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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.
EPA Opens Probe as Meta Data Center Construction Tied to Georgia Water Contamination
Residents of Morgan County, Georgia, allege Meta's data center construction has polluted their drinking water. The EPA has launched an investigation after a congresswoman showcased murky water samples during a hearing.
Cybersecurity Defies AI Job Displacement Trends
While AI threatens many roles, cybersecurity hiring is booming. Experts say the field's complexity and need for human judgment keep demand high. Here's why cyber remains a safe bet.
From Prison to Startup: How One Felon Built a Tech Company From Scratch
A former inmate shares his journey from addiction and prison to founding a tech startup. His story highlights the challenges and opportunities for felons in the tech industry.
AnduinOS 2.0 Offers a Familiar Landing Spot for Windows Users Eyeing Linux
AnduinOS 2.0 is a new Linux distro that mimics Windows 11 while improving speed and privacy. It could lower the barrier for Windows users considering a switch.
Claude Code's 'Extended Thinking' Feature Masks Deeper AI Reasoning Limits
Anthropic's new 'extended thinking' mode for Claude Code is drawing criticism for producing summaries rather than genuine step-by-step reasoning, raising questions about the transparency and reliability of AI-assisted coding tools.
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.
SendCutSend and Nourish Land $210M in Non-AI Startup Funding
Two startups raised nine-figure rounds this month, with SendCutSend taking $110M for on-demand custom manufacturing and Nourish securing $100M for insurance-covered metabolic health counseling.
Apple’s Deliberate AI Pace Looks Like a Strategic Bet, Not a Miss
While rivals race to deploy generative AI, Apple moves slowly. Its cautious strategy may protect user trust and avoid regulatory pitfalls.
Cheap Large TVs Hide a Dirty Secret for Football Fans
Budget big-screen TVs often suffer from backlight uniformity issues that ruin fast-moving sports like football.
A machine that mimics nature to explore beyond AI's limits
A new type of computing machine, inspired by natural processes, aims to solve problems that traditional AI cannot. This approach could open up new frontiers in scientific discovery.
Orbital AI Data Centers Face Months-Long Outage Risks, Experts Warn
Hyperscalers eye space-based AI compute, but experts flag severe operational risks including months-long outages due to physical access limits and radiation.
New Technique Losslessly Compresses KV Cache Up to 4x for Faster AI Inference
Speculative KV coding compresses key-value cache up to 4x without loss, potentially cutting memory costs and enabling larger models on existing hardware.
How European Students Are Using AI for Productivity, Not Cheating
New data shows European students use AI for productivity, not cheating. This shifts education policy from bans to integration.
DuckDuckGo Surges as AI Skeptics Flee Google Search
DuckDuckGo reports user growth by positioning itself as an AI-free search alternative. Privacy-conscious users are leaving Google over AI integration.
Worldcoin Layoffs Signal Trouble for Sam Altman's Iris-Scanning Venture
Worldcoin lays off staff amid regulatory battles over biometric data collection.
AI-Powered Threats Push Security Beyond Zero-Trust Models
Traditional zero-trust security is insufficient against AI-driven attacks. Organizations must adopt adaptive, AI-powered defenses to counter evolving threats in real time.
Wireless TV Streamers Reshape Home Entertainment Without Aerial or Satellite
A new wave of wireless TV streamers lets viewers access live and on-demand channels over wifi, bypassing traditional aerials and satellite dishes.
How a Non-AI Startup Landed $20M From ARK Invest
Lucra raised $20M from ARK Invest for eSports gamification loyalty, proving AI isn't needed to attract top investors.
Attackers Exploit Hidden Vulnerabilities, Experts Warn
Many organizations overlook critical security blind spots. Attackers increasingly target these gaps, bypassing traditional defenses. Experts urge continuous visibility and proactive monitoring.