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Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy
The Kiwibit Bird Feeder Pro 4K AI Camera has quickly become a favorite backyard accessory for its ease of setup and…
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This chip startup just raised $135M on a bet that AI’s biggest bottleneck isn’t compute — it’s memory
XCENA, a startup focused on improving AI infrastructure, has raised $135 million to develop a new chip that enhances…
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incident raises…
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Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget-cutting becomes its major selling point
Glean has achieved $300 million in annual recurring revenue, marking a significant growth from $100 million just 15…
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Waymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind
Waymo leads the autonomous vehicle registrations in Texas with nearly 600 vehicles, significantly ahead of competitors…
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How to apply to Startup Battlefield 2026, what you need ahead of the June 8 deadline
The application deadline for Startup Battlefield 2026 has been extended to June 8. The program seeks promising…
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The internet is being rebuilt for machines
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new version of OpenSearch Serverless, designed specifically for AI agents.…
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Slate Auto will announce pricing and take preorders for its EV on June 24
Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup, will announce pricing and begin taking preorders for its EV on June 24. The…
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Asana acquires no-code agent-builder Stack AI
Asana has acquired Stack AI, a workflow automation company, to enhance its AI capabilities. The acquisition is part of…
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Bluesky embraces long-form content to counter X Articles
Bluesky has introduced a new version of its app that allows users to access long-form content through integration with…
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Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of phishing attacks
Hackers are launching a new phishing campaign targeting Signal users to steal their chat backups. They impersonate…
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Anthropic raises $65 Billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO
Anthropic has raised $65 billion in its latest funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $965 billion. This…
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How long is Anthropic’s lease with SpaceX? Opinions vary.
Elon Musk has clarified the terms of SpaceX's lease with Anthropic, stating it is a short-term agreement rather than a…
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Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches its iOS app
Sesame, a conversational AI startup co-founded by Oculus founders, has launched its iOS app, aiming to enhance the AI…
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U.S. says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’
The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that adversaries have used commercial location data to target military…
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Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer, has been charged with insider trading after allegedly making $1.2 million on…
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Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)
Google's AI has been struggling with basic spelling tasks, leading to humorous errors in its search results. Despite…
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Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9
Rivian has announced that it will deliver its first R2 SUVs to customers on June 9. The R2 is designed to be more…
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Triomics nabs $22M to bring oncology-specific AI to cancer centers
Triomics has secured $22 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI platform for oncology. The startup aims to…
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Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount
Remote, a payroll service provider, has reported a 50% increase in revenue per employee after implementing AI across…
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In more good news for Amazon, Snowflake signs $6B deal with AWS for AI CPU chips
Amazon has secured a significant partnership with Snowflake, which has signed a $6 billion deal for AI CPU chips…
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UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us
The UK Visa Portal has exposed thousands of applicants' passports and selfies due to a security lapse. The website,…
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Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
Meta has announced the global rollout of subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. These plans, which…
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With a new $100M raise, Princeton’s Thea Energy is now a top-funded fusion startup
Thea Energy has successfully raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, positioning itself among the top-funded…
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CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks
CrowdStrike, in collaboration with Google and Shadowserver, successfully dismantled the Glassworm botnet that targeted…
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AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation
AI coding startup Cognition has successfully raised over $1 billion at a pre-money valuation of $25 billion. This…
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FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship V3 booster failure
The FAA has mandated SpaceX to investigate the failure of its Starship booster during a test flight on May 22. This…
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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup
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ElevenLabs’s new music generation model can switch genres mid-track
ElevenLabs has launched Music v2, a new music generation model capable of switching genres mid-track. This model…
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Spotify now lets you ‘clip’ moments from your favorite podcast
Spotify has introduced a new feature that allows users to clip and share moments from podcasts. This feature aims to…
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SOND, a sleep tech startup from Bose’s former head of sleep, exits stealth with $7M
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YouTube will now automatically label AI videos
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ClickHouse triples anualized revenue to $250M, charting a path toward an IPO
ClickHouse has achieved an annualized revenue run rate of $250 million, tripling its revenue from the previous year.…
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China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself
China is implementing travel restrictions on its top AI researchers and executives, requiring government approval for…
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Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis
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Robinhood now lets your AI agents trade stocks
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Airbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M to take its group travel platform to the US
WeRoad, a Milan-based group travel startup, has secured $58 million in Series C funding led by Airbnb to expand into…
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UK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies online — and hasn’t fixed the leak
The UK Visa Portal has been found to expose sensitive information, including passports and selfies of applicants…
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Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
The U.S. government is seeking to collaborate with nuclear startups to utilize surplus plutonium from dismantled…
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What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026, and how to apply in time for the May 27 deadline
Startup Battlefield 2026 is seeking innovative companies for its upcoming competition. The application deadline is May…
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Trump Admin permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the U.S.
Volvo Cars has secured an exemption from U.S. restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicle technology, allowing it to…
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DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
DuckDuckGo has seen a significant increase in app installs, with a 30% rise as users seek alternatives to Google's…
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Trump admin wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking to collaborate with five nuclear startups to utilize surplus plutonium from…
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Starship’s path to reusability looks murky after SpaceX’s S-1
SpaceX's recent IPO and Starship rocket test flight reveal challenges in achieving reusability. While Starlink…
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SpaceX’s Starlink nabs American Airlines contract, another win for its IPO
SpaceX's Starlink has secured a contract with American Airlines to provide inflight Wi-Fi on over 500 Airbus aircraft.…
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This startup is betting India’s gig economy can train the world’s robots
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