A new report published in Scientific Data finds that glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have shed roughly 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979, enough to cover the continental United States in five feet of water. Researchers found that most of this loss—about five-sixths—comes not from warmer air but from ocean water eroding ice sheets from below and along their edges. Scientists cite examples like Greenland's Jakobshavn glacier, which is now retreating up to 164 feet daily.
Anthropic is merging its standalone Claude Cowork agent into the regular Claude chat interface, creating one unified product that automatically routes tasks without users choosing a mode. The rollout, starting with Pro and Max subscribers over coming weeks, also introduces new beta tools called Claude Docs, Slides and Design that let users create and export documents and presentations as PowerPoint or PDF files.
A major legislative priority backed by the cryptocurrency industry failed to secure the 60 votes needed to advance to a full Senate floor debate. The setback comes despite heavy lobbying and campaign spending by crypto interests aimed at shaping favorable regulation in Congress.
Anthropic introduced Claude Docs, letting users request documents such as briefs directly in a conversation, with options to share them privately or export to Google Docs and Microsoft Word. The company also added in-chat slide creation, exportable as PowerPoint or PDF, and merged the separate Cowork and Artifacts tools into a single unified interface.
Anthropic announced it is merging its separate Claude Cowork and Claude Design features directly into the main Claude chatbot experience, accessible from the prompt bar. Users can now select Docs, Slides, or Design options while typing a prompt instead of switching between separate tabs, while Claude Code remains a standalone tool. The update also introduces dedicated Docs and Slides widgets that let users generate and share files as links, PDFs, or PowerPoint downloads.
Anthropic has merged the separate front ends for Claude chat, Cowork and Artifacts into one interface, letting the AI automatically route tasks instead of forcing users to pick the right tab. The update also adds dedicated tools for creating and editing presentations and documents, which can be shared via link, exported as PDF or PowerPoint, and continued across desktop and mobile. The features are rolling out first to Pro and Max subscribers, with free and team tiers to follow.
Emil Michael, the Department of Defense's chief technology officer, said Wednesday he hopes the Trump administration will not pursue nationalization or partial ownership stakes in artificial intelligence companies. He made the remarks on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street,' contrasting AI policy with the administration's recent equity moves in firms like Intel and U.S. Steel. Michael also voiced skepticism toward tightening regulatory oversight of AI companies.
Anthropic is unifying Claude's Cowork mode and regular chat into a single interface, letting users hand off long-running tasks or ask quick questions in the same conversation, with Claude continuing work even after the app is closed. The company also launched Claude Docs and Claude Slides, joining Claude Design, all now accessible directly within chat rather than as separate tools. The changes roll out in beta on Pro and Max plans over coming weeks, with Enterprise admins controlling activation.
Google has rolled out its September 2026 Pixel Drop, a smaller update separate from the broader Android Drop released earlier this month. The headline feature upgrades the Pixel VIPs widget, first introduced in June 2025, by letting users call or text saved contacts directly from the home screen instead of tapping into a profile card first. The update also expands Scam Detection to monitor text messages for suspicious content and flag likely scams as users type responses.
Cybersecurity agencies from the U.S., U.K. and Netherlands, alongside the FBI, issued a joint advisory exposing an Iranian state-linked campaign using Windows malware called CHOSEN BRICK to spy on dissidents, journalists and activists. Attackers pose as trusted contacts or tech support over WhatsApp and Telegram, luring victims into launching disguised fake apps that secretly install the spyware and evade Windows Defender.
Reviewers testing Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are highlighting notably longer battery life and a more flexible camera system as the standout upgrades this generation. Specific technical details beyond these highlights were not disclosed in the available source material.
Amazon has discounted UGREEN's DXP480T Plus network-attached storage unit by $150, bringing its price down to $849.99. The device uses all-flash storage rather than spinning hard drives, positioning it for faster data transfers and quieter operation.
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