Anthropic releases new Mythos and Fable models amid RSI concerns
AI summary Anthropic released Mythos 5.2 and Fable 5.2 with improvements in coding, reasoning, and vision, and lowered Fable's cost to $8 per million tokens.
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AI hardware startup Nominal triples valuation to $3B in 8 months
AI summary AI hardware startup Nominal raised $240 million, tripling its valuation to $3 billion in 8 months.
France blames Iran for mass-hacks targeting freezers in grocery stores and blood banks
AI summary France blames Iran's Revolutionary Guard for cyberattacks on refrigeration systems in grocery stores and blood banks.
Jensen Huang’s affair with alleged Chinese spy puts Nvidia’s China ambitions under scrutiny
AI summary Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy raises questions about his influence on U.S. policy toward China.
Meta releases Muse Ember, a new lightweight model for agent execution
AI summary Meta released Muse Ember, a lightweight AI model designed for cost-effective agent execution and handling diverse media inputs.
Uber launches parking service following SpotHero acquisition, with an eye on robotaxis
AI summary Uber launches a parking service using SpotHero's network, aiming to support robotaxis and commuters in 15 U.S. cities.
Anthropic joins AI’s natural gas frenzy, buys $3.4B worth of turbines
AI summary Anthropic is spending $3.4 billion on natural gas turbines to address AI's power demands, bypassing previous rental strategies.
Medium’s new TK app brings AI assistance directly into the writing process
AI summary Medium launched TK, an AI app that integrates into the writing process to help users with writing tasks and editorial feedback.
Meta expands Instagram’s AI age-guessing tech globally
AI summary Meta expands AI age-guessing tech on Instagram globally to identify teens and apply stricter protections, amid lawsuits and settlements.
Waymo robotaxis kept illegally passing school buses after software fix, feds say
AI summary Federal regulators investigate Waymo after robotaxis continued illegally passing school buses despite a software fix.
Meet Drops, the new music app bringing back the fun of sharing songs with friends
AI summary Drops is a new music app that lets users scroll through short song clips, aiming to recreate social music discovery.
Automattic debuts a platform to deploy vibe coding apps amid a changing internet
AI summary Automattic launches Spacefast, a platform for deploying vibe-coded apps, offering infrastructure and integrations.
Musk says Tesla will refund some Cybertruck deposits, defends decision to end production
AI summary Tesla will refund some Cybertruck deposits as production ends in eight months, with Musk citing focus on Cybercab development.
Tesla expands robotaxi service to San Antonio
AI summary Tesla expands robotaxi service to San Antonio, starting Monday at 5 a.m. local time.
Is Jensen Huang’s job on the line? Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld estimates it’s “about a 50-50”
AI summary Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to an affair with a woman linked to Chinese intelligence. A Yale professor estimates his job is at risk with a…
Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling
AI summary Apps like Finch offer alternatives to doomscrolling by promoting self-care and healthy habits through virtual pet care.
Nvidia says it’s investigating CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with possible Chinese spy
AI summary Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a possible Chinese spy, following reports of an affair and claims of espionage.
If Snap’s Specs are still ridiculously expensive, they’re also a lot more comfortable than they used to be
AI summary Snap's Specs are more comfortable and lighter than before but still lack a clear purpose and remain expensive.
Coordinated disturbances haunt grids worldwide. Here’s how researchers solved the mystery.
AI summary Researchers identified global electrical frequency drops caused by hydropower turbine resonance, posing risks to grid stability.
Sequoia partners reportedly blindsided when Roelof Botha joined SpaceX board
AI summary Sequoia Capital faces internal conflict after Roelof Botha joined SpaceX's board, causing surprise among partners.
SNL has a new impression of Elon Musk, ‘the worst thing South Africa has ever done’
AI summary SNL's Jeremy Culhane impersonates Elon Musk as an awkward, desperate figure, with a chatbot calling him 'the worst thing South Africa has ever done.'
TechCrunch Mobility: The Cybertruck experiment is over
AI summary Tesla will stop producing the Cybertruck next year, ending an experiment that saw high reservations but low sales.
Ninja’s AutoBarista is impressively versatile, but one feature was a dealbreaker for me
AI summary The Ninja AutoBarista makes 13 coffee drinks with one button, using Grind iQ to adjust brewing settings automatically.
After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers
AI summary Democrats' midterm victory may create challenges for data centers, with Elon Musk's companies in a newly blue state.
Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
AI summary A U.S. intelligence memo claimed Alice Huang was recruited by China's MSS to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, with reports suggesting a romantic relationship.
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile…
Binance CFO is leaving to ‘pursue a new venture’ after $6.3 billion hack
The announcement comes barely more than a week after hackers stole $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Binance users.
Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles
Amazon's redesigned basic Kindle costs more than before, but its lighter build and improved display make a compelling case for skipping the pricier models.
Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era
Sequoia pioneered the scouts model and many VC firms followed suit, but a consensus now seems to be forming that the model has reached limits in its current form.
From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech
AI summary Big Tech is trying to rebuild ties with Democrats after midterm elections, focusing on PR efforts and partnerships.