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1. Computer Science Enrollments Plunge as AI Tools Rise
Reversing long upward trends in the US and UK over the last two years.
2. Inworld AI Launches Realtime TTS-2, Tops Voice Leaderboard
Inworld AI's Realtime TTS-2 now leads the Artificial Analysis Controlled Voice Arena after its general availability launch.
3. OpenAI Engineers Praise Mega Startup Culture of Extreme Ownership
Tibo Sottiaux calls OpenAI culture a mega startup with extreme ownership, care and pace, drawing replies from colleagues.
4. Ato AI Launches Screen-Free Device for Seniors' Independence
Ato AI posted on X to introduce Ato as a device for seniors.
5. UNILAG Only Nigerian School Listed in Claude Ambassadors Program
Students and alumni react to UNILAG appearing alone on the list.
6. ABU Zaria Students Develop Electronic Walking Aid
Social media posts describe an electronic walking aid built by 300-level students at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.
7. Debate Over AI Personal Software Boom vs SaaS Future
Tech commentators on X reject the idea that AI will prompt most people to build personal software instead of using SaaS.
8. Satirical Tale of Boy's Extreme AI Photo Compression
X users react to a satirical post showing extreme AI photo compression via repeated prompts.
9. James Dyson Unveils $499 CameraJet Toothbrush with AI and Water Jet
The 79-year-old inventor delivered a keynote pitch for a device that brushes and flosses simultaneously.
10. AI Skepticism Clashes with Enthusiasm in Heated Exchanges
Debate erupts among traders and users about practical AI applications versus hype.
11. ChatGPT Desktop App Becomes Users' Main Workspace
Users report running work and browsing inside the ChatGPT desktop app instead of traditional tools.
12. Wi-Fi Doesn't Stand for Anything, Just Wi-Fi
A tweet claiming Wi-Fi stands for nothing drew jokes and origin debates in replies.
13. IGN Previews PlayStation State of Play Game Lineup
IGN shares expectations for the September 2026 PlayStation State of Play broadcast.
14. RTX 5090 Lightning Z Reaches 802W Power Draw
Report links DLSS 5 to increased power demands on next-gen GPUs.
15. Coinbase Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives for Canadians
CoinDesk reports the platform now offers futures on bitcoin, ETH, SOL and others.
16. Taiwan FSC Drafting Nine Virtual Asset Regulations
CoinDesk reports Taiwan's financial regulator is preparing rules for stablecoins and other virtual assets.
17. MTN Nigeria Holds 55 Percent of Fibre Broadband Market
Report shows the operator leading Nigeria's FTTX market in the latest quarter.
18. PlayStation State of Play and Japan Edition Air Today
VGC reports the back-to-back shows and shares viewing details.
19. Modders Triple Story Timer in The Blood of Dawnwalker
Modders released a tweak extending the default 30-day story timer to 90 days.
20. Arbitrum Foundation Reports First-Half Income to DAO
Crypto.news tweet states Arbitrum Foundation reported income and transaction volume to its DAO.