TechnologyABC NewsTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minMajor change to NSW drivers licences to crack down on identity fraudNSW drivers licence photos could be shared to a national database under a proposed government scheme to prevent identity fraud.ABC News
TechnologyThe GuardianTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minMeta says its AI model hacked into another company during testingCompany is the third to report such an incident after Anthropic and OpenAI reported breaches during training Meta said on Wednesday that one of its AI models hacked another company during cybersecurity testing, after an error by its…The Guardian
TechnologyThe GuardianTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minUkraine war briefing: Cut-price Patriot among options in desperate search for missile defenceTalks on Ukraine building Patriots continue despite Trump casting doubt, Reuters reports; forced evacuations in Kramatorsk. What we know on day 1,625 Ukraine could benefit from a Lockheed Martin project to build a new, lower-cost Patriot…The Guardian
TechnologyStraits TimesTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minGoogle Shifts AI Power to California in Race Against Anthropic, OpenAIGoogle has pledged to spend as much as S$262.5 billion in 2026 to support its AI ambitionsStraits Times
TechnologyNepali TelecomTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minISPs that don’t pay fees can’t operate services- Comm. Minister TimilsinaLast Updated on August 6, 2026 Communication Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina has remarked that internet service providers (ISPs) that haven’t paid their RTDF, royalty, and telecom service charge (TSC) can’t continue to operate their…Nepali Telecom
TechnologyThe HinduTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minGunman kills popular Mexican influencer during livestreamMexican authorities implied that the killing of César Gastélum, who had more than 650,000 followers on TikTok, was linked to cartel violence but did not blame any particular groupThe Hindu
TechnologyTechRadarTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minOn the hunt for a new Dell laptop? These are the best models we've tested recentlyTechRadar's Computing team tests dozens of laptops each year, and Dell models consistently impress. I know, because when I came to round up our top-scoring options for this article, I struggled to find any duds. I was spoiled for choice…TechRadar
TechnologyCBCTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minCanadian hacker pleads guilty in Snowflake data breach case, stealing data and extorting people for millionsA Canadian man accused in a massive data breach of the company Snowflake Inc., has pleaded guilty to four charges including computer fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and a related conspiracy.CBC
TechnologyAl JazeeraTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minMeta’s AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systemsMeta joins OpenAI and Anthropic in disclosing AI hacking during cybersecurity testing.Al Jazeera
TechnologyCNETTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minApple’s Private Relay Isn’t So Private After All, Can Leak Your IP AddressSurprisingly, one culprit behind the leak is passkey technology, which is supposed to be a more secure way to authenticate data such as site logins.CNET
TechnologyCNETTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minAbode Expands Into the New Age of Home Security With Unique Outdoor SensorsAbode’s new sensors detect tilting, strange movements and more, a rarity among current security systems.CNET
TechnologyThe VergeTechnologyAug 6, 2026 · 1 minElon Musk’s attempt at an AI Wikipedia hasn’t been updated in monthsxAI's Grokipedia, an online encyclopedia with AI-generated articles that Elon Musk once promised would be a "massive improvement" over Wikipedia, apparently hasn't been updated since April 24th, according to a report from Lawfare. "As far…The Verge