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TechCrunch: OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/openai-launches-astra-its-powerful-and-controv ersial-new-model/
Ars Technica: Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/meet-the-2026-ig-nobel-prize-winners/
The Verge: Microsoft slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming to just 15 hours a month for Ultimate subscribers Link: https://www.theverge.com/news/989166/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-hourly-limits-c hanges
TechCrunch: Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/qualcomm-backs-ultrahuman-in-70m-round-on-bet- to-turn-smart-rings...
Wired: OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk Link: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-elon-musk-cursor-billion-revenue/
TechCrunch: Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/circular-unveils-ring-3-series-with-contactles s-payments-an...
TechCrunch: Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/ollie-is-betting-privacy-can-win-the-ai-assist ant-race/
Wired: Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme Link: https://www.wired.com/story/lenovo-project-aeroblade-ifa-2026/
The Verge: I held the first truly bezel-free phone Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/985009/tecno-bezelless-concept-phone-ifa
TechCrunch: Google launches AI voice features in Gmail, Docs and Keep Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/google-launches-ai-voice-features-in-gmail-doc s-and-keep/
The Verge: Google says its AI weather model is getting better Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/988921/weather-forecast-ai-model-google-satellite- update
TechCrunch: Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/googles-latest-ai-weather-model-gives-you-no-e xcuse-to-forget-your-umb...
Wired: Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here Link: https://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-rtx-spark-laptops-first-look/
The Verge: Hohem’s tiny steadycam has a removable action cam Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/987776/hohems-tiny-steadicam-has-a-removable-actio n-cam
Wired: I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited Link: https://www.wired.com/story/guild-wars-3-first-look/
The Verge: DJI’s new robovac can climb obstacles, vacuum quietly, and claims much improved privacy Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/989295/dji-romo-2-p2-a2-robovac-legs-vacuuming-loc al-data-mode-i...
TechCrunch: Volunteer at TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/volunteer-at-techcrunch-founder-summit-in-bost on/
Wired: Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI Link: https://www.wired.com/story/nvidias-hugging-face-acquisition-is-a-dollar129-bill ion-bet-on-open-source-ai/
TechCrunch: Nvidia confirms it will buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/nvidia-confirms-it-will-buy-hugging-face-for-1 2-9-billion/
The Verge: Nvidia is buying Hugging Face for almost $13 billion Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/985474/nvidia-buying-hugging-face-deal
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