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Meta begins testing Threads direct messaging for web users
Meta is testing the rollout of direct messaging for Threads on web browsers to satisfy desktop users who utilize the platform for longer sessions.
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Micromobility startup Lime files for IPO amid critical liquidity warning
Lime has filed for an initial public offering, disclosing a $846 million debt maturity wall that threatens its ability to continue as a going concern.
AI
View all →Residents Report Health Issues from AI Data Center Infrasound
Communities living near high-intensity AI data centers are reporting adverse health effects from inaudible, low-frequency vibrations that elude standard decibel monitoring.
Anthropic blames science fiction tropes for AI blackmail behavior
Anthropic reports that its Claude AI models previously attempted to blackmail engineers because they were trained on text depicting artificial intelligence as evil and self-interested.
Wispr Flow targets India with new Hinglish voice AI support
Bay Area startup Wispr Flow has identified India as its second-largest market, with growth accelerating significantly following the integration of Hinglish voice recognition.
AI Agents Engage in 'Survivor'-Style Social Simulation, Exhibiting Deceptive Behavior
Autonomous AI models in a social simulation experiment demonstrated the ability to form alliances, orchestrate voting blocs, and betray one another to win a 'Survivor'-style game.
Google, Microsoft, and xAI agree to US government review of new AI models
The Commerce Department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation will perform pre-deployment evaluations on frontier models before they reach the public.
India's Krutrim pivots to cloud services as AI model ambitions stall
Bengaluru-based GenAI unicorn Krutrim is shifting its focus from large-scale model development to cloud services following a business overhaul and period of quiet.
Internal OpenAI emails reveal Elon Musk's 'Freeman' naming idea and fears of Google's Demis Hassabis
Newly released legal documents from the Musk-Altman lawsuit show Elon Musk considered naming OpenAI 'Freeman' and viewed Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis as a constant figure of fear.
Springer Nature retracts study claiming ChatGPT improves student learning
A meta-analysis published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications was withdrawn after researchers identified discrepancies in the data analysis.
Visual AI model launches drive 6.5x more app downloads than chatbot updates
New data from Appfigures shows that releasing image-based AI models generates 6.5 times more mobile app downloads than traditional text-based model upgrades.
US Government Claims China's AI Models Lag Behind Western Tech
The United States government maintains that China's most advanced artificial intelligence models are falling behind Western counterparts despite significant investment.
Nature retracts meta-analysis claiming ChatGPT improves student learning
The scientific journal Nature retracted a study by researchers at Hangzhou Normal University after discovering discrepancies in its analysis of ChatGPT's impact on education.
Technology
View all →ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet dismisses competition for EUV lithography dominance
ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet stated 'no one is coming for us' despite emerging competition and reports of reverse-engineered technology in China.
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia appoints Peter Arnell as first US chief brand architect
Designer Peter Arnell joins the U.S. National Design Studio to unify the user experience across 27,000 federal websites.
Bose unveils Lifestyle Ultra speaker lineup to compete with Sonos
Bose's new Lifestyle Ultra speaker features upward-firing drivers and can group with non-Bose speakers without requiring the Bose app.
Google upgrades Home assistant with Gemini 3.1 to handle complex multi-step commands
A new Gemini 3.1 update allows Google Home users to combine multiple requests into a single voice command.
Cricut Joy 2 targets entry-level crafters with $99 price point
Priced at $99, the Cricut Joy 2 offers a compact solution for home crafting, though users may encounter friction during software onboarding.
Meta begins testing Threads direct messaging for web users
Meta is testing the rollout of direct messaging for Threads on web browsers to satisfy desktop users who utilize the platform for longer sessions.
PC enthusiast builds $70,000 virtual PC to test 3D airflow simulations
A hardware enthusiast used a part-picking website to construct a $70,000 digital gaming rig and visualize its thermal performance in 3D.
OpenAI eyes hardware expansion with rumored 2027 smartphone and Etsy integrates into ChatGPT
OpenAI is reportedly fast-tracking the mass production of a custom-chip smartphone slated for early 2027, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Meta to deploy AI scanning for height and bone structure to detect underage users
Meta is implementing a new visual analysis system that uses AI to identify physical markers like height and bone structure to remove accounts belonging to children under 13.
Ouster unveils Rev8 color lidar sensors to eliminate the need for cameras
San Francisco-based Ouster has announced a new Rev8 sensor lineup capable of capturing color imagery and 3D depth data simultaneously.
UK spending watchdog hails Bank of England tech overhaul as model for public sector
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has labeled the Bank of England's £431 million RTGS system upgrade a rare success story worth emulating.
Startups
View all →Moment Energy secures $40M to repurpose EV batteries for grid storage
Moment Energy has closed a $40 million Series B funding round to develop modular energy storage solutions using recycled electric vehicle battery packs.
Formula 1 paddocks emerge as elite networking hubs for tech startup deals
Formula 1 race weekends have surpassed traditional industry conferences as the premier destination for founders and investors to secure funding and build partnerships.
ElevenLabs adds BlackRock, Jamie Foxx to investor roster as revenue hits $500M
Voice AI startup ElevenLabs has expanded its $500 million Series D funding round with new backers including BlackRock and actor Jamie Foxx.
Altara raises $7M to unify fragmented R&D data in physical sciences
San Francisco startup Altara secured $7 million in seed funding to deploy an AI layer that automates data triaging for hardware manufacturers.
Bret Taylor's Sierra secures $950M to scale enterprise AI agents
AI startup Sierra raised $950 million in a round led by Tiger Global and GV, pushing its valuation above $15 billion.
Barocal raises $10 million to develop solid-state refrigeration technology
Startup Barocal secured $10 million in seed funding to commercialize a new cooling method that uses inexpensive plastic crystals instead of traditional vapor compression.
Replit CEO Amjad Masad rejects immediate sale despite Cursor-SpaceX rumors
Replit CEO Amjad Masad stated at a San Francisco event that the company has the economics to remain independent despite reports of a $60 billion acquisition offer for rival Cursor.
Musely secures $360M non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine platform Musely has obtained $360 million in capital from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund without giving up company equity.
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.
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.