Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion 19. August 2026 (19:39) The deal is significant for the artificial intelligence industry, uniting Stripe’s payments business with OpenRouter’s helping businesses direct their spending on A.I. models.(New York Times)
The A.I. in Google’s New Pixel 11 Is Not Very Helpful 19. August 2026 (18:00) The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?(New York Times)
Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media 19. August 2026 (17:32) Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.(New York Times)
