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Navigating the Pivot From Tech Expert to Organizational Leader

The transition from a purely technical expert or individual contributor position to a broader leadership role is one of the most challenging phases in a STEM career. It requires moving away from relying solely on technical excellence toward mastering systems thinking, adaptive le

How to Play MRVL Stock Now as Marvell Technology Expands Its Relationship With Google

Tech layoffs August 2026 update: Apple, TikTok, LinkedIn, Netflix join the list of companies slashing jobs

August is quickly coming to a close, but it appears to be ending the way it began : with mass layoffs at some of the biggest tech companies on the planet. Here’s the latest roundup of job cuts from some of the most prominent tech players in the industry. Apple slashes positions o

Data centers become "killer application" for new power transformer tech

Data centers have become the largest driver of surging electricity demand that is straining US power grids. But the AI data center boom has also accelerated investment in a technology that could provide a silver lining for everyone—solid-state power transformers that replace indu

STAT+: Lady Gaga and her fiancé launch a biotech startup

FTC challenges Amgen's Enbrel patent strategy, the long, winding path for the Moderna-Merck cancer vaccine, and more biotech news

Telehealth takes aim at big tech on 'Green World Image'

The Seattle band's latest album is a cheeky critique of late-stage capitalism.

Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there’s still space

Make the most of Disrupt's crowds of potential investors and partners by exhibiting your startup from October 13-15.

Building Technology People Can Trust

This article is brought to you by Emerson . I’ve spent much of my career as an engineer, including years in the semiconductor industry. And one lesson has stayed with me through every major technology shift: innovation always creates new complexity. In semiconductors, we have see

Broadcom vs. Marvell Technology: 1 Critical Metric Decides the Better Custom AI Chip Stock

UK, France ‘re-announce’ anti-missile technology for Ukraine: ‘None will be online for years’

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Ledwidge, former military intelligence officer and Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Portsmouth University. According to Dr. Ledwidge, the latest European commitments to Ukraine are merely politically symbolic. He warns that the coalitio

Six justices, five techniques: writing lessons from the 2025-26 term

I’ve spent two decades mining Supreme Court opinions for writing techniques that can inspire advocates, too. The best examples rarely feature the snarky or witty lines made for social media. Instead, they model how to navigate the toughest problems in legal reasoning: how to make

Frontier-technology markets are too narrow — here’s how to widen them

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02572-8 Governments need to keep their procurement processes as open as possible, or they will face risks of technological lock-in down the line.

How new cooling technologies could cut AC electricity demand

America's answer to hotter summers has overwhelmingly been more air conditioning, and engineers are now looking for ways to keep people cool without driving up electricity demand. Why it matters: The need for cooling is surging. The issue isn't just how to generate more electrici

Lawsuit demands Logitech hand tariff refunds over to customers

Logitech is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for not giving customers tariff refunds. In April 2025, Logitech raised the prices on 51 percent of its portfolio, with some prices increasing by as much as 25 percent. The complaint seeks to “recover monies that Logitech extract

Scientists Used A.I. to Design New Viruses. The Technology Could Be a Boon for Medicine, but Experts Worry About Harmful Pathogens

The findings represent the first genomes, or complete genetic instruction books, designed entirely with generative A.I. The resulting viruses attack only bacteria, which could one day help overcome the problem of antibiotic-resistant microbes

Lenovo Addresses Legion Go BIOS Update Bricking Gaming Handhelds - TechPowerUp

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Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC - TechCrunch

Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC TechCrunch S.E.C. Investigating Near-Implosion of A.I. Hedge Fund The New York Times SEC subpoenas Wall Street banks over Situational Awareness Financial Times US SEC subpoenas Wall Street

Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case - TechCrunch

Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case TechCrunch Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings Reuters FTC Reaches Settlement With Zillow, Redfin Over Antitrust Concerns WSJ Redfin and Zillow must change unlawful agreement that hurts compe

Proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech demands money to be given back to customers after $61 million US tariff refund

A proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech is attempting to recover funds that were allegedly "extracted from American consumers" as a result of the Trump administration's tariffs. The complaint [PDF] is being led by a construction company, SJK Development, and a California

TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Apply now to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Apply before September 4 to be a part of the TechCrunch Disrupt community by hosting your own Side Event.

Amjad Masad, CEO and co-founder of Replit, joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Replit CEO Amjad Masad will share his perspective on the future of programming and Replit's role in developing it.

From AI Copilots to Agent Swarms

The impact of AI on software development has been both profound and ever-evolving. Last year, I wrote about AMD’s plans to use AI not just for generating new lines of code, but also for other steps in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as triaging problems, debugging

Gaining Leadership Backing for Your Innovations

This article is part of our exclusive career advice series in partnership with the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society. Imagine this: You have a strong idea for a new product for your company. Your coworkers encourage you to move forward because they believe it cou

New Balance Reissues the 992 Made in USA in "Light Arctic Grey"

Summary New Balance is bringing back the 992 silhouette in a Light Arctic Grey Black and Blue Gemstone colorwayThe unisex Made in USA model reproduces core performance tech including ABZORB SBS cushioning TS2 support and N-durance rubberThe sneaker is scheduled to officially rele

Hailey Bieber Teases Justin Bieber's Upcoming SKYLRK Glowing Wired Headphones

Summary Justin Bieber's lifestyle brand SKYLRK is expanding into tech with an upcoming pair of corded headphonesHailey Bieber soft-launched the unreleased audio accessory featuring illuminated earbuds in vibrant green and blue colorwaysOfficial pricing and release details for the

US unveils expanded sanctions aimed at Iran's 'economic asphyxiation'

The US on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will "sever every economic lifeline" ​that sustains ‌Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a press conference. The expanded sanctions target Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and ship

Your smartwatch could soon be obsolete

End of life for tech devices is kind of a fuzzy line. While people on tight budgets, or those who don’t need the latest and greatest features, often use their smartphones, tablets, and watches until they no longer run, the companies behind those devices eventually stop supporting

How does converting a video to 4K actually work?

Upscaling software is getting better all the time, but there are still some caveats to be aware of.

Projected first-round NFL pick Brendan Sorsby enters rehab amid gambling probe

Texas Tech and the NCAA are investigating after reports of thousands of online wagers placed by the standout quarterback Leer

Three Days of Barbecue, Swimming Holes, and Football for a UT Longhorns Game Weekend

As cities go, Austin is a bit of a chameleon. In certain lights, it’s a tech town with a rapidly-expanding skyline and a steady supply of buzzy new bar and restaurant openings. In others, it’s a natural playground with lush parks, hike and bike trails, and plenty of swimming hole

WildBrain Buys Personality AI In Deal Worth Up To $70 Million

WildBrain, the Canadian animation studio that owns and manages a huge library of family entertainment including Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba! and Inspector Gadget, has acquired 100% of Personality AI, a generative AI startup focused on bringing character expe

Behind the Scenes of ESPN’s Animated Sports Alt-Casts

How are those live sports games starring the characters from The Simpsons, Toy Story and Inside Out made? With a lot of animators and tech like motion capture and face tracking.

Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 slipped to start the week as tech stocks tumbled on Monday. Tune in to CNBC Tuesday morning for Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines.

BlackBerry found a second life in car software. Now it’s looking to robotics

BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo explains how its QNX car software helped reshape the company — and why it sees robotics as a major growth opportunity.

Apple releases beta 7 for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more

Apple is rolling out beta 7 today for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more forthcoming software updates. Here’s what to expect.

New public betas now available for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, more

Following the release of the seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and Apple’s other upcoming software updates, the company is now rolling out the corresponding public betas. Here are the details.

How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers

New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.

The cat-and-mouse game over 3D-printed guns has begun

The creator of the world's first 3D-printed gun claims he's developed a way to thwart government-mandated software meant to block 3D printers from making firearms. It's an opening volley in what's shaping up to be an evolving battle between regulators trying to stem the tide of g

Lenovo confirms Legion Go issues after gamers report bricked devices

When a company's software update turns your computer into a useless brick, should fixes be free? Framework, the modular computer startup, apparently thinks so. But it's not clear that computing giant Lenovo will go that far. Three weeks after a Redditor presented a nearly $300 re

The offline messaging apps challenging internet shutdowns

Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app surged during India’s internet blackout — and the government’s response suggests a new tech battleground.

Arizona wants Taiwan’s investors to think beyond chips

As Arizona’s economic fortunes have become increasingly tied to TSMC and its chip supply chain, it’s been keen to diversify the roster of investors beyond tech companies.

Temperature-tunable micropillars enable programmable sorting of particles and cells

A programmable microfluidic device developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, combines deterministic lateral displacement, a microfluidic technique used to separate particles according to size, with temperature-responsive polymer micropillars to dynamically change separa

Victor Niederhoffer, Trader Who Went Boom and Bust (Twice), Dies at 82

He pioneered a technique for using computers to predict short-term movements in stock prices, something that proved to be hugely lucrative — when it worked.

Building a Quantum Computer, One Fragile Qubit at a Time

No one yet knows which technology will power the quantum computers of the future, but the race to create them has already produced some of science’s most intricate machinery. The post Building a Quantum Computer, One Fragile Qubit at a Time first appeared on Quanta Magazine

US nutrition startup Berry Street merges with India’s Healthify as GLP-1 trends upwards

Berry Street founder Noah Kotlove and Healthify founder Tushar Vashisht will act as co-CEOs of the new entity.

OpenAI is building AI agents for everything. Will everyone use them?

Inside the frontier lab’s push to bring AI agents from software engineers to the masses.

Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into robotics

General Intuition, the startup building a foundation model that trains generalized AI agents how to move through space and time, is in talks to raise at a $6 billion pre-money valuation from new investors including Valor Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and Seven Seven Six.

Debates over AI consciousness are a trap

“Runaway” AI, “rogue” agents, and “autonomous” actors—the current rhetoric would have you believe that AI agents are not only awake and aware, but angry at their creators. Prominent tech leaders such as Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, and Sam Altman push for regulation of these see

Predict Antenna Coupling on Electrically Large Platforms Before Building Hardware

Learn how full-wave simulation predicts very low antenna coupling on aircraft-sized platforms, and which three modeling techniques deliver accurate results with fewer computational resources. Download this free whitepaper now!

SAN SAN GEAR FW26 Explores Urban Connectivity With “CABLE”

Summary SAN SAN GEAR FW26 “CABLE” explores unseen urban networks through layered silhouettes and technical fabrics.Key styles include multi‑layered outerwear, structural knitwear and modular bags.Released in three drops starting today, via flagship, online and select retailers. S

Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers

After repairs to Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture, officials employed a technique known as hikiya to move the structure more than two metres To chants of “so-re, so-re”, about 1,800 people came together in northern Japan over the weekend to pull a 360-tonne castle keep a litt

6 Forward-Facing Sonar Baits To Help You Catch More Fish

Love it or hate it, FFS is becoming a trend—and these high-tech lures are designed to take advantage of it The post 6 Forward-Facing Sonar Baits To Help You Catch More Fish appeared first on Field & Stream .

The AI ‘new era’ illusion: why every boom looks different—but ends the same

The beginning of the 20th century, much like the beginning of the 21st, was an era of increasing optimism. The financial panics of 1873 and 1893 were in the past, new technologies like electricity and internal combustion were just gaining traction and Morganization was creating t

The ‘Flocklash’ is getting louder—and more creative

Lots of people—dare we say most people—hate Flock. And lately, they’ve been going to increasingly creative lengths to make it known. Privately held Flock Safety is an Atlanta-based surveillance technology company that operates a nationwide network of automated cameras that record

Five innovative smartphones and dumbphones that put design first

For this roundup, we've collected five smartphones and dumbphones with exciting designs, ranging from a phone with a robot arm to a keyboard phone built for messaging. For many people, their phone is their most important piece of technology and has been tailored to suit their ind

Could a 1,000-Foot-Deep Hole Really Cool Your Subway Station?

The MTA is studying a technology that’s less far-fetched than it may seem.

Nature

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02641-y Technology to help people walk, run and jump is moving rapidly from labs to hiking trails.

How to Find Out If There Are Flock Cameras Near You

The Atlas of Surveillance maintains the largest known database tracking police surveillance technologies across the US.

Darth Vader Tells San Diego Council The Empire Loves Its Flock Cameras

The Sith Lord crashed a San Diego council meeting to roast surveillance technology that has divided communities

Dealer Allegedly Crashes Owner’s Rare Hellcat, Then Tries To Sell Him Another At Sticker

Routine maintenance usually doesn't require a test drive, but a lube technician went for it anyway resulting in a wreck

2028 Dems dodge on Bernie's push to pause AI development

Democratic presidential hopefuls are scrambling to seize on the growing public backlash against AI. But none will go as far as Bernie Sanders and his recent call to halt the technology's development. Axios asked nearly 20 Democrats who are seen as potential White House contenders

Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed

Chinese retailer AliExpress has been caught fingerprinting visitors after one of the metrics—an outdated technique that measures inaudible sounds it sends to browsers—impeded a researcher's ability to use his bluetooth headphones. Researcher Matthew Callaghan said he stumbled on

The Olaplex Shape Set Hairspray Wants You to Rethink Hold

The Olaplex Shape Set Hairspray is here—infusing its bond-repair technology into a hairspray that holds style sans crunch. Here’s everything you need to know.

STAT+: Are cancer patients getting too much drug?

Moderna's stunning surge and drop, AI in scientific writing, and more biotech news from The Readout

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a big Roche investment in the U.S., estrogen patch shortages, and more

Roche's Genentech will invest $750 million to double the size of its existing production facility in Oregon

Launching 10,000 tiny 'femtosats' to Saturn? NASA funds 18 futuristic spaceflight ideas

NASA is giving a financial boost to nearly 20 technology investigations to help fuel the incubation of tomorrow's spaceflight research capabilities. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts ( NIAC ) program has selected 18 projects for this year's Phase I awards, which will each spl

A dumpling shop becomes a poster child of AI adoption in China

Business owner quotes Deng Xiaoping as motivator: “Science and technology are a primary productive force.”

Protesting PS5 Players Now Plan Permanent Blackout, Meaning No GTA 6 or Wolverine - Push Square

Protesting PS5 Players Now Plan Permanent Blackout, Meaning No GTA 6 or Wolverine Push Square Ahead of PlayStation Blackout Protest, Gamers Are Receiving Terms of Service Reminders Yahoo Tech PlayStation Owners Begin Sony Boycott with Digital Blackout Protest Polygon.com Sony rem

Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC - Engadget

Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC Engadget Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings Reuters FTC Reaches Settlement With Zillow, Redfin Over Antitrust Concerns WSJ Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case TechCrunch Redfin and

PlayStation issues update on digital future as week-long console blackout gets underway - GAMINGbible

PlayStation issues update on digital future as week-long console blackout gets underway GAMINGbible Ahead of PlayStation Blackout Protest, Gamers Are Receiving Terms of Service Reminders Yahoo Tech PlayStation Owners Begin Sony Boycott with Digital Blackout Protest Polygon.com So

Metal ceramics under AI control: A new approach for calculating the mechanical properties of materials

Researchers from the Skoltech Materials Center have proposed a new approach to modeling the mechanical properties of heterogeneous materials, combining machine learning with active learning on local chemical configurations. The method enables calculations of large systems contain

Deuterium enables chip waveguides to generate broadband light from infrared pulses

A research team from Singapore, led by Associate Professor Dawn Tan of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Dr. Luo Xianshu, head of the Silicon Photonics Department at the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME), has developed a low-loss silicon

Supersized quantum sensors make faint photons easier to catch

Our everyday life is flooded with photons, the quantum building blocks of light. For cutting-edge technology, from quantum computing to deep-tissue imaging, detecting every single photon counts.

How to Fish: Strategies for beating the Spider Crab

How to Fish is the name of the game, but defeating its first crabby encounter is less about your rod-and-reel technique and more about your skills with a pair of brass knuckles. I'll spare you the play-by-play, but I ran at the Spider Crab boss multiple times with my bare fists,

The Best New Running Shoes of 2026—So Far

From major upgrades to classic trainers to high-tech trail shoes, these top road and trail models stand out from the rest this year. The post The Best New Running Shoes of 2026—So Far appeared first on Outside Online .

Undersea cable to Antarctica through Drake Passage is viable, researchers find — 1,600km route to Chile could spell an end to research data leaving in 'suitcase

A fiber-optic cable strung across the Drake Passage could pull Antarctica's research bases off satellite links and hard-drive shipments and onto the global network after Chile's finalized feasibility study concluded last week that the crossing is technically viable. Salience Cons

Hot Chips 2026: IBM's first dual-ISA core natively executes ARM and z/Architecture in the same core; all cores run at 5.7 GHz base frequency — next-gen mainfram

This Tom's Hardware Premium article is free to read with a Tom's Hardware account; no payment necessary. We're offering free access from August 23 to 26 so you can read all of our reporting from Hot Chips. IBM's next-gen AI processor is the first time it has supported dual ISA ex

Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash

Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.