Passengers returning from a hacking conference in Las Vegas allegedly jammed the official Wi-Fi signal on a Delta Air Lines flight and broadcast a scam internet login. The pilots alerted Delta's operations center to the "evil twin" attack, which aimed to steal passenger credentials. Law enforcement questioned individuals upon arrival in Atlanta, though arrests were not confirmed.

Ulta Salon is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating privacy laws by using a "Meta Pixel" to unlawfully intercept, record, and disclose website visitors' electronic communications. Plaintiff Raeanon Hartigan claims Ulta, with Meta Platforms' aid, tracked detailed user activity and transmitted it to third parties without consent. The lawsuit seeks to represent California consumers and demands damages, claiming an invasion of privacy and violations of several privacy acts.

AST SpaceMobile reported Q2 2026 revenue of $31.5 million, missing analyst expectations of $34.5 million, and posted a wider net loss of $230.9 million. Despite the miss, the company reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance of $150 million to $200 million, supported by a $1.3 billion revenue backlog and government contracts. AST SpaceMobile continues its satellite deployment, with 13 satellites in orbit and more in production, aiming for a beta-service launch by year-end 2026.

Verizon Frontline, through its Crisis Response Team, played a crucial role in supporting the United States' America 250 celebrations in 2026. The team partnered with over 40 public safety agencies across 16 states, providing secure and dedicated communication channels for first responders at approximately two dozen event sites. This effort ensured reliable communications for complex operations at high-profile events like Sail 250 and the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

Abbott has announced a multi-year partnership with Google Health to integrate insights from Abbott's Lingo continuous glucose monitor with Google's AI and consumer technology. This collaboration aims to provide personalized metabolic insights through the Google Health app, offering AI-powered guidance on nutrition, activity, sleep, and recovery. The partnership also includes a large-scale real-world study to understand the connections between various health metrics and metabolic health, informing future AI coaching and Lingo features.

Verizon Frontline has been instrumental in providing critical communications for America 250 celebrations, partnering with over 40 public safety agencies across 16 states. The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team, comprising former public safety and military personnel, ensures reliable and secure network access for first responders during high-profile events. This collaboration highlights Verizon's commitment to empowering public safety agencies with robust communication capabilities.

UC Berkeley is partnering with Applied Materials' EPIC Center in Silicon Valley to accelerate chip innovation, focusing on AI computing. This collaboration will allow UC Berkeley faculty and students to conduct high-impact research using Applied Materials' industry-scale equipment, strengthening the pipeline from academic discovery to commercialization. The EPIC Center, a significant investment in advanced semiconductor R&D, aims to dramatically reduce the time it takes to commercialize breakthrough technologies.

A recent Gartner survey reveals that while 93% of audit leaders use AI, only 38% have a defined AI strategy. The survey, conducted in 2026 among 743 audit professionals, indicates that AI applications in internal audit primarily focus on isolated tasks like engagement preplanning and drafting issues, rather than strategic transformations or comprehensive audit testing. This suggests a high adoption rate but a lack of strategic integration, hindering AI's full potential to deliver better strategic insights and transform audit processes.

Oracle's Project Jupiter has committed $50 million to a water efficiency partnership for local water system improvements in Doña Ana County. This commitment comes as an air quality permit hearing for the project is scheduled for September. The article also mentions the BorderPlex Digital Hub, with which Project Jupiter is affiliated.

Tuesday's market saw significant stock movements, with GE Vernova and Oracle among the key players. The article highlights various companies experiencing notable gains, such as Sea Limited and NIQ Global Intelligence, as well as declines for others like Oracle and On Holding, providing a detailed breakdown of mega-cap, large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap movers.