A researcher describes developing an economic theory over several months with help from Anthropic's Opus and Fable AI models, which surfaced counterarguments and relevant papers during the process. The work has evolved into a formal paper co-authored with a researcher from the Stockholm School of Economics, building on the task-based automation framework of Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu and Pascual Restrepo. The paper claims to combine classical economic scarcity models with technology-driven wage effects to explain how aggregate wages are set, a question the author says mainstream economics has not fully resolved.
An Entrepreneur opinion piece argues that most chief executives mismanage their company's search engine presence, viewing it as a static reputation gauge rather than an active revenue source. The author notes that page one of search results functions as an informal vetting tool for prospects, investors and job candidates before any direct contact occurs. Citing data showing 93% of online experiences start with a search engine, the piece calls for continuous, deliberate management of digital search visibility.
Sony's WF-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 both retail at $330 but are currently priced $50 apart on Amazon, with the M6 at $298 and the M5 at $248. The newer M6 has a smaller, pill-shaped design and a new QN3e chip that improves sound quality, but its ear tips create fit issues that weaken noise cancellation, while the M5 handles call clarity and background noise suppression better.
IEEE held educational workshops in February in Nairobi, at the University of Rwanda, and at Makerere University in Uganda, drawing more than 120 attendees. The sessions, led by IEEE staff and volunteer authors, covered how to prepare, submit, and get papers peer-reviewed, along with guidance on using IEEE Xplore and ensuring research integrity.
Xiaomi debuted a new foldable smartphone at IFA in Berlin featuring a passport-style design with a 5.38-inch outer display and a 7.58-inch inner screen. The device uses a custom three-link hinge for durability and marks the first phone to run Xiaomi's own XRing 03 processor. A CNET reporter who got hands-on time praised the build quality and near-invisible crease, though noted stiff competition looms from Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple's rumored foldable iPhone.
Using Bluetooth or other signal jammers is banned in nearly all countries except for limited military use, under laws like the US Communications Act of 1934 and FCC regulations, alongside international rules from the ITU. These devices can disrupt Wi-Fi, medical equipment, security systems, and even emergency responder communications within a wide radius.
Amazon is discounting the Acer Gadget 4K 3-Channel Dash Cam to $149.99, a deal that includes a 64GB memory card so buyers don't need to purchase extra storage. The device simultaneously records front (4K), rear, and cabin (2.5K/HD) footage, and comes with GPS, a 3.2-inch IPS screen, Wi-Fi 6, and app connectivity.
Grindr has agreed to pay £26m to resolve a High Court class action brought by more than 11,000 claimants who alleged the dating app shared sensitive personal data, including HIV status, with third parties. The company will pay £13m by the end of this year and another £13m by March 2027, admitting no liability. Grindr says the allegations concern data practices before 2020, when the app was owned by China's Kunlun.
Hohem showed an early prototype of the Eyepic at IFA Berlin, a compact device that combines a mechanically stabilized gimbal camera with a detachable, waterproof wearable camera. It shoots 4K video at 60fps in both horizontal and vertical orientation by physically rotating the gimbal head rather than cropping the sensor, and its 2.5-inch touchscreen pivots to match. The camera body snaps onto the gimbal magnetically and mechanically, and Hohem plans a range of magnetic mounts for hats, bikes and backpacks ahead of a Q1 next year release.
After his daughter Lucy suffered a brain hemorrhage that left her blind, billionaire Bill Ackman used his connections to secure her advanced care at Mount Sinai and pursue an experimental treatment. In May, the FDA granted her medical team first-time emergency authorization to transplant mitochondria from her leg muscle into her eyes in an attempt to repair her optic nerves. Ackman has since pledged over $400 million to establish an institute focused on longevity and brain health research.
Google is extending its Sensitive Content Warning system, currently used in Google Messages, into the native Android Photo Picker. The feature relies on Android System SafetyCore, which analyzes images and videos on-device to flag likely nudity before a user shares them through any app that adopts the Photo Picker.
Apple hardware is heavily discounted as part of Amazon and Best Buy's Labor Day 2026 sale, with under 24 hours remaining. Deals include AirTag 2 at $20, AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, a $150 cut on the M5 MacBook Air, record-low pricing on the new M6 Mac mini ahead of shipping, and Amazon lows on iPhone 17 Pro models.