDeeKid mystery no problem for fans after 'insane' All Points East sethttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8012ejyr6o

We still don't know the Scouse rapper's true identity, but do music lovers really care who he is?

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Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gazahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y58g2dp3xo

Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.

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'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeriahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93e5gyejgdo

Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

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Hugging Face reportedly in talks to be acquired for $13Bhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/hugging-face-reportedly-in-talks-to-be-acquired-for-13b

Hugging Face has reportedly been fielding acquisition offers that would value the company at around $13B. But with the founders' feeling of responsibility to community, doubts arise as to whether a sale will happen.

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Netflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamershttps://www.theverge.com/streaming/983741/netflix-open-app-peacock-fox-one

Netflix executives have considered making third-party streaming services available within its app, according to a report from The New York Times. The recent discussions reportedly centered around bringing Peacock and Fox One to Netflix, though it's unclear whether the streaming giant would sell subscriptions to the other services or add their content to its app. […]

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The biggest downsides to using a digital car keyhttps://www.engadget.com/2240284/biggest-downsides-using-digital-car-key

Many newer vehicles can be accessed from the owner's phone, if they've set it up. There are some things to consider before adding your key.

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Snooker champion Graeme Dott guilty of child abusehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lr80rk0dno

The former world champion was found guilty of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy.

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Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AIhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70ljqk5kjqo

The lawsuit alleges Twitch used streamers' videos to train AI without their permission or proper compensation.

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The best way to test your Dolby Atmos sound systemhttps://www.engadget.com/2240264/best-way-test-dolby-atmos-sound

When you're testing your Dolby Atmos system, pick a good benchmark video and stick with it.

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UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but is not what Zelensky needs mosthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8zxqn57z3o

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.

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WordlistLoader Delivers Amatera via ClickFix, SynkLoader Phishes Windows Passwordshttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/wordlistloader-delivers-amatera-via.html

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged two new malware families called WordlistLoader and SynkLoader that's used to deliver next-stage payloads and likely sell access to ransomware groups. According to findings from Gen Digital, WordlistLoader is being used to deliver Amatera Stealer (aka ACR Stealer or AcridRain Stealer) via ClearFake campaigns, which employ the ClickFix (aka FakeCaptcha)

What's the difference between Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Plus?https://www.engadget.com/2240277/dolby-digital-vs-plus-what-difference-between

Is one better than the other? Will your equipment support both? Here's what you need to know and how it might affect your setup.

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New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media banhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj068q7qj19o

The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

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β€˜A cognitive cacophony’: hands-on with the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta testhttps://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/24/a-cognitive-cacophony-hands-on-with-the-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-test

Players will get what they expect from the new CoD title: boots-on-the-ground military action with a slight tactical edge. But what’s with all the distractions? There’s a lot riding on this year’s Call of Duty, the inescapable first-person shootfest that’s been lobbing a grenade into the autumn release schedule since 2003. Previous instalment, Black Ops 7, performed poorly compared to previous titles, forcing Activision to post a semi-apology to fans. And that’s not the only challenge Modern Warfare 4 is facing: there’s a new indie shooter, Wardogs, promising a feel somewhere betw…

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The Download: kids outlearning AI, and space travel agentshttps://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/24/1142863/the-download-kids-outlearning-ai-space-travel-agents

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Kids outlearn AIβ€”and we still don’t know why Teaching a computer to use human language requires an inhuman amount of data. An LLM can easily churn through a hundred thousand times…

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Shipping More AI Code Than You Can Secure? Watch How to Control Remediation Debthttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/shipping-more-ai-code-than-you-can.html

If your developers are using AI coding tools, you are probably already seeing the upside: faster development, more code, and less time spent on routine work. The harder part is what comes after. AI can also introduce open-source packages at a pace your security team was never built to handle. More dependencies mean more vulnerabilities to review, more remediation work, and a backlog that can

Critical Keycloak Password Reset Flaw Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers Take Over Any Accounthttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/critical-keycloak-password-reset-flaw.html

Red Hat and the Keycloak project have released patches to address a critical security flaw in the open-source identity and access management server that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over any user account by forcing a password reset. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifierΒ CVE-2026-18963, is rated 9.1 on the CVSS scoring system by Red Hat, which acts as

Operation QUICSILVER Targets Myanmar Government and IT with QUICAgent Backdoorhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/operation-quicsilver-targets-myanmar.html

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a cyber espionage campaign targeting Myanmar that uses graduation ceremony invitation lures to deliver a Go backdoor called QUICAgent. The campaign, codenamed Operation QUICSILVER, has been found to target government and information technology sectors, per Seqrite Labs. The activity is assessed to be the work of a China-nexus threat actor with moderate

UK minister urges social media firms to remove dangerous driving videoshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce308l1w5q5o

Defence minister Luke Pollard says "there's no place" for social media trend showing people driving the wrong way down roads.

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De-Googled GrapheneOS is coming to Motorola’s foldables next yearhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/983714/grapheneos-motorola-razr-fold-ultra-support-pixel-11

GrapheneOS, an open source version of Android that prioritizes security and privacy, has detailed its plans for supporting Motorola smartphones. Official support is set to arrive next year, starting with traditional flagships, before rolling out to Motorola's foldable phones and perhaps cheaper models, eventually. In a Mastodon thread, the GrapheneOS Foundation announced that it will […]

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Birdfy Nest Duo Review: My Own Private Nature Documentaryhttps://www.wired.com/review/birdfy-nest-duo

With two cameras and built-in climate sensors, the Birdfy Nest Duo let me watch an entire nesting season unfold.

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The Outsized Shadow: Why 5% of AI Users Are Your Biggest Security Riskhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/08/the-outsized-shadow-why-5-of-ai-users.html

Big security risks come in small packages. While enterprise security teams focus on policing the proliferation of employees using ChatGPT and Claude for quick drafting tasks, a more urgent threat is posed by a handful of AI super-adopters who are quietly hardcoding unvetted tools into critical business operations. According to new research published by Akamai, the top 5% of enterprise power

U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.https://www.npr.org/2026/08/24/g-s1-139736/up-first-newsletter-iran-economic-pressures-canada-tariffs-trump-visa-ban

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

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Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematchhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cg7k90y8j9no

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.

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Toddler with sun allergy can play in daylight thanks to UV window filmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3053n15r78o

Two-year-old Mollie Murray from Montrose has a rare genetic disorder that makes her extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light

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Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisiehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr50n2d4rj0o

Dutch side SC Cambuur says fans were left with "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries" after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's Eredivisie match.

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The Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026)https://www.wired.com/story/best-kindle-accessories

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.

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Mother, grandmother and stepfather sentenced for 'house of terror' abusehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20jxky3ggro

Shirley Freeman, Julia Stephen and David McColl's victims were beaten, starved and psychologically tormented.

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The Best Home Theater Projectors in 2026: XGIMI, Hisense, Leica, and Morehttps://www.wired.com/story/best-home-theater-projector

Home theater projectors are getting better and better, and have quickly become my favorite way to enjoy movies.

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Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a yearhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crerd8l3pw5o

Job site Adzuna said the number of graduate vacancies was the lowest since 2016

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