OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna with lower costs

OpenAI is expanding its GPT-6 model lineup with the introduction of upgraded Sol and Luna versions, following closely behind the recent release of the flagship GPT-6 Astra. The new releases aim to bring next-generation artificial intelligence capabilities to a broader audience by focusing heavily on efficiency, affordability, and practical utility. The company announced a substantial […]

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a16z launches tech academy for high school grads

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is challenging traditional higher education by launching The Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a specialized school tailored for high school graduates. The institution aims to provide hands-on training and mentorship for aspiring founders and tech professionals before they enter college or the workforce. The inaugural one-year program, currently accepting a cohort […]

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ShinyHunters claims massive cyberattack on FBI systems

The notorious cybercriminal collective ShinyHunters claims to have breached Federal Bureau of Investigation systems, stealing vast amounts of data regarding thousands of agents and job applicants. Reports indicate the intrusion originated via human resources servers before spreading to cloud-hosted government infrastructure. The attackers reportedly exfiltrated sensitive personal records, such as home addresses and phone numbers, […]

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Meta admits Muse was heavily inspired by open-source project OpenClaw

Meta has acknowledged that its breakout AI application, Muse, draws heavy inspiration from the popular open-source project OpenClaw. Following viral comparisons by users pointing out identical configuration files and system structures, company representatives clarified that while the software was built from scratch, the design philosophy directly mirrors OpenClaw’s pioneering framework. Although critics noted striking similarities […]

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Apple developing screen-less fitness tracker to rival Whoop

Apple is reportedly exploring the development of a screen-less fitness tracker aimed at competing directly with popular health-monitoring wearables from Whoop. The proposed device features a slim fabric band equipped with advanced computing sensors for continuous health and fitness tracking. Currently in an exploratory phase involving multiple prototypes, the product is not expected to launch […]

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Qualcomm launches new Snapdragon 8 Elite chips focused on AI

Qualcomm has unveiled its latest mobile processors, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, placing a heavy emphasis on on-device artificial intelligence features. The new silicon includes advanced sensing hubs capable of running small models locally, enabling enhanced personalization, voice agents, and smarter task automation. The high-end Extreme variant […]

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Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B amid training data boom

Snorkel AI has successfully tripled its valuation to $3.5 billion following a $350 million Series E funding round led by Insight Partners and S32. Originally focused on data-labeling automation, the seven-year-old startup has transitioned into a data-as-a-service provider, delivering complete training datasets and reinforcement learning environments to major artificial intelligence labs and enterprises. This massive […]

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TechCrunch Founder Summit reveals Boston agenda for startups

TechCrunch has announced the official agenda for its upcoming Founder Summit, scheduled for November 4 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston. The one-day event is crafted to provide startup founders with essential guidance on fundraising, team building, and artificial intelligence strategies. The summit will feature prominent speakers and investors, including Sequoia’s Brian Halligan alongside […]

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Google’s Robby Stein to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Robby Stein, Google Search VP of product and generative AI leader, is set to headline the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. His session will explore the complex transition from launching a minimum viable product to scaling services that serve billions of users globally. The discussion highlights the delicate balance between rapid innovation and maintaining […]

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Google launches $899 Googlebook laptop built around Gemini AI

Google has officially opened preorders for the Googlebook, an $899 AI-centric laptop designed to deeply integrate the Gemini artificial intelligence into a dedicated computer form factor. Running on Android OS with familiar ChromeOS elements, the device represents a strategic push by Google to migrate millions of traditional Chromebook users into its AI ecosystem. The laptop […]

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