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Mistral raises €3B for its sovereign AI push

The French AI lab says the Series D round will fund compute, infrastructure, commercial growth and expansion across more markets.
09.09.2026 10:03

A Practical Guide to How to Set Up Data Backup

Learn how to set up data backup in a way that’s reliable and easy to maintain, with practical advice on storage, schedules, and recovery.
09.09.2026 09:03

Phil Schiller leaves App Store role amid profit push

Bloomberg says family and philanthropy played a part, but Schiller also had concerns that higher App Store margins could spark fresh conflict.
08.09.2026 13:03

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone

Apple’s September 9 event may also bring iPhone 18 Pro models, while leaks point to HomePod updates and AirPods with cameras.
08.09.2026 12:03

Travis Kalanick’s Atoms moves toward robotaxis

After raising $1.7 billion, Atoms is reportedly planning hires, acquisitions, and talks with Uber as it explores a broader push into self-driving tech.
08.09.2026 11:03

Authors dispute claims in Anthropic settlement

Writers say publishers and some agents are seeking shares of Anthropic settlement payments, even when rights may have reverted years ago.
08.09.2026 10:03

How Cloud Storage Works in Everyday Use

A clear look at how cloud storage works, from syncing and backup to access, sharing, security, and using files across devices.
08.09.2026 09:03

Pentagon disables ad tracking on troops’ devices

The change covers military iPhones, Android devices, and Windows PCs after concerns that app location data could be used to target U.S. troops.
07.09.2026 13:03

OpenAI backs disclosure rules after wiki report

After a reported German wiki incident, OpenAI said AI misalignment can no longer stay a research issue and needs clearer disclosure standards.
07.09.2026 12:03

Mount Shasta rescue followed Gemini-planned hike

Three hikers on Mount Shasta were rescued after a day trip stretched overnight. Officials said the group had relied in part on Gemini for planning.
07.09.2026 11:03

Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft

The publishers say AI tools trained on journalism could undercut the news business, even as Microsoft says it was surprised by the lawsuit.
07.09.2026 10:03

How Crawl Budget Affects SEO Performance

Understand crawl budget, why it matters for SEO, and how to help search engines focus on the pages that actually deserve attention.
07.09.2026 09:03

Suspected IDScan breach may expose 150 million IDs

A dark web site claimed access to passports and driver’s licenses from the US and Canada, putting fresh focus on how ID verification data is stored.
04.09.2026 12:03

Nvidia confirms Hugging Face deal for $12.93 billion

Nvidia says Hugging Face will remain open after the $12.93 billion acquisition, even as the deal deepens its reach across AI tools and infrastructure.
04.09.2026 11:03

Google rolls out WeatherNext 3 forecasts

Google says its new AI weather model will power Search, Maps and Gemini, with higher-resolution forecasts and hourly updates.
04.09.2026 10:03

Why an XML Sitemap Helps Search Engines Crawl

Understand what an XML sitemap does, how it supports crawling and SEO, and how to keep it accurate so search engines can find key pages.
04.09.2026 09:03

Norway considers curbs on camera smart glasses

Officials are reviewing whether wearables from companies like Meta and Snap need stricter limits, especially if facial recognition reaches public use.
03.09.2026 15:03

HiddenLayer raises $100M as AI security spending grows

The startup says ARR rose more than 10x in a year as companies look for tools to protect AI models, agents and workflows in production.
03.09.2026 14:03

John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO

Tim Cook moves to executive chairman as Apple hands the CEO role to hardware chief John Ternus ahead of a new iPhone launch and Siri AI changes.
03.09.2026 13:03

John Ternus hints at huge Apple launch next week

Apple’s new CEO made the remark just before the September 9 iPhone event, where a foldable iPhone and broader Siri AI rollout are rumored.
03.09.2026 12:03

Jio opens JioPC to all internet users in India

Reliance Jio has expanded JioPC beyond its own broadband users, pitching cloud-based computing as a cheaper way to keep older PCs useful.
03.09.2026 11:03

Florida and Texas cut ties with Flock cameras

Florida will remove cameras from state highways within 30 days, while Texas has told state agencies to stop funding the system.
03.09.2026 10:03

How robots.txt SEO Affects Site Performance

A practical look at how robots.txt affects crawling, indexing, and crawl efficiency, plus the mistakes that can quietly hurt SEO.
03.09.2026 09:03

AIR raises $50M to secure AI agent tool chains

The startup says companies need ongoing checks on AI skills, plugins and MCP servers as agents gain access to internal systems and the web.
02.09.2026 13:03

Amazon Alexa adds alerts for purchase triggers

The new “Update Me When” tool lets shoppers set Alexa alerts for launches, releases, and other events that could lead to a purchase.
02.09.2026 12:03

Phil Schiller steps back from Apple App Store role

Schiller will remain at Apple as an Apple Fellow while day-to-day App Store operations shift to Carson Oliver under a wider leadership reshuffle.
02.09.2026 11:03

Apple adds evidence in trade secrets case against OpenAI

Apple says a former employee used confidential material at OpenAI and tried to destroy evidence, while OpenAI argues the dispute is tied to Apple’s access c…
02.09.2026 10:03

Why Google Indexing Matters for Your Site

A clear guide to Google indexing, why pages stay out of search, and what site owners can do to improve site indexing without shortcuts.
02.09.2026 09:03

Nvidia ties $3.5 billion MediaTek deal to AI chips

MediaTek will gain access to Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion ecosystem for custom AI chips, as cloud companies push further into in-house hardware.
01.09.2026 12:03

Clipto raises $15 million for AI file search

The startup says its tool can search videos, audio, images, and documents on a device as it takes on larger platforms with similar features.
01.09.2026 11:03