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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.
Italian Council Slaps 200% Tax on Data Centers in Farmland
An Italian regional council imposed a 200% tax on data centers built in agricultural zones to steer development toward abandoned industrial areas and reduce environmental harm.
Threads Tests AI Fact-Check Feature Similar to Grok
Threads is testing an AI fact-check feature that lets users ask @meta.ai to verify claims in posts, mirroring X's Grok tool.
Leaked iOS 27 Renders Show Siri's Biggest Redesign Yet
Bloomberg renders reveal a ChatGPT-like Siri interface in iOS 27, with a pill-shaped chat bubble and new AI features. Apple is expected to unveil the overhaul at WWDC in June.
Starlink Mini Battery Version Spotted in Firmware Code
New firmware code suggests SpaceX is developing a Starlink Mini dish with a built-in battery, enabling truly portable satellite internet for remote work and emergencies.
Grok's Government Adoption Lags, Undermining xAI's Growth Story
Grok appears in only 3 of 400+ government AI use cases per Reuters. The low adoption undercuts xAI's growth story tied to a potential massive SpaceX IPO.
Startup Pays Indian Gig Workers to Train Humanoid Robots
Human Archive hires gig workers in India to wear sensors and collect physical movement data for AI and robotics training.
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.
Robot Startup Turns SF Airbnb Into Trashed Lab, Hosts Allege
San Francisco Airbnb hosts report guests from a robot startup secretly testing machines indoors, leaving units with damaged kitchens and missing items.
Lattice-Based Cryptography Emerges as Post-Quantum Security Backbone
Lattice-based cryptography is gaining traction as a leading method to secure data against future quantum computer attacks. This mathematical approach offers strong security guarantees and efficiency, making it a top candidate for new encryption standards.
Google's Prototype AI Glasses Put Gemini in Your Line of Sight
Google's prototype Android XR glasses overlay Gemini-powered information like translation and navigation into your view. The device shows real promise but still feels like a work in progress.
Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics
ICE awards $25 million iris scanning contract to Bi2 Technologies, expanding biometric surveillance and sparking privacy concerns.
Wi-Fi Signals Can Identify You by Your Gait, Researchers Warn
New research shows Wi-Fi signals can track individuals by their walking patterns, turning everyday routers into surveillance tools without cameras.
Battery Life Gains Let Health Trackers Monitor Around the Clock
Advances in battery technology are finally letting health trackers monitor continuously without daily charging. This shift could change how consumers use wearables for health.
IPO Market's Structural Shift Leaves Most Startups Behind
IPO thresholds have risen so high that most private companies cannot go public leaving employees and VCs trapped without liquidity.