TechnologyTechRadarTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minWorking on the go this summer? As a seasoned remote worker, here's my essential kit list for productive working in the…We're well and truly into summer travel season, and if you're planning on integrating some remote working into your vacation, it's worth considering your setup. My own job is largely laptop-based, and over the years I've done a decent…TechRadar
TechnologyTimes of IndiaTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minGoogle founder donates $20mn more to organisation advocating against wealth taxSergey Brin, one of Google's co-founders, has pledged over one hundred million dollars to combat California's proposed billionaire wealth tax. Opponents of the tax, which will be voted on in November, are far better funded than its…Times of India
TechnologyPhilippine Daily InquirerTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minMusician Makoy Portado’s death mourned by KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde, John PratsSeveral celebrities including KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde and John Prats expressed grief over the passing of their longtime collaborator, musician Makoy Portado. The death of Portado, a guitarist who had performed at several celebrity…Philippine Daily Inquirer
TechnologyFrance 24TechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minMeta's 'Big Tobacco' moment?: Social media giant faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over harm to childrenJury selection begins Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by the US states of California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey alleging that Meta uses technology to make Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. The states are demanding changes…France 24
TechnologyTechCrunchTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minIndia’s Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demandYulu aims to have a fleet of 200,000 bikes in the next two years and faster electric two-wheelers, aiming at new logistics use cases.TechCrunch
TechnologyAl JazeeraTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minDrone strikes power station near Libya’s largest oil refineryA drone has struck a power station in Libya’s western city of ZawiyaAl Jazeera
TechnologyBBCTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minBritish driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed recordAndy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).BBC
TechnologyPhilippine Daily InquirerTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minRybakina ousts Naomi Osaka, book Canadian Open semis vs GauffWorld number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Wednesday (Manila time) and reach the Canadian Open semifinals, where she will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff. Rybakina, the reigning…Philippine Daily Inquirer
TechnologyThe New York TimesTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minZambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of VotePresident Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.The New York Times
TechnologyThe New York TimesTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minIn Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours AwaySky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.The New York Times
TechnologyThe GuardianTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minCeuta showed just how easily Europe can be dividedThe migrant influx prompted recriminations and a tit-for-tat dispute between Italy and Spain. Putin, Erdoğan and others will have taken note Within hours of the first pictures of tens of thousands of migrants swimming the short distance…The Guardian
TechnologyBusiness BhutanTechnologyAug 12, 2026 · 1 minEconomy Surges 8.52 Percent in 2025 as Hydropower and Investment Drive GrowthThe country’s economy recorded one of its strongest expansions in recent years, growing by 8.52 percent in real terms in 2025, as increased electricity generation, a surge in investment and strong performances across key sectors propelled…Business Bhutan