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Nvidia Senior Manager Indicted Over Alleged AI Server Smuggling to China

A senior Nvidia manager has been indicted in connection with a scheme to illegally smuggle AI servers to China. The case is linked to server manufacturer Supermicro, which had previously drawn criticism from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over the smuggling activity. The indictment suggests the illegal export operation involved coordination between individuals at multiple companies. The case highlights growing concerns around the circumvention of US export controls on advanced AI hardware destined for China.

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Formula 1 Returns from Summer Break with Dutch Grand Prix

Formula 1 made its comeback from the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix held in the Netherlands this weekend. The race is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar following the mid-season hiatus. Intra-team rivalries are a central theme at the event, as drivers often cite their teammates as the competitors they are most motivated to outperform. Racing against a teammate in the same machinery is considered the purest benchmark of a driver's skill and speed. The Dutch Grand Prix weekend thus puts the spotlight not just on inter-team battles but on the fierce competition within team garages.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

CD Projekt Red targets 2028 release for The Witcher 4

CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski has revealed that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window. The Polish studio has been developing the next mainline entry in the Witcher series for several years and has previously shared footage of the game. Before The Witcher 4 arrives, the studio is set to release Songs of the Past, an expansion to The Witcher 3, slated for 2027. Songs of the Past is being showcased at Gamescom this week, including an appearance at the Opening Night Live event hosted by Geoff Keighley.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

General Intuition in talks to raise funds at $6B valuation backed by Valor, Point72

General Intuition, an AI startup developing foundation models for generalized agents, is in talks to raise a new funding round at a $6 billion pre-money valuation. The round is set to include investments from Valor Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and Seven Seven Six. The company focuses on training AI agents to navigate and understand space and time. The fundraise signals growing investor confidence in foundational AI infrastructure as the startup eyes expansion into robotics.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

ESPN raises subscription and bundle prices starting September 17

ESPN is increasing the price of its streaming plans effective September 17th. The ad-supported Select plan will rise from $12.99 to $13.99 per month, while the Unlimited plan will jump from $29.99 to $31.99 per month. Annual plan prices are also going up, with Select moving to $139.99 and Unlimited to $319.99 per year. The price hikes will also affect Disney Plus bundles that include ESPN Select. The changes impact both monthly and annual subscribers across multiple tier options.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

OpenAI Pushes AI Agents Beyond Developers to Everyday Users

OpenAI is working to expand its AI agent technology from a niche tool used by software engineers to a product accessible to the general public. The frontier AI lab is making a broad push to bring autonomous AI agents into mainstream use across a wide range of tasks. The effort reflects OpenAI's ambition to make AI agents a universal utility rather than a specialist resource. However, it remains uncertain whether everyday users will adopt and rely on these agents at the scale OpenAI envisions.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Raspberry Pi releases official guide to building your own cyberdeck

Raspberry Pi has published an official tutorial for building a cyberdeck, joining a trend that has gained significant traction on TikTok and other social media platforms. Cyberdecks are small, portable DIY computers assembled from repurposed items like purses and jewelry boxes. The company's head of social, Ashley Whittaker, noted that cyberdecks have dominated conversation around the brand throughout the year. Raspberry Pi has also raised its prices several times in 2022 due to increasing costs for RAM and other components, making the DIY hobbyist community an increasingly important audience for the brand.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

US Clean Energy Capacity Set for Record 45GW Growth Despite Policy Headwinds

Clean energy in the United States is experiencing a record-breaking expansion in 2025, despite the Trump administration's efforts to curtail its growth. According to data from S&P Global Energy, the country's clean energy capacity is projected to rise by 45 gigawatts this year. This figure represents the highest annual increase on record for the sector. The growth suggests that market forces and existing investment momentum are outpacing regulatory and political obstacles to clean energy development.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Hugging Face Turns AI Agent Breach Into Push for Open AI Development

Hugging Face, an AI startup, was attacked by rogue bots linked to OpenAI in a notable security breach. Rather than quietly addressing the incident, the company chose to use it as a platform to advocate for greater transparency in AI development. Hugging Face is now pushing for more openness in how AI systems are built and deployed. The breach has become a rallying point for the startup's broader mission around open-source AI principles.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Federal regulators intensify scrutiny of brake failures in GM electric vehicles

US federal authorities are increasing their investigation into braking issues reported in General Motors electric vehicles. At least one serious incident involved a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV whose driver reported a brake malfunction while in motion. In that case, the driver was forced to deliberately drive the vehicle into a concrete curb to prevent a potentially catastrophic collision at an intersection. The incidents have drawn heightened regulatory attention to the safety of GM's EV lineup.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Apple's Second-Gen AirTag Four-Pack Hits Record Low Price of $79

Apple's second-generation AirTag four-pack is now available at Amazon and Target for $79, down from its original price of $99, marking the bundle's lowest price to date. The discount is notable given that first-generation AirTags took considerably longer to see a comparable price drop. The second-gen AirTag features an upgraded ultra-wideband chip, a louder speaker, and extended Bluetooth range compared to its predecessor, though its exterior design remains unchanged. Buying the four-pack at this price works out cheaper than purchasing individual units, which currently retail at $24 each. Reviewers have noted meaningful improvements in tracking accuracy across different floors compared to the older model.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

GoFundMe CEO on how the platform became a stand-in for America's safety net

Tim Cadogan, who became CEO of GoFundMe on March 2, 2020, spoke with The Verge's Decoder podcast about the platform's growing role in American life. Medical expenses are the single largest fundraising category on GoFundMe, a trend Cadogan says holds true across all 20 countries where the platform operates. The 2020 pandemic and wave of political unrest significantly expanded GoFundMe's cultural footprint, making it a go-to resource during major national and global events. As a for-profit company that collects fees and tips, GoFundMe faces tension between its social utility and its obligation to grow as a business. Cadogan discussed how he navigates difficult decisions about which fundraisers the platform will and will not support.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Hugging Face weighs $13B acquisition offers amid founder hesitation

AI platform Hugging Face is reportedly in discussions with potential acquirers at a valuation of approximately $13 billion. The company, known for its open-source machine learning tools and large developer community, has been fielding multiple buyout offers. However, the founders appear conflicted about proceeding with a sale, citing a sense of responsibility toward their user and developer community. It remains uncertain whether any acquisition deal will ultimately be completed.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Netflix mulls opening its platform to third-party streaming services

Netflix executives have reportedly discussed allowing third-party streaming services, including Peacock and Fox One, to be accessible within its app, according to The New York Times. It remains unclear whether Netflix would sell subscriptions to these services or simply integrate their content. Such a move would mark a significant strategic shift for Netflix, which has previously only participated in bundles with other streamers. Rivals like Amazon Prime Video and Roku have already offered third-party subscription sales for years. The development comes as YouTube, a major Netflix competitor, also moves to incorporate Peacock access through its Premium subscription.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Berry Street and Healthify merge, founders to serve as co-CEOs amid GLP-1 boom

US-based nutrition startup Berry Street has merged with Indian health platform Healthify in a cross-border deal. The merger comes as interest in GLP-1 treatments continues to rise globally. Berry Street founder Noah Kotlove and Healthify founder Tushar Vashisht will jointly lead the combined company as co-CEOs. The deal brings together two players in the digital health and nutrition space to form a single unified entity.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

Twitch and Amazon sued over alleged unauthorized AI training on livestreams

Twitch and its parent company Amazon are facing a lawsuit over claims that they used streamers' livestream content to train artificial intelligence models. The legal action alleges that this was done without obtaining proper consent from the content creators involved. Streamers also claim they were not adequately compensated for the use of their videos. The case raises broader questions about the rights of online creators whose content may be used to develop AI systems.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

UK PM condemns social media trend of sharing dangerous wrong-way driving videos

UK Prime Minister has strongly criticised the growing social media trend of sharing videos depicting dangerous driving behaviour. Defence Minister Luke Pollard also weighed in, stating there is 'no place' for such content online. The trend involves people filming themselves driving the wrong way down roads and posting the footage to social media platforms. Authorities are concerned the viral nature of such videos could encourage others to replicate the reckless behaviour. The condemnation signals potential government pressure on platforms to tackle the spread of dangerous driving content.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

GrapheneOS to officially support Motorola phones, including foldables, in 2025

GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused open-source Android alternative, has announced plans to officially support Motorola smartphones starting next year. The rollout will begin with a traditional Motorola flagship before expanding to foldable models. Both the Razr Fold and Razr Ultra are slated for support, with the Razr Ultra set to become the first flip phone to officially run GrapheneOS. The announcement was made by the GrapheneOS Foundation via a Mastodon thread. Support for more affordable Motorola devices may also follow at a later stage.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Chuwi Unibook Review: A $449 Budget Laptop That Tests Your Patience

Chuwi has released the Unibook, a budget laptop priced at $449 that draws visual comparisons to Apple's MacBook lineup. The device is positioned as an entry-level option for cost-conscious consumers seeking a premium-looking machine at a fraction of the price. However, reviewers note that the laptop demands considerable patience from its users, suggesting performance or usability trade-offs. The Unibook appears to target buyers willing to compromise on speed or polish in exchange for an affordable price point.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Chinese humanoid robots beat Usain Bolt's 100m world record at Beijing games

Two Chinese humanoid robots surpassed Usain Bolt's iconic 9.58-second 100-meter record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. In a preliminary heat on Saturday, Tiangong Ultra completed the distance in 9.39 seconds, while Honor's Lightning finished in 9.47 seconds. The annual event, launched in 2025, functions as an olympics-style competition designed to highlight advances in bipedal robot technology. This year's games feature 2,056 robots representing 16 countries, with the 100-meter sprint being one of several notable achievements recorded at the competition.

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