Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new AI-powered camera tool on smartphones is challenging wearable health sensors. Google claims its latest body measurement feature outperforms the bioelectric impedance analysis used in Samsung's Galaxy Watch. The tool uses photogrammetry and machine learning to estimate body composition. Early tests suggest surprising accuracy.
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Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Alibaba Cloud has introduced a new service that lets customers rent supernodes by the hour, providing access to frontier-scale AI computing power through the public cloud. The offering, however, is currently limited to users in a single remote Chinese province, a decision that could shape how AI resources are distributed across the country. This move underscores Alibaba's efforts to monetize its massive AI infrastructure while navigating China's unique regional development priorities.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Scammers using AI deepfakes of prominent Australians like Anthony Albanese and Gina Rinehart swindled victims out of $7.4 million in FY26. ASIC removed over 19,000 fraudulent sites and reveals the most impersonated public figures. Here's how to protect yourself from these convincing investment scams.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Music producer David Foster has publicly denied snubbing Meghan Markle at a charity event, after a viral clip sparked speculation. The incident follows Martha Stewart's recent comments about a dinner party with the Duchess, leading to another round of media statements. These recurring episodes are fuelling a narrative that Meghan remains a magnet for drama despite leaving royal life.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A BTG Pactual/Nexus poll shows President Lula leading Senator Flavio Bolsonaro 47% to 44% in a simulated runoff, within the margin of error. In the first-round scenario, Lula has 41% support against Bolsonaro's 36%. The poll surveyed 2,003 people from August 14 to 16. The election is set for October with a likely second-round contest.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Princess Eugenie has welcomed her third child in Lisbon, Portugal, where she lives part-time with husband Jack Brooksbank. Unlike Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, she has stepped back from intense royal life without formally leaving the institution. Her ability to enjoy anonymity in Portugal while retaining royal privileges highlights a contrast with the Sussexes' experience. Harry could learn from Eugenie's quieter approach to independence.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Bitcoin slipped to around $63,100 despite fresh inflation data that lowered the odds of a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The 30-day price range narrowed to 5.6%, prompting analysts to compare the quiet market to historical late-stage bear markets. In other developments, Tether announced a KPMG audit, Bit Digital shares jumped on earnings, and Sharplink moved $200 million of ether into Lido. Traditional stocks, meanwhile, hit another record high.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
More than three dozen bitcoin and crypto firms, including Coinbase, Block, and BitGo, have signed a letter asking major AI labs to grant open-source security researchers early access to their most powerful models. The letter argues that safety guardrails are blocking legitimate security work while attackers face no such limits. Recent exploits against BTCPay Server and Lightning nodes underscore the need for better AI tools for defenders.
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