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ZDNet AIAug 13, 11:35 AM🔥Lead Story

Android can now tap to share for contact info, photos, and more - which phones get it first

The process of sending someone a file or sharing your information on Android just got a lot simpler.

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AI NewsAug 13, 9:22 AM

Okta targets AI agent token costs with MCP scoping

Okta says identity-scoped Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool lists can reduce AI agent token costs. Each model call made by an AI agent can include schemas, names, descriptions and parameters for every tool exposed by...

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ZDNet AIAug 13, 9:00 AM

The best antivirus software to protect your computer in 2026

Our favorite antivirus software protects your PC, laptop, and mobile devices from malware without costing a fortune.

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ZDNet AIAug 13, 9:00 AM

The best password managers of 2026: Expert tested

If you have trouble remembering the passwords for all of your online accounts, we've handpicked the best password manager apps to help you stay protected.

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CNBC TechAug 13, 9:00 AM

An inside look at SK Hynix $720 billion AI-fueled buildout that's taking over South Korea

SK Hynix, the leading maker of high-bandwidth memory, is pouring $720 billion into memory factories to meet AI demand. We got an exclusive first look.

WIRED AIAug 13, 9:00 AM

There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It

Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save lives.

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CNBC TechAug 13, 5:22 AM

South Korea’s Kospi has staged a stunning comeback. How long will the bull market last?

South Korea's Kospi has staged a reversal from its latest rout, returning to bull-market territory as investors piled back into the semiconductor giants that dominate the index.

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CNBC TechAug 13, 2:06 AM

South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull-market territory in just over a month on AI trade

South Korean stocks rallied on Thursday, pushing the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market.

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CNBC TechAug 13, 1:31 AM

EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales data

The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.

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ZDNet AIAug 13, 1:00 AM

'Specialists aren't required' anymore: How to stay valuable in an AI agent workplace today

Versatility is in, with people expected to work across the tech stack.

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CNBC TechAug 12, 11:49 PM

Cerebras stock plunges 14% after second earnings report following IPO

Cerebras Systems reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and raised its full-year guidance.

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CNBC TechAug 12, 10:54 PM

Cisco's stock drops despite earnings, revenue beat

Even though Cisco's quarterly results topped estimates, they weren't good enough to satisfy Wall Street.

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CNBC TechAug 12, 10:49 PM

Google’s new Pixel 11 puts Gemini at center of AI phone battle with Apple

Google is launching the Pixel 11 lineup weeks before Apple rolls out a rebuilt Siri powered by Gemini AI models.

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CNBC TechAug 12, 10:27 PM

Jim Cramer says the AI data center trade is back. These 6 stocks are leading the comeback

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said the AI data center trade is regaining market leadership after weeks of forced selling weighed on the group.

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TechCrunch AIAug 12, 10:26 PM

Some Claude users are mad that Anthropic’s new watermarks will catch them using it at their jobs, classes

Is Anthropic's new watermarking system a travesty? Some have taken to social media to complain that it is.

Ars Technica AIAug 12, 9:43 PM

Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack

The data was scraped and exfiltrated from 2,500 users of a compromised AI package.

WIRED AIAug 12, 9:00 PM

The White House Is Going to Expand Its AI Policy

Open models may soon be added to an updated AI framework, sources tell WIRED, as the White House continues to grapple with how to regulate a technology it has tried not to regulate.

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CNBC TechAug 12, 8:00 PM

CoreWeave gains 19%, Nebius surges 34% in post-earnings neocloud rally

AI cloud giant CoreWeave jumped in premarket trading after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled on surging AI demand from hyperscalers.

WIRED AIAug 12, 6:45 PM

Rogue AI Agents Aren’t Evil. They’re Just Eager to Please

AI agents that break free and hack into other systems are only trying to make us happy.

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TechCrunch AIAug 12, 6:19 PM

AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation

Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.

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TechCrunch AIAug 12, 5:51 PM

As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open

At Ai4, three of the world's most respected AI experts — Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng — debated regulation, open source access, and how America can compete as China advances in Asia.

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TechCrunch AIAug 12, 5:41 PM

OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise

Thrive Holdings has raised $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation from investors like SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital.

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ZDNet AIAug 12, 5:34 PM

Every Amazon Google Pixel 11 preorder deal - get up to $350 on an Amazon gift card, free

Google's latest lineup of Pixel 11 phones is here, and Amazon has a free gift card offer on every single one.

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ZDNet AIAug 12, 5:33 PM

Sparky Linux just restored 32-bit support - why that still matters

Got an old 32-bit computer lying around? Don't throw it away - Sparky Linux has decided not to give up on the aging architecture.

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TechCrunch AIAug 12, 4:57 PM

Mesh, Automattic’s CRM for everyone, comes to Android

Mesh, an AI-powered contacts app and relationship manager from Automattic, is now an Android app.

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TechCrunch AIAug 12, 4:46 PM

Why Stream ring-maker Sandbar says the future of AI wearables is voice

AI notetaking hardware has taken off over the past couple of years, with credit-card-sized devices, pendants, pins, and even transcribing earbuds all promising to capture your meetings and turn them into summaries and...

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CNBC TechAug 12, 4:34 PM

We're encouraged by Wednesday's benign inflation data and strong neocloud earnings

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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TechCrunch AIAug 12, 4:04 PM

Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M

This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch AIAug 12, 3:44 PM

How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures

Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.

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ZDNet AIAug 12, 3:37 PM

Hackers are hunting for your private photos, FBI warns: 6 ways to avoid a sextortion nightmare

Hackers who steal compromising images of you from social media and personal accounts are selling them on the dark web. Here's how to protect yourself.

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ZDNet AIAug 12, 3:29 PM

Every Pixel 11 deal at T-Mobile right now: Trade-in offers, free phones with new line, and more

Google's new flagship Pixel series was just announced, and T-Mobile has plenty of preorder offers to choose from.

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CNBC TechAug 12, 3:26 PM

CoreWeave stock pops 14% as revenue doubles on accelerating AI infrastructure demand

CoreWeave's revenue is surging as the AI boom continues, but the company is also sitting on $35 billion in debt.

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CNBC TechAug 12, 3:23 PM

AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight

Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job.

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ZDNet AIAug 12, 3:23 PM

How to preorder every new Google Pixel device - and the best deals I found

We've got the scoop on where you can preorder the latest Google devices announced at Made by Google, including the Pixel 11 lineup and the Pixel Watch 5.

AI NewsAug 12, 2:56 PM

Google tests AMIE for clinical video consultations

Google’s research medical AI system, AMIE (Video), conducted synchronous video consultations with professional patient actors and received clinical evaluator ratings on par with primary care physicians across several...

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ZDNet AIAug 12, 2:30 PM

The Pixel Tag is Google's $29 AirTag alternative - with one big advantage

Google's new finder tags use an emerging Bluetooth technology to stand apart from competing devices made by Apple and Samsung.