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OpenAI builds autonomous AI agents for everyday professional workflows

August 25, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

OpenAI is expanding its focus toward building autonomous AI agents designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks across various professions rather than just software engineering. The initiative aims to integrate large language models directly into daily workplace workflows, granting agents access to communication tools, email, and productivity software to automate routine operations. While internal adoption of […]

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events Applications Now Open

August 25, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

TechCrunch has officially opened the application window for organizations wishing to host Side Events during the upcoming Disrupt 2026 conference in San Francisco. The major tech event is set to bring together more than 10,000 innovators, founders, and investors from across the global technology ecosystem. Interested participants have until September 4 to submit their proposals […]

China Delays Critical Chang’e 7 Moon Mission to 2027

August 24, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

China’s space program has unexpectedly postponed the much-anticipated Chang’e 7 lunar mission, pushing its launch to 2027. The complex mission—consisting of an orbiter, lander, rover, and mini-hopper—was originally set to launch via a Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang spaceport to explore the Moon’s south pole. While official statements remained terse, citing the strict […]

Is it legal to train AI on books? The complex copyright debate

August 24, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

The legality of training artificial intelligence models on copyrighted books and articles remains one of the most complex challenges in the tech industry. While authors argue their livelihoods are threatened by uncompensated data harvesting, the courts are forced to apply decades-old legal frameworks to unprecedented technology. Recent landmark rulings suggest that courts view an AI […]

Waymo reveals custom 5nm chip for robotaxis

August 24, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

Waymo has shared new details regarding its custom 5nm ASIC chip, designed to power its sixth-generation autonomous driving system. The specialized processor efficiently handles massive raw data flows from vehicle cameras, delivering a remarkable computing performance of over 1,000 TOPS. This development highlights the company’s move toward deeper vertical integration. At the same time, Waymo […]

Pebble Time 2 is back: Retro design and 21-day battery life

August 22, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

The $225 Pebble Time 2 smartwatch has officially arrived, bringing back the beloved indie brand under the leadership of its original founder, Eric Migicovsky. Unlike typical mainstream smartwatches that mimic high-tech mini-computers, the new Pebble focuses on a playful, casual experience reminiscent of classic digital watches and retro tech. Equipped with a 64-color e-paper display […]

Nvidia invests millions in Cloverleaf for AI data centers

August 22, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

Nvidia has announced a strategic partnership and a multimillion-dollar investment in data center infrastructure developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure. This move is designed to secure the massive power supply and grid connections required to sustain the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence workloads. Cloverleaf acts as a crucial intermediary between utility companies and data centers, tackling the industry’s […]

Fake crypto conference used to target cybersecurity researchers

August 21, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

A threat actor attempted to compromise cybersecurity professionals by luring them with a fabricated cryptocurrency conference around the time major hacking events took place. The attacker initiated contact via the social platform X, employing deceptive outreach strategies. The scheme relied on legitimate Google Docs integrated with Google App Script to simulate an encrypted workspace sidebar. […]

ChatGPT gains new Apple Messages integration

August 21, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

OpenAI has introduced a new Apple Messages plug-in, enabling ChatGPT to connect directly with users’ messaging inboxes. This integration empowers individuals to sort, edit, and analyze their digital conversations using conversational artificial intelligence. The tool extends its utility to professional environments via Codex and ChatGPT Work, facilitating tasks such as drafting, searching history, sending texts, […]

Stripe acquires OpenRouter in massive $7.5B deal

August 20, 2026Κώστας ΒασιλείουLeave a Comment

Stripe has confirmed its acquisition of AI model routing platform OpenRouter for a reported $7.5 billion, marking a staggering leap from the startup’s $1.3 billion valuation just three months prior. The payment giant outbid other interested parties, including Databricks, to secure the fast-growing developer platform. While Stripe’s founders jokingly attributed the move to the approaching […]