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Seedcamp Hits $1B AUM With $320M in New Funds for Early-Stage Startups
European seed investor Seedcamp closed on $320 million across two funds, reaching $1 billion in assets under management. The firm plans to back seed-stage startups with a focus on AI and deep tech.
Engineering Role Debate Highlights Shifting Priorities in Tech Hiring
An AI expert argues forward deployed engineers face limits while AI engineers offer greater potential. The debate reflects broader changes in how companies value specialized versus generalist roles.
Meta Halts Employee AI Training Program After Internal Data Leak
Meta paused its mandatory AI training program after an internal leak exposed sensitive employee data, including keystrokes and conversations, sparking privacy backlash.
Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion Fund After Bold Anthropic Bet Pays Off
Menlo Ventures closed a $3 billion fund after its $750 million investment in AI startup Anthropic. The fund highlights venture capital concentration in AI.
AI-Generated Apartment Photos Fuel Rental Market Deception
AI-powered virtual staging is enabling landlords to show fake apartment photos, wasting renters' time and eroding trust. Calls for regulation grow as deceptive listings become common in competitive housing markets.
Anker 737 Power Bank Demand Surges as Portable Charging Becomes Essential
The Anker 737 power bank sees rising demand amid growing reliance on portable electronics. Its high capacity and fast charging capabilities make it a top choice.
New OCR Technique Enables One-Shot Parsing of Long Documents
A new OCR technique, one-shot long-horizon parsing, can digitize entire documents in a single pass. It promises faster, more accurate processing for enterprises and archives.
AI Agents and Short-Form Video Reshape Hiring as Fika Jobs Raises $4M
Stockholm-based Fika Jobs raises $4M for a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates and short-form profiles replace resumes.
New AI Method Lift4D Advances Real-World 4D Reconstruction From Single Views
Lift4D harmonizes single-view 3D estimates to produce temporally consistent 4D reconstructions. The method improves accuracy for dynamic scenes, benefiting AR, robotics and content creation.
Digital Wall Calendars Enter the Mainstream as Smart Home Staple
Once dismissed as niche gadgets, digital wall calendars are gaining traction as families and remote workers seek centralized scheduling. Brands like Skylight, Everblog, and Apolosign lead the shift.
Robotics Startup Funding Shatters Records as Embodied AI Attracts Billions
Robotics startups raised $18.8B globally in 2026, surpassing 2025 totals. The surge reflects investor enthusiasm for embodied AI and autonomous systems, with major rounds from Saronic, Neura Robotics and Skild AI.
Why Your TV Looks Different at Home: The Retail Floor Effect
TVs in stores are set to vivid, unrealistic modes. Here's how to calibrate your home set for accurate colors and better picture quality.
AI Law Firm Wins English Court Case in Legal First
Garfield AI, an artificial intelligence law firm, won an English court case for an HR consultant over an unpaid debt. The victory marks an apparent first for AI in legal proceedings.
SAT Scores Resurface as Job Application Requirement
Some employers are asking job applicants for SAT scores, reviving a controversial hiring practice linked to socioeconomic bias.
ASML's $400 Million Lithography Machine Deepens Chip Industry's Dependence on One Company
ASML's new $400 million high-NA EUV machine sustains Moore's Law and AI chip production but intensifies geopolitical risks tied to its near-total market control.
Modular Laser Engraver Brings Big Potential and Bigger Risks
Creality's Falcon T1 offers interchangeable laser modules but costs up to $10K and suffers from beta-level support and staggered module availability.
OpenAI Launches Initiative to Automate Bug Fixing for Open Source Projects
OpenAI's Daybreak program introduces Patch the Planet, an initiative using AI to help open source projects identify and patch vulnerabilities faster, addressing a critical gap in software supply chain security.
Claude Code Ban Highlights Risks of AI Tool Dependency
A developer's sudden ban from Anthropic's Claude Code raises concerns about opaque AI platform policies and developer reliance on single tools.
SpaceX Starfall Test Aims to Reshape Global Cargo Delivery From Orbit
SpaceX is set to launch its secretive Starfall reentry vehicle, a saucer-shaped pod designed to deliver cargo anywhere on Earth from low-Earth orbit. The first test flight will demonstrate parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.