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SoftBank CEO's Recent Bets Raise Alarm Among Executives
Insiders at SoftBank worry that Masayoshi Son's recent investment decisions signal a losing streak. The CEO known for bold bets may be overpaying for deals.

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.

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.

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.

New Programming Language CPPL Bridges Prompts and Circuits
A novel language called CPPL lets developers program circuits using AI-style prompts. It could reshape how hardware is designed for machine learning workloads.

iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.

Triomics raises $22M to bring AI cancer care tools to more hospitals
Triomics secured $22M in Series B funding to deploy its oncology-specific AI platform across cancer centers, aiming to streamline clinical workflows and improve patient care.

ChatGPT Adds Safety Feature to Alert Trusted Contacts During Crisis
OpenAI lets users nominate a trusted contact ChatGPT can alert if it detects self-harm risk. The opt-in feature adds a safety net for vulnerable users.

HP firmware update bricks five-year-old printer, customer alleges
A Quebec resident alleges HP remotely disabled his five-year-old OfficeJet 4650 via firmware update.

Poland Moves to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Schools
Poland's government approved a bill to ban phones and smartwatches in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus. The proposal now heads to parliament.

Google Brings Gemini AI to Smartwatches With Wear OS 7
Google's Wear OS 7 integrates Gemini AI and a new widget system for smarter, faster smartwatch interactions. The update targets improved notifications and app fluidity.

AI Outpaces Human Patching, Making Vulnerability Windows Obsolete
AI-powered bug detection finds vulnerabilities faster than humans can patch. The industry shifts from reactive patching to building resilient software from the start.

Tech Lobbying Weakens Climate Rules for Data Centers
Tech companies lobbied to kill stricter clean energy rules for gas-powered data centers, weakening climate pledges.

Lenovo Probes Gray Market Piracy Allegations Tied to G10 Handheld
Lenovo investigates claims its China-only G10 handheld is being used for piracy. Third parties may pre-load illicit games to hike gray market prices.

SpaceX IPO Clouds Starship Reusability Ambitions
SpaceX's IPO filing and Starship test flight highlight a growing tension between investor demands and the company's reusability goals. The path to rapid rocket reuse now looks longer and more uncertain.

Sony's Wireless LCR Speaker System Takes on Sonos With Dolby Atmos
Sony unveils the Bravia Theatre Trio, a wireless left-center-right speaker system that delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound without a soundbar.

Boston and Bermuda: A New Tech Hub Connection Emerges
A growing link between Boston and Bermuda is creating a new pathway for tech talent and investment, reshaping regional economic dynamics.

Typewise Hires AI Growth Engineer as Startup Expands Reach
Typewise, the YC-backed keyboard startup, is hiring an AI Growth Engineer for Zurich or remote. The move signals a push to integrate AI into growth and product development.