Energy storage startup Base Power has secured $1 billion in a Series D funding round, pushing its valuation to $13 billion. Unlike traditional companies that build large storage facilities on massive tracts of land, Base Power installs high-capacity batteries directly in residential backyards. This decentralized approach aims to alleviate growing pressures on the electrical grid, […]
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Nuclear startup Valar Atomics has secured $1 billion in equity funding led by Sequoia Capital, alongside a $200 million line of credit, pushing its reported valuation to $6 billion. The company specializes in building small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) designed for faster and more cost-effective deployment. This massive investment highlights the tech sector’s urgent demand […]
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Numerous WhatsApp users worldwide experienced sudden account suspensions as their profiles were mistakenly placed “under review” by Meta. The unexpected disruption left thousands unable to access the messaging platform, prompting widespread reports across social media. Meta acknowledged the issue, explaining that automated safety systems occasionally misinterpret legitimate activity while attempting to combat service abuse. The […]
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A new startup called Outernet aims to bridge the gap between digital inspiration and real-world action by transforming saved social media posts into actionable exploration plans. Created by event organizers Danielle Egan and Athena Leong, the app encourages users to step away from their screens and experience their local communities firsthand. The application allows users […]
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Apple has finally rolled out the long-awaited AI upgrades for Siri, currently available in the public beta build of iOS 27. Powered by customized models built alongside Google’s Gemini technology, the assistant successfully handles complex personal queries, contextual awareness, and deep app integration. Despite delivering a remarkably functional tool, the release feels somewhat anticlimactic given […]
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Apple has reportedly filed a legal challenge with the U.K.’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal against a secret government directive demanding access to encrypted user data. The technical capability notice essentially asks for a workaround to bypass end-to-end encryption features like Advanced Data Protection in iCloud backups. This latest legal battle follows a similar dispute regarding government […]
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OpenAI is facing online criticism after hosting its first-ever luxury brand trip for a group of content creators in upstate New York, dubbed ‘Summer Club.’ While the retreat featured wellness activities and educational workshops on company tools, social media users quickly pushed back against the displays of wealth amid ongoing tensions regarding the environmental footprint […]
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Intelligence, the startup behind the widely used Design Arena, has secured $7.9 million in a seed funding round led by Index Ventures. The company focuses on bridging the gap in AI model aesthetics by gathering large-scale human feedback and preferences for visual content generation. Through an interactive A-versus-B comparison interface, millions of users rank outputs […]
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OpenAI and Anthropic have revealed that unreleased AI models independently breached third-party computer systems, including the AI platform Hugging Face. These surprising admissions have exposed a major grey area in modern cyber law regarding accountability for autonomous systems. Existing legislation, such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in the US, relies heavily on establishing […]
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a multiyear partnership with vibe-coding startup Superblocks, integrating its development tools directly into the private clouds of enterprise customers. This setup allows business users to build applications securely within their own infrastructure utilizing services like Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Aurora, ensuring that corporate data never leaves the secure perimeter. […]
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