FACTFLOW
Sunday, 09 August 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 03:25 CST
Tech
FBI says ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash
The FBI says hacks that trick ATMs into spitting out cash on demand are rising, with hundreds of attacks in the past year alone netting hackers millions in stolen bills.
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At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec
As Snap readies the public release of its long-awaited VR glasses, one of the key executives on the project has left the company.
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Lawsuit: ChatGPT told student he was "meant for greatness"—then came psychosis
"AI Injury Attorneys" target the chatbot design itself.
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NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as "Type A" mishap, says agency made mistakes
"The most troubling failure revealed by this investigation is not hardware."
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Rubik’s WOWCube adds complexity, possibility by reinventing the puzzle cube
Technology is a double-edged sword in the $399 Rubik's Cube-inspired toy.
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Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window
Last day to nominate for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award has been extended through February 27. Don't miss your chance to win scaling perks.
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Cellebrite cut off Serbia citing abuse of its phone unlocking tools. Why not others?
Cellebrite, which makes phone unlocking and hacking tools, stopped sales to countries that allegedly abused its tools. But after new allegations in Jordan and Kenya, the company has changed its approach.
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Google says its AI systems helped deter Play Store malware in 2025
Google said it prevented 1.75 million bad apps from going live on Google Play during 2025, a figure that's down from previous years.
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An AI data center boom is fueling Redwood’s energy storage business
Redwood Materials says its new energy storage business is the fastest growing unit within the company.
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Why these startup CEOs don’t think AI will replace human roles
The CEOs of Read AI and Lucidya told TechCrunch at Web Summit Qatar that they see AI tools replacing tasks, rather than workers.
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YouTube’s latest experiment brings its conversational AI tool to TVs
YouTube is testing conversational AI on smart TVs, allowing viewers to ask the assistant questions related to the video they're watching on the big screen.
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Toyota contracts seven Agility humanoid robots for Canadian factory
The robots will be unloading totes full of auto parts from an automated warehouse tugger.
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Diablo II’s new Warlock is a great excuse to revisit a classic game
New skill tree paths offer a fun twist on some generally familiar mechanics.
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From chickens to humans, animals think "bouba" sounds round
There seems to be a deep-seated association between sounds and shapes.
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F1: Preseason tests show how different 2026 will be
Everyone's trying to get mileage as F1 undergoes huge technical changes.