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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

CISA warns hackers hit over 100 US water systems in July cyberattacks

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that more than 100 water systems across the United States were targeted by hackers during July. The agency issued a warning highlighting the scale of the threat to critical national infrastructure. The attacks are suspected to be backed by Iran, marking a significant escalation in state-linked cyber activity against American utilities. CISA's alert underscores growing concerns about the vulnerability of essential public services to foreign cyberattacks.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Xbox launches disc-to-digital feature to convert physical games into digital copies

Microsoft has officially announced a new disc-to-digital feature for Xbox consoles that lets players convert their physical game collections into digital entitlements. The feature works by inserting a supported disc into an Xbox One or Xbox Series X console and launching the game. According to Jason Ronald, Xbox VP of next generation, most Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc-based games are compatible with the new tool. Microsoft says the initiative is part of its broader game preservation efforts and preparations for the next generation of Xbox hardware.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Meta Agrees to $17.1B Settlement With States Over Child Safety on Platforms

Meta has reached a landmark settlement worth up to $17.1 billion with 47 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories. The agreement resolves claims that Meta's social media platforms were designed in ways that endangered children and fostered addiction. As part of the deal, Meta has committed to making significant changes to its products to better protect younger users. The settlement represents one of the largest legal actions taken against a social media company over child safety concerns.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Z.ai reveals it built benchmark-topping mystery AI model Ox Alpha

Z.ai has confirmed it is the artificial intelligence lab responsible for creating Ox Alpha, a model that had been shrouded in mystery. The model had been drawing significant attention after rising to the top of AI benchmarks and leaderboards. Z.ai had not previously been publicly linked to the model, making the revelation a surprise to the AI community. The company has announced that Ox Alpha's weights will be made publicly available in the near future.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Seattle Startup Attempts to Simulate 15,000 Years of Solar Wind in Lab

A Seattle-based company is working on technology to replicate the effects of 15,000 years of solar wind exposure in just four hours under laboratory conditions. The effort is driven by the challenges of resource scarcity on the Moon, where solar wind has deposited valuable elements like helium-3 into lunar soil over millennia. Reproducing this process artificially on Earth could reduce dependence on costly and complex lunar mining operations. The technology aims to accelerate research into space resources by simulating conditions that would otherwise take thousands of years to occur naturally.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Microsoft's 25th Anniversary Translucent Green Xbox Series X Priced at $899

Microsoft has officially priced its special-edition translucent green Xbox at $899, released to mark the console's 25th anniversary. Preorders open to the public on August 27th, though select dedicated fans will receive early access emails sooner. The console is set to launch on November 13th, bundled with a matching 'OG Green' controller and a full download of Halo: Combat Evolved. Each unit will be laser-etched and individually numbered, as revealed at Gamescom on Wednesday.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition brings the full RPG experience to Nintendo Switch 2

FromSoftware is bringing Elden Ring and its expansion Shadow of the Erdtree to the Nintendo Switch 2 in a version called the Tarnished Edition. The port largely replicates the same game that became a major hit when it originally launched in 2022. Switch 2 players will be able to experience the acclaimed RPG for the first time on Nintendo's new hardware. The release comes ahead of FromSoftware's upcoming Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, a gothic competitive multiplayer title. The new platform offers a fresh and compelling way for players to explore the game's open world, known as the Lands Between.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

SoundCloud launches direct music sales feature with zero commission for artists

SoundCloud has introduced a beta feature allowing artists to sell music directly from their profiles on the platform. The move eliminates the need to redirect fans to third-party stores such as Bandcamp or Beatport for purchases. Unlike its competitors, SoundCloud takes no commission on sales, meaning artists keep 100 percent of their revenue. By contrast, Bandcamp charges 10–15 percent per sale, while Beatport pays artists only around 50–65 percent of the sale price. Over 250,000 artists have already linked more than 2.4 million tracks to the new feature since its launch.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Class-action suit claims Oura Ring cannot accurately track sleep stages

Oura, the smart ring maker, is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations that it misled customers about its sleep-tracking capabilities. The complaint argues that the Oura Ring cannot accurately measure sleep stages because it does not directly monitor brain waves. Instead, the device relies on motion, heart rate, and temperature sensors combined with AI models to estimate sleep data. Plaintiffs claim the company exploited consumers who struggle with sleep by marketing an inaccurate product. The lawsuit highlights broader concerns about the reliability of wearable sleep-tracking technology.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Psychiatry's DSM Diagnostic Manual to Incorporate Biological Data

Psychiatry's primary diagnostic reference, the DSM, is set to undergo a significant update by incorporating biological information into its framework. This marks a notable shift for a manual that has historically relied on symptom-based criteria rather than measurable biological indicators. The move reflects growing efforts within the field to align psychiatric diagnosis more closely with neuroscience and medical biology. However, experts acknowledge that reliable biomarkers for most mental health conditions remain scarce, making the integration a gradual and complex process.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with 29 states over child safety on social media

Meta has reached an $1.4 billion settlement with 29 U.S. states over allegations that its social media platforms harmed children. The lawsuit claimed that Meta deliberately engineered Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to young users. Authorities argued the company was fully aware of the potential dangers its platforms posed to minors yet continued these practices. The multi-state legal action represents one of the largest settlements involving social media and child safety to date.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta settles with 29 states, agrees to strict safety limits for teen users

Meta has reached a settlement with a coalition of 29 state attorneys general over child online safety concerns, avoiding a trial that could have resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties. As part of the deal, Meta must implement an age verification system subject to independent testing, with strict limits on false identification rates for users aged 13 to 17. The company will also give teenagers the ability to opt out of algorithmically personalized content feeds. Additionally, Meta agreed to restrict push notifications for younger users, reflecting broader efforts to limit the platform's influence on minors.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

QueryStory raises $6M seed to improve AI query reliability using cybersecurity tech

QueryStory has officially emerged from stealth mode with $6 million in seed funding. The startup aims to make AI-generated query responses more coherent and trustworthy. It plans to leverage large language models alongside cybersecurity expertise to achieve this goal. The company's approach is designed to address growing concerns around the reliability of AI outputs.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Ring introduces TAKE encryption to limit police and Amazon access to videos

Amazon-owned Ring is rolling out a new encryption method called TAKE, or Throw Away the Key Encryption, for all its cameras starting in September. The system restricts when and how Amazon's cloud can access stored footage, while still supporting features like smart alerts, AI search, and video descriptions. Unlike traditional end-to-end encryption, TAKE is designed to limit what Ring can hand over to law enforcement or other third parties. The feature will be enabled by default for all Ring customers, regardless of whether they hold a paid subscription. The rollout comes amid a period of heightened scrutiny over Ring's data-sharing practices with police.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Arga Labs Raises $10M Seed Round to Improve Enterprise AI Agent Training

Arga Labs has secured $10 million in a seed funding round to develop improved methods for training enterprise AI agents. The round was led by General Catalyst, a prominent venture capital firm. Additional investors participating in the round include Box Group, Emergence, Gradient, and SV Angel. The startup is focused on building better tools and infrastructure for training AI agents in enterprise environments.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Rockstar Games calls GTA 6 footage leak 'heartbreaking' in first official response

Rockstar Games has issued its first public statement after days of leaked Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage circulated online. The studio described the situation as 'heartbreaking for our team,' expressing disappointment that the game was seen in this unintended manner. Rockstar also apologized to fans for the lengthy wait, both for the game's completion and for official updates. The statement, published on social media, hinted that the game is nearly finished, suggesting an official reveal may be approaching.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Legato Exits Stealth with $12M to Launch AI-Powered Hearing Assistance Glasses

Hearing technology startup Legato has come out of stealth mode, revealing $12 million in funding alongside its debut product. The company has developed a wearable called Legato Frames, which embeds proprietary hearing-assistance technology directly into the arms of standard eyeglass frames. The design aims to deliver hearing support in a discreet, everyday eyewear form factor. Legato's approach uses artificial intelligence to power its patented audio technology integrated within the glasses.

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