Sonic Fire Tech has secured $15 million in funding to advance an innovative acoustic fire suppression system that extinguishes flames using sound instead of water or chemicals. Traditional fire protection methods often cause extensive property damage and costly cleanup bills, a problem this new startup aims to eliminate completely. The system relies on inaudible infrasonic […]
Continue ReadingReddit is launching tests for a new multimedia experience that brings audio and video formats to its platform, taking inspiration from viral storytelling trends popularized on apps like TikTok. Users will be given the option to listen to or watch narrated posts, allowing for background listening while multitasking. This initiative addresses the widespread trend where […]
Continue ReadingAI video startup Higgsfield has closed a $400 million Series B funding round, pushing its valuation to $5.4 billion just eight months after hitting a $1.3 billion mark. Founded in 2023 by former Snap executive Alex Mashrabov, the company provides sophisticated tools for generating and directing AI-powered videos and images, serving creators, filmmakers, and marketing […]
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Spotify has announced the rollout of “Playlist Notes,” a new feature enabling listeners to attach personal thoughts, memories, and context to tracks, podcast episodes, and audiobooks within their custom playlists. This addition builds upon the “User Notes” capability introduced last month, further bridging the gap between music sharing and personal storytelling. In addition to user-generated […]
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Startup founders, investors, and tech professionals have until Friday, August 21, to secure passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at the lowest available rates, saving up to $300. The prominent tech conference is scheduled to take place from October 13 to 15 in San Francisco, gathering thousands of innovators from across the global ecosystem. This year’s […]
Continue ReadingApple has sent out a historically large wave of security notifications to users across 110 countries, warning them that their devices are being targeted by state-sponsored mercenary spyware. Digital rights organizations and cybersecurity firms reported an unprecedented surge in requests for help, with incoming cases jumping by up to 40% compared to previous alert cycles. […]
Continue ReadingRelay, an AI-powered workflow automation startup founded in 2021, is shutting down its operations, with its core staff and founder Jacob Bank moving to Google’s Chrome team. Paid users will lose access in mid-September following initial closure announcements made over the summer. Jacob Bank, a former Google executive who previously sold his startup Timeful to […]
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Anthropic is experiencing historic financial growth, with its annualized revenue run rate surpassing $65 billion by the end of July. This figure represents a dramatic acceleration from the $47 billion recorded in May and the mere $9 billion at the close of last year. This unprecedented trajectory has captivated market investors, outpacing the growth metrics […]
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Disney’s ultimate fan event, D23 in Anaheim, kicked off with major announcements and footage from Marvel Studios, highlighted by the debut trailer for the upcoming streaming series VisionQuest. The show serves as the final chapter in the trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued through Agatha All Along. The story follows a rebooted Vision on […]
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A new scientific study reveals that wildfire smoke is reversing decades of public health progress regarding air quality. Researchers at the University of Maryland found that pollution from escalating wildfires has become a greater prenatal threat than traditional industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust. Exposure to toxic smoke during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of premature […]
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