Snapchat Stops Rewarding Fully AI-Generated Spotlight Videos
With changes to its recommendation system, Snapchat has cut off support for entirely AI-generated videos, ensuring that only content produced by real humans is featured on Spotlight. This move aims to improve content quality on the platform and prevent the accumulation of automated content known as "AI slop."
Microsoft Makes Major AI Cybersecurity Push with MAI-Cyber-1-Flash and Perception
At an event in San Francisco, Microsoft unveiled its first cybersecurity AI model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, alongside the Perception platform for autonomous security operations. While MAI-Cyber-1-Flash detects vulnerabilities in complex code, the Perception platform utilizes red, blue, and green AI agents to reduce security review times to minutes.
Fundamental Vulnerability in Large Language Models: Can AI Ever Be Made Completely Secure?
New research shows that large language models cannot be made completely secure due to a fundamental flaw in their architectural structure, and that style mimicry can bypass safety shields. Experts emphasize that the outputs of AI agents should be treated as potentially unsafe.
Microsoft’s AI Investments: $3.2 Billion in Revenue from Anthropic
In its Q4 fiscal 2026 financial results, Microsoft announced that it generated $3.2 billion in revenue from its investment in rival AI lab Anthropic. The report also noted that the financial outlook regarding the company's other major partner, OpenAI, followed a mixed trajectory.
Identity Management Giant Okta Acquires AI Security Startup Permiso
Identity management giant Okta has acquired AI security startup Permiso for approximately $200 million to enhance its capabilities in protecting AI agents and non-human identities in cloud environments. The move aims to strengthen security measures against rapidly spreading AI-driven threats in enterprise infrastructures.
New Era in Vehicle Inspection: TURKA Introduces Artificial Intelligence and Commission-Free Payments
Vehicle inspection services in Turkey are set to be overhauled under the TURKA brand starting in 2027. Backed by a $2.2 billion investment, the initiative introduces AI-driven inspection systems, eliminates card processing commissions, and establishes dedicated stations for motorcycles. The new infrastructure is scheduled to go live on August 15, 2027.
HLK Coin Crashes After Haluk Levent's Detention: Investors Rally on Telegram
A legal investigation and subsequent detention involving Haluk Levent have triggered the collapse of HLK Coin, which lost over 80% of its value. While heavily indebted investors have mobilized on Telegram groups, the incident has once again highlighted the latent risks surrounding celebrity-backed crypto projects.
SCT-Exempt SUV Selection: A Comparison of the Renault Duster, Renault Boreal, and Toyota C-HR
While the Renault Duster, Boreal, and Toyota C-HR differ in terms of design, dimensions, and intended use, the 2026 SCT exemption limit of 2,873,900 TL directly impacts the purchasing process. Criteria such as the domestic contribution rate and the 10-year legal period rank among the key factors to consider when choosing an SCT-exempt SUV.
Galaxy S26 FE Camera Specs Leaked: No Hardware Changes?
Leaked camera specs for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE reveal that while the device retains the same hardware sensors as its predecessor, it will boost image quality through the AI capabilities of the new Exynos 2500 processor. Alongside details like 4K 60fps video support and a 4,900 mAh battery, industry insiders anticipate a potential price increase for the device in Europe.
New OPPO A Series Member PYE110 Spotted on TENAA: What Are the Specs?
OPPO's new smartphone with the model number PYE110 has been listed on TENAA, leaking all its technical specifications. Standing out with its massive 7,820 mAh battery, AMOLED display, and Android 16-based software, the device is expected to deliver high battery performance in the budget-friendly segment.
Why Mercedes Developed the Iconic Single-Wiper System on the Legendary W124
The articulating single-wiper (monowiper) system used in the Mercedes-Benz W124 was an ahead-of-its-time engineering marvel developed in 1984 to clean 86% of the windshield. Although no longer used today due to its high cost and complex structure, it remains known as one of the most distinctive design details in automotive history.
How Free Chinese AI Models Divided the US Administration and Tech Sector
The free "Kimi" AI model, developed by Chinese firm Moonshot, is threatening the market share of US tech giants, triggering deep divisions among the Trump administration's AI advisors. This intense competition is both shaking the economic growth dynamics of US companies and prompting Washington to debate new national security-focused oversight mechanisms.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Production to End in December 2026
Land Rover has announced that it will end production of the Discovery Sport, its compact SUV in production for over a decade, in December 2026. This decision is being implemented as part of the brand's modernization efforts at its Halewood facility and its investments in the next-generation Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA). Sales will continue for a period until existing stocks are depleted.
Age Limit Relaxed for Istanbul Taxis: New Rules for Domestic and Imported Vehicles
By a UKOME decision in Istanbul, the initial age limits for vehicles entering the taxi fleet have been extended to 0–5 and 0–3 years, depending on their domestic production ratio. Prompted by the end of Fiat Egea production and rising costs, this decision aims to ease vehicle procurement processes for taxi drivers.
AI Interview Startup Listen Labs Raises $69 Million Following Viral Billboard Campaign
AI-powered customer interview startup Listen Labs has secured a $69 million Series B funding round following an unconventional billboard hiring campaign launched to compete with major tech companies. With this funding, the company has reached a $500 million valuation and aims to scale its AI-driven interview technology, which is transforming traditional market research.
The Collective Mind of AI Agents: The "Internet of Cognition" and the Path to Distributed Superintelligence
Developed by Cisco's Outshift unit, the "Internet of Cognition" is a novel architectural layer that enables AI agents across different domains to reason together toward a common purpose without human intervention. This horizontal integration approach aims to pave the way to distributed artificial superintelligence by resolving the coordination deficiencies in current multi-agent systems.
Samsung Begins Testing One UI 9 on 49 Different Devices
Samsung has launched internal tests for the One UI 9 interface across 49 different devices, ranging from flagships to budget models and tablets. While it is now certain that the devices on the list will receive the update, the rollout process is expected to take place gradually.
Open-Source Coding Model from Nous Research: NousCoder-14B Announced
Nous Research has announced NousCoder-14B, an open-source coding model trained in just four days using Nvidia B200 processors. Achieving a 67.87% accuracy rate on LiveCodeBench v6 tests, the model offers a transparent alternative by opening up not only its model weights but also its full reinforcement learning environment to researchers.
Meta Looks Beyond Assistants in the Enterprise AI Market
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company's AI strategy is not limited to assistants, offering a broad market opportunity that spans APIs, compute infrastructure, and enterprise software. This move indicates Meta's goal to strengthen its presence in B2B technologies and the infrastructure space.
Top-Selling Games on Steam Turkey Revealed (July 21–28, 2026)
*Black Desert* has taken the number one spot on Steam Turkey's best-sellers list for the week of July 21–28, 2026. The released data reveals that players' ongoing interest in affordable titles and seasonal discounts remains strong.
Is the Renault Boreal Worth Buying? Initial Complaints and User Reviews
Renault's new C-SUV model, the Boreal, has captured attention with its modern design and SCT exemption advantage, while early user reviews point to temporary glitches in transmission response, multimedia software, and certain electronic systems. Conversely, the vehicle's 1.3 TCe engine stands out as its most mechanically reassuring component, backed by a long history of reliable real-world use.
Steam WB Games Lego Sale Kicks Off: Top Deals and Price List
Steam has kicked off a "WB Games Lego" discount campaign running until August 10. The sale offers price cuts of up to 90% on popular Lego games and bundles.
AWS Rival Railway Secures $100M in Funding for AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud platform Railway has secured $100 million in a Series B funding round to address the speed and cost disadvantages of traditional cloud providers in the AI era. Positioning itself as a rival to giants like AWS with sub-second deployment times, the company aims to eliminate the infrastructure bottlenecks caused by AI coding assistants.
Free Games on Epic Games This Week (July 30 – August 6)
Epic Games is offering the roguelite titles OTXO and Sol Cesto, valued at a total of 400 TL, free of charge to users between July 30 and August 6. Players can add these two games to their libraries until the specified date.