Disney+ is testing whether fan-made TikTok videos can turn quick swipes into full movies and shows without sending subscribers to another app.
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Data Center Outages Are Less Frequent but More Expensive, Uptime Finds
Uptime Institute says data center outages are declining, but 57% of major incidents now cost over $100,000 as infrastructure risks grow.
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SpaceX Spent $329M on Tesla Megapacks as AI Costs Climbed
SpaceX sharply increased Tesla Megapack purchases as its AI data center costs rose, adding battery storage to a broader power infrastructure buildout.
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Elon Musk Goes All-In on Nvidia: What SpaceX’s Chip Strategy Means for AI Infrastructure
SpaceX’s exclusive Nvidia commitment shows how AI infrastructure standardization can accelerate deployments while deepening supplier and supply chain risk.
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Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf, a Lightweight Browser Built for AI Agents
Cloudflare’s Kitesurf browser promises lower resource use and stronger isolation for AI agents, but enterprises should assess its beta limitations.
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Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Can Change Its Own Battery in Under 3 Minutes
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot can swap its own battery in under three minutes, a feature designed to reduce downtime during industrial work.
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Meta Ordered to Pay $567M and Overhaul Teen Safety on Facebook, Instagram
Meta must pay $567 million and change Facebook and Instagram protections for minors under a New Mexico court order it plans to appeal.
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Samsung’s August Update Patches 56 Security Vulnerabilities Across Galaxy Devices
Samsung’s August 2026 Galaxy update fixes 56 Android and One UI security flaws, including critical vulnerabilities and clipboard access risks.
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OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027
OpenAI’s rumored $300–$400 smart speaker could signal a bigger shift as the ChatGPT maker looks to bring AI beyond phones, laptops, and screens.
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Apple Has $1 Billion in Chips Waiting — and Memory Is the Problem
Apple is reportedly racing to secure DRAM for the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone as a memory shortage threatens to tighten launch supply.
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