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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Noelvi Marte has been sent to Triple-A for the second time this season after struggling at the plate and in the field. Manager Terry Francona said Marte has the tools to be an everyday player but needs to show more urgency and accountability.
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has named rookie Jake Slaughter the starting center after Tyler Biadasz suffered an ACL injury in a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. The move reshapes the offensive line competition, with Kayode Awosika emerging as the front-runner at left guard.
Anthropic has begun embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks in text generated by its Claude AI models, a move tied to the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act. The rollout is global, and while it aims to aid transparency, it has sparked debate over potential U.S. backlash and concerns about the technology's limitations.
Marvell Technology shares rose 8% after signing an expanded agreement with Google to develop custom AI chips. The deal includes a warrant for Google to buy up to 58.97 million Marvell shares, potentially making it the fifth-largest investor. The agreement is tied to purchasing targets through fiscal 2033.
Marvell Technology shares jumped over 11% in premarket trading after Google received a warrant to buy up to $12.2 billion worth of Marvell shares, deepening their custom AI chip partnership. The deal covers a broad range of TPU-related silicon, with Broadcom shares falling as its existing Google agreement is challenged.
U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday, snapping a three-day slide, after the Treasury Department announced plans to at least double its purchases of longer-term bonds, easing pressure on yields. Strong earnings from retailers and biotech firms, including Moderna and Merck, also supported the market.
A photo essay by the Associated Press captures the enduring craft and community of artisans working behind Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, while also noting the pressures of modernization and the struggle to attract new generations.
Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026, a sixfold increase from its current footprint, with deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes. The expansion includes new metro areas like Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, and Boise, but drones will still handle a small fraction of total deliveries. In England, the sole Darlington site remains capped at 100 deliveries a day under an accident investigation.
Amazon is expanding free access to its Alexa+ AI assistant to all eligible Fire TV devices in the US, removing the previous requirement for a Prime membership or a $20 monthly subscription. The rollout is automatic and includes conversational search and smart home controls.
The anonymous group Cyberleek has released a trove of GTA 6 gameplay footage and the game's map, prompting legal action from Take-Two and condemnation from consumer group Stop Killing Games. Cyberleek says the leaks are a protest against the industry's shift to digital-only releases, but also promotes a cryptocurrency. Rockstar's planned Netflix reveal is set to proceed despite the disruption.
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri defended the platform's safety record in a landmark federal trial where four U.S. states accuse Meta of deliberately designing addictive features that harm children. Testimony highlighted low adoption of safety tools and internal disputes over transparency. The trial, part of a 29-state coalition, could result in billions in penalties and product changes.
Google inaugurated its first local office in Pakistan, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Google's Wilson White hailing the move as a milestone. An MoU signed on Friday pledges free AI tools for students, while Interior Minister Tallal Chaudhry urged the company to respect Pakistan's 'specific circumstances' in a separate meeting.
A release candidate of macOS Tahoe 26.7 has surfaced with internal code strings pointing to a foldable iPhone Ultra, M6 MacBook Pro, and camera-equipped AirPods. The leak also hints at Apple's smart home push with homeOS and two new displays. Meanwhile, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the code was accidentally merged from an internal branch.
Interest in the iPhone 18 release date has surged in India, with search interest up 80% in a day. Leaks point to a September 9 event for the Pro models and a foldable, though reports vary on dates and features.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after last-minute trade talks failed, prompting Canada to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the US terms 'uneconomic' and 'unfair,' while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for declining the deal and warned of further measures.
The Port of Long Beach has leased space to startup Bluecore Energy to develop small modular reactors on barges, potentially marking California's first new nuclear project in 50 years. The project faces an unclear path around the state's 1976 nuclear moratorium.
Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, and others have removed millions of spammy AI-generated posts and tracks, but the companies are also investing in AI tools. The cleanup reflects a shift in user sentiment and platform policies, with some experts calling it a systemic challenge.
A study by Bar-Ilan University researchers found a decline in Google searches for physics concepts and Wikipedia visits across more than 20 countries from 2022 to 2025, as students turn to AI tools like ChatGPT. The research, published in Physical Review Physics Education Research, suggests the shift is more pronounced in non-English-speaking countries and for text-heavy topics.
Early reviews of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL highlight iterative design and standout AI features like Rambler, while camera improvements and new LED light catch attention. Separately, a case roundup recommends options from Otterbox, Spigen, and Casetify for the new Pro model.
Google is rolling out a toggle that lets users disable visible watermarks on AI-generated images, videos, and music from its Gemini ecosystem. The move balances creative flexibility with digital provenance, as invisible SynthID watermarking and C2PA metadata remain embedded. The feature is unavailable in regions where law requires visible watermarks.