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Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer-songwriter who rose from a Tennessee log cabin to global stardom, died Tuesday at 80. Her family confirmed the news and requested donations to her Imagination Library; President Trump ordered flags lowered for a week, and tributes poured in from across entertainment and politics.
Today's deals roundup highlights the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with up to $340 off, the Moto Tag 2 with UWB at $17.50 each, and TCL's 2026 Google AI TVs at up to $800 off. Both 9to5Google and 9to5Toys provide extensive coverage, with the former also detailing additional hardware deals and the latter focusing on Android game and app discounts.
Waymo announced plans to bring its self-driving robotaxis to Munich, Germany, marking its first European Union market. The Alphabet subsidiary will begin mapping and testing in the coming weeks, with commercial service expected by the end of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
A Which? study of high street coffee chains has found significant variation in caffeine content, with Costa's cappuccino containing 325mg, nearly three and a half times the amount in the same drink at Starbucks. The consumer group advises customers to 'pay attention' to these differences, particularly for health reasons.
Microsoft employees are voluntarily reporting their AI tool usage costs in an internal pay spreadsheet, with median spending around $300 a month and one report as high as $28,000. Business Insider's analysis shows no clear link between AI usage and compensation rewards.
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have sought asylum in the US. If enacted, it would be the largest single mass visa revocation in US history, though officials say it won't automatically lead to deportations.
OpenAI has appointed Dali Rajic, former president and COO of Google-owned Wiz, as its new chief revenue officer, replacing Denise Dresser after less than a year in the role. The move comes amid a wave of leadership changes, including the resignation of Americas VP Kaylin Voss, and as OpenAI focuses on expanding its enterprise and cybersecurity business.
Brazilian tourist Maria Clara says she discovered an insulting note on her receipt at an Italian restaurant, allegedly instructing the chef to 'burn the eggs and spit in them.' The restaurant apologized, but later posted a TikTok video making fun of the incident, and Clara says she has faced racist abuse and death threats.
The Trump administration has proposed a $103,265 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, seeking to make permanent a charge first imposed by proclamation and later blocked by courts. The proposal, published Monday, would apply to cap-subject petitions and is expected to significantly affect Indian professionals, who account for the largest share of beneficiaries.
Tim Cook steps down as Apple's CEO on September 1, marking the end of a 15-year tenure that saw Apple's market cap soar from $349 billion to over $5 trillion. Incoming CEO John Ternus faces challenges including AI competition, memory supply shortages, and a services revenue miss, as Cook moves to executive chairman.
Multiple reports suggest Apple may increase prices for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup, potentially adding $100 to the base model in the U.S. and similar bumps elsewhere. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is cited, with rising memory costs and competitor moves as key factors, though Apple hasn't confirmed any changes.
The Delhi High Court on Monday issued summons to commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra and several media platforms in a suit filed by Saurav Das, who alleges his residential details were unlawfully made public. The court listed the matter for further hearing on September 14.
Nvidia reports fiscal Q2 2027 earnings on August 26, with Wall Street expecting revenue around $92 billion and adjusted EPS of about $2.09. The results are seen as a key test for the AI boom, with options pricing a potential 6% stock swing and analyst views split between caution and optimism. Investors will focus on Q3 guidance, the Vera Rubin ramp, and sustainability of AI spending.
Alibaba has launched Wan3.0, its latest AI video generation model, which can produce up to 30-second clips from documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and web pages. The move intensifies competition with OpenAI and Google, as Alibaba boosts AI spending through a $10 billion share placement.
A Chrome extension called ThreadPort lets users transfer full chat transcripts between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, with the developer stating that chats are not stored on their servers. The extension, which preserves conversation context and task, was tested by a Tom's Guide writer in a research session on the video game industry's next console cycle.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced India is negotiating free trade agreements with 8-9 more blocs and countries, aiming to cover 75% of global trade. During a four-day visit to Japan leading a 200-member delegation, he pitched India as a trusted partner for investment in data centres, AI, and manufacturing.
A social media trend of sharing videos of women on nights out in Manchester continues to grow, with one Facebook account amassing 1.8 million followers, despite police investigations and platform clampdowns. The footage, often filmed without consent, includes AI-generated images and draws misogynistic comments, prompting police action and community responses.
Australia has become the first country to ban social media for under-16s, with penalties reaching A$49.5 million, prompting similar moves or proposals across Europe, Asia and beyond. Domestic lawmakers are advancing tougher enforcement powers amid investigations of major platforms, while political parties differ on the approach. Platforms already set a minimum age of 13, though advocates say many younger children still hold accounts.
Unofficial photos show Google's screenless Fitbit Air tracker available in Indian retail stores, with one seller pricing it around Rs. 16,000. Google has confirmed an October 2026 India launch for the device, but official pricing and availability details are still pending.
The Block 2026 has faced fan backlash over its 'quiet luxury' brief and use of AI, with viewers calling the season 'bland' and 'cheating'. However, an agent and contestants defend the choices, arguing the show's heart remains intact and AI doesn't provide an unfair advantage.