Technology

Stressed Parents Give Kids More Screen Time, Study Finds

Too much screen time can be a tough transition with class back in session for some kids.

Google’s Americas Connect Cable Will Link Chile, Panama and the Dominican Republic

Google announced Americas Connect, a subsea-cable expansion with Alisios connecting Chile, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, on August 11, 2026. The post Google’s Americas Connect Cable Will Link Chile, Panama and the Dominican Republic…

Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users

Google has been all-in with Gemini for the last several years, and despite some animosity online, the bet is paying off. CEO Sundar Pichai announced today that Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly active users (MAUs), an important…

HireQuotient's EasySource Delivers $60,000 Cost Savings for Stern at Home Therapy

San Francisco, USA, August 11th, 2026/TechnologyWire/-- HireQuotient , a pioneer in artificial intelligence-driven talent acquisition solutions, who announced their strategic partnership with Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) last week to empower…

ChatGPT and Gemini both just passed 1 billion users

For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people are using Gemini every month, and that Gemini is Google's fastest-growing product ever. A billion users is a huge…

FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures

In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.

For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online

But could they be misused?

How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)

The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux

OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.

Facebook parent Meta to unwind US$2 billion Manus AI deal after Beijing block

Facebook owner Meta Platforms is set to fully unwind its acquisition of Chinese-founded artificial intelligence platform Manus, more than three months after Beijing blocked the deal on national security grounds, capping off another…

Two suspected Russian drones found floating in Black Sea — Romanian defense minister

According to Romania’s acting Defense Minister Radu Miruta, the drones were spotted by a ship working in this area which called a coastal guard boat

A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization