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Seed Rounds Grow Bigger as Path to Series A Narrows
US seed rounds have tripled since 2018, but Series A graduation rates have fallen to 24% for 2024 cohorts, signaling a narrowing funnel for startups.
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.
UK Businesses Boost AI and Security Spending Amid Rising Cyber Threats
UK companies are increasing investments in AI and cybersecurity despite fears that new tech could introduce fresh risks. Geopolitical tensions drive the surge.
Wired Internet Without the Cables: The Rise of Powerline and MoCA Adapters
Powerline and MoCA adapters let homes get wired speeds without Ethernet cables. Improved tech makes them reliable for gaming and remote work.
GitHub Confirms Breach of 3800 Repos via Malicious VSCode Extension
GitHub says 3,800 repositories were compromised by a malicious VSCode extension. The attack stole credentials and may have spread further.
OpenClaw AI Agent Steps Into the Physical World With a Robot Body
An AI coding agent named OpenClaw has been given a physical robot body, demonstrating how AI models can simplify robot building and deployment.
Microsoft 365 Users Targeted by Sophisticated Password Reset Attacks
Hackers linked to Storm-2949 are exploiting password reset systems to break into Microsoft 365 accounts. The campaign uses multi-layered techniques to bypass security.
Arlington Startup Raises $42M to Replace Ship Tracking With Smarter Sensors
A Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to develop a networked sensor system for ships, aiming to surpass current AIS technology with a real-time 'hive mind' approach.
Iran Threatens Fees on Big Tech Subsea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military says it will charge US tech companies for undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global internet infrastructure.
iPhone Camera App Gains Dirty Lens Detection Alert
Apple's iPhone now alerts users when the camera lens is dirty, helping improve photo quality. The feature uses on-device intelligence to detect smudges and prompts a quick wipe.
Workers Shift to Unauthorized AI as Corporate Policies Lag
A new study reveals most employees use unapproved AI tools at work despite known risks, citing poor organizational support.
How Pull Requests Are Replacing Whiteboards in Tech Hiring
A growing number of tech companies are replacing traditional whiteboard interviews with real-world coding tasks using pull requests. This shift aims to evaluate candidates more fairly and accurately.
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.
New AI Architecture Separates Prompts and Reasoning Into Parallel Streams
Researchers propose Multi-Stream LLMs, splitting prompts, thinking and I/O into parallel processes to boost efficiency and reduce latency.
AI Tools Boost Skilled Workers More Than Novices, Studies Show
AI amplifies the productivity of experienced workers, widening the skill gap. Research indicates that technical expertise determines who benefits most from AI assistants.
Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.
Starbucks Drops Faulty AI Inventory System That Failed to Count
Starbucks scrapped an AI inventory tool after it repeatedly miscounted stock. The system’s failure highlights challenges in retail automation.
Chrome Proposes New API for Efficient Page Updates
Google Chrome has proposed a new web API for declarative partial updates, aiming to reduce full re-renders and boost performance in complex web apps.
RAM Prices Stay High, but PC Upgrades Shift to Peripherals
With RAM costs still elevated, PC enthusiasts are turning to upgrades like keyboards, monitors and network gear. Memorial Day sales highlight the trend.
Team Boosts Filesystem Speed 47x by Removing It
A development team achieved a 47x performance improvement by eliminating the filesystem and using a direct I/O approach, challenging common assumptions about storage design.