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Google reaches 350 million paid subscriptions as YouTube and Google One drive Q1 growth
Alphabet added 25 million paid subscriptions in the first quarter, bringing its total across all services to 350 million.
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Mayo Clinic Researchers Find AI Can Detect Pancreatic Cancer Years Early
New artificial intelligence models developed by Mayo Clinic can identify early signs of pancreatic cancer years before clinical diagnosis.
AI
View all →Elon Musk's erratic courtroom testimony fuels allegations of OpenAI takeover attempt
During cross-examination, Elon Musk faced scrutiny over claims that he withdrew funding from OpenAI to facilitate a merger with Tesla.
US Labor Department launches AI apprenticeship portal as Trump administration advances tech policy
The US Department of Labor has introduced a new digital portal to facilitate AI-focused apprenticeships as the Trump administration continues its push for artificial intelligence policy.
Trial evidence reveals early power struggles and founding tensions at OpenAI
Court exhibits in the Musk v. Altman trial show emails from 2015 detailing Elon Musk's influence on OpenAI's mission and early structural disagreements.
Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI lawsuit, admitting Tesla is not pursuing AGI
During his second day of testimony in a California federal court, Elon Musk admitted under oath that Tesla is not currently pursuing artificial general intelligence.
Technology
View all →Roku's Howdy streaming service hits 1 million subscribers
Research firm Antenna estimates the $3-per-month ad-free service Howdy has surpassed 1 million subscribers within six months of launch.
Google expands Gemini AI features to Google TV with new video and photo tools
Google is introducing generative AI tools Nano Banana and Veo to Google TV, allowing users to transform photos and create video clips via voice prompts.
PC Gamer identifies Texas Instruments TI-84 Evo as year's hottest hardware release
The tech outlet PC Gamer has named the Texas Instruments TI-84 Evo graphing calculator as the most significant hardware launch of the year.
Grindr targets Washington lobbyists with high-profile event during WHCD weekend
The gay dating app hosted a cocktail party for D.C. insiders at LXIV DC on the eve of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Startups
View all →Pursuit secures $22 million seed round to streamline government contracting
Startup Pursuit raised $22 million in a seed round led by OpenGov co-founder Mike Rosengarten to help companies navigate state and local government sales.
Earth AI to launch in-house labs to bypass mineral testing delays
Earth AI is building its own laboratories to reduce mineral sample processing time from five months to five days.
Firestorm Labs secures $82 million to deploy containerized drone factories
San Diego-based defense startup Firestorm Labs raised $82 million in Series B funding to bring 3D-printed drone manufacturing to the front lines via shipping containers.
Parallel Web Systems reaches $2 billion valuation with $100 million Series B
Founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, the AI agent-tool startup secured $100 million in funding led by Sequoia.
