AgzulMorning OSViewing briefing from 2026-08-06
AGZUL Morning OS - Daily Tech & AI Briefing for 2026-08-06
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U of C to lead creation of Canada’s first quantum defence innovation hub
The Canadian government is investing over $20 million into a 13-member consortium led by the University of Calgary to advance quantum technology for military applications.
WELL Health Technologies Non-GAAP EPS of $0.04 misses by $0.02, revenue of $400.43M beats by $13.8M
WELL Health Technologies reported mixed Q2 results, missing earnings expectations while exceeding revenue targets.
Le Barça annule un amical au Maroc, après la crise migratoire de Ceuta
Le FC Barcelone a annulé son match amical prévu au Maroc le 15 août en raison de la crise migratoire actuelle à Ceuta.
How Does Touch Lead To Pain Or Pleasure?
Neuroscientist Ishmail Abdus-Saboor explores the biological mechanisms behind how skin contact is processed as either painful or pleasurable.
Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents
The tech industry is shifting focus toward building AI agents that prioritize consumer needs over raw model capabilities.
Preservationist Spent $900 And Strung Together 90 GPUs To Save A Lost Final Fantasy 7 Spinoff
A dedicated fan successfully restored a defunct mobile Final Fantasy 7 game using a massive custom GPU cluster.
Tesla and SpaceX will invest $16.8B to start building ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas
The companies have formally announced a massive $16.8 billion project to construct a new chip manufacturing facility north of Houston.
Cross Border Impact Ventures secures $58 million USD for fund focused on women’s, children’s health
The Toronto-based impact investor has raised $58 million USD, aiming to more than double the fund's size by late 2027.
Le Football Video Support débarque en Ligue 3: comment les entraîneurs pourront contester les décisions arbitrales
La Ligue 3 introduit le 'football video support', permettant aux entraîneurs de contester certaines décisions arbitrales dès cette saison.
A star’s violent death exposed a hidden supermassive black hole
Astronomers have detected a dormant supermassive black hole 30,000 light-years from its galactic center after it consumed a star.
U.S. moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
Federal authorities are moving to close a Kentucky organ procurement organization following allegations of retrieving organs from patients showing signs of life.
TikTok a conclu un accord avec Disney
TikTok a signé un partenariat permettant aux créateurs d'intégrer des extraits de films et séries Disney dans leurs contenus.
Meta launches Muse Code, an AI agent for large code bases
Meta has introduced Muse Code, an AI-powered agent designed to handle complex software development tasks, aiming to compete in the growing market for AI coding assistants.
FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, the first to use the technology
The FDA has granted approval to Moderna’s influenza vaccine, marking the first time mRNA technology has been licensed for a flu shot.
Disney+ va diffuser les matchs du Real Madrid et du FC Barcelone : le streaming continue d’attaquer la télé
Disney+ intègre la diffusion de la Liga espagnole à son abonnement, marquant une nouvelle étape dans la transition du sport vers les plateformes de streaming.
Télésat obtient un contrat de 2,3 milliards $ pour aider l’armée canadienne à communiquer dans l’Arctique
L'entreprise ottavienne Télésat a décroché un contrat majeur pour fournir des services de télécommunication par satellite aux Forces armées canadiennes dans l'Arctique.
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Tech
Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event
Comedian Trevor Noah has been tapped to host the upcoming Made by Google hardware event on August 12th.
Blue Origin narrowing in on root cause of catastrophic rocket accident
Blue Origin has identified a main oxygen valve failure on a BE-4 engine as the likely cause of a recent rocket anomaly.
Gen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking
New dating platforms are moving away from traditional swiping models, opting for AI-driven matchmaking to combat user disillusionment.
Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices
Apple has boosted trade-in values for its hardware ecosystem and expanded the program to include select Android devices.
OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit is ‘rotten to its core’
OpenAI has filed a motion to dismiss Apple's lawsuit, labeling the allegations of trade secret theft as meritless.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers that could allow attackers to backdoor thousands of servers.
World
US chip giant AMD to acquire Taalas
AMD is set to acquire Taalas, a startup specializing in converting AI models into custom silicon.
Shopify stock surges on revenue beat in big quarter for merchants
Shopify reported strong quarterly growth, driven by a 30 percent increase in gross profit and the launch of new agentic AI tools.
Finance
Coinkite frappée par un vol de 110 M$ en bitcoins
Une faille de sécurité chez Coinkite a permis à des pirates de dérober plus de 110 millions de dollars en cryptomonnaies.
Sport
Félix Auger-Aliassime se retire de l’Omnium Banque Nationale
Le joueur de tennis québécois a dû déclarer forfait pour le tournoi en raison d'une blessure au dos survenue à l'entraînement.
Diomandé détrône Bellingham comme transfert le plus cher du Real Madrid
Le Real Madrid a officialisé le transfert de l'ailier Diomandé pour 140 millions d'euros, un nouveau record pour le club.
Science
The AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean “lifeline” nearly shut down
New sediment analysis reveals the Atlantic's circulation system remained resilient during a major climate shift 3.4 million years ago.
Major study challenges long-held fears about acetaminophen and ibuprofen use in babies
A study of 4,000 infants found no link between common pain relievers and conditions like eczema or bronchiolitis.
AI
DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else
DeepMind's new WeatherNext model demonstrates an ability to predict storm tracks and intensity using lower-resolution data.
Google will shut down Google Assistant starting September 2026 as Gemini takes over on Android and Wear OS
Google is officially retiring Google Assistant in favor of Gemini, which will become the primary AI assistant across Android and Wear OS devices.
Culture
Clint Eastwood : 6 films ensemble... Voici l'actrice qui a le plus tourné avec lui !
Retour sur la collaboration prolifique mais tumultueuse entre Clint Eastwood et l'actrice Sondra Locke.
Business
L’efficacité énergétique couterait trois à cinq fois moins cher que produire de la nouvelle électricité
Réduire la consommation d'électricité est économiquement plus rentable que d'investir dans de nouvelles capacités de production.
Marché Goodfood veut se protéger de ses créanciers
L'entreprise montréalaise Goodfood a déposé une demande de protection contre ses créanciers pour restructurer ses activités.