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Secretive AI Startup Hark Raises $700M at $6 Billion Valuation
Hark, Brett Adcock's stealth AI startup, raised a massive $700M Series A, valuing the 'universal' interface company at $6 billion.
Wayve's Self-Driving Tech to Debut in Stellantis Vehicles by 2028
Wayve's autonomous driving technology will appear in US Stellantis vehicles starting in 2028, marking a major step for the British startup's expansion into the American market.
Google’s Gemini Voice Push Redefines How We Talk to AI
Google is leaning into voice interaction with Gemini, encouraging users to speak naturally. The shift capitalizes on voice dictation’s popularity and aims to make AI conversations feel human.
Jury Dismisses Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Over Missed Deadline
A jury threw out Musk's OpenAI lawsuit for being filed too late. The trial exposed the feud between Musk and Altman but didn't rule on OpenAI's for-profit shift.
Nvidia CEO sees $200B opportunity in AI agent processors
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts a $200 billion market for CPUs dedicated to AI agents. The company plans to expand beyond GPUs into specialized processors for autonomous AI systems.
Google Redesigns Search Around AI With Dynamic Interface and Agentic Tools
Google is overhauling Search with AI-powered features including a dynamic search box and autonomous agents that complete tasks. The changes signal a fundamental shift in how users interact with the world's dominant search engine.
AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network
AT&T sues California to end its obligation to provide landline service, arguing the network costs $1B annually and serves only 3% of households.
Google's AI Agents Signal End of Traditional Search as We Know It
Google is redefining search by letting AI agents proactively find information without user prompting. This shift could fundamentally change how we interact with the internet.
Apple to Pay iPhone Owners $250 Million Over Missing AI Features
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed AI features. Eligible iPhone owners can claim part of the settlement. The payout addresses claims Apple misled users about Siri and other AI capabilities.
Anker Soundcore Launches Two New Premium Earbuds With AI Translation and Dolby Atmos
Anker's Soundcore released two new premium earbuds. Testing shows the cheaper model is the better buy for most users despite the higher-end version having superior sound and features.
AWS Faces Leadership Exodus as Key Executives Depart
Amazon Web Services is losing several top executives, signaling potential shifts in strategy and culture at the cloud giant.
TerraMow V1000 Targets Beginners With Wire-Free Robot Mower
A new robot lawn mower ditches boundary wires and complex setup. The TerraMow V1000 aims to attract first-time users who found previous models too daunting.
Salesforce Faces Growing Questions Over AI Product Readiness
Salesforce's aggressive marketing of its Agentforce AI platform is drawing skepticism as customers question whether the technology is ready for real-world use.
AI Bots Fool Nearly Half of Participants in New Online Test
Surfshark's experiment reveals 47% of people can't tell AI bots from humans online. The test challenges users to identify bots in simulated social interactions.
Kansas City Schools Ditch Windows for Apple in $30M Tech Overhaul
Kansas City Public Schools is spending millions to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with MacBook Neos, becoming an all-Apple district. The move raises questions about cost efficiency and long-term value in education technology.
Valorant Anti-Cheat Update Bricks $6,000 Cheating Devices
Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat update blocks expensive DMA cheating hardware, turning devices into paperweights. The studio then mocked cheaters on social media.
AI-Generated Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts as Unrepresented Plaintiffs Turn to Chatbots
Individuals without lawyers are using AI tools like ChatGPT to file lawsuits. The low-quality cases, dubbed 'slopsuits,' are clogging judicial dockets and raising concerns about misuse of technology.
OpenRouter Hits $1.3B Valuation After $113M Series B Round
OpenRouter raised $113M in Series B funding led by CapitalG, more than doubling its valuation to $1.3B. Usage surged 5x in six months, signaling the rise of multi-AI-model platforms.
American Airlines Taps SpaceX's Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi on 500 Planes
American Airlines will install Starlink internet on over 500 Airbus jets. The deal boosts SpaceX's IPO prospects and challenges existing in-flight Wi-Fi providers.
Waymo Expands Self-Driving Tests to Virginia Near Washington DC
Waymo is mapping streets in Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. The expansion brings autonomous vehicle testing close to the nation's capital.