Timef 08/06/2026

The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.

After months of speculation, the companies formally announced the massive project will happen just north of Houston.

Fox advertising revenue increased 78% during the quarter primarily due to the FIFA Men's World Cup and growth at ad-supported streaming service Tubi.

Newly filed court exhibits show OpenAI’s legal strategy in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit: argue that Apple’s own security and offboarding practices — including allowing an Apple manager to access a former engineer’s iCloud account after he left the company —undermine its claims that the allegedly stolen information was properly protected.

Rockstar Games confirmed that our next big look at 'Grand Theft Auto VI' will happen on Netflix, of all places.

TikTok briefly tested a feature intended for dating, but now it's paused.

Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI have all had incidents of AI models hacking other companies during cybersecurity testing.

T-Mobile EIP Flex 36 offers customers a $0 up-front cost option to finance a new device.

EasyJet shares tumbled Thursday after Castlelake said it would not be bidding for the U.K. airline.

eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.

Sydney Towle has died at 26. The TikTok creator documented life with cholangiocarcinoma and built a community of 1.1 million followers.

The Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale at Amazon for $200 off its usual list price of $1,699.

Unitree Robotics wants to raise about $900 million in an I.P.O. that tests market interest in humanoid robots, a technology that wows but has yet to prove its viability.

Bogg's new Checker Out Collection launches on Aug. 6 with NYC-inspired totes, crossbodies, pouches, and playful charms celebrating bodega culture, taxis, pizza, coffee, and more.

As Lilly widens its lead in the obesity race, Novo is still racing to win back market share and restore investor confidence in its pipeline.

Shares of Applovin tanked 17% Thursday off a second-quarter earnings miss, falling short of analysts' expectations for revenue.

7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores are rolling out back-to-school deals, including $3 Laredo Taco Company quesadillas, BOGO Speedy Café breakfast wraps, and $1 glazed donuts.

Suno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.

Astra is an unreleased new OpenAI model, which has already solved 10 major math problems that stood open for decades.

T-Mobile's new Student Perks plans give eligible college students three tiers to choose from, starting at $30/month.

With the first tranche of SpaceX shares held by insiders unlocking, the stock could see downward pressure.

Demis Hassabis’ new role highlights the tension between his scientific ambitions and Google’s pressure to commercialize and scale AI.

After the actor Hudson Williams was photographed carrying a plaid reusable shopping bag, priced under $2, the tote has become a viral fashion accessory.

Due in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.

A24's latest thriller "Primetime", has its lens set on investigative journalist and TV presenter Chris Hansen. Watch the trailer.

The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in real time.

Mirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research into self-improving AI systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery and AI development.

The Mashable team loves the Bose QuietComfort headphones, and as of Aug. 6, the new second generation in the line comes with two major fixes. Here's what's new with Bose's latest and where to buy them.

The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.

The 1Rollo one-wheeled AI security robot uses a spinning flywheel to balance while patrolling properties at speeds up to 19 mph on a single charge.

A new role for Demis Hassabis, the head of Google’s artificial intelligence unit, reflects reality at the tech giant. Investors remain worried.

Here’s when some of this year’s most anticipated astronomical events will happen and the best way to observe them.

The Series B is the company's second fundraise since it last raised capital in 2020. In that time, it has increased its ARR by 10x to $60 million.

Colonial violence haunts this powerful Gugu Mbatha-Raw-led series set across Britain and Jamaica.

As of Aug. 6, it's down to the final hours to score a free $350 gift card with a preorder of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (Unlocked, 256GB), priced at $2,099.99, at Amazon.

Whether you’re charging overnight at home or on the go, these are the fastest, most dependable Android chargers we’ve tested.

Amazon is bundling the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with a $100 gift card for $699.99, down from the $799.99 list price — a 13% discount as of Aug. 6.

Diageo, whose brands include Johnnie Walker scotch whisky, Captain Morgan rum and Guinness stout, said costs relating to the savings program will amount to $1.2 billion.

Versant noted revenue growth in its platforms business, which includes Fandango and GolfNow, and now, the recent acquisition of Full Swing.

Spot gold rose as high as $4,295 per ounce before paring gains to $4,268 per ounce on Thursday. Gold futures were seen trading at $4,329 per ounce.

Samsung dared to bring 6K to the world of gaming monitors before our PCs were truly ready for it.

Zulfi Alam thinks his team doesn’t need to “prove” they engineered a new state of matter in their bid to reinvent computing. Science would disagree.

Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 with a $50 Amazon gift card for $379.99 — down from $429.99, a 12% discount — before it releases Aug. 7.

As of Aug. 6, Amazon is still offering a $350 gift card with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Unlocked, 256GB) preorder, priced at $1,899.99, but only through today.

Burger King's U.S. business reported same-store sales growth of 8.5%.

Shark’s new PowerDetect Speed is lighter and more affordable than the original, but still managed to ace most of my vacuum tests.

Chevron and Williams are big winners in the race to power artificial intelligence as they build out gas-fired power plants and pipelines.

How to get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free. Get the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 when you trade in an eligible device on an Experience Beyond plan with T-Mobile.

"House of the Dragon" star James Norton has given a behind-the-scenes tour of the Tumbleton set.

AT&T has launched the amiGO Jr. Tab 2, an upgraded kids' tablet with 5G, a bigger anti-glare display, a stylus, and built-in parental controls, starting at $4.99/month.

Reddit is launching its AI-powered Rules Hub moderation tools to all new subreddits. Moderators are demanding to keep Automod.

Reports of preliminary talks between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb moved shares and reignited debate over Big Pharma consolidation.

As of Aug. 6, Amazon is still bundling a $200 gift card with a preorder of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (unlocked, 256GB), but that offer won't last long. This offer ends today.

Get the best deal on sleep earbuds. Save 27% on the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds at Amazon.

I put handheld, wearable, and misting fans through a sweltering summer to see which ones kept me coolest.

Get the best robot vacuum deal on Amazon. Save 35% on the Roborock Q7 M5 at Amazon right now.

Get the best TV deal. Save 30% on Hisense 55-inch E6 Cinema Series at Amazon.

The Slavneft-Yanos facility in Yaroslavl, which is situated hundreds of miles from the Ukraine border, is one of Russia's biggest oil refineries.

Find the best Apple Watch deal at Amazon. Save 25% on the Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon.

Google Finance and Apple’s Stocks app have added new features over the years to make them more useful for tracking the markets and your investments.

Google Finance and Apple’s Stocks app have added new features over the years to make them more useful for tracking the markets and your investments.

The position as a trusted sounding board is in high demand as business gets more complex — and everyone wants to get in on the latest bureaucratic fad.

We tried sleep earbuds and earplugs from Ozlo, Anker Soundcore, 1More, and Loop — these are the four we'd buy.

It's a MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air showdown. Which Apple laptop is a better buy? We break down their specs and trade-offs.

NASA's Perseverance captures Earth slipping behind Phobos, marking the first time we've watched our planet vanish from another world.

What’s new to streaming for the week of May 1, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

How to watch Bundesliga for free. Live stream the 2026-27 Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world.

Get a lifetime AcePDF Converter & Editor license and edit, convert, OCR, merge, and manage PDFs on Windows and Mac with one purchase.

Get five years of memoryOS for $149.99 and improve memory recall with scientifically backed techniques, virtual Mind Palaces, and interactive lessons.

Shorter-dated Treasury yields edged higher Thursday, as traders weighed the prospect of interest rate rises.

What's the best MacBook to buy in 2026? Mashable's senior shopping reporter rounds up four best options for budget shoppers, creative pros, and more.

Investors in Europe are assessing a stacked earnings docket, U.S.-Iran deal inching forward, and a Fed warming to a rate hike.

Nintendo reported fiscal first-quarter earnings Thursday.

The company's sales grew 39% and profits grew 74% in the first half of the year.

SoftBank on Thursday reported profit for its fiscal first quarter that beat market expectations.

Google’s cloud boom is testing the company's commitment to frontier AI as commercial returns take priority.

China unleashed its broadest package of trade countermeasures since last October's trade truce, pushing back against a string of recent U.S. restrictions.

Despite heightened volatility analysts remain optimistic over the outlook of the tech sector, with J.P. Morgan saying the tech sell-off had not derailed the AI investment cycle.

Bain Capital announced it will acquire Gong cha as MBK faces regulatory pressure in South Korea.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for August 6, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.

JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon warned that leverage across financial markets remains elevated, adding that investors should be mindful that hidden borrowing could amplify market disruptions.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1874 on August 6 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

However, he denied that Tehran was in talks with Washington, despite claims by Trump to the contrary.

Optimism over a Strait of Hormuz deal pushed the Dow to a record high and its fifth positive day in a row, while oil extends a cooling trend.

The office was home to members of the app’s content moderation team.

At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose.

India is ramping up stake sales in state-owned companies to keep the growth engine running amid growing fiscal constraints

Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.

Researchers at security firm Zenity found more than a dozen flaws in AI browsers—and managed to get OpenAI’s Atlas to make an unauthorized Amazon purchase.

For nearly two years, researcher Vangelis Stykas has maintained access to North Korean hackers’ servers. His work shows they pulled off intrusions in a shocking number of systems across the globe.

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphones officially launch on Aug. 7, and data shared with Mashable shows record pre-sales so far.

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

Although no one captured a direct image of the impact, scientists have detected signals confirming the rocket hit the lunar surface. Orbiters could provide the first images of the crash site in the coming days.