Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues
Nvidia’s revenue hit $46.7 billion in the second quarter, a 56% increase compared to the same period last year.
911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls
The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers offload non-emergency call volume.
Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+
Google says Pixel Care+ provides a “higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners.”
FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies
The FBI’s cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is “ongoing” and affecting companies all over the world.
Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report
The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers’ evolving use of AI products.
OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety-test rival models
In an effort to set a new industry standard, OpenAI and Anthropic opened up their AI models for cross-lab safety testing.
WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages
With Writing Help, users can get AI-generated suggestions that rewrite their messages in professional, funny, supportive, or rephrased way.
With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection
SpaceX proves it can fly through failures on Starship’s tenth test flight.
Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee
Stonelake, who worked at Meta from 2009 until being laid off in early 2024, filed the suit against Meta in Washington state earlier this year, alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation.
The Boring Company is finally testing Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ in its Las Vegas tunnels
It may seem like a great place to test Tesla’s driver assistance tech, but the underground convention center shuttle program will stay human-driven for a while.