As companies start giving AI agents access to an increasing portion of their systems, a nascent software supply chain seems to be forming around the new tooling AI agents are using: skills, plug-ins, MCP servers, and add-ons that let them interact with the internet.
AI security startup AIR believes companies will need a way to monitor that supply chain, and it’s now coming out of stealth…
Fambot introduces an ‘AI chief of staff’ for families
September 2, 2026
AI agents that perform tasks on your behalf to help solve your daily problems are all the rage in Silicon Valley. But the startup Fambot sees a future for agents out in the real world, too, where they’re used by families who need help keeping up with the mental load of…
The seaside town that once called Martin Parr's photographs a betrayal is about to put his face on a mural the size of a building
September 2, 2026
The street photography of Martin Parr was always divisive. In the mid-1980s, many residents of New Brighton, a seaside resort on the Wirral in Merseyside, England, believed his work was ridiculing them. But time, it seems, heals all wounds. Now, less than a year on from his…
All award-winning photographers started somewhere – these are the 10 photo contests to enter this September
September 2, 2026
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a beginner just getting started or someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, submitting your images to photo competitions is one of the best ways to gain exposure and recognition.
Entering competitions isn’t just about winning – though prizes and publicity are great bonuses! It’s also a chance to dive into your archives, rediscover…
Photographer wins dream Canadian Geographic gig for wildlife portfolio including dramatic shot of puffin and cute fox portrait
September 2, 2026
Most photography competitions offer a cash or equipment prize, but I’m sure many of us would trade that off for a job as a photographer with a dream organization.
That’s exactly what Newfoundland-based photographer David Sturge has won after recently being crowned the…
Rivian (RIVN) CFO steps down for GE Vernova amid critical R2 ramp
September 2, 2026
Rivian CFO Claire McDonough is stepping down effective October 30, leaving after nearly six years to become chief financial officer of energy giant GE Vernova.
The departure lands at the most important moment in Rivian’s history — the ramp of the R2, the…
I traded my electric motorcycle for a gasoline bike on vacation. It was pretty shocking
September 2, 2026
For the last few weeks, my wife and I have been hopping between islands in the Philippines, and like so many travelers (and locals), we’ve been getting around on small gasoline-powered motorbikes.
It’s a big change from our normal electric steeds back home, and an eye-opening reminder of just how stark the everyday differences truly are.
First of all, no matter what is powering it, a…
Kia confirms PV7 debut and previews the larger electric van for the first time [Video]
September 2, 2026
Kia is preparing to launch its second fully electric van following the PV5’s success. With its debut less than a month away, Kia offered a first look at the larger PV7.
When will the Kia PV7 make its debut?
The PV5 is already the best-selling small electric van in Europe…
The U.S. Navy this week unveiled an array of new specifications for its future carrier-based Combat Collaborative Aircraft, or CCA.
While the service did not detail the aircraft’s combat radius, the Aug. 31 Request for Information did note that the service wants the CCA…
WARSAW, Poland — As Poland aims to spend a record-breaking 200 billion zloty ($53.8 billion) on its military in 2026, this year’s edition of the country’s MSPO defense show, set for next week, is shaping up as the largest in history, with around 1,000 exhibitors from across the world, a new hall, and the entire exhibition space sold out to a plethora of foreign and domestic…
