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.

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.

Tesla has recalled over 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to headlights that are excessively bright, exceeding legal light output limits. This issue, identified after testing by Transport Canada, poses a safety risk to other drivers. The NHTSA denied Tesla's petition for exemption, and as of early August, Tesla had not yet identified a remedy for the defect.

Fabric.AI and Kopin Corporation have announced that their Neural I/o™ MicroLED-based optical interconnect platform remains on track for its first public demonstration at CES 2027 in January. This technology aims to address the data interconnect bottleneck in next-generation AI infrastructure by using a massively parallel array of MicroLEDs, promising higher aggregate bandwidth, lower energy consumption, reduced latency, and an improved thermal envelope. The companies believe this innovation is crucial for scaling AI compute capabilities and are targeting a rapidly expanding market for optical interconnects in AI factories.

Nvidia has released Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, its first open-source AI model, which is designed to be lightweight and run on a single GPU. This move follows CEO Jensen Huang's recent vocal support for open-source AI, believing it will boost hardware sales as models still require GPUs. The new model is free for companies to use and modify, aligning with Huang's view that open models enhance competition, lower prices, and strengthen safety and innovation.

SPX Technologies (SPXC) reported a strong second quarter in 2026, with sales of US$679 million and net income of US$78.4 million, leading to an increase in quarterly and first-half earnings per share. The company subsequently raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to between US$2.71 billion and US$2.77 billion, indicating positive business momentum. This improved outlook is driven by investments in HVAC and data center cooling capacity, though investors should be aware of potential revenue concentration risks in North American construction and infrastructure.

Recent reports regarding Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone are conflicting, with one analyst suggesting the "all-glass" vision has been halted due to low yield, while a Bloomberg reporter indicates the plan is still on track. The article discusses Apple's long-term vision of a "single slab of glass" iPhone, potentially incorporating under-display Face ID and cameras. It suggests that next year's iPhone design will be a significant step forward, likely impacting the iPhone Pro models, and questions whether special branding will be used for the anniversary.

Cisco has announced Johannesburg as its newest 40 Communities (40C) Initiative site, marking its first in Africa. This expansion builds on Cisco's three-decade history in South Africa, focusing on digital transformation and skills development through partnerships. The initiative, named Masibambisane, will collaborate with Jozi My Jozi to address local challenges in digital education, safety, mobility, and community engagement.

Alogram Inc. has announced that its suite of fraud intelligence offerings is now available on FICO® Marketplace, providing enterprises with explainable, audit-ready evidence to combat emerging fraud. These specialized AI offerings, including Account Forensics and Behavioral Intelligence, help organizations understand suspicious digital activity and leverage cutting-edge technology to drive better outcomes. The collaboration allows FICO Platform customers to access Alogram's composable fraud intelligence, enhancing decisioning strategies with real-time, evidence-backed context for improved risk analysis.

Abbott and Google Health have announced a multi-year partnership to integrate glucose insights from Abbott's Lingo biowearable with Google's AI and consumer technology. This collaboration aims to provide personalized metabolic insights through the Google Health app, helping users understand how daily behaviors affect their glucose levels and overall well-being. The partnership also includes a large-scale research study to inform AI coaching and future Lingo features, addressing the rising global rates of metabolic health challenges.