Bessemer raises $5.75B in new funds to back artificial intelligence

Bessemer Venture Partners has announced the successful raising of $5.75 billion across two new funds dedicated entirely to the artificial intelligence sector. The substantial capital injection aims to support ventures spanning the entire AI technology stack, from early-stage startups to high-growth enterprises. The investment firm emphasizes that AI-native companies are scaling at unprecedented speeds compared […]

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Amazon admits uncertainty over net-zero carbon goal by 2040

Amazon has openly acknowledged that it currently lacks a concrete roadmap to achieve its 2040 net-zero carbon emissions target. Speaking at an industry event, the company’s chief sustainability officer admitted that while the climate pledge remains, the specific pathways to full decarbonization are not yet fully known. Despite being a leading global corporate buyer of […]

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Anthropic AI lab claims major biology breakthrough

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced that its recently disclosed biology lab in the Bay Area has identified a novel enzyme system with properties reminiscent of CRISPR. According to the firm, the discovery was largely driven by its Claude AI model, which processed vast amounts of data in a matter of hours. This development highlights […]

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Backlash after Vogue features dancing robots on the runway in Milan

Vogue sparked widespread criticism during its Vogue World event in Milan by incorporating humanoid robots into the fashion runway show. Although the evening was marketed as a tribute to Italian craftsmanship and the human touch, the appearance of unclad Unitree robots completely overshadowed the actual fashion and drew immediate backlash. Many observers viewed the stunt […]

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Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses focused on privacy

At its Connect 2026 conference, Meta revealed the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, the company’s first pair of AI glasses built entirely without a camera. This new hardware iteration was developed to address widespread privacy concerns and criticism surrounding the covert video recording capabilities of earlier models. Starting at $349 and weighing a mere 43 grams, the […]

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Meta Unveils Lightweight VR Glasses with IMAX Integration

Meta has announced the Meta VR Glasses, a fresh entry into the virtual reality market focused heavily on media consumption and entertainment. The device stands out for its lightweight magnesium alloy form factor, reportedly five times lighter than the Meta Quest 3 and resembling traditional eyewear rather than bulky headsets. Equipped with micro-OLED panels for […]

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Noble Carbon makes home EV charger installs easier with smart breakers

Installing a home electric vehicle charger often requires an expensive electrical panel upgrade, which can double the total cost for homeowners. Addressing this hurdle, startup Noble Carbon has engineered innovative circuit breakers designed to fit seamlessly into pre-existing household electrical boxes. The system intelligently manages power distribution in real-time, safely accommodating high-draw appliances like EV […]

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Stolen passwords expose US water infrastructure to hackers

Recent security research by SpyCloud indicates that a significant number of water and wastewater providers across the United States are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Infostealing malware has compromised employee credentials and active session tokens across nearly twenty percent of the organizations analyzed, highlighting a widespread security gap. The findings reveal that exposed credentials in numerous organizations […]

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Anthropic launches Opus 5.5 with better performance and lower price

Anthropic has released Opus 5.5, the latest flagship addition to its Claude model lineup, establishing new benchmarks in software engineering and knowledge-based tasks. The company reports that the new version outperforms larger models across multiple tests while delivering faster processing speeds at a reduced cost. In addition to efficiency gains, the model features updated communication […]

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Waymo Expands Autonomous Taxi Service to Teens in Nashville

Alphabet-owned Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to allow teenagers as young as 13 to take autonomous rides in Nashville. This marks the second city to offer dedicated teen accounts, following a successful launch in Phoenix last year as part of the company’s broader growth strategy. The service requires teen accounts to be linked to […]

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