The Verge: The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings
The Verge: The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings Link: https://www.theverge.com/games/977985/kinetic-publishing-showcase-sam-barlow-pre cognition
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The Verge: The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings Link: https://www.theverge.com/games/977985/kinetic-publishing-showcase-sam-barlow-pre cognition
Live Science: Totality! See the first photos of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse over Spain Link: https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/totality-see-the-first-photos-of-the-a ug-12-total-solar-eclipse-over-spain
MMA Fighting: Islam Makhachev scoffs at Ian Machado Garry being his toughest opponent to date at UFC 330: ‘It’s not going to be my biggest challenge’ Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/504552/islam-makhachev-scoffs-at...
Wired: The Gender War Over ‘Obsession’ Has Come for Theme Parks Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-gender-war-over-obsession-has-come-for-theme-par ks/
Bloody Elbow: Ian Machado Garry recalls moment he stopped Islam Makhachev and team clashing with Nick and Nate Diaz Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/12/ian-machado-garry-recalls-moment-he-stopped-i slam-makhachev-an...
Wired: Rogue AI Agents Aren’t Evil. They’re Just Eager to Please Link: https://www.wired.com/story/rogue-ai-is-just-misunderstood/
Ars Technica: Two hydrogen-burning engines powered this car to a new land speed record Link: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/jcb-sets-a-new-406-mph-speed-record-for-hyd rogen-powered-cars/
Bloody Elbow: Ian Machado Garry details plans for 82,300-fan UFC super show in Dublin with Conor McGregor Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/12/ian-machado-garry-details-plans-for-82300-fan -ufc-super-show-in-dublin-w...
TechCrunch: Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/grubhubs-24m-ftc-settlement-is-finally-reachin g-diners-and-drivers/
TechCrunch: AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/ai-coding-startup-cognition-reportedly-already -in-talks-to-raise-at-40b-valuation/
NASA News: NASA Upgrades Vertical Motion Simulator for Modern Mission Needs Link: https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/ames/nasa-upgrades-vertical-motion-s imulator-for-modern-mission-needs/
MMA Fighting: UFC 330: Newcomer saves bout on 4 days’ notice for Makhachev vs. Machado Garry fight card Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/504524/ufc-330-newcomer-saves-bout-on-4-days-not ice-for-makhachev-vs-machado-...
Bloody Elbow: Ian Machado Garry’s son cries after missing out on meeting Islam Makhachev during UFC 330 face-off Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/12/ian-machado-garrys-son-cries-after-missing-ou t-on-meeting-islam-m...
The Verge: Google’s Pixel 11 phone preorders come with up to $350 in gift cards Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/975970/google-pixel-11-series-where-to-buy-preo rder-release-date
TechCrunch: As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/as-ai-safety-concerns-mount-three-pioneers-mak e-the-case-for-staying-open/
TechCrunch: OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/openai-backed-thrive-holdings-raises-2b-to-bri ng-ai-to-the-enterprise/
The Verge: Twitch streamers can now opt out from training Amazon’s AI Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/979112/twitch-streamers-can-now-opt-out-from-train ing-amazons-ai
TechCrunch: Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/uber-freight-reportedly-investigating-after-ha cking-group-claims-data-breach/
The Verge: How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/975237/google-pixel-11-pro-comparison-specs-pri ce-features
Live Science: Nocturnal dodo? Study suggests we were very wrong about Mauritius' iconic flightless bird Link: https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/nocturnal-dodo-study-suggest s-we-were-very-wrong-about-ma...
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