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Daily news brief — 13 August 2026

10 stories · 9 sources · 5 minute read

Plus: an AI agent quietly hit 85 Taiwan gov accounts, and Twitch finally lets creators opt out — 10 stories total

01techCovered by 2 outlets

Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup with Gemini at the center

Google has launched its new Pixel 11 lineup, including the Pixel 11, Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold, with its Gemini AI system serving as the core of the devices' features. Simultaneously, Honor introduced its new Robot Phone, which features an AI-driven interaction system and an integrated mechanical gimbal.

Why it matters

These releases highlight how major smartphone manufacturers are increasingly centering their hardware designs and ecosystems around advanced AI capabilities.

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Sources

  • Sina
  • Sina
02aiCovered by 2 outlets

Google reshuffles DeepMind leadership in major AI reorganization

Google has restructured its DeepMind leadership and reporting lines in a major artificial intelligence reorganization. The shift is designed to align research and product teams more closely as the company faces pressure to accelerate its AI product delivery.

Why it matters

As tech giants compete for dominance, Google is streamlining its internal structure to speed up AI development while facing regulatory pressure in Europe to open its mobile assistant to rivals.

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Sources

  • The Hindu
  • Reuters
03techCovered by 2 outlets

Twitch adds opt-out setting for use of channel content in AI training

Twitch introduced a new setting that lets creators prevent their live streams, VODs, clips, highlights, chat text and images from being used to train Amazon generative AI models. The opt-out is off by default and must be disabled in settings.

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Sources

  • AdersayTech
  • TechCrunch

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04techCovered by 2 outlets

AI agent attack on Taiwan government accounts draws cybersecurity alarm

An alleged end-to-end autonomous cyberattack using open-source AI agents recently targeted at least 85 Taiwanese government accounts. Researchers highlighted the incident as a rare example of a fully autonomous intrusion, elevating global cybersecurity concerns.

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  • AdersayTech
  • AdersayTech
05business

Chinese central bank signals more short-term liquidity support

The People’s Bank of China announced it will conduct overnight reverse repo operations on multiple dates in August, capping daily volume at 600 billion yuan. In its second-quarter report, the central bank also reiterated its commitment to maintaining an accommodative monetary policy stance.

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Sources

  • 财联社
06business

South Korea tightens rules for new leveraged ETF investors

South Korea’s financial regulator is introducing a new requirement for first-time buyers of single leveraged ETFs. Starting August 19, these investors must complete at least five days of simulated trading before they can invest in domestic or overseas products.

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Sources

  • NetEase News
07ai

FCC expands covered-list restrictions to foreign-made humanoids and grid-scale inverters

The FCC has expanded its covered-list restrictions to include foreign-made humanoid robots, quadrupeds, and grid-scale power inverters. This regulatory update further restricts Chinese tech suppliers, such as Unitree, from entering the U.S. market without an exemption.

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  • Reuters
08business

Hong Kong filing shows H&H International raises stake in Pop Mart

According to Hong Kong stock exchange disclosures, H&H International Investment has increased its stake in Pop Mart's H-shares from 5.55% to 7.70%. The transaction took place on August 6.

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  • Caixin
09business

Counterpoint data show Yangtze Memory Technology enters global NAND top three

Yangtze Memory Technology has entered the top three in global NAND flash market share for the first time. According to a Counterpoint report, the Chinese company secured a 14% shipment share in the second quarter, trailing only Samsung and SK Hynix.

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  • Caixin
10markets

Brent crude ends six-day rally on weaker demand outlook

Brent crude oil prices declined, ending a six-day rally after OPEC+ projected weaker global demand for 2026. This drop also reflects energy traders reassessing the potential price impacts stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

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Sources

  • Business Standard