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146 stories from 48 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Google is offering eligible college students a free year of its Google AI Pro subscription, alongside a raft of new study tools across Search and Gemini. The initiative aims to integrate AI more deeply into the academic workflow.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, The Next Web, MakeUseOf
#Engadget reviews the Google Pixel 11, calling it a lot of phone for a little more money. The Verge and Mashable also have reviews, with Mashable noting small but meaningful improvements.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech
#Cybersecurity data company Prevalent AI raised $22 million in its first external funding since being founded nine years ago. The company's data fabric connects hundreds of enterprise systems for security analytics.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#T-Mobile escaped a large-scale breach by identifying Chinese-backed hackers early on and physically cutting a cable to remove them from its network. The incident reveals the lengths carriers go to in combating sophisticated cyberattacks.
Also covered by TechCrunch
#Marvell shares surged after the chipmaker gave Google the option to buy up to 58.97 million shares, worth up to $12.2 billion, under an expanded AI chip deal tied to purchasing targets through fiscal 2033.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz
#SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition, but Cognition CEO denies the report. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web
#Nebius Group plans to raise $4.5 billion by selling convertible bonds to fund AI data center construction. The Amsterdam-based company is expanding its infrastructure for artificial intelligence workloads.
Also covered by The Next Web, Tech.eu
#Venmo has enabled tuition payments, allowing users to pay colleges directly through the app. The feature simplifies the payment process for students and families.
#TerraPower's nuclear power plant design has a secret weapon that gives it an edge over competitors in securing deals to power AI data centers.
#FTX co-founder Gary Wang and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison receive five-year trading bans from the CFTC as part of a settlement that avoids financial penalties.
#Car-seller Copart is in talks to acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc., a provider of car-insurance software, according to sources.
#TrueCar CEO Scott Painter says automaker incentives are cushioning consumers from tariff impacts in a soft new-car market, speaking on Bloomberg.
#U.S. stocks rebounded as the Treasury Department took steps to control rising bond yields. The move came after yields hit multi-year highs, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching its highest since 2007.
#Companies including Tesla and Base Power are vying for a piece of the rapidly growing market for home batteries. One technology has made it all possible, driving down costs significantly.
#KPMG UK Chief Economist Yael Selfin says rising chip and AI model costs are filtering through the economy but higher household energy costs remain a greater concern for the Bank of England.
#China criticized the European Union's use of its Foreign Subsidies Regulation to investigate JD.com's planned €2.2 billion acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy. China called it an improper extraterritorial jurisdiction and prohibited compliance with the measures.
#Kuaishou Technology reported its steepest earnings decline in five years, with profit falling by a third. The drop was driven by higher revenue sharing payouts to creators and increased AI spending.
#Calendly enters the meeting note-taker space with a new feature and also introduces a scheduling assistant called Callie.
#Traders remain cautious as concerns over loose fiscal policy and heavy borrowing by the biggest spenders on the AI buildout are expected to keep yields elevated. Bloomberg's Neil Campling reports on the market sentiment.
#UBS's Nadia Lovell notes that as AI influences more sectors, traditional diversification has become harder, making healthcare an attractive option due to its strong performance and innovation pipeline.
#Nielsen is enhancing its viewership measurement by incorporating data from wearable devices from its partners, aiming to improve accuracy in the streaming era.
#A.J. Rohde of Thoma Bravo joins Bloomberg Deals to discuss the firm's intense dealmaking pace, including three deals in six weeks and the agreement to take Accelerant private.
#India's export share to the US remained largely unchanged after a year of Trump tariffs, as New Delhi diversified trade with new deals.
#Australia's antitrust watchdog raided WiseTech Global, demanding documents and data over alleged competition law breaches. The company's stock tumbled on the news.
#Bloomberg Deals podcast discusses Mark Walter's scramble for deals and Shein's IPO preparations, with guests from Goldman Sachs and Laurel Hill.
#TechCrunch offers a volunteer program for Disrupt 2026, giving participants an insider view of how tech events are built.
#Bain Capital subsidiary Proterial Ltd. is considering selling its wire, cable and automotive parts businesses, according to people familiar with the matter.
#Samsung has raised prices for advanced contract chipmaking by up to 15% for new orders, with Chinese customers facing the highest increases, per Reuters and TNW.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, Wccftech
#OpenAI falls further behind Anthropic with disappointing revenue growth and mounting losses. CEO Sam Altman has paused frontier AI training as the company struggles financially.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Gizmodo
#SK Hynix has reached a tentative wage deal with its union, including a 6.3% salary increase and changes to performance bonuses. The company also announced a $29 billion share buyback amid the AI boom.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Next Web, Quartz
#Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests the department is prepared to increase its debt repurchase program beyond the recently doubled $4 billion per issue, as markets react.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Quartz
#The FCC has abolished the gigabit speed goal, calling it unfair to slower technologies, a move critics say benefits Elon Musk's Starlink and Comcast.
Also covered by The Verge, Techdirt, Slashdot
#Shares of the Labubu-maker fell as much as 8.9% in Hong Kong after Asia-Pacific and Americas revenue declined, and Citi lowered its price target.
Also covered by Quartz
#Sony's Horizon live service spinoff may be dead by December after weak playtests and a reported overhaul. The project's future is uncertain as PlayStation reassesses its live-service strategy.
Also covered by Engadget, TechSpot, TechRadar, Digital Trends, GamesIndustry.biz
#The FTC cracks down on personalized pricing, calling it 'abhorrent' and warning companies of lawsuits without disclosure. Critics argue the limits may increase costs for consumers.
Also covered by CNET, TechSpot, Quartz
#A Republican Senate memo warns AI companies that public anger over data centers could cost a crucial Ohio Senate seat, calling it a 'sleeper issue' for the election cycle. The memo urges firms to address the toxic image of data centers.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, TechRadar
#Bitcoin holds above $77,000 after a weekly rally, while XRP and Zcash pull back. The surge follows Treasury buyback tweaks and crypto policy boosts.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz, CoinDesk, Decrypt
#Bloomberg reviews the Pixel 11 series, noting a familiar design with practical software and AI enhancements that make the new handsets compelling.
#Wired reviews the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, praising Google's new voice typing but criticizing subpar gaming performance and a useless rear LED.
#A review highlights a robot vacuum that effectively navigates around kitchen stools, solving a common cleaning challenge.
#The Slate electric pickup truck's design focuses on charm and practicality over sex appeal, which is why people are smitten with it.
#The Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo are both premium-feeling laptops with 8GB RAM at $700. The comparison finds a surprising upset with the Dell XPS 13 coming out on top.
#The Verge's Victoria Song reflects on the state of wearables after testing the Pixel Watch 5, finding the category stuck between innovation and stagnation.
#Engadget reviews the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, saying it does more but not quite enough. Mashable says it finally gives Samsung a real fight.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Hacker News
#Wired tests the Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni window-cleaning robot on a Victorian home and finds it an unmitigated disaster, failing to clean effectively.
#Wired reviews the Google Pixel Watch 5, praising smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, but notes the higher price.
#Macworld reports that Otterbox is confident iPhone 17 Pro cases will fit the iPhone 18 Pro, contradicting earlier warnings from other accessory makers. The compatibility debate continues as the iPhone 18 launch approaches.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Macworld
#Consumer Reports joined Wired in testing digital wall calendars, ranking the Skylight, Everblog, and Apolosign as top picks for managing family schedules.
Also covered by Quartz
#Google's Pixel 11 series introduces a new unified search feature called Pixel search that is hidden in the app drawer, allowing users to search across their entire Google account, including emails and files.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, Android Police, Digital Trends, Gizmodo
#Running Android 13 on the reMarkable Paper Pro is technically possible but a hassle, according to a new report.
Also covered by Android Authority, MakeUseOf
#A recent bug prompted some Pixel Watch owners to think Google was eliminating the smartwatch's ability to sync sleep and workout data. Google has clarified that the Pixel Watch 1 retains full Google Health support, and the error was a glitch.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, Gizmodo
#Framework acknowledged that a BIOS update has bricked some Ryzen 7040 series laptops and says it is replacing out-of-warranty mainboards for affected customers. The company is investigating the cause of the issue.
Also covered by The Verge
#Android Police reports that some Pixel 11 exclusives make sense while others don't, as a user explains why Google keeps certain features locked to the new device.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#The Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight notification LED has sparked a third-party app that makes it more useful, alongside criticism that Google's implementation limits the feature's potential. Reviewers note the BlackBerry-style light could be much more capable.
Also covered by 9to5Google, XDA Developers, Android Authority, Android Police, TechRadar
#Mattel's Brick Shop set features the original Xbox console, a Duke controller, and dioramas, priced at $324.
#A developer got Doom running on a 2009 Canon EOS 550D DSLR camera using Magic Lantern firmware, and the result is surprisingly playable.
Also covered by TechSpot, Polygon
#Kindle users are upset over recent changes that some claim remove a key DRM workaround. TechRadar reports that an Airplane mode hack may still work, offering a potential workaround for affected users.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, TechRadar, MakeUseOf
#TechCrunch and ZDNet review Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL, praising improved cameras but noting it's an iterative upgrade over last year's model.
Also covered by ZDNET
#Engadget reports new details on Apple's camera-equipped AirPods: each earbud takes its own image, which is then synchronized for use with Visual Intelligence. The feature is reportedly delayed to 2027.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, AppleInsider, Engadget, Macworld
#Android Authority reviews the Pixel 11, noting that while specs might disappoint, Google got one crucial detail right: Pixelsnap compatibility hasn't gone anywhere.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Google has released Pixel Watch 5 factory images, consolidating both cellular and Wi-Fi versions into one build for convenience.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, ZDNET
#Leaks confirm Apple's next Beats headphones will be called the Beats 360, with most specs revealed but one possible disappointing omission.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Digital Trends
#TechRadar reports that the FCC has revoked certification for HoverAir's modular Versa drone, stating it was granted erroneously and that further action is being considered.
Also covered by The Verge, Tom's Hardware, Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Multiple reviews of the Pixel 11 Pro emerge: CNET praises its gaming display but notes other troubles, while 9to5Google and others offer mixed opinions on performance and value.
Also covered by 9to5Google, CNET, Android Police, How-To Geek
#Google launches a dedicated study hub with a study notebook, customized flash cards, and practice quizzes, alongside Gemini Live Deep Research and other AI study tools across Search and Gemini.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Google, CNET, Mashable Tech
#Nvidia is connecting GPU customers with Nordic data-center operators as cheap power and available land fuel AI infrastructure growth in the region. The company's efforts signal a broader push to expand beyond chip sales into infrastructure matchmaking.
Also covered by CNBC Technology
#Bloomberg interviews Fei-Fei Li about her $1 billion startup World Labs, her innovations in AI, and her vision for AI's future beyond chatbots. She discusses the need to communicate AI benefits amid growing backlash.
#A startup argues that AI alone isn't close to curing cancer and that the real challenge is accessing and structuring high-quality data. The company believes it knows what it will take to make progress in AI-driven oncology.
#Fei-Fei Li says technologists need to better communicate AI's benefits and warns that growing public opposition in the US could carry risks for the world. She also discusses her startup World Labs.
#A Bangalore-based startup enters the voice AI race with a model scoring high against OpenAI and ElevenLabs.
#A spate of new releases shows Chinese AI competitors closing the gap on Silicon Valley, winning market share with lower prices. Bloomberg compares the capabilities of ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Kimi agents.
#During a visit to Generalist AI, a robotic arm was observed improvising and using a banana as a tool, demonstrating on-the-spot learning capabilities. The event showcases a future where robots can adapt to novel situations without pre-programming.
#LG AI Research Head of Superintelligence Lab Lee Moon Tae shares his perspective on the future of superintelligence, the opportunities it unlocks, and the responsibilities that come with building AI for the next era. He spoke at the AI Summit Seoul & Expo 2026.
#OpenAI announces it will enhance safety processes for paying users with access to its most advanced AI models, responding to customers entrusting AI with more sensitive information.
#A new survey finds that over half of Americans now view AI negatively, with concern particularly high among adults under 30 who fear being replaced by the technology.
Also covered by The Register
#Anthropic is increasing its revolving credit facility to above its $10 billion target, a significant jump from the $2.5 billion five-year facility secured last year, per Bloomberg.
#JPMorgan Private Bank's Head of Alternative Investment Strategy highlighted the significant role of private markets in financing the multi-trillion dollar AI infrastructure buildout. The analysis suggests that private capital will be a key driver alongside public markets.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Cerebras launches the CS-4 rack-scale system powered by its WSE-3 Turbo chip, delivering up to 250 PFLOPS per wafer and 43.2 PB/s bandwidth. The system generates in 1 second what a GPU rack needs 30 seconds for, using 44 GB SRAM.
Also covered by The Register, The Next Web, Quartz, Wccftech, Hacker News
#Multiple cybersecurity researchers report losing access to OpenAI's Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program, which offered models with fewer guardrails for vetted users.
Also covered by The Register
#A rise in lawsuits over AI use in employment decisions raises questions about how companies hire and fire. The cases highlight concerns about discrimination and lack of transparency in automated hiring systems.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech
#OpenAI introduces Private Safety Processing, a system that detects abuse without storing customer data, and pledges zero data retention to attract enterprise clients.
Also covered by The Register
#An investment firm (Eagle Point) is lending about $1.3 billion to help build a giant AI data center in Texas that will house Anthropic, one of the latest jumbo deals fueling the AI boom.
Also covered by The Next Web
#OpenAI pauses training of new AI models for two weeks, citing cybersecurity worries after a Hugging Face breach. Fast Company analyzes the implications for OpenAI's march toward superintelligence, noting the pause reflects growing safety and security concerns.
Also covered by Axios, Fast Company Tech, The Hacker News, The Next Web
#Researchers find that most negotiations between data center developers and local governments are protected by NDAs, with residents questioning the need for secrecy. Developers argue it avoids insider trading issues.
Also covered by Wired, Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, Axios, Tom's Hardware
#Rising public opposition to data centers is sending AI infrastructure to unexpected locations and creating stock market winners and losers. Political opposition is becoming a drag on data center performance, while some companies benefit from the shift.
Also covered by Fast Company Tech
#Meta ran advertisements for an app that claimed to undress female politicians, including a deepfake video closely resembling a US politician. The ads were reported by Ars Technica.
#Marvell shares jump 9.8% after disclosing a contract to design AI chips for Google. The deal includes a warrant allowing Google to purchase about 59 million shares. The expanded agreement covers other areas as well.
Also covered by The Register, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#Meta launched a dedicated Mac app for its AI chatbot with dictation features, but it still has catching up to do.
Also covered by TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, MacRumors, AppleInsider, Engadget
#Amazon makes Alexa+ free on Fire TV without requiring a Prime membership, and adds it to eligible Fire TV devices at no extra cost.
Also covered by The Verge, Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police, Mashable Tech
#Australia's eSafety regulator finds Roblox hasn't fixed its child predator problem, warning the company is not complying with the Online Safety Act. Roblox promises more changes.
Also covered by Ars Technica, The Guardian Tech, 9to5Mac, Engadget
#Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi, built on Chinese EV platforms, is now available to all riders in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix. The vehicles offer a cheaper alternative to previous generations.
Also covered by Engadget, Gizmodo
#AppleInsider tested Amazon's drone delivery service, finding it fast, free, and loud. The service has expanded to nearly 500 US cities.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Ars Technica, CNBC Technology, 9to5Mac
#Android Authority reports that Google is working with carriers on a fix for RCS issues in Google Messages. A VPN trick may temporarily resolve the problem.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, TechRadar
#Macworld reports that the new HomePad interface could look a lot like the Apple Watch, based on code analysis suggesting a watch-like UI for the smart home device.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Macworld
#Nvidia's H200 AI GPUs are reaching China under limited import licenses, but Chinese-made chips are already cornering the market, making it too late for Nvidia to regain dominance.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Engadget, The Decoder, The Next Web, Digital Trends
#Microsoft revamps Windows 11 privacy settings, adding new controls for microphone and webcam access. The update gives users more granular control over which apps can access these sensors.
Also covered by PCWorld, TechRadar
#China is expanding AI data centers in rural Eastern provinces to leverage climate advantages and surplus energy. The strategy creates jobs but local wage growth has lagged behind investment, raising economic concerns.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar
#Fractile, an AI chip startup with a deal to supply Anthropic, is in advanced talks to achieve a valuation over six times higher than its May valuation, per Bloomberg.
Also covered by The Next Web
#A new startup aims to help financial institutions and enterprises price AI compute resources, as hundreds of billions of dollars flow into data centers and GPUs. The company addresses the lack of straightforward pricing for compute capacity.
#Ramp co-founder and co-CEO Eric Glyman discussed the firm's $44B valuation and the 21-fold increase in AI-related expenditures by its customers. He noted that businesses are investing heavily in AI due to strong returns and competitive pressure.
#After raising $1.7 billion for his robotics startup Atoms, Travis Kalanick criticizes VCs, calling only 1% helpful. The remarks come as he reflects on the role of investors in his career.
#Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian, raised $150 million in Series D funding at a $1B+ valuation, with plans to expand from e-bikes to autonomous delivery vehicles.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#Indian fintech Navi raised $100M from Prosus in its first outside institutional funding, at a lower price than previously targeted.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Temporal Technologies, a developer tooling startup, is in talks to raise approximately $500 million at a valuation north of $12 billion, more than double its February valuation. The round would fund expansion of its application reliability platform.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#Relativity Networks has raised $22 million to deploy hollow-core fiber technology in data centers. The rarely deployed fiber allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Amazon's redesigned order confirmation emails are causing confusion and potentially increasing phishing risk, as customers report receiving emails with incorrect item descriptions and missing details.
#CareCloud has confirmed a cyberattack that resulted in one of the largest reported data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry this year. The breach exposed the medical records of 3.7 million patients.
#The NSA, CISA, and FBI warn that attackers are using AI to build exploits for industrial control systems, particularly targeting Siemens PLCs.
Also covered by The Decoder, BleepingComputer
#A security researcher discovered that ClarityCheck, a face-search and reverse-lookup service, left more than 9 million photos of people's faces sitting in an unsecured database requiring no password to access.
Also covered by Ars Technica, 9to5Mac, The Next Web, TechRadar, Digital Trends
#Flock's CEO stated that drones are probably the company's fastest growing business, with police drones reading license plates from the sky. Consumer rights groups warn the technology jeopardizes privacy.
Also covered by TechSpot, TechRadar
#As demand for Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses surges, a new app called Zuckoff detects the glasses, and concerns over secret recordings grow.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, TechRadar
#Experts warn that 2,000 compromised WordPress sites are secretly running a global crime ring, using trusted websites to deliver malware, instruct infected devices, and store stolen documents.
Also covered by TechRadar, Decrypt
#Wired reports that Flock has built a powerful AI tool for police that can identify drivers and track vehicles based on driving habits, contradicting previous claims that its technology cannot track individuals. The tool uses a prompt-based interface for law enforcement queries.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech, Slashdot, Decrypt
#Moderna and Merck say their personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine significantly reduced both cancer recurrence and spread in a late-stage trial, potentially reaching patients next year.
Also covered by Ars Technica, Quartz, Slashdot, Decrypt, Hacker News
#Fuse has raised $100 million to develop and commercialize its fusion technology. CEO JC Btaiche says the company is focused on building generators faster and that private companies are critical to competing with China.
#China's LandSpace successfully landed a rocket booster on land for the first time, marking a milestone in reusable rocket technology. The achievement follows a December failure.
Also covered by Ars Technica, The Register, The Next Web, Quartz, Wccftech
#A NASA study finds that Earth fungi can survive for up to 7 days near the lunar south pole, adding to evidence that Earth microbes can persist on the Moon.
Also covered by TechSpot, Gizmodo
#NASA's rush rescue mission for the $500 million Swift space telescope has failed. The LINK satellite could not boost the telescope's orbit, and Swift will continue losing altitude until it reaches Earth's atmosphere later this year.
Also covered by Wired, The Verge, The Register, Axios, Engadget
#Gizmodo reports that people given the experimental mRNA melanoma vaccine with standard treatment lived longer without their cancer returning, according to Phase 3 trial results.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Slashdot
#A star orbiting the Milky Way's supermassive black hole has been clocked at 15,500 miles per second, making it the fastest known star. Its orbit brings it closer than any other observed star, potentially revealing new details about the galactic center, per CNET.
#Harvey Smith, known for Deus Ex and Dishonored, has founded Black Pony Immersive with veterans from Arkane, Insomniac, and Epic to focus on immersive simulation games.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, Polygon, IGN, Wccftech
#MIT Technology Review profiles researcher Pam Wisniewski, whose own difficult adolescence informs her work on child-monitoring apps. The article argues that current parental control software may need a fundamental redesign.
#Sources tell Wired that Elon Musk is expected to spend up to $200 million in the midterms, potentially boosting GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton. The move could significantly impact the Texas political landscape.
#Most fantasy sports leagues suffer from poor retention over long seasons. The Verge examines how a women's soccer league is attempting to solve this with a new format.
#Wired investigates the replica watch industry's 'super clone' era, buying three budget fakes that passed as real but were ultimately disposable.
#Data and finance professionals compete in Excel obstacle courses, amassing large followings and keeping the Microsoft program relevant. The trend turns spreadsheet skills into entertainment.
#Wired examines the legacy of Hot or Not, the early website that taught users to rank people at scale. The piece explores how dating apps are still trying to escape the culture the site helped create.
#President Donald Trump is expected to nominate conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead the FDA. Overton opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, and supports limiting vaccines, per Ars Technica.
#SpaceX approached Cognition AI Inc. about a potential acquisition to gain ground in the AI race, according to people familiar with the matter. Ed Ludlow has more on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
#Junghwan Lim, CEO of Korean AI startup Motif Technologies, discusses the company’s business strategy as it works to develop AI models capable of competing with leading global frontier models. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen from the AI Summit & Expo in Seoul. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Bloomberg Intelligence data show that Europe needs to spend about $3 trillion through 2035 to reduce its reliance on foreign suppliers for AI and other critical technologies. To achieve full autonomy, much larger investments would be required. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook breaks down the report. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Sungkyue Shin, CFO of AI chip startup Rebellions, says the company is in active preparations for an IPO, with a listing on South Korea's main stock exchange as its top priority. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen from the sidelines of the AI Summit & Expo in Seoul. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Wired examines the frustrating experience of buying movie tickets, citing overwhelmed theater apps, scarcity of premium format screens, and 'concertification' of blockbuster releases like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey.
#Have we tried turning off society and turning it back on again?
#Leaked images reveal Motorola's Moto Snap, a magnetic wireless charger that could give the Qi2-equipped Edge 70 Max its own Pixelsnap-style accessory, joining Android's growing ecosystem of tiny magnetic chargers.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends, How-To Geek
#A new featurette for LAIKA's stop-motion film Wildwood showcases lead armaturist Matt Cole breaking down how he brings the horses to life. The film is described as an antidote to AI-generated content.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Polygon
#A list of five Netflix shows recommended for viewers short on time, perfect for quick viewing sessions.
Also covered by How-To Geek, IGN
#The FDA authorized Aletta, the first robot that can draw blood on its own. One phlebotomist can oversee up to three Aletta units, which could ease a shortage of trained blood-draw technicians.
Also covered by TechSpot, Quartz
#Rillet, an AI-powered accounting startup, raised $100M in a Series C round at a $1B valuation, with the deal closing in just 48 hours after CEO Nicholas Koop shared growth numbers at a board meeting, sparking a fundraising frenzy from Iconiq, Sequoia, and others.
Also covered by TechCrunch
#Reviews for Insidious: Out of the Further are mixed; some critics find it the scariest entry yet but ultimately disappointing, while others note the post-credits scene sets up a sequel.
Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#Liquid Death's ad with Jason Kelce proposes using urine to cool AI data centers. TechCrunch fact-checks the idea, finding that while urine is mostly water, it's not a practical or scalable coolant and the campaign is largely a publicity stunt.
#A humorous marketing campaign from Liquid Death and Garage Beer, starring Jason Kelce, asks consumers to send their urine to AI data centers to protest water usage. The ad claims AI data centers waste millions of gallons of water.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware
#Amazon's accidental leak of Jason Statham's Mutiny movie on Prime Video may compromise its opening weekend, drawing criticism as the film debuts with poor reviews.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#A developer created a fully walkable 3D city using only ASCII characters. The project has been praised as impressive and has sparked calls for it to be turned into a full game.
Also covered by TechSpot, XDA Developers, Gizmodo
#Gizmodo reports that Goop CEO Gwyneth Paltrow is allegedly planning to host a dinner for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on August 29.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#The Modern Warfare 4 beta preview describes it as a generational Call of Duty game, featuring a campaign mission, Switch 2 support, and new dynamic cosmetic options for operators like Ghost.
Also covered by TechSpot, TechRadar, Polygon, IGN
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