CrossFit has announced Open Workout 26.2, the second workout in the 2026 CrossFit Open, expanding this year’s competition with the next test for athletes competing worldwide. The announcement was carried in a live update format by Fitness Volt under the headline “2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.2 Announced [Live Updates].” Separate coverage from The Barbell Spin…

The Pentagon has formally notified Anthropic that it considers the AI company a supply chain risk, creating a new fault line between the U.S. defense establishment and a leading developer of generative artificial intelligence even as Anthropic’s Claude has been reported as used in military operations involving Iran. The development centers on Anthropic, the maker…

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking company founded by actor and director Ben Affleck, adding a filmmaker-focused technology team to the streaming giant’s production pipeline. The deal brings InterPositive under Netflix’s umbrella and positions Affleck as an adviser to the company, according to reports by Variety and other outlets. The acquisition was also reported…

Apple has announced a new laptop, the MacBook Neo, positioning it as a lower-priced entry in its MacBook lineup with a starting price of $599 and four color options. The company’s announcement was published on Apple’s website under “MacBook Neo,” and it quickly drew broad coverage across tech and consumer outlets. Mashable described it as…

Dubai is moving to protect its image as a secure, business-friendly refuge for wealthy residents and international investors as the war between the United States and Iran reverberates across the region. The emirate, long marketed as a stable hub for finance, real estate, and luxury living, is facing new questions about risk in the Gulf….

Google has expanded access to its AI-powered workspace inside Search, giving more users a built-in area to plan, write, and code without leaving the search experience. The feature is part of Google’s AI Mode in Search and centers on a workspace called “Canvas,” which is designed to let users draft documents and create other materials…

Ukraine’s small fleet of F-16 fighter jets went for weeks without U.S.-made air-to-air missiles, creating a gap in the aircraft’s ability to carry out key air defense missions, according to a Reuters report. The development involves Ukraine’s F-16s and U.S.-manufactured missiles intended for the aircraft. The report describes a period in which the jets were…

Eli Lilly has launched a new U.S. program aimed at expanding employer coverage for obesity drugs, creating a direct pathway for companies to offer and manage benefits tied to anti-obesity medications. The initiative, described in recent reports as a direct-to-employer platform, is designed to help employers add obesity treatment options to their health benefits and…

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said the company expects artificial intelligence chip revenue to be “significantly” above $100 billion next year, setting an aggressive target as demand accelerates for custom silicon used in AI computing. Tan’s comments put Broadcom’s AI-focused chip business at the center of its growth strategy, alongside the company’s broader portfolio of semiconductor…

“The Traitors” winner Rob Rausch has followed through on a promise made during the show’s reunion, purchasing a Hermès Birkin bag for fellow cast member Maura Higgins. Multiple entertainment outlets reported that Rausch bought the bag after the reunion exchange, framing it as a payoff to a pledge he made on-air. Coverage of the purchase…

Amazon has cut jobs in its robotics division, according to a report, marking another round of reductions inside a business unit tied closely to the company’s warehouse and fulfillment operations. The job cuts were reported by multiple outlets citing Business Insider. One report said Amazon eliminated about 100 white-collar roles within its robotics team. The…

Netflix will move ahead without a previously discussed deal involving Warner Bros. Discovery, and the company’s finance chief said the decision leaves the streamer with $2.8 billion it would have spent if the transaction had gone forward. The comment came from Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann, who said the company would “move forward” with “$2.8 billion…