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Huawei to Launch 960DT and Ascend 960PR AI Chips in 2027 — 3dHuawei plans to launch two AI chips, the 960DT in Q1 2027 and the Ascend 960PR in Q3 2027, while leveraging its UnifiedBus interconnect to link thousands of chips into large, single-system AI computing arrays as it seeks to challenge Nvidia amid US export controls aimed at China. The announcements and demonstrations at events abroad underscore Beijing’s push for domestic AI autonomy and higher-powered data-center architectures.

Sam Okafor Huawei's plan to scale thousands of chips together could finally give them a real shot at competing with Nvidia's dominance.

NFL Mandates Uniform Video Boards During KicksSports — 2dThe NFL has mandated that stadium video boards display the same All-22 angle or static image for both kicking teams during field goals and extra points to ensure competitive equity, a policy clarified after viral posts about the New England Patriots’ disorienting reverse-angle feeds. Separately, the league clarified online post rules, encouraging teams to share league-controlled content and sharply defining what game footage can be used for sponsor-driven features, building on a prior policy change and a later August clarification.

Study Links Diastolic Pressure to Brain LesionsHealth — 5dCampaigns like Know Your Numbers Week are encouraging blood pressure checks amid data showing strong control in parts of the South East and progress in reducing health inequalities, while new research links higher diastolic blood pressure to brain white matter damage and emphasizes the bottom number's importance in assessing vascular health. Experts explain what systolic and diastolic readings mean for overall health, including brain health, and discuss how everyday habits can help manage blood pressure and inform aging-related decisions.

Trump Endorses Bailey in Illinois Governor Race — 5dPresident Donald Trump publicly reiterated his endorsement of Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor’s race, calling Bailey a “very good candidate” and saying he’s “all for Bailey” as he labels JB Pritzker a disaster on crime. Bailey, who has at times distanced himself from Trump on some issues, is leveraging the Trump endorsement to appeal to suburban voters in a high-stakes rematch.

Maya Lindstrom Bailey distancing himself earlier might hurt if suburban voters see this as just another Trump pick.

Stella Parton Explains Dolly’s Private Cancer Battle — Sep 8, 2026Dolly Parton privately battled cancer to avoid worrying fans and died on Aug. 25 at 80, with Stella Parton saying only a close circle knew and she wouldn’t want fans saddened by illness. In addition, Parton was a secret booster of Kathy Griffin, sending a private letter praising her and encouraging her outspoken comedy before her death.

Ukrainian Troops Train U.S. Army on Drone Warfare — Sep 12, 2026The US Army is intensifying its collaboration with Ukraine to adapt drone warfare, integrating Ukrainian drone tactics and leveraging about 1,900 drones learned from Kyiv’s use in recent Saber Junction drills in Germany, with Ukrainian personnel advising American troops. Military leaders are debating how to structure ground forces for a future where drones are ubiquitous, shifting from a dedicated drone battalion to decentralized, unit-wide drone capabilities amid leadership changes and broader efforts to counter Iranian drone threats.

Tom Gallagher Training together like this should speed up better defenses against cheap drone swarms from places like Iran.

Hyundai builds data flywheel to catch Tesla in autonomous driving — Sep 13, 2026Hyundai Motor Group will roll out Nvidia-backed Level 2+/2++ driver-assistance systems from 2028, with full in-house Atria AI development pushed to 2029, as the company leans on data partnerships and external chips to accelerate deployment. The group is building a data flywheel around its 42dot unit, leveraging a fleet of more than 7 million annual vehicle sales to continuously collect real-world data, train AI with edge-case focus, and integrate improvements into vehicles, while pursuing broader autonomy milestones including a late-2020s pilot and safety-focused validation.

Tom Gallagher Their focus on safety validation before wider rollout is the right priority even if it means lagging Tesla on timelines.

Fourth Suspected Crypto Farm Found in Puebla — Sep 12, 2026Mexican authorities uncovered a clandestine crypto mining setup in Puebla featuring about 300 GPUs, 80 medium-voltage terminals and eight satellite antennas, suspected of laundering illicit funds by siphoning power from nearby infrastructure. The operation is the fourth crypto farm found in the region since last year, underscoring how drug cartels are leveraging high-tech mining to finance crime as global illicit cryptocurrency activity climbs, per Chainalysis data.

Nicole Hardy This fourth find since last year proves crypto mining has become a steady revenue tool for organized crime in Mexico.

Morgan Stanley Sees Up to $17 Billion in Annual Tesla Semi Software Revenue — Sep 11, 2026Morgan Stanley’s note estimates Tesla’s autonomous Semi software could generate 12,000–18,000 dollars per truck per month, potentially reaching about 17 billion dollars in software revenue by 2040 with 82,000 Semis on the road, far eclipsing current consumer FSD revenue. Tesla is expanding the Semi into Europe with specifications like a 550-kilometer range and fast Megacharger charging, leveraging high diesel prices to accelerate adoption, while Musk’s ventures like Boring Company attract large funding for tunnel projects.

Dana Whitfield Reaching 17 billion by 2040 depends on hitting those production numbers, which Tesla has struggled with before.

Nvidia Plans 2GW Australian AI Expansion — Sep 10, 2026Nvidia is expanding Australia’s AI compute capacity to as much as 2 GW by 2027 through partnerships with local cloud and data-centre providers, leveraging its DSX platform to boost domestic innovation and support power-generation projects. Across Southeast Asia, Zankore plans an initial 100 MW of NVIDIA DSX AI infrastructure in Indonesia, with a longer-term goal of up to 1 GW, while Sharon AI in Australia scales to 68,000 GPUs under DSX to deliver sovereign, gigawatt-scale AI compute for startups, research and enterprises.

Jared Kim Scaling Sharon AI to 68,000 GPUs under DSX looks like a solid step toward keeping our data and research sovereign.

Weight Watchers Names Former Ookla Chief Stephen Bye as CEO — Sep 9, 2026Weight Watchers named Stephen Bye as its chief executive officer, with the appointment to take effect this fall, tapping a veteran leader who scaled Ookla’s subscription business and drove growth across tech and telecoms. The move aligns with Weight Watchers’ strategy to build an integrated weight health platform for the GLP-1 era, leveraging Bye’s track record in subscriptions and operational efficiency.

Rachel Meyers Stephen Bye's background scaling Ookla might bring needed efficiency, though I wonder how well it translates to health services.

Measles Cases, Exposures Reported Across StatesHealth — Sep 7, 2026Measles cases are rising, prompting hospitals to tighten safety protocols, expand vaccination efforts to vulnerable groups, and reinforce that vaccination is the most effective protection, especially since unvaccinated individuals are disproportionately affected. Public health officials are also warning of recent exposures at hospitals, urging immunity verification, monitoring for symptoms, and encouraging informed conversations with physicians to counter vaccine myths and restore high vaccination coverage.

Navan Raises Forecasts as Revenue Hits $233 Million — Sep 9, 2026Navan posted stronger Q2 results with about $233 million in revenue and solid growth in its Strategic Leisure Group, prompting an elevation of full-year guidance and the acquisition of AI event-planning startup BoomPop for up to $95 million as demand for in-person corporate travel and meetings remains robust. The quarter highlighted continued momentum in bookings and payments, with the company leveraging AI-enabled tools to expand its meetings and travel platform.

Marcus Bell The AI tools they're adding should help streamline planning for companies still ramping up travel.

Array Technologies closes $165M Affordable Wire Management acquisitionBusiness — Aug 31, 2026Array Technologies completed its acquisition of Affordable Wire Management for approximately $165 million in cash, with the deal closing on August 31, 2026, and it is expected to be at least a high single-digit accretive to Adjusted EPS in the first year. The deal broadens Array’s balance-of-system offerings into wire management for utility-scale solar, energy storage, and data-center projects, leveraging AWM’s global deployments and engineering capabilities.

Indonesia targets 14-fold aluminum growth by 2030 with coal and Chinese funding — Sep 1, 2026Indonesia is racing to expand aluminum and alumina production, leveraging coal-fired smelting and heavy Chinese investment as Middle East disruptions from the Iran war tighten global supply and boost prices. While this accelerates output toward ambitious 2030 targets, critics warn coal-powered smelting undercuts climate aims and could worsen local air pollution, fueling debates over greener energy options.

Marcus Bell Trading one environmental crisis for an economic win rarely ends well long-term, especially when coal's doing the heavy lifting.

ChargePoint taps 25-year mobility veteran to lead Europe growth — Sep 1, 2026ChargePoint appointed John Saffrett as executive vice president and managing director for Europe to lead growth across European markets, reporting to CEO Rick Wilmer, and leveraging his 25-plus years in mobility including recent leadership at Ayvens and earlier senior roles at ALD Automotive. The move underscores ChargePoint’s push to expand its European footprint with fleet and digital-transformation expertise.

Sam Okafor Fleet leasing background makes sense given how much of the EV charging market is corporate fleets, not just individual drivers.

Wipro expands AI-powered workplace deal with ABB across 100-plus countries — Sep 1, 2026Wipro has renewed and expanded its Digital Workplace Services contract with ABB to deliver AI-enabled workplace solutions globally, leveraging Wipro Intelligence, AI Live Workspace, WINGS, and SmartOps to automate and optimize ABB’s digital environment. The renewal adds endpoint security operations and device lifecycle management, signaling ABB’s deeper adoption of AI-driven, autonomous workplace infrastructure across more than 100 countries.

Dana Whitfield Deals like this show how much backend IT work goes into keeping a global company running smoothly. Not flashy but necessary stuff.

GoPro merges with Starman Optical, pivoting from cameras to AI optics — Sep 1, 2026GoPro announced a definitive merger with Starman Optical valued at $285 million, with GoPro shareholders receiving $1.14 per share and about 10% ownership in the combined company, and roughly $92 million of GoPro's debt repaid at closing. The deal pivots GoPro from consumer cameras to US-made optical transceivers for AI data centers, defense, and robotics, leveraging Starman's photonics and aiming to onshore manufacturing in the US, with closing targeted by year-end 2026.

Derek Foss Onshoring optics manufacturing for AI and defense makes sense long term, but calling it GoPro at this point feels like a stretch.

Trump Names Pastor Scott CDC Tobacco Adviser — Sep 1, 2026President Donald Trump announced that Pastor Darrell Scott will serve as an adviser for tobacco health issues on the CDC’s Advisory Committee to the Director, leveraging his faith-based network to reach underserved communities. The appointment signals a shift toward community-based outreach and a policy tilt toward reducing harm from tobacco, aligned with campaign promises to protect Americans.

Kincora Plans 25,000m NSW Drilling CampaignBusiness — Sep 3, 2026Kincora Copper plans a sole-funded exploration program in Central West NSW with up to AUD 3 million for over 25,000 metres across Nyngan West, Fairholme, Cowal East and Trundle, including about 340 air-core holes to test 17 porphyry and gold targets and refine geological concepts while leveraging partner-funded drilling and proceeds from a US$10 million Mongolian asset divestment. The company aims to generate scale and value through the hybrid prospect generator model with ongoing asset-level partner discussions, supported by a ~AUD 12 million cash position and continued AngloGold Ashanti activity, attracting renewed investor interest.

China Plans Humanoid Robots for Battlefield RolesTech — Sep 4, 2026China is accelerating both military and civilian development of humanoid robots, with the PLA studying urban-combat roles and the broader defense industry leveraging China’s dominance in global humanoid shipments to prepare for potential wartime deployment, though current robots remain unreliable and energy-intensive outside controlled trials. Meanwhile, government and industry plans to bridge the lab-to-field gap—through MIIT and SASAC initiatives, scenario-based training, and data-driven embodied AI—aim to move robots from demonstrations into routine production, public services, and specialized operations, aided by training centers and partnerships with state-owned enterprises.

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record for points and assists in a month — Sep 4, 2026Caitlin Clark’s August was historic, averaging 24.4 points and generating 44.7 points per game when including her points and assists, the highest month ever by a WNBA point guard and a driving force behind Indiana’s status as a championship threat with a 26-14 record. She also extended her impact off the court with major brand partnerships, a Stanley 1913 collaboration, and a rising MVP spotlight as she competes with Team USA in Berlin, earning the nickname MVCC for her dominant 2026 season.

Sam Okafor MVCC nickname is fitting at this point, but I'd rather see Indiana's record than any brand deal headline honestly.

Markel Partners With Midwest on California Workers’ Comp — Sep 4, 2026Markel is partnering with Midwest General Insurance Agency, an Acrisure subsidiary, to expand its small-business workers’ compensation offerings in California by leveraging Midwest’s data-driven risk selection, regulatory navigation, and scalable MGA operations. The collaboration aims to grow Markel’s California presence while maintaining profitability through disciplined underwriting and long-standing MGA expertise in the market.

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