Fourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter criticizing the nation's disaster preparedness have been reinstated after eight months on paid leave
Lisbon-based EV startup Amble is launching the Amble One, a compact, retro-designed electric buggy. Aimed at resorts and as a second vehicle for short trips, it prioritizes size and simplicity over speed and range, challenging the trend of oversized vehicles.
Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI platform is now accessible on mobile (iOS and Android) and web, expanding from its previous desktop-only availability. The full experience remains on desktop, but cloud-based sessions allow for cross-device continuity and background task processing. Usage limits are also extended.
The IOC has advised Olympic sports federations to stop vetting Russian athletes for neutral status ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows an earlier recommendation to allow Belarusian and Russian athletes to compete with their national identity, though full national representation is still pending.
Netflix is launching short-form video content from publishers like BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, and Variety starting August 3 in US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and NZ. This low-risk experiment tests audience appetite for web-native content as Netflix competes with YouTube and TikTok.
Google will host its "Made by Google" Pixel hardware launch event on August 12th in New York City at 6 PM ET. Leaks suggest the Pixel 11 family may feature slimmer bezels, a gold color option, and thinner designs for Pro and Fold models.
Lola Cars is producing new T70S continuation cars, incorporating sustainable materials like magnesium extracted from seawater and a composite bodywork made from basalt, flax, and sugarcane-derived resin. These innovations significantly reduce the carbon footprint compared to traditional manufacturing.
