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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.

AMOS Malware Emerges as Major Threat to macOS Users
A stealthy infostealer called AMOS is spreading on macOS through deceptive ads and social engineering. Security experts warn it marks a shift in mainstream malware targeting Apple devices.

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.

Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in Two Cities After Flooding Incidents
Waymo paused autonomous taxi operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its vehicles repeatedly drove into flooded streets, raising safety concerns.

Mozilla Expands Free VPN Service to New Countries
Mozilla has expanded its free VPN offering, adding servers in more countries. Users gain broader privacy access but should understand free VPN trade-offs.

European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals
Europol and Eurojust led a multinational operation to take down 'First VPN,' a service accused of helping ransomware and fraud attackers evade detection.

AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network
AT&T sues California to end its obligation to provide landline service, arguing the network costs $1B annually and serves only 3% of households.

Overprivileged AI Agents Expose Banking Systems to New Attacks
Financial firms face mounting security risks as AI agents access excessive data and systems. Overprivileged permissions create compliance vulnerabilities and trust issues across banking.
Chatbot Fatigue Grows as Users Tire of AI Conversations
Users increasingly report frustration with AI chatbots. The novelty fades as repetitive interactions and lack of human touch spark a backlash.

Google Releases Exploit for Unfixed Chromium Bug
Google released exploit code for an unpatched Chromium vulnerability that could let attackers monitor users and create botnets. The flaw has remained unfixed for 29 months.

Nvidia CEO sees $200B opportunity in AI agent processors
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts a $200 billion market for CPUs dedicated to AI agents. The company plans to expand beyond GPUs into specialized processors for autonomous AI systems.

Waymo Pulls Robotaxis From Highways After Safety Incidents
Waymo suspends highway driving across US markets over construction zone concerns, following a software recall for flood-related incidents.

American Airlines Taps SpaceX's Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi on 500 Planes
American Airlines will install Starlink internet on over 500 Airbus jets. The deal boosts SpaceX's IPO prospects and challenges existing in-flight Wi-Fi providers.

China Robotics Investment Hits Record as Embodied AI Startups Attract Billions
China-based robotics startups raised $5.6 billion through mid-2026, matching the 2021 peak. Embodied AI companies drive the surge, with several startups reaching billion-dollar valuations.

Google Brings Ads to AI-Powered Search Results
Google will place advertisements within its AI Mode search experience. The move marks a major monetization shift for generative search.

The Case Against AI Skepticism Is Weaker Than You Think
A growing backlash against AI is not just noise. It reflects real concerns about control, labor and culture that the tech industry ignores at its peril.

Philips Dual-Sided Monitor Aims to End the Screen-Sharing Shuffle
Philips launches a business monitor with screens on both sides for front desk staff, doctors and salespeople. The 24B2D5300 costs £359.99 in Europe.

AI Pricing Models Face a Hard Reset
The era of cheap AI access is ending. Providers are shifting from subsidized pricing to sustainable models, forcing developers and businesses to adapt.

Google's AI Agents Signal End of Traditional Search as We Know It
Google is redefining search by letting AI agents proactively find information without user prompting. This shift could fundamentally change how we interact with the internet.

DeepSeek locks in lower pricing for V4 Pro as AI competition heats up
DeepSeek makes its V4 Pro price cut permanent, strategically reducing costs to lure developers and challenge rivals in the fast-moving AI market.