Data centers get ready — the Senate wants to see your power bills
Data centers get ready — the Senate wants to see your power bills Sens. Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren want the Energy Information Administration to gather more details about how…
Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after U.S. Air Force deal
Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after U.S. Air Force deal In one year, Shield AI's value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to…
Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks
Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks Leaked hacking tools threaten the security of millions of older iPhones. Cybersecurity…
Google is launching Search Live globally
Google is launching Search Live globally Search Live allows users to point their phone camera at objects to get real-time assistance, enabling back-and-forth conversations that draw on the visual context…
ByteDance’s new AI video generation model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, comes to CapCut
ByteDance’s new AI video generation model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, comes to CapCut The new model in CapCut will have built-in protections for making video from real faces or unauthorized intellectual…
Why hiring the weirdos works
Why hiring the weirdos works When you’re building at breakneck speed, hiring a trusted team is crucial for an early-stage startup. Bland CEO and co-founder Isaiah Granet has tactical advice…
A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know
A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about…
Conntour raises $7M from General Catalyst, YC to build an AI search engine for security video systems
Conntour raises $7M from General Catalyst, YC to build an AI search engine for security video systems Conntour uses AI models to let security teams query camera feeds using natural…
Cohere launches an open-source voice model specifically for transcription
Cohere launches an open-source voice model specifically for transcription Relatively light at just 2 billion parameters, the model is meant for use with consumer-grade GPUs for those who want to…
WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations
WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations The Meta-owned messaging platform is also launching a way to free up space, the ability to touch up photos with…