Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows
The AI era has completely broken enterprise buying patterns, and startups haven’t yet figured out how to navigate.
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Beyond the Model: The Unlikely Architecture of the AI Winners
If you are looking for a singular champion of the artificial intelligence boom—a single company that will stand atop the mountain, holding the crown of “Winner of AI”—you are asking the wrong question. The obsession with declaring a definitive winner in the AI space usually centers on the frontier model layer. Pundits endlessly debate whether … Read more
Link11’s European Cyber Report Finds New DDoS records for The First Half of 2026
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, September 3rd, 2026/CyberNewswire/–Link11 has released its European Cyber Report for the first half of 2026, providing an overview of DDoS attack activity targeting European companies. Although the number of DDoS attacks on the Link11 network decreased by 42 percent, the report records new highs for attack intensity across bandwidth, packet rate … Read more
Dungeons & Dragons is getting a ‘Ravenloft’ live-action Netflix series
Strahd returned earlier this year in Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. | Image: Wizards of the Coast A Ravenloft series is currently in development from executive producer Alfonso Cuarón, writer and executive producer John August, and Hasbro Entertainment, Deadline reports. It could bring to life one of Dungeons & Dragons‘ most iconic campaign settings, which got … Read more
What Is Pons? The Robinhood Chain Meme Coin Factory Token Up 18,000% Since July
PONS, the token behind Robinhood Chain’s biggest meme coin factory, flipped CASHCAT to become the chain’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap—and its chart looks like a hockey stick.
Python Presenter: Bringing the Magic of Rails to Django
I didn’t originally intend to write about this, but after reflecting on some recent architectural gaps, I thought—why not? Coming from the Ruby on Rails ecosystem, the Presenter pattern was a tool I enjoyed immensely. It was my secret weapon for keeping the presentation layer clean and avoiding the dreaded “logic leak” into views. However, … Read more
How Tailscale mitigates the lethal trifecta
Safely using AI agents can seem like a daunting, if not impossible, task. The qualities that make them so useful—access to data, the ability to take action, and the flexibility afforded by non-deterministic output—also make them dangerous. But it’s not impossible, with the right tools and a little bit of setup, to run agents and … Read more
Bernie Sanders Pushes Bill to Ban Advanced AI Development
The forthcoming bill would pause advanced AI development, create a federal regulator, and threaten violators with up to 20 years in prison.
The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment
The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals — a move that could change Tesla forever.
Mantle adds Paxos’ USDG stablecoin, joins Global Dollar Network
Mantle has added Paxos-issued USDG as a natively minted stablecoin while joining the network’s reward-sharing structure.
Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation
The high-profile startup’s annual revenue run rate stands at at over $100 million.
Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit
The grid has been straining under the weight of new AI data centers, and that has utilities courting fusion startups.
OpenAI Releases GPT-6 Astra: The Closest AI Model Yet to AGI
The model can independently discover and exploit unknown security flaws across hardened systems, triggering a staged rollout and White House review before public access.
Michigan authorities continue pursuit to block Kalshi as Supreme Court fight looms
Kalshi previously said it had been placed in an “impossible position” after federal authorities directed the company to ignore a Michigan restraining order issued in June.
Bitcoin reclaims $80K as DXY falls amid continuing suspected yen intervention
Bitcoin rallied 5% to reclaim $80,000 as the US dollar weakened amid a suspected Bank of Japan currency intervention, though analysts remain split on the impact.
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Congressman says TikTok backed out of a meeting to avoid child safety questions
TikTok backed out of a congressional committee’s “public roundtable” set for this month over concerns it would be asked about child safety practices, the chair of the committee said. After negotiating “in good faith” to bring TikTok’s chief security officer before the House Select Committee on China to answer questions about Chinese government access to … Read more
Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails
Abliteration.AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.
ChatGPT, Claude and Grok Outages Leave Users Asking How to Work Without AI
The three AI platforms restored service Thursday after users said the simultaneous disruptions brought their work to a halt.
Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model
Most AI tools allow you to opt out of sharing your usage with the model provider to improve future versions. Meta has taken that idea and put a price tag on it. For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, it is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about … Read more
Bitcoin ETFs Rebound as Ethereum and XRP ETFs End Winning Streaks
Ethereum funds broke a 12-day winning run and XRP snapped an 11-session streak on Wednesday, while Bitcoin ETFs bounced back with $101.15 million in one day after their worst outflow since July.
Samsung’s beloved Q Series sound system is hundreds off for Labor Day
Samsung’s Q990F is a full home audio system in a single box. | Image: The Verge Researching, buying, then finally assembling a sound system for your TV is daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want one of the best kits you can get at a rare discount, Best Buy and Amazon are … Read more
OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model
OpenAI claims that Astra represents “a new frontier on computer and browser use,” and that it handles tasks with unmatched “speed, accuracy, and safety.”
OpenAI’s next big AI model has ‘entered the AGI era’
OpenAI’s next big model is here: GPT-6 Astra. The company calls it a “generational leap in capability” for areas like cybersecurity, professional work, software engineering, science, and computer use. As OpenAI announced earlier this week, it’s also the first model designated as meeting OpenAI’s “critical cybersecurity capability threshold” – but the company promises that won’t … Read more
CFTC Asks Judge to Dismiss CME Lawsuit Over Crypto Perpetual Futures
The regulator argues that CME cannot challenge its approval of Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual contract without showing concrete financial harm.
Bybit Pay integrates with Mesh to expand crypto payments
The integration lets Bybit users spend digital assets directly from their exchange balances across Mesh-powered platforms.
BitMEX co-founder contributed 75% of Reform UK’s donations in Q2 2026
The UK political party and its leader, Nigel Farage, have accepted contributions from figures tied to the crypto industry, raising questions about potential influence on policies.
Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers
Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 as it builds a new Qualcomm-powered smart ring.
Microsoft slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming to just 15 hours a month for Ultimate subscribers
Microsoft is announcing some major changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today, less than a year after opening up cloud gaming to its Xbox Game Pass Premium and Essential tiers. While all Game Pass plans have included unlimited cloud gaming over the past year, from November this will be limited to just 15 hours on Ultimate, … Read more