Porsche's updated GT3 Touring carries over the model's original concept of pairing the track-honed GT3 hardware with a deployable rear spoiler instead of the fixed wing, preserving the classic 911 profile. The 992.2 version retains the 9,000 rpm naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six, now rated at 502 hp and 331 lb-ft, sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed PDK or six-speed manual. Big brakes, rear-axle steering, GT3-tuned suspension and an active sport exhaust all carry over as standard equipment.
Google unveiled Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a new speech-to-text AI model that detects over 85 languages, strips filler words, and reformats casual speech into clean, structured text. It can also learn custom vocabulary, capture alphanumeric strings like order numbers, and assign dialogue to up to three speakers with timestamps from recorded audio.
During the recent earthquake response in Venezuela, volunteer Anton Wenemoser used the offline app CoMaps to navigate a hard-hit zone with no cell coverage. He later shared it with an El Salvador rescue team that had been relying on a more limited navigation tool, and the app's detailed, community-mapped data proved essential for logistics and coordination in the field.
Jim Cramer said Meta's $18 billion settlement with attorneys general over youth social media addiction claims is a favorable outcome for the company, ending a federal trial that could have exposed Meta to $200 billion in fines. Under the deal with 48 states, D.C., and three territories, Meta agreed to daily time limits, better parental controls, age-verification tools, and fewer notifications during school hours for young users.
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and implement new child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram to resolve a major legal fight over teen social media addiction. The deal, announced by state attorneys general, settles claims brought by 47 states and averts a continuation of the trial.
An Entrepreneur contributor recounts a client who was told during an MBA admissions interview that her family conglomerate background made an MBA unnecessary and that the program 'isn't interested in family businesses.' Despite the discouraging exchange, the applicant was later admitted to that program and several top MBA programs. The author uses the episode to argue family businesses are wrongly stereotyped as lesser entrepreneurial pursuits.
An Entrepreneur opinion piece argues that choosing an HR and payroll provider is no longer just about comparing software features and price, since AI has become nearly universal across human capital management platforms. Instead, small and growing businesses—especially those with fewer than 75 employees lacking dedicated HR staff—are now weighing providers based on how well they support scaling, evolving regulations and long-term needs.
Capital F, an all-female-led venture firm founded by Margaret Coblentz and Dawn Dobras, has closed its first fund at $17 million. The firm plans to invest in women's health, digital commerce, and AI tools, sectors it says are shaped heavily by women's needs and behavior. Nearly 80% of the fund's limited partners are women, including former retail executives like Jenny Ming and Marta Benson.
A new game review examines Star Wars: Zero Company, a turn-based tactics title that borrows heavily from the XCOM formula. The review concludes that the strategic, squad-based combat style translates well into the Star Wars universe, offering fans a fresh way to engage with familiar lore.
Apple has sent out invitations for a launch event on September 9 at 10am PT, widely expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. Reports suggest the foldable device, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, will use a book-style design similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. Updated Apple Watches and a refreshed Apple TV 4K may also be announced at the same event.
Tim Curry, the versatile actor known for roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'Annie,' 'Legend,' 'Clue,' 'Muppet Treasure Island,' 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars,' and the 'It' miniseries, has died at age 80. His decades-long career spanned film, television, animation and stage, making him a recognizable presence across generations of audiences.
Ukrainian long-range drones set fire to a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tambov region on Wednesday, destroying it completely, according to local officials. This marks the second strike on the facility in five weeks, following a July 18 attack that killed seven people and began a broader Ukrainian campaign against the retailer's facilities nationwide. Separately, Ukraine's military said it struck a Lukoil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod region overnight, sparking a fire at the plant.
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