The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash
Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance. Read:…
Tech Crunch – Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs
Nvidia has a plan to make sure its GPUs won’t lose value. It wants to convince a new crop of financiers to keep lending for AI buildouts. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Who really needs a cocktail robot?
Bartesian’s cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Man arrested for parole violation, fentanyl possession
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested for violating his parole and possessing fentanyl on Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office Precinct #6. Precinct Six…
Tech Crunch – Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report
The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting ‘hack back’ attacks or offensive cyber operations. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – In San Antonio’s immigrant community, the fear of ICE weighs on every move
Everyday tasks like buying groceries or taking kids to the park now bring life-changing risks. “We couldn’t go out because they were hunting us,” a Honduran mother said. Read: Read More