Google discovered a new scam—and also fell victim to it

Disclosure comes two months after Google warned the world of ongoing spree. [...]

GPT-5 is here – 5 things you need to know about OpenAI’s ‘most useful’ model yet

OpenAI debuted the powerful new GPT-5 AI model, featuring enhanced ChatGPT capabilities, including improved voices and seamless integration with Gmail and Google Calendar. [...]

America's agricultural trade gap is widening in the tariff era

U.S. farms trade deficit reached a record high as new data from the USDA found the trade gap grew by $4 billion in June [...]

Popular hard drive vendor on Amazon caught selling 10-year-old used but repackaged hard drive — but would you buy one if it was keenly priced?

External drives sold during Amazon’s Tech Week were revealed to be repurposed, decade-old HDDs falsely labeled as new, with signs of prior data use. [...]

Microsoft rolls out GPT-5 across its Copilot suite - here's what we know

GPT-5 is here, and Microsoft is integrating it into everything from chatbots to developer tools. Here's what's new, what works, and what to expect. [...]

Five iOS 26 features I already can't live without - and how to access them

Available as both a developer beta and a public beta, iOS 26 offers a host of cool new features and enhancements. These are my favorites. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 8

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 8 [...]

Donald Trump Orders Crackdown on Politically-Motivated ‘Debanking’

In a new executive order, the US president has called on federal regulators to investigate and punish banks for alleged discrimination against conservatives and certain types of business. [...]

Why enterprises can’t afford to ignore cloud optimization in 2025

As adoption of new technologies increase, IT leaders that prioritize modernization will unlock a foundation for future innovation. [...]