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An op-ed by a former General Electric analyst argues businesses are underestimating young professionals' ability to drive AI adoption inside organizations. The author draws a parallel to decades ago, when many veteran accountants at GE resisted spreadsheets and calculators in favor of manual methods, suggesting a similar generational resistance now applies to AI tools.
Apple's Find My iPhone can be turned off manually via Settings, but only after disabling Stolen Device Protection, a security feature enabled by default since iOS 26.4. Users are advised to do this at home to avoid built-in delays meant to deter thieves who know a device's passcode. Location sharing with specific contacts can also be stopped individually through the Find My app without disabling the entire feature.
SpaceX plans a second Starbase-style launch complex on former Exxon land in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, after a seven-year site search. The company says construction begins in 2027 with a first Starship launch targeted for 2029, though Louisiana's economic development agency projects operations starting in 2030.
Apple has silently fixed a flaw in iCloud Private Relay that allowed a user's real IP address to leak under three specific conditions, despite the feature being enabled. Security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk, who discovered the issue and built a public tool to test for it, confirmed the fix landed in iOS 26.6.1 (and matching updates for other Apple platforms) though Apple did not disclose it in official release notes. The researchers noted the repair appears limited to Safari and was made without them first reporting it to Apple.
TechCrunch has narrowed down applicants for its November 4 Founder Summit in Boston to 11 finalists competing for four programming slots. The public can now vote on which sessions get added to the agenda, with submissions closing September 4. Topics include practical guidance for founders, such as building an events strategy without a dedicated team.
Garmin unveiled its Fenix 9 rugged smartwatch series, led by a base model with an OLED display reaching 3,000 nits brightness, double that of its predecessor, plus more RAM and a faster map engine for smoother panning. The pricier Fenix 9 Pro, starting at $1,099.99, adds a titanium case, optional satellite/LTE connectivity, a larger 1.5-inch display on its biggest size, and solar charging that can extend battery life up to 57 days under ideal outdoor conditions.
Pennsylvania health officials confirmed two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County died after contracting measles, marking the first US measles deaths this year. The state has logged 393 cases in 2026, trailing only Utah and South Carolina, with nearly 20 percent of infected patients hospitalized. Governor Josh Shapiro called the outbreak a preventable but growing crisis.
Burger King is updating its chicken nuggets and dipping sauces with a new recipe, following a similar overhaul of its Whopper burger. The company says the Whopper changes helped drive an 8.5% increase in sales, prompting it to extend the same strategy to another core menu item.
Harvard Business School has introduced HBS Foundry, an eight-week online entrepreneurship program priced at $699 that lets participants practice pitches and business conversations with AI video avatars of real faculty, including senior lecturer Jeff Bussgang. The course has already been piloted with more than 100 universities and guides users from refining a business idea through pitching investors and customers, combining course materials, AI tools and a peer community.
Boston startup Eyebot has partnered with eyewear brand Quay to install self-service vision-testing kiosks at two Southern California locations. The touchscreen kiosk screens users for existing eye conditions, then uses a contactless scanner to measure refraction, lens power and visual acuity, producing a doctor-reviewed glasses prescription in under 90 seconds without an appointment or insurance.
Dolly Parton, the country music icon known for hits like Jolene and I Will Always Love You, has died at age 80. Her nephew Brian Seaver confirmed the news on Instagram, describing the moment as filled with pride and sadness.
TechCrunch has pushed back the cutoff for discounted TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets to 11:59 pm PT on Tuesday, August 25, after attendees asked for more time. After the deadline, prices rise, with savings of up to $300 on individual passes and larger discounts for group registrations disappearing. Disrupt 2026 will run October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, featuring speakers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Replit, Amazon and Databricks.