Indian Startup Aims for Year-Long Autonomous Flight Using Wind

Indian startup Alteon has secured $2.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by prominent investor Lachy Groom. Founded by 20-year-old Samay Sanghvi, the company aims to develop autonomous aircraft capable of staying airborne for over a year by harvesting energy from ocean winds. The technology relies on dynamic soaring, the same technique used by […]

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Theragun Sense (2nd Gen) Review: Everyday Wellness Made Easy

Therabody has introduced the latest version of the Theragun Sense, a wellness-focused massage device tailored for everyday aches and relaxation. Unlike heavy-duty deep-tissue models, this device offers a gentler touch suitable for daily muscle tension and overall stress relief. A standout feature is the built-in LCD screen that guides users step-by-step through various routines. The […]

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Friend-focused photo app Retro secures $21M in funding

Retro, a photo-sharing application focused entirely on connections between friends, has closed a Series A funding round exceeding $21 million, according to SEC filings. Created by former Instagram product engineers, the startup is now valued at over $100 million, backed by prominent investors including Thrive Capital and Figma CEO Dylan Field. The successful funding round […]

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Tech giants urge action to defend against rogue AI cyber threats

Over one hundred technology and cybersecurity leaders, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, have signed an open letter calling for urgent collaboration between the private and public sectors to counter AI-driven cyber threats. The initiative highlights growing concerns over automated attacks targeting critical infrastructure. This widespread call to action follows recent alarming incidents where autonomous […]

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YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products

YouTube has announced a new feature allowing eligible U.S. creators to directly tag Amazon products within their videos, Shorts, and livestreams. This update transforms product recommendations into a seamless revenue stream, eliminating the traditional friction of placing affiliate links in video descriptions. The integration gives Amazon direct exposure to a massive video audience while utilizing […]

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Flipboard Acquires Graze to Boost Open Social Web Monetization

Flipboard has announced the acquisition of Graze, a feed-building startup focused on creating sustainable monetization models for the open social web. This strategic move aligns with Flipboard’s ongoing commitment to decentralized social ecosystems, specifically platforms operating on the AT Protocol and Bluesky. Graze provides tools that allow curators and communities to build customized feeds while […]

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Fake GTA 6 demo websites spread browser-stealing malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting the massive anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI by launching sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting eager gamers. According to cybersecurity researchers at Malwarebytes, fraudulent websites imitating developer Rockstar are advertising playable demos of the game, which does not actually exist in any official public capacity. When users fall for the trick and click […]

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Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60% due to memory crunch

Amazon has dramatically increased the prices of its hardware ecosystem, raising rates by up to 60% overnight across popular lines including Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and Eero devices. The tech giant attributed the abrupt adjustments to surging component costs for memory and storage, noting that it had absorbed the financial pressure for as long as […]

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Revisiting the indie horror film We’re All Going to the World’s Fair

Following the latest theatrical release by director Jane Schoenbrun, critics and audiences are taking a fresh look at their debut feature film, «We’re All Going to the World’s Fair». The movie centers on a lonely teenage girl who engages in an online horror challenge, documenting her supposed transformation directly through her webcam. The film stands […]

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GTA VI: New leaks, record preorders, and upcoming showcase

Rockstar Games’ upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI is back in the spotlight following a fresh wave of gameplay video leaks just days ahead of an official deep-dive showcase. Parent company Take-Two Interactive has responded firmly by issuing subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify those responsible for leaking copyrighted material. Despite previous […]

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