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Fresha Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With KKR Investment
Beauty booking platform Fresha secured $80M from KKR, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding underscores growth in service marketplace tech.

Amazon Turns to Japan's Bullet Trains for Package Delivery
Amazon Japan now transports packages on Shinkansen bullet trains to cut carbon emissions. The move expands rail-based logistics for faster, greener deliveries.

Smart Glasses Banned From Stadiums as Sports Leagues Target Betting Abuse
Professional sports leagues are banning smart glasses over fears they enable real-time betting abuse and insider information sharing.

FBI Warns of Fake FIFA Websites Targeting World Cup Fans
The FBI warns dozens of spoofed FIFA sites are stealing data from fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Learn how to avoid phishing scams.

EU Forces Return of User-Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones
New EU regulations require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries, aiming to boost repairability and reduce e-waste.

AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.

Flock License Plate Reader Falsely Tied Innocent Man to a Crime
A San Diego man was wrongly linked to a violent crime by a Flock license plate reader. The incident raises serious questions about the reliability of automated surveillance technology.

Analysts Question SpaceX's $4.3 Trillion Revenue Forecast for 2040
SpaceX's projected $4.3 trillion revenue by 2040 faces intense skepticism. Critics argue the figure ignores market constraints and growth limits in the space industry.

Florida Hospital Credits Palantir AI With 886 Lives Saved in Sepsis Fight
A Florida hospital reports Palantir's AI system detected sepsis earlier, saving 886 lives since 2022, highlighting real-world potential of clinical AI.

China’s New 55-Pound Laser Weapon Targets Drones With AI
China unveiled a man-portable anti-drone laser at a Beijing expo. The 2-kilowatt weapon uses AI targeting, weighs 55 pounds, and can destroy drones from 1,600 feet in four seconds.

SpaceX Applies Software Update Model to Rocket Launches
SpaceX treats rocket launches like software updates, enabling rapid iteration and frequent flights. This philosophy drives its unprecedented launch cadence and cost reduction.

NASA Launch Infrastructure Strains Under Super Heavy Rocket Demand
A NASA Inspector General report warns that Kennedy Space Center's aging infrastructure cannot keep up with demand from SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin New Glenn super heavy rockets.

Microsoft Unveils Desktop AI Dev Box That Runs 120B-Parameter Models Locally
Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box lets developers run large AI models on local hardware with 128GB unified memory, bypassing cloud costs. The device challenges the per-token pricing model that has dominated AI economics since ChatGPT's launch.

Major US Banks Unite on Tokenization Network to Counter Crypto Threat
A consortium of leading US banks is launching a tokenization network to compete with crypto and stablecoin startups, marking a strategic shift in digital finance.

TikTok Pro Events App Aims to Unite Fans Around Cultural Moments
TikTok launched a new app called TikTok Pro Events that lets users engage with fans during major cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup through curated feeds and trending videos.