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Nvidia's largest customers have been informed that server prices will rise by more than 15% early next year, driven by soaring memory chip costs. The increase affects flagship Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell systems and is already rippling through the AI supply chain, with Indian IT stocks rallying on anti-AI sentiment.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was taken to a hospital after a scary injury on the opening kickoff of Saturday's preseason game against the New England Patriots. The team said he had movement in all extremities, and his agent later reported he was awake with full limb movement and a negative CT scan. Jackson was released from the hospital and traveled home with the team.
RetroTINK has announced the 6X CE, a new upscaler that targets 1440p instead of 4K or 1080p, starting at around $230. It features an FPGA-based processor with CRT simulation and a range of input options, and is set to ship next week.
The Toronto Blue Jays split a four-game series with the New York Yankees, winning Saturday 4-3 behind Dylan Cease's near no-hitter but losing Sunday's rubber match 8-3. With 30 games left, Toronto sits 1.5 games from a wild-card spot and faces a soft schedule, though their offensive inefficiency remains a concern.
Tesla has ended its Solar Roof product line, as first reported by Electrek, redirecting its website to standard solar panels. Launched in 2016 with Musk's promise of 1,000 installations a week, the project peaked at 32 and totaled roughly 3,000, facing price hikes, lawsuits, and an internal conclusion that it was not financially viable.
Music producer Benny Blanco shared a TikTok video documenting a five-day experiment of eating only pizza, claiming he lost 4.7 pounds. The video also showed his wife Selena Gomez, and Blanco used the moment to promote his upcoming book.
Google's Pixel 11 introduces 'Camera Looks,' a new feature that applies photo adjustments before capture, with presets that emulate older camera styles. The feature is drawing comparisons to Apple's Photographic Styles, while a separate app aims to bring raw video recording to Android devices.
A journalist compared the Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 9, and Garmin Cirqa during a 5K run and a 5,000-step walk, finding notable differences in heart rate tracking, GPS, and step accuracy. In a separate test, the Garmin Cirqa outperformed the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in step counting despite a significant price gap.
Nvidia has told some of its largest customers that server prices will rise by more than 15% in many cases, driven by soaring memory chip costs. The increases affect systems shipped early next year, including Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell models, as memory makers gain leverage amid AI demand.
Apple is eliminating more than 200 positions across its Vision Pro and Siri teams, reflecting a strategic shift toward AI and scaled-back headset ambitions. About 100 roles are cut in each division, with reports indicating a focus on rebuilding Siri and reducing expensive immersive content production.
Amazon has quietly increased prices across much of its hardware range, including Echo speakers, Kindle e-readers, Fire TV Sticks and eero routers, attributing the move to rising memory and storage component costs. Some products saw increases as high as 60%, while Ring and Echo Studio were left untouched.
The US Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok and ByteDance over allegations of violating children's online privacy laws. The agreement includes immediate payment of $300 million and an additional $100 million pending court action. Officials called it a major victory for children and parents.
GrapheneOS, the privacy-focused Android alternative, will expand beyond Google Pixels to Motorola flagship phones in 2027, with initial support on non-folding devices before foldables. The phones are expected to cost more than Pixels, leveraging Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon chips and offering seven years of updates.
Analysts and tech publications expect Apple to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro family on Wednesday, September 9, with pre-orders possibly starting September 12 and shipments on September 18. The timing follows Apple's historical pattern and accounts for Labor Day and the 9/11 anniversary, though nothing is officially confirmed.
Global smartphone shipments are projected to fall by over 14% in 2026 due to soaring chip and memory costs, the sharpest annual drop on record, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung is expected to overtake Apple as the top vendor, while Chinese manufacturers face the steepest declines.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 440-acre Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland. The off-market deal's price was not disclosed, but The Irish Times estimated it at €20–30 million. The family plans to use the castle as a base during visits to Ireland.
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief, a reporter and the publisher of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, escalating a showdown over editorial independence. The dismissals follow the outlet's coverage of sailor welfare and come amid broader restrictions on press access.
Anthropic's Claude assistant can now manage full Gmail inboxes and send or forward emails without user approval by default, though users can adjust settings. The update also expands Claude Cowork access to all paid accounts on mobile and web.
Maryland's Tax Court has ruled the state's Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax unconstitutional and ordered refunds for 2022 taxes paid, potentially costing the state about $536 million. The ruling cites violations of federal law and the Constitution, including the Internet Tax Freedom Act and Commerce Clause. State leaders have signaled disagreement and an appeal.
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale includes the 48-inch LG OLED AI B6 4K Smart TV at $700, a $300 discount, while the official LG site offers larger B6 models with gift cards. Amazon has reduced the 65-inch LG OLED Evo C6 by $900, with $150 in promotional credit.