TechnologyMexico News DailyTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minNavy seizes nearly 2 tonnes of cocaine off Pacific coast, arrests 6The Mexican Navy last week intercepted a vessel in the Pacific Ocean found to be transporting cocaine, resulting in the arrest of six men and the confiscation of nearly two tonnes of the white powder. During a routine maritime surveillance…Mexico News Daily
TechnologyThe VergeTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minAnother OpenAI executive takes offBrad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and the company's former COO, announced his departure after an eight-year stint at the AI lab. In an internal memo he later posted to X, Lightcap told colleagues he'd be starting "something…The Verge
TechnologyABC NewsTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minEx-US marine Robert Gilman freed from Russian jail on 'humanitarian basis'Donald Trump says Russia has freed Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022, after President Vladimir Putin approved his release on humanitarian grounds.ABC News
TechnologyTechCrunchTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minBluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the appOver a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.TechCrunch
TechnologyTechCrunchTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minWhat’s Scaleup Europe, the $5.7B fund that just backed satellite company ICEYE?Scaleup Europe, a public-private fund with a $5.7 billion target, made its first investment by backing Finnish satellite company ICEYE.TechCrunch
TechnologyTechCrunchTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minBrad Lightcap, OpenAI’s longtime COO, is leaving to ‘start something new’One of OpenAI's longest serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was "excited to help you all advance the mission from a different vantage point."TechCrunch
TechnologyTechCrunchTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minGeneral Catalyst leads $1.1B round into 2-month-old River AIRiver AI, a startup founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has a fascinating vision for personal agents and secured $1.1 billion out of the gate.TechCrunch
TechnologyTechRadarTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minExpand your home server for less — WD Red Plus 2TB NAS drive falls to $155 at NeweggThe WD Red Plus HDDs have always performed well in our tests - they're not fancy, not especially expensive, and do what most NAS system users will need. If you're populating a NAS enclosure, this is a straightforward pick, with the WD Red…TechRadar
TechnologyCNETTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minBumble Changes the Feature That Made It Different From Other Dating AppsDating app Bumble is changing its policy to allow either person to message first, and is extending its response window from 24 to 72 hours.CNET
TechnologyThe VergeTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minThe budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a are even cheaper right nowLooking for great pair of earbuds that work particularly well with Android phones? The Google Pixel Buds 2a are currently discounted to $99 (usually $129) at various retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Google. These…The Verge
TechnologyEngadgetTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minHow the iPhone has changed in the last five yearsModern iPhones reflect years of gradual evolution, blending new capabilities with familiar elements that keep users adapting along the way.Engadget
TechnologyTechRadarTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minHyperX Omen 16 gets a huge $600 discountHP's Omen range of laptops with dedicated graphic cards have always proved well-made mid-range machines for creators and gamers. And right now, the HyperX Omen 16 has dropped to $1400 (was $2000) from HP . This laptop pairs a…TechRadar