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Volkswagen Engineers Charged for Insider Trading on Rivian JV

The US Department of Justice charged two Volkswagen engineers with securities fraud involving confidential information about a major joint venture with electric vehicle startup Rivian. The indictment alleges that the duo made over $300,000 by trading on non-public details ahead of the public announcement, which saw Rivian's stock rise 23%. This case highlights the risks and legal scrutiny around insider trading in high-tech collaborations. Engineers involved face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Enterprises Deploy AI Agents Without Proper Controls

Enterprises are deploying AI agents ahead of necessary control mechanisms, with over half planning vendor switches or additions within a year. Many organizations allow agents to push production changes without human review, yet only 5% fully trust evaluations that would make such calls. The majority of deployed 'agents' are actually chatbots, and just 71% can complete multi-step tasks autonomously. This rush to adopt AI without proper oversight is leading to significant security risks, with 63.5% of organizations allowing credential sharing experiencing a security incident or near-miss.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Meta Bans Smart Glasses Content on Instagram

Meta just banned some content filmed with its own smart glasses from Instagram, aiming to stop sneaky filming and LED tampering. This affects anyone who uses social media to capture unsuspecting individuals or harass them without consent. Meta is also working on disabling cameras when tampering is detected, but the policy's gray areas remain unclear. Activists are already pushing back with anti-smart glasses posters in New York.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Qualcomm Raises Prices by Double-Digit Percentages

Qualcomm has announced a significant price increase for its products, set to start after September 1st. The company is raising prices by double digits due to rising component costs and ongoing shortages. This move will likely impact the pricing of devices such as Samsung's new foldables and smartglasses, which rely on Qualcomm chips. Device manufacturers may pass these higher costs onto their customers, affecting not just smartphones but also gaming consoles like Xbox and computing boards like Raspberry Pi. The price hikes could lead to downgraded specs or delayed product launches for some devices.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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FDA Committee Endorses Lifting Peptide Manufacturing Restrictions

The FDA's advisory committee has voted to lift manufacturing restrictions on certain peptides for human use, despite insufficient evidence proving their safety or efficacy. This decision comes amid ongoing debates over the risks versus benefits of these compounds. If approved by the FDA, this could impact compounding pharmacies and specialty drug development, potentially leading to new treatments but also raising concerns about patient safety. The committee's recommendation covers four peptides with votes on three more scheduled today.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Postgres Streams Optimized to Handle Up to 60K Writes Per Second

Buffering and batching have dramatically improved the scalability of PostgreSQL's LISTEN/NOTIFY mechanism in stream processing scenarios. Initially, NOTIFY suffered from high contention due to a global lock, limiting performance to just 2.9K writes per second. The new approach buffers notifications, reducing lock contention while adding a fallback polling mechanism for reliability. This optimization pushes throughput up to 60K writes/s with millisecond latency, making it viable for real-time applications. If you're using Postgres streams in production, this is a must-read.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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El Niño Could Be Strongest on Record This Year

El Niño is forecasted to reach unprecedented levels this year, with models predicting a peak of 3.6 degrees Celsius above normal in the Niño 3.4 region of the Pacific Ocean. This would not only break records but also significantly alter weather patterns globally. For developers and teams relying on climate data for infrastructure planning or disaster response apps, these changes could mean recalibrating systems to handle extreme conditions more robustly. The economic impact is projected to be substantial, with potential losses reaching $10 trillion by 2032 due to increased frequency of severe weather events.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Xtra Halts Preorders for Muse 2 Pro Camera

Xtra Technology has halted and refunded all preorders for its upcoming Muse 2 Pro camera, leaving early adopters out of luck. If you're a photographer or videographer who was excited about this new DJI-powered device, your $20 deposit is now back in your account. Xtra's website no longer lists the product, with refunds issued within 5-10 business days. The company also faces an FCC fine for failing to respond to questions about its technology origin and a potential ban on selling existing products.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Nothing's Phone 4B Day One Sales Break Records at 29K Units

Nothing's Phone 4B saw an impressive 29,537 units sold in just one day, setting a new record for its price segment. However, the company is facing significant challenges with soaring component prices, leading them to reorganize and lay off some staff while consolidating operations into regional hubs. This move aims to streamline their business model without shutting down any markets. The introduction of an AI-native unit signals Nothing's commitment to innovation despite economic pressures.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Cognition Acquires Poke for Low Nine Figures

AI startup Cognition has acquired the Interaction Company of California, home to AI chatbot Poke, in a deal valued at 'low nine figures'. This acquisition aims to merge Poke’s engaging personality with Devin's coding capabilities, making both assistants faster and more reliable. For developers using Poke or similar tools for productivity tasks like email management and task reminders, this could mean smoother interactions and better performance. Over the past three months, Poke users exchanged over 100 million messages on various platforms.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Roku Hikes Prices on All Streaming Devices

Roku just raised prices on all of its streaming devices, with the cheapest HD Streaming Stick jumping from $29.99 to $39.99. This affects everyone who uses Roku hardware for their streaming needs. The price hikes are due to an ongoing memory shortage that's hitting consumer electronics hard, and it's not just Roku—Apple has also raised prices on its devices. The Roku Ultra now costs $149.99, up from $99.99, while the Streaming Stick Plus is now $59.99. Some devices have seen price increases of as much as $50. If you're in the market for a new streaming device or looking to upgrade your current setup, this could impact your budget.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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70% of BGP Paths Have Modified ORIGIN Attributes

New research reveals that approximately 70% of BGP paths have their ORIGIN attributes altered, contrary to established standards. This manipulation can influence route selection and network traffic patterns. The study highlights a significant divergence between intended routing practices and actual implementations, impacting the reliability of global internet infrastructure. Key findings include: 89.8% of routes are marked as IGP (Internal Gateway Protocol), while 3.5% are EGP (External Gateway Protocol) and 6.7% are INCOMPLETE.

Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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