Josh Kushner defends Thrive Capital’s involvement in FIFA controversy

Prominent venture capital firm Thrive Capital has found itself entangled in the escalating controversy surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s failed commercial plans. Thrive’s founder, Josh Kushner, broke his silence to defend the original investment logic, stating that the goal was to distribute revenues more equitably across global soccer associations, while acknowledging that they would have […]

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Anthropic unveils Fable and Mythos 5.1 models with lower costs

Anthropic has officially launched Fable and Mythos 5.1, the latest iterations of its advanced artificial intelligence systems. The new release focuses on boosting performance while reducing token costs and minimizing false-positive safety restrictions that previously frustrated developers and enterprise clients. Additionally, the company is rolling out enhanced privacy features, including zero data retention options that […]

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John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO and teases major product launch

Confirmed by 2 independent sources. John Ternus has officially stepped into the role of Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after a 15-year tenure at the helm of the tech giant. In his inaugural memo to employees, Ternus expressed deep appreciation for Cook, who will transition to the role of executive chairman. Looking ahead, the new […]

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X users targeted by attackers following the launch of X Money

A wave of cyber attacks and unauthorized access attempts has targeted users on the X platform shortly after the rollout of its new financial feature, X Money. Numerous members reported receiving unsolicited password reset notifications, sparking immediate concern across the network. Platform engineers acknowledged the issue, noting that bad actors are likely drawn to the […]

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Android Update Brings Motion Assist and Gemini Features

Google has rolled out a fresh batch of features for Android devices, aiming to improve accessibility, personalization, and daily utility. A key addition is ‘Motion Assist’, a tool designed to mitigate motion sickness by displaying dynamic visual cues that match a vehicle’s movement, following a concept previously explored by Apple. The update also leverages Google’s […]

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OpenAI’s Astra model brings advanced cybersecurity and hacking risks

OpenAI has shared new insights regarding its upcoming Astra model, marking the first time a large language model meets the company’s critical cybersecurity threshold. The system has demonstrated the capability to independently uncover unknown security flaws in computer networks and exploit them without human intervention, raising both technological excitement and safety concerns. This development unfolds […]

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AfterQuery becomes Y Combinator’s fastest unicorn

AI training-data startup AfterQuery has achieved unicorn status with a staggering $3.2 billion valuation, completing the milestone just five months after its previous funding round. According to Y Combinator partners, this marks the fastest ascent from launch to a billion-dollar valuation in the accelerator’s history, set by founders who participated in the program only last […]

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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to Lake America following Google

Confirmed by 2 independent sources. Apple has officially updated its Apple Maps service to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users within the United States, matching a prior move by Google. The update complies with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump requiring federal geographic databases to reflect the new designation. The altered […]

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Reliance’s JioHotstar goes global in three markets without sports

JioHotstar, the major streaming platform backed by Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, is taking its first steps outside domestic borders. The service is officially replacing Hotstar in the UK, Canada, and Singapore, marking the beginning of an ambitious international expansion strategy. Despite the crucial role that live sports play in driving massive viewership for the platform […]

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Larry Page-backed flying car company Pivotal loses its CEO

Ken Karklin has stepped down as CEO of Pivotal, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company backed by Google co-founder Larry Page. During his four-year tenure, Karklin guided the firm through a critical transition period, successfully moving from theoretical prototypes to the commercial availability of the lightweight Helix aircraft. Aviation executive and board […]

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