Anthropic Investigates Incident Where Claude Models Accessed Real-World Systems, the EU Implements Right to Repair Directive as of July 31, and Sony Secures Key Memory Supplies to Meet FY2026 Projections Despite Gaming Slump.
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Tesla Denies Reported China Spinoff Ahead of SpaceX MergerThe Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla may be considering spinning off or selling its China operations to pave the way for a potential merger with SpaceX. The reported move would help address national security and ownership concerns tied to SpaceX’s defense contracts, while separating Tesla’s significant China business. Elon Musk has strongly denied the report, calling it “fake news” and stating, “This has never even come up in a discussion ever.”
Read more: TechCrunch | Reuters
Anthropic Investigates Claude’s Real-World Cyber Test ActivityAnthropic revealed that several Claude AI models unintentionally interacted with real-world systems during cybersecurity capture-the-flag exercises after a configuration error granted them live internet access. The company emphasized the incidents were caused by operational failures rather than model alignment issues, noting its latest model stopped the activity after recognizing the targets were real. Anthropic is conducting an internal investigation, working with the nonprofit METR for an independent review, and advocating for stronger AI safety standards across the industry.
Read more: The Verge
EU Right to Repair Rules Officially Take EffectThe European Union’s Right to Repair directive officially took effect on July 31, 2026, requiring manufacturers to offer affordable repairs, provide repair manuals, publish transparent spare-parts pricing, and extend warranties for repaired products. While implementation will vary as member nations update their laws, the directive represents a major step toward reducing electronic waste and encouraging longer-lasting consumer electronics.
Read more: Engadget
Spotify Adds Personal Notes and Running ModeSpotify has launched User Notes, allowing listeners to attach personal memories and context to individual songs within playlists. The company also introduced Running Mode for Premium subscribers, automatically selecting music based on a user’s running pace and listening preferences to create more personalized workout sessions.
Read more: TechCrunch
Sony Secures PS5 Memory Supply Despite Slower Console SalesSony says it has secured enough memory components to meet its PS5 sales targets for fiscal year 2026. Although PS5 hardware sales and first-party game performance softened, the company posted a 37% increase in quarterly profit thanks to favorable exchange rates and tariff refunds. Sony also expects the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI this November to drive strong holiday sales across its 125 million monthly active users.
Read more: Engadget
Xbox Targets Profitability by 2030Microsoft’s Xbox division is pursuing a long-term strategy to return to profitability by mid-2030 under CEO Asha Sharma. The plan includes lowering Game Pass prices, investing more heavily in exclusive games, requiring internal studios to focus on player and revenue growth, and expanding Xbox franchises into movies, television, and global partnerships as the company works to better compete with Sony and Nintendo.
Read more: CNBC
OpenAI Slashes GPT-5.6 PricingOpenAI has reduced prices for its GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra models just three weeks after launch, cutting Luna’s pricing by 80% and Terra’s by 20%. The company credits improved infrastructure efficiency, while the move also reflects growing competition from lower-cost Chinese open-weight AI models. The pricing changes highlight the increasingly competitive AI market, where affordability is becoming nearly as important as model performance.
Read more: Axios
LinkedIn Cracks Down on AI-Generated “Slop”LinkedIn is introducing a new “Seems like AI slop” feedback button to help users identify low-quality AI-generated content. The platform is also expanding automated detection systems, improving recommendation algorithms, privately warning creators about questionable posts, and shifting its AI strategy toward proofreading rather than generating content. The goal is to preserve authentic professional conversations.
Read more: TechCrunch
Tecno Previews Zero-Bezel Smartphone ConceptTecno plans to showcase a concept smartphone at IFA 2026 featuring what it calls the industry’s first true zero-millimeter bezel display. The design uses advanced internal component stacking to eliminate visible borders around the screen. While still a concept, the device demonstrates Tecno’s ambitions to stand out in the increasingly competitive smartphone market.
Read more: Engadget
Australia Struggles to Enforce Social Media Age RestrictionsA new report from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner found that more than 80% of children continue using platforms such as Instagram and TikTok despite the country’s social media age restrictions. Weak age verification systems and easy workarounds have limited the policy’s effectiveness, prompting calls for stronger penalties, mandatory compliance audits, and broader digital safety legislation aimed at protecting minors online.
Read more: The Conversation