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AI & Machine Learning

1. Designing AI Agents That Can Self-Correct

With the vocabulary and the failure modes in place, here's the build.

2. 7 Chunking Strategies That Decide Whether Your RAG Works

Day 100 in production isn't really about chunking strategies anymore.

3. Improving GPT‑5.6 Sol in ChatGPTβ€”and expanding access to GPT-5.6 Luna for free users

ChatGPT introduces improved GPT-5.6 Sol with better accuracy and consistency, plus expanded access for free users and unlimited everyday chats with GPT-5.6 Luna.

4. Working with the American Psychological Association on youth mental health and AI

OpenAI and the American Psychological Association advance evidence-based guidance, resources, and safeguards for responsible AI use and youth mental health.

5. From asking to doing: How the world is putting ChatGPT to work

New OpenAI Signals data shows how people use ChatGPT worldwide, with country-level insights on adoption, usage trends, and evolving behavior.

Software Development

1. GPT-5.6 Sol just got better in one place and stayed the same everywhere else

Teams testing prompts in ChatGPT before moving them to Codex or Work may notice the difference on longer tasks. OpenAI The post GPT-5.6 Sol just got better in one place and stayed the same everywhere else appeared first on The New Stack.

2. Why AI tools know nothing about your company β€” until now

Cloudflare launched its CloudflareOS open-source AI workspace platform this week, promising every employee a secure workspace equipped with AI tools The post Why AI tools know nothing about your company β€” until now appeared first on The New Stack.

3. Your AI agent’s next tool call may be valid but wrong. AWS’s Dogwood promises to fix that.

AWS on Thursday launched Dogwood, an open-source policy language and reference interpreter that lets developers govern sequences of AI agent The post Your AI agent’s next tool call may be valid but wrong. AWS’s Dogwood promises to fix that. appeared first on The New Stack.

4. Free agents: How AWS Kiro could untie agents from editors

Choosing a coding agent may soon no longer mean having to pick a new editor or terminal, too. That scenario The post Free agents: How AWS Kiro could untie agents from editors appeared first on The New Stack.

5. The blank-check AI coding era is dead. Here’s what comes next.

Microsoft spent the first phase of the AI coding boom pushing its engineers to use the tools. Now it wants The post The blank-check AI coding era is dead. Here’s what comes next. appeared first on The New Stack.

6. Why Todoist says less AI can deliver more

Doist CTO GonΓ§alo Silva doesn’t pretend to know where AI is headed. The pace of change has made it harder The post Why Todoist says less AI can deliver more appeared first on The New Stack.

7. β€œJust rewrite it”: What platform teams really think about modernization

Mergers, acquisitions, and the steady churn of business and technology initiatives are creating something nobody asked for: Duplicate infrastructure and The post β€œJust rewrite it”: What platform teams really think about modernization appeared first on The New Stack.

8. Say goodbye to K8s GPU pain: How DRA changes everything

Consider a platform team managing a shared GPU cluster with a mix of B200s, H100s, and recently added B300s. Every The post Say goodbye to K8s GPU pain: How DRA changes everything appeared first on The New Stack.

9. Anthropic recommends a git worktree per agent. Your runtime infra makes that a problem.

A developer supervising four coding agents has four changes in flight at once, each in its own git worktree. That The post Anthropic recommends a git worktree per agent. Your runtime infra makes that a problem. appeared first on The New Stack.

10. Google’s four AI departures: β€œWe wanted to build something differently”

At the start of 2025, investors wondered whether Google could keep pace with OpenAI. By December, Alphabet was completing its The post Google’s four AI departures: β€œWe wanted to build something differently” appeared first on The New Stack.

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12. My Terraform Drift Pipeline Fixed the Change, Then Forgot It

My Terraform drift pipeline could detect a manual EC2 tag change, classify it as LOW, and run Terraform to remove it. Then the pipeline moved on. The evidence existed, but it was spread across CodeBuild output, Lambda logs, and an SNS message. If I wanted to know what changed, how it was classified, and whether remediation started, I had to reconstruct the event from multiple AWS services. The pipeline could act on drift. It could not remember drift. Phase 4 added that memory: a durable DynamoDB...

13. RAG Powered Apps with Amazon Bedrock, Part 2: Automating the RAG Pipeline with Terraform

Before you start: This picks up where Part 1 left off. From part 1, you would've learned how to setup a Bedrock Knowledge Base in the console. In addition to that, you should have a general understanding of how the ingestion and query pipeline works. Introduction & Motivation I started this project with a singular goal: to build a comprehensive Terraform module that allows developers to deploy the entire infrastructure for a "Chat with PDF" application faster. When Amazon Bedrock was first unvei...

14. Teaching an Audio Model More About Barbados

Automatic speech recognition is very good until somebody mentions the name of a local school, a village, a politician, a festival, or a cricket ground. Then things get strange. In an earlier test with audio from Barbados, GPT Transcribe and GPT Audio 1.5 heard the event name β€œRise Together” as β€œRice Together”, while Qwen3.5-Omni Plus and Flash got it right. Those are different models from the Qwen3-Omni checkpoint used here, but the result motivated this experiment. Acoustically, the mistake is ...

15. GitHub pauses the Kimi K3 rollout in Copilot while it works a GitHub Actions incident

A GitHub product launch is being held back by the CI/CD platform underneath it. On August 6 GitHub filed a Changelog entry announcing that Kimi K3, an open-weight model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot, then added an editor's note the same day: the rollout is temporarily paused while GitHub mitigates an incident with GitHub Actions. What the entry says, and what it does not Per the note, GitHub will resume the rollout as soon as possible and update the docs with Kimi K3 pricing: $3 ...

Programming Languages

1. The LuaJIT NYI That Silently Poisoned an Unrelated Hot Loop

I was optimizing the Lua transpiler for my modding language grug and ran into a really weird LuaJIT performance bug. The same benchmark could randomly run 20Γ— slower, and it turned out a LuaJIT NYI (Not Yet Implemented) could silently blacklist an unrelated hot loop. I wrote up the investigation here. It goes from the benchmark mystery through LuaJIT's trace recorder internals, and ends with a PR to get unpack off LuaJIT's NYI list. Feedback is very welcome! :) submitted by /u/MyNameIsTrez [link...

2. Shrinking Ruby Hashes

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3. How to Make a Nintendo 64 Game in 2026

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4. The rust programming language is adopting a new contributing policy

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5. Bringing Post-Quantum Cryptography to Java LTS Releases

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6. Designing a Movement Transaction System for a Sokoban Game

Context My multiplayer game Lights Out is based on a 2D grid. Entities can only ever be in exactly one grid tile. This makes the rule evaluation really simple and understandable. However, it doesn't really feel nice to play (which you know if you've ever played any of the PuzzleScript games). At the same time, the more content is in the game, the more complex and arbitrary the game rules become. I therefore introduced the Movement Transaction System into the code base to deal with this. This inc...

7. Build a Local Kubernetes Platform with kubara, kind, and Argo CD

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8. Linux Processes: Threads & Concurrency

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9. Building a RISC-V emulator that boots in a browser via Wasm

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Game Development

1. Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales are down 34.4 percent year-on-year

The company's annual hardware forecast remains unchanged despite that downturn.

2. Unity sells Supersonic publishing business to Tripledot for $40M

Tripledot says the acquisition will better position it in 'the age of AI in gaming' and give it access to talent in Israel.

3. Halo Studios jettisons long-serving contractors after launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved

Some of those departing worked at the Washington studio for multiple years.

4. Rockstar wants you to pay Netflix to watch the next GTA VI trailer before it's released to the masses

The 'extended preview' will be available exclusively on Netflix for six hours before heading to YouTube.

5. Devolver wants to delist because indie publishing is not 'compatible' with public trading

The indie publisher claims public trading has created a 'valuation disconnect that does not take account of the lifetime and long-tail revenue delivery inherent in the video games business.'

6. Publisher Secret Mode opens development studio to support internal projects

The news comes a year after Secret Mode laid off a 'small number' of staff when it went independent.

7. Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement

The Microsoft-owned studio says its current benefits are 'in line with, or exceed' what the agreement would offer.

8. Policymakers across Europe told to do more to support local game industry

'The productive capacity and exceptional dynamics of the games industry are indispensable, and it is high time they were put to greater use.'

9. Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff

Meanwhile, the company's popular Roblox title, Welcome to Bloxburg, generated $2.1 million during Q1.

10. EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law

The U.S. publisher has been taken private in a deal worth $55 billion.

11. The 3D as 2D sample project, Bunny Blitz, is available now

Gaming News

1. The Late Sam Neill’s Final Movie Might Be The Legend Of Zelda

The cast for the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is becoming clearer, and a report indicates that the legendary New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who died in July at the age of 78, has a role in the game-to-film adaptation. Deadline reports that Neill, best known to audiences as Dr. Alan Grant in three Jurassic Park films, filmed his role in the Wes Ball-directed movie prior to his death. Principal production wrapped in April. Neill's role is unknown, but Deadline adds that Chuck actor...

2. PSA: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Has Day-One Issues On PC

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is out today, but PC players are experiencing some problems with the game that their PlayStation 5 counterparts don't have have to deal with. Developer Arc System Works noted that the PC port had issues during the open beta last month and it pledged to fix them with a patch on day one. However, PC players are reporting that Marvel Tokon is still suffering from the same problems that made it nearly unplayable during the beta. As explained by a player on Reddit, Marvel...

3. GTA 6 Trailer Being Paywalled Behind Netflix Is Upsetting A Lot Of People, But It’s A Sign Of The Times

Out of nowhere, Rockstar and Netflix announced today that an "extended look" at GTA 6 will be available on the streaming platform on August 27. People have been clamoring for a new look at the game, given that it's been more than a year since Trailer 2, but few could have expected the next look at GTA 6 to come via Netflix. A lot of people are disappointed by this, saying Rockstar is effectively paywalling the next GTA 6 trailer by hosting it exclusively via Netflix ... for a time. To be sure, t...

4. Indie Game Bundle Aiding Laid-Off Developers Is Nearing $200,000 Raised

After soaring past an initial goal of $100,000, a Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle on Itch.io is now nearing $200,000 raised with seven days remaining. The bundle has so far raised more than $163,000, and features 127 games for the minimum price of $10, with the proceeds going towards helping laid-off developers pay for everyday expenses. There are some bigger-name games included as well, including indie titles like Skatebird, A Short Hike, and Arranger. It's the brainchild of Necrosoft Games ...

5. Marvel Tokon – Deadpool, Carnage, Champion, Loki, and Hulk High Level CPU Gameplay

Check out some high level matches featuring Deadpool, Carnage, Champion, Loki and Hulk who were not available to play in the Open Beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. See timestamps for matches!

6. Peak’s Final Major Update Will Add A Danger-Filled Dungeon

Peak, the mountain-climbing with friends "friendslop" title that sold more than 10 million copies in its first year, is set to receive its final major update on August 11, and it looks to be an appropriate challenge for seasoned scouts. Dubbed The Final Ascent, the update will introduce two new late-game biomes, the Gloom and The Citadel, which will cycle out with the game's current Caldera and The Kiln biomes. A trailer for the update shows the Gloom to be a ghostly-looking swamp, while The Cit...

7. Another Blockchain Game Studio Shuts Down As Crypto Trend Sputters Out

The ongoing collapse of the crypto gaming industry claimed another victim this week, with blockchain startup Proof of Play announcing its demise roughly one year after shutting down its flagship game, Pirate Nation. Founded by FarmVille co-creator Amitt Mahajan, Proof of Play was one of the many companies that attempted to pair familiar, casual gameplay with crypto token incentives and player-owned assets in the form of NFTs--a premise that most gamers never warmed up to. β€œWhen we started out, w...

8. How to craft an engagement ring in Fields of Mistria

Oh no, when I said he was "endgame" I didn't realize marriage was also very endgame content.

9. Following its excellent Lord of the Rings cards, Magic: The Gathering's new Hobbit set is a bit of a second breakfast

It's nice to have, but it's more of the same.

10. Trent Reznor on Doom: 'In some ways I felt a parallel with what I was trying to do with music'

A new range of Nine Inch Nails Quake merch is out.

11. 30 years after it 'ruined id Software,' Quake gets another big update while the studio once again grapples with adversity

New levels from MachineGames and archival development material have been added to the id Software classic in a free update.

12. Devolver Digital wants to get off the stock market, because 'the ongoing challenge of delivering growth in line with market expectations' just isn't worth the headaches

Devolver went public in 2021 and it's not working out.

13. Diablo 4's newest class barely made a splash with Lord of Hatred, but it's shaping up to be king of the next season

Warlocks finally get their time in the spotlight.

14. Capcom says it wants Monster Hunter Wilds to outsell World 'over the medium to long term,' but it'll need to muster a lot of sales momentum to get there

Wilds didn't rank in Capcom's quarterly best sellers, but the company hopes to turn that around.

15. Couple's dispute over playing Slay the Spire 2 in bed gets a ruling from comedian John Hodgman: 'Pick an arbitrary battle and stick with it'

Gaming in bed: awful or lawful? The man who played the PC in Apple's "Get a Mac" ads issues a landmark PC gaming ruling.

Robotics

1. HII signs up to $900M agreement with Path Robotics, GrayMatter Robotics

The latest agreement expands HII's HYPER Program, which Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics joined earlier this year. The post HII signs up to $900M agreement with Path Robotics, GrayMatter Robotics appeared first on The Robot Report.

2. How Robin, the robotic companion, keeps patients calm during hospital visits

Robin is deployed across 30 different health systems, and Expper has plans to deploy 10 more in different states. The post How Robin, the robotic companion, keeps patients calm during hospital visits appeared first on The Robot Report.

3. Report looks at advances in autonomous mobile robots

A download looks at examples of advances in autonomous mobile robots in material handling and automated storage applications. The post Report looks at advances in autonomous mobile robots appeared first on The Robot Report.

4. Avnet and Weston Robot partner to launch edge AI inspection platform

Avnet and Weston Robot have partnered to launch an AI-powered autonomous inspection platform for complex industrial environments. The post Avnet and Weston Robot partner to launch edge AI inspection platform appeared first on The Robot Report.

5. GAM Enterprises to produce Schaeffler’s PSC gear reducers

Acquiring the IP from this core supplier allows GAM to vertically integrate its supply chain and expand its manufacturing capabilities. The post GAM Enterprises to produce Schaeffler’s PSC gear reducers appeared first on The Robot Report.

6. University of Florida opens new robotics lab dedicated to industrialized construction

Fueled by Autodesk, UF opened a robotics lab for industrialized construction to fight housing shortages and labor declines. The post University of Florida opens new robotics lab dedicated to industrialized construction appeared first on The Robot Report.

7. Moove raises $250M to build infrastructure for autonomous vehicles

The funding will support Moove's expansion of its autonomous fleet ownership and robotics-first depot infrastructure β€œNests.” The post Moove raises $250M to build infrastructure for autonomous vehicles appeared first on The Robot Report.

8. Why perception is the key to scaling industrial autonomy

Autonomy is no longer just about robotic motor skills. It encompasses machine awareness, dynamic decision-making, multi-vehicle coordination, and spatial precision at a large scale. The post Why perception is the key to scaling industrial autonomy appeared first on The Robot Report.

Tech General

1. OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400

Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.

2. Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands

Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15. That’s exactly what our Exhibit Program offers, and it’s still open to showcase your startup. Here’s what $12,500 buys you: Joining fellow exhibitors is the fastest, lowest-lift way for a […]

3. Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world

Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year β€” perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.

4. Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until tomorrow

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

5. Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims

Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.

6. China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US

Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.

7. Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation

Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.

8. Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it

Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.

9. Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups

Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.

10. ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users

OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.

11. Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event

Google is set to host its next live Made by Google hardware launch event on August 12th, and the company says in a new video that comedian Trevor Noah will be hosting the show. The video indicates that the event will feature other celebrities and influencers as well, including Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper […]

12. Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker

The AI device OpenAI is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive is "essentially a smart speaker without a display" that's battery-powered, doughnut-shaped and roughly the size of a hockey puck, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The device, expected to launch in 2027 for a price over $300, reportedly "will have a unique look, […]

13. The AirPods Pro are $60 off, their best price since late June

Best Buy kicked off a sale on Apple products with discounts on its latest smartwatches to phones. Another deal that caught our eye is on the latest AirPods Pro, Apple’s flagship wireless earbuds, which are down to $189.99 ($60 off), with retailers like Amazon and Walmart matching the price. That’s their lowest price since Prime […]

14. The Zelda movie’s Ganondorf casting hints at more movies

Deadline reported Thursday that the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie will feature Australian actor Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf, and the publication notes that "We hear Latukefu inked a multi-picture deal." Nintendo or Sony haven't formally confirmed that there's more than one movie in the works, though it's been rumored that Nintendo and […]

15. Suno shares plans to combat spammy AI music

Suno announced plans to implement a new watermarking technology and download policy to limit the spread of spammy AI tracks and increase transparency. In a lengthy blog post, CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman laid out the company's principles and the next steps for the company as it seeks legitimacy. The company is rolling out new […]

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