Cognition CEO denies reports of a SpaceX acquisition attempt

Cognition CEO Scott Wu has publicly denied recent reports suggesting that Elon Musk’s SpaceX attempted to acquire the AI coding startup. Writing on social media, Wu firmly stated that the company is not for sale and that no formal acquisition talks have taken place between the two entities. The speculation arose as SpaceX aggressively expands […]

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OpenAI counters Anthropic with new customer privacy protections

OpenAI has introduced a new service called Private Safety Processing, aiming to outmaneuver its rival Anthropic in the enterprise customer privacy arena. The automated system monitors for potential AI misuse across multiple sessions while simultaneously retaining none of the customer’s data. This development directly challenges Anthropic’s recent data-retention policy, which stores user data for 30 […]

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Waymo’s affordable next-gen robotaxis open in three cities

Alphabet’s Waymo has officially opened its next-generation robotaxis, named Ojai, to all riders across Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Built in partnership with China’s Zeekr, these new vehicles aim to significantly reduce manufacturing, operating, and maintenance costs compared to the company’s legacy Jaguar fleet. Equipped with Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous system and Google’s Gemini AI […]

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Stripe acquires OpenRouter in massive $7.5B deal

Stripe has confirmed its acquisition of AI model routing platform OpenRouter for a reported $7.5 billion, marking a staggering leap from the startup’s $1.3 billion valuation just three months prior. The payment giant outbid other interested parties, including Databricks, to secure the fast-growing developer platform. While Stripe’s founders jokingly attributed the move to the approaching […]

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Anthro Energy breaks ground on U.S. solid-state battery factory

Anthro Energy has officially broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, designed to bolster the domestic supply chain for electric vehicle batteries in the United States. Backed by federal funding and state incentives, the plant is scheduled to begin production in 2028 and aims to supply critical battery components independent of foreign […]

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Peacock is raising prices across all of its streaming plans

Confirmed by 2 independent sources. Streaming service Peacock is increasing subscription prices across its entire tier lineup, marking the latest adjustment in a broader industry trend. The entry-level ad-supported plan rises to $8.99 per month, while the top-tier ad-free option sees the steepest jump, climbing to $19.99 monthly. The new rates take effect immediately for […]

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Bluesky hit by another DDoS attack causing major outage

Social networking platform Bluesky suffered a day-long service disruption after being hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that flooded its servers with malicious traffic. The company confirmed the incident, stating that defenses have been upgraded while monitoring continues to ensure platform stability. While official details remain sparse, cybersecurity researchers indicate that threat actors backed […]

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Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods designed for Siri integration

Recent leaks found within macOS code indicate that Apple is preparing to release AirPods equipped with small cameras. This hardware addition is designed to feed visual information directly into the upgraded Siri digital assistant through a feature known as Visual Intelligence. While wearable cameras often face public scrutiny regarding privacy concerns, reports suggest these specific […]

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Comcast turns millions of routers into motion detectors

Confirmed by 2 independent sources. Comcast is rolling out a free motion-sensing feature to millions of compatible Xfinity routers, specifically models XB7 and newer, by analyzing disruptions in local Wi-Fi signals. Part of the new Xfinity Shield service, the Wi-Fi Motion tool allows homeowners to monitor activity and receive security alerts without purchasing dedicated hardware. […]

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Apple overhauls EU App Store fees and store rules

Apple has announced a simplified commission structure and relaxed rules for the App Store within the European Union, aiming to resolve ongoing disputes with European regulators over the Digital Markets Act. Under the updated terms, the controversial Core Technology Fee per install is replaced by a flat 5% commission on digital goods distributed via alternative […]

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