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ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership

The week's biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Google, GTA, Netflix and more for August 7, 2026.

TechRadar · Aug 8

Google Lays Off 52 Employees in Washington, Including Engineers, Managers, and Recruiters

Google Lays Off 52 Employees in Washington, Including Engineers, Managers, and Recruiters

Google is cutting 52 jobs in Washington, marking its largest layoff in the state since Alphabet's 2023 workforce reduction, affecting engineering and business roles across multiple offices.

International Business Times UK · Aug 8

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Dog toys, DoorDash, and unregistered foreign agents.

Reason · Aug 7

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SpaceX Soars 13% After Analyst Upgrade Says AI Spending Could Pay Back in Under a Year

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares jumped roughly 13% Friday after Argus Research turned bullish on the economics of the company’s massive artificial intelligence buildout.

Benzinga · Aug 7

Dear GOOGL Stock Fans, Here's What Google's AI Shakeup Means for Alphabet

Google just announced a major AI leadership shakeup with Chief Scientist Jeff Dean departing after 27 years.

Barchart · Aug 7

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Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Google quietly discontinues its Earth AI feature a day after its rollout after users made no-no images

Google’s “Nano Banana” AI allowed users to generate any images they wanted from Google Earth—and Google didn’t measure the consequences.

Fortune · Aug 7

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Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”

Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”

The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 7

Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Google Are 'Collectively Overinvesting' In AI: 'That's Betting, Not Investing,' Says 'Dean of Valuation'

Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Google Are 'Collectively Overinvesting' In AI: 'That's Betting, Not Investing,' Says 'Dean of Valuation'

Aswath Damodaran, the NYU Stern professor known as the “Dean of Valuation,” says Big Tech is “collectively overinvesting” in artificial intelligence, driven as much by fear of being left behind as by any clear path to profit.

Benzinga · Aug 7

SpaceX Stock Meltdown Takes $28 Billion Bite Out of Google's Portfolio

SpaceX Stock Meltdown Takes $28 Billion Bite Out of Google's Portfolio

Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) newest 13F filing just put a number on one of the biggest bets in Big Tech history — and the market has already started rewriting it.

Benzinga · Aug 7

The Week Ahead (Aug. 10-16): Unitree Opens STAR Market IPO Subscription

The Week Ahead (Aug. 10-16): Unitree Opens STAR Market IPO Subscription

MSCI adds CXMT to the MSCI China All Shares Index, China’s environmental code takes effect

Caixin Global · Aug 7

Top US hedge funds targeted by major vishing campaign — Blackstone, KKR and CME among those under fire

Top US hedge funds targeted by major vishing campaign — Blackstone, KKR and CME among those under fire

BlackFile (now known as Redact) has been busy, raking in more than $10 milllion since the start of the year.

TechRadar · Aug 7

Top 10 SEO Agency in Singapore: Client Reviews, Strengths and Weaknesses

Compare the top SEO agencies in Singapore by client reviews, strengths, weaknesses, services, results, and fit before choosing an agency.

A worrying Google issue could leave small businesses playing catch-up with back-to-school sales – here is what to do

A worrying Google issue could leave small businesses playing catch-up with back-to-school sales – here is what to do

Widespread Google product approval delays threaten peak trading success

TechRadar · Aug 7

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The Economic Times · Aug 7

Retailers tap AI shopping traffic but fight to keep customer data

Retailers are adapting websites for AI product discovery and recommendations. They aim to keep customer transactions on their own platforms. This strategy helps them collect valuable data for future sales. AI platforms are driving significant revenue per visit for retailers. Consumers still prefer completing purchases on retailer websites for now.

Evening Standard · Aug 7

Best video doorbells, tested by a smart home tech expert

Let’s take home security seriously with the best video doorbells of 2026

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Ransom-seeking hackers set their sights on Wall Street’s trillion-dollar private equity firms: report

Ransom-seeking hackers employing phone calls to compromise their targets have set their sights on dozens of prominent U.S. financial institutions and other businesses over the past month, according to findings from Google and internet intelligence data reviewed by Reuters.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 7

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Everything we know so far

The iPhone 18 Pro Max and Pixel 11 Pro XL are arguably going to be the two biggest phone releases in the next couple of months, so here's how they stack up so far based on the rumors.

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The Economic Times · Aug 7

ChatGPT owner OpenAI is launching a doughnut-shaped speaker, similar to Amazon's Alexa and Google's Nest, that will work on your command: What is it?

OpenAI plans a unique doughnut-shaped smart speaker for a 2027 release. This AI-first device will feature moving parts and advanced humanlike interactivity. It aims to offer a premium look and feel, costing over $300. The company is collaborating with Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio on the design. OpenAI believes its new…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

81% of Indian students plan to return home after studying abroad, survey finds

Most Indian students studying abroad plan to return home after their education. Nearly nine in ten respondents were first-generation overseas learners. Self-motivated applicants are steadily increasing, while family influence is declining. Postgraduate business and management programs remain the most popular choices. Google searches and education agents are key sources for…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Vivo S2 launched at Rs 39,999: Check price, camera, battery, specs, sale date and offers

Vivo has launched its S2 smartphone in India with advanced cameras. The device features a 50MP Sony main camera and a 32MP selfie camera. It boasts a 7050mAh battery and a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo processor. The phone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 with AI capabilities. Vivo…

Fashion Times · Aug 7

Ballet Flats and Mary Janes Replace Heels at Celebrity Events

Ballet flats and Mary Jane shoes are replacing stilettos on the red carpet in 2026, with celebrities wearing flats to premieres, galas and events. Inside the trend redefining formal footwear.

The Times of India · Aug 7

Fake help-desk calls put Blackstone, Apollo and other US firms in hackers’ sights

Phone calls from people posing as corporate help-desk staff were used in a ransom campaign targeting some of the biggest names in US finance. The callers paired company-specific fraudulent websites with instructions intended to make employees surrender passwords and additional security codes.

TechRadar · Aug 7

Can ChatGPT really replace your apps? I tried using the chatbot for 12 everyday tasks on my phone — here’s what happened

I used ChatGPT instead of 12 everyday phone apps to see what it could replace today — and what still works much better with a dedicated app.

TechRadar · Aug 6

Quote of the day by computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton on AI: 'It is hard to see how you can prevent the bad actors from using it for bad things' — a pessimistic take on the domination of new technologies by those with ulterior motives

A pessimistic take on the domination of AI tools by those with ulterior motives

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