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Google launches Operation Blue Skies contrail avoidance trial
601BGoogle, working with UK partners including NATS, Imperial College London, and the Met Office, announced Operation Blue Skies, the world's first state-backed trial to reduce contrails at scale. The 30-month program will operate in the Shanwick airspace of the eastern North Atlantic corridor, which accounts for approximately 5% of global contrail warming. AI-powered forecasts will enable slight flight deviations to avoid contrail-sensitive regions, with around 10,000 flights per year passing through the trial area. The program is co-funded by industry partners and the UK Department for Transport.
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NVIDIA partners with SB Energy to secure AI factory infrastructure
649BNVIDIA announced a partnership with SB Energy to secure liquid power and shell (LPS) capacity at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Portsmouth, Ohio, where OpenAI will operate as the tenant. The initial deployment is expected to provide 4.25 gigawatts of AI factory capacity using NVIDIA's full-stack AI factory platform. NVIDIA will support LPS infrastructure for approximately 4 gigawatts over a 20-year term through defined lease and power payment support and residual-value commitment. OpenAI has committed to substantial NVIDIA compute deployments through 2030, representing approximately 12 gigawatts with potential expansion to 16 gigawatts.
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NVIDIA secures exclusive AI compute at Ohio PORTS-Pike campus
598BNVIDIA announced a partnership with SB Energy to secure land, power, and shell capacity at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Pike County, Ohio, exclusively hosting NVIDIA AI compute. OpenAI will be the customer, with an initial deployment supporting 4.25 IT-GW capacity and an option to extend beyond that. NVIDIA will invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy and provide credit support for initial buildout. The campus is planned to come online in phases beginning in 2028 and is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs while SB Energy invests at least $4.2 billion in regional grid infrastructure.
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Google partners with five major football clubs for Gemini and Pixel
497BGoogle announced partnerships with Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern München, Liverpool FC, and Paris Saint-Germain as Official Consumer AI and Official Smartphone Partner. Gemini will serve as a personal assistant to help fans access match insights and club information, while Pixel will capture behind-the-scenes content through the "Shot on Pixel" series. The partnerships include a commitment to increase visibility of women's football through equal coverage across men's and women's teams.
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Indonesia Opens First University AI Technology Center in Yogyakarta
785BUniversitas Gadjah Mada, Indosat, NVIDIA, and Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs launched the UGM Indosat NVIDIA AI Technology Center in Yogyakarta, the country's first university-based AI technology center, to develop local AI talent and address national priorities. The center provides researchers and students access to NVIDIA's AI platform and GPU Merdeka, Indosat's sovereign GPU-as-a-service offering, along with enterprise-grade computing resources and mentorship. Three initial projects focus on healthcare (eNose-TB breath screening for tuberculosis detection in rural areas), agriculture (SmartAgri for precision farming using satellite imagery and sensor data), and disaster preparedness (Tech4Disaster for geospatial AI processing of satellite data).
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Google introduces Gemini 3.7 Flash model with improved coding and agent capabilities
571BGoogle released Gemini 3.7 Flash, an upgraded version of its Flash series designed for coding and agent workflows, three weeks after the 3.6 Flash release. The model shows performance improvements across software engineering, knowledge work, and web development, with introductory pricing of $0.75 per million input tokens and $3.75 per million output tokens through the end of the year. Gemini 3.7 Flash is now available via the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, Android Studio, Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, and will power Spark for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
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Google introduces Sheets canvas for custom spreadsheet visualizations
601BGoogle has introduced Sheets canvas, a feature built with Gemini that converts spreadsheet data into interactive custom layouts without requiring coding. Sheets canvas creates a read-write layer on top of spreadsheet data that syncs changes in real time between the canvas and original sheet, and can be edited by prompting Gemini to adjust layout, design, and functionality. The feature is available globally in English to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, rolling out to Google Workspace customers on Business or Enterprise Standard and Plus plans, and to Google AI Pro for Education subscribers.
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Google introduces Magic Capture feature for Pixel 11
408BGoogle announced Magic Capture, a new Pixel 11 feature that automatically captures photos and video from a single tap by analyzing approximately 400 frames to select well-timed shots. The feature can identify smiles, laughs, and action moments, and can optionally apply light edits including cropping, straightening, and unblurring. Pixel 11 phones are available for preorder and will be in stores August 20.
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Pixel 11 Pro introduces HiLight color-coded notification feature
561BGoogle's Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold include HiLight, a feature that uses color-coded lights to notify users of certain information without requiring them to look at their screen. The feature displays different light patterns to signal when Gemini is listening, thinking, or responding, and allows users to assign custom colors for incoming calls from specific contacts. The three phones are available for preorder starting at $1,099 for the standard model, with availability beginning August 20 at the Google Store and retail partners.
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Google DeepMind team discusses Gemini Omni video model capabilities
539BGoogle introduced Gemini Omni, a model for generating content from any input, with its first release being Gemini Omni Flash, which enables video generation and editing through conversational interaction. Three Google DeepMind team members—research scientist Mohammad Babaeizadeh, product manager Anish Nangia, and research engineer Sarah Xu—discussed the model's vision and why video generation was chosen as the starting point. The team demonstrated the model's potential applications, including style transfers and object insertion.
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GeForce NOW Linux app exits beta, adds cloud optimizations
588BNVIDIA's native Linux app for GeForce NOW has officially exited beta, with a focus on performance, stability, and polish while supporting Ubuntu 24.04 and later. The service has optimized DLSS Frame Generation in the cloud to reduce latency, making games more responsive when streaming at 60 or 120 fps in 1440p and 4K. Performance members will receive CPU performance optimizations for select demanding games at no additional cost. Eligible new Chromebook owners can claim a year of GeForce NOW at no cost with Chromebook Fast Pass, allowing them to stream over 2,000 supported PC games.
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Pixel Watch 5 launches with Gemini, advanced health tracking
837BPixel Watch 5 features Gemini Intelligence with proactive suggestions and Raise to Talk enhancements that process actions instantly on-device. The watch offers 2x greater GPS accuracy compared to previous generations and includes a new on-wrist strength training experience coming soon. Health Guardian features include an industry-first breathing emergency detection that can automatically call emergency services, plus new monthly trend summaries for blood pressure, sleep breathing quality, and insulin resistance. The device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor with 50% more RAM and 12% CPU boost, 15% more accurate sleep stage detection, and up to 30 hours of battery life on the 41mm model. Pricing starts at $399 for the 41mm and $429 for the 45mm, with pre-orders beginning August 12 and shelf availability on August 20.
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Google releases Pixel 11 Pro Fold foldable phone
627BGoogle announced the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, which is nearly 10% lighter and about 1mm thinner than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The device features a new camera visor called HiLight with LED lights for notifications, improved durability with a glass fiber composite back cover and ceramic display glass, and 20% brighter displays at 3600 nits. It includes a Tensor G6 chip, 16GB RAM, 48MP main camera with 30x Super Zoom, supports a new sign-to-text feature developed with the Deaf community, and offers 30W wired charging reaching 50% in 30 minutes or 25W wireless charging. Pre-orders are available with the device launching August 20.
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Pixel devices gain tap-to-share feature for contacts and media
369BGoogle is rolling out Quick Share with tap-to-send functionality to Pixel 6 and newer devices, allowing users to exchange contact information, photos, and videos by bringing compatible Android devices close together. The feature is coming soon to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 models, with expansion to additional Android devices planned by year's end.
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Google announces Pixel 11 series with Tensor G6 chip
817BGoogle unveiled the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, featuring the Google Tensor G6 chip running Gemini Nano, major camera upgrades, and enhanced durability. The Pixel 11 includes a 48-megapixel main sensor with 56% more light sensitivity and 30x Super Zoom support, while Pixel 11 Pro models add a redesigned 48-megapixel telephoto camera with 30% more light sensitivity, 5x Portrait Mode, and 120x Pro Zoom. Tensor G6 offers 25% faster web browsing, 15% quicker app launches, and processes on-device AI tasks up to 3.5 times faster while using 3.5 times less energy. All three models start at 256GB storage, support Qi 2.2 25W wireless charging, and the Pixel 11 Pro XL delivers 15 hours of battery in 15 minutes of wired charging. Phones start at $899, $1099, and $1299 respectively and ship August 20.
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Tops Glassdoor's 2026 Best CEOs List
410BNVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang ranked No. 1 on Glassdoor's Best CEOs list for 2026 with 99% employee approval. Glassdoor reintroduced the Best CEOs list this year after a five-year hiatus, replacing the Best-Led Companies list, to focus on CEO and executive leadership impact on employee experience. Nine technology company CEOs appear on the 50-member list, making technology the most-represented sector.
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Google introduces Pixel Tag finder device with year-long battery
587BGoogle announced Pixel Tag, its first finder tag for locating items like keys and wallets. The device is made of durable stainless steel with IP67 water and dust resistance, features a speaker to help locate items, and has a button to ring your phone. It offers up to one year of battery life with user-replaceable batteries. Pixel Tag pairs via Fast Pair with Android 9 or newer devices, uses the Find Hub app for location tracking with Ultra-Wideband precision finding, and can be shared with up to 10 people. The tag will be available for $29 or $99 for a 4-pack starting November 11.
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NVIDIA Partners with Major Investors to Finance AI Infrastructure
564BNVIDIA announced partnerships with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to establish financing platforms designed to mobilize over $500 billion in third-party capital for AI infrastructure buildout. NVIDIA positions AI compute as an investable infrastructure asset that generates revenue, improves through software updates, and can be redeployed across customers. The financial institutions will independently assess each opportunity, with NVIDIA potentially providing residual-value support of up to 25% on a project-by-project basis.
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NVIDIA, Google, Microsoft develop 800 VDC power architecture for AI factories
659BNVIDIA, Google, and Microsoft have developed 800 VDC architecture through the Open Compute Project to improve power distribution for AI compute. The architecture distributes power at higher voltage through direct current, reducing conversion stages and inefficiencies compared to traditional AC distribution. An NVIDIA MGX-compatible 800 VDC power rack arriving in the second half of 2026 enables hybrid deployment in existing AC infrastructure without building modifications. Over 80 equipment manufacturers are building products to this specification, with row power centers expected in 2027 and facility-scale DC power blocks planned for new installations.
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NVIDIA and open source community advance local AI models and agents
605BNVIDIA is celebrating open source communities and partners building local AI throughout August, highlighting new models and tools for developers. The company released Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, a 30B mixture-of-experts model delivering up to 4x faster token generation than comparable open models, which runs on RTX PCs, DGX Spark, and Jetson systems. NVIDIA also announced support for Qwen3.8-27B reaching 131 tokens per second on a GeForce RTX 5090, and highlighted new models from partners including Meta's Muse Glimmer, LTX-2.5 video generation model, and updates to DGX Spark clustering via NVIDIA Sync.