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+1 source·10 August 2026 · 01:37 UTC

Ubisoft's free-to-play The Division Resurgence hits Steam to mixed reviews, drawing 46% positive score; players slam microtransactions and login issues

The game's Steam debut coincided with Season 2 content, offering new players a fresh start. However, SteamDB's alternative scoring puts the game at 41.42%, one of Ubisoft's lower Steam launch scores, reflecting a divided player base.

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+2 sources·9 August 2026 · 22:05 UTC

xAI's Grok Imagine Image 2.0 adds Magic Wand, background removal, multi-reference editing, and Smart Resize; ranks second on Arena behind OpenAI's GPT Image 2

The update supports up to five reference images in a single generation, eliminating manual compositing, and Smart Resize recomposes one image across nine aspect ratios. API access is listed as coming soon, with no date given, while OpenAI holds the top spot in both leaderboards.

+1 source·9 August 2026 · 21:57 UTC

Privacy review for smart glasses is top priority, Rowland says; influencers face backlash over Meta 'pervert glasses' content

Rowland has already written to the OAIC to investigate inappropriate recording, harassment, and surveillance. Meta's glasses sold 7m pairs in 2025 despite the backlash, and the company defends its LED light and tamper detection as built-in privacy features.

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9 August 2026 · 05:19 UTCUK theatres, clubs ban Meta smart glasses over privacy concerns; Soho House, Wetherspoons, ATG Theatres enforce no-filming rules 9 August 2026 · 00:17 UTCPrivacy debate over smart glasses heats up as Kmart's $89 Anko camera glasses sell out; creators say 'don't be a creep'

·9 August 2026 · 21:57 UTC

Honda outsources next-gen vehicle platform development to Tata Technologies, marking historic shift from in-house engineering as it cuts costs after first annual loss since 1948

Tata's ARGOS platform, which supports both internal combustion and electric powertrains, makes it a logical partner for Honda's multi-powertrain needs. Separately, Tata Electronics partnered with ASML to secure lithography tech for India's first 300mm commercial chip fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

+1 source·9 August 2026 · 21:57 UTC

Hyundai Motor India's July 2026 domestic dispatches rose 23% YoY to 54,210 units; Creta led with 18,088 units, up 152% MoM

The i20 emerged as the fastest-growing model with a 98% YoY surge to 6,738 units, while Creta and Venue together contributed nearly 29,200 units, over half of total sales. SUVs, led by Creta, Venue, Exter, and Alcazar, accounted for about 68% of dispatches, underscoring Hyundai's SUV focus.

·9 August 2026 · 21:30 UTC

Bengaluru techie lands ₹30 LPA SDE-3 job at AlgoLeap Hyderabad after 36 interviews; 'Didn't get much of a hike, but at least I finally am in a position to financially support my family again after 7 months'

The techie's journey included rejecting a Wells Fargo offer due to misaligned expectations and facing a rejection at Fractal after clearing full-stack rounds. His Reddit post drew widespread support, with commenters calling it a reminder that persistence pays off in a tough market.

+1 source·9 August 2026 · 17:56 UTC

Indian man earning AUD 100,000 in Australia explains why converting to Rs 67 lakh is misleading; 'Same salary, different country'

Gill's breakdown shows AUD 22,788 goes to tax and Medicare levy, leaving AUD 77,000; after AUD 26,000 rent and AUD 20,000 other costs, only AUD 31,000 remains. He notes conversion only applies to money sent to India, as a $5 coffee costs ₹355 there.

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