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Inside the DIY AI Tamagotchi That Beat Meta to MarketStartups
Inside the DIY AI Tamagotchi That Beat Meta to Market

A developer built a budget-friendly AI Tamagotchi rivaling Meta's Muse Charm, blending DIY innovation with practical AI features.

Nov 1, 20263m read
Nvidia CEO Highlights Microduck Robots as Holiday Hit with 20,000 SoldAI Tools
Nvidia CEO Highlights Microduck Robots as Holiday Hit with 20,000 Sold

Nvidia's CEO showcased Microduck robots, tiny tech toys that respond to voice commands and have sold 20,000 units this holiday season.

Oct 24, 20263m read
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy NeedsHow It Works
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy Needs

GM introduces vehicle-to-grid tech and sodium-ion batteries to help EVs support the power grid amid growing AI energy demands.

Jun 10, 20262m read
OpenAI Ventures Into Hardware with a Unique Moving Speaker Inspired by ChatGPTResearch
OpenAI Ventures Into Hardware with a Unique Moving Speaker Inspired by ChatGPT

OpenAI is reportedly developing a unique screenless speaker with moving parts, designed as a physical companion for its ChatGPT AI.

Jul 15, 20263m read
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental ConcernsResearch
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental Concerns

Al Gore shifts AI risk focus from data center emissions to deeper ethical and societal concerns raised by the AI industry itself.

Sep 17, 20263m read
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI InteractionAI Tools
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI Interaction

Google’s Gemini 3.8 update introduces Live Avatar, an animated AI persona that lip-syncs and expresses in real time across 97 languages.

Sep 25, 20263m read
Midterm Elections Signal Challenges Ahead for Elon Musk and the Data Center SectorStartups
Midterm Elections Signal Challenges Ahead for Elon Musk and the Data Center Sector

Midterm election outcomes introduce fresh regulatory challenges for Elon Musk and the data center industry, impacting tech infrastructure and policy.

Nov 8, 20263m read
OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPOPolicy & Society
OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPO

OpenAI plans a $30B fundraising round valuing the company at $1.25T, potentially the highest private valuation ever before its IPO.

Oct 23, 20263m read
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing GoalsStartups
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing Goals

Data centers’ growing energy use is raising electricity costs in the Rust Belt, challenging efforts to revive American manufacturing under the "Made in America" plan.

Jul 8, 20262m read
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market ChallengesStartups
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market Challenges

Situational Awareness invests $400 million in chip startup Source Foundry, signaling strong confidence in AI hardware innovation despite market challenges.

Aug 10, 20263m read
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital DilemmaBig Tech
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital Dilemma

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aug 30, 20263m read
Rising Demand for Meta AI Glasses Sparks New Privacy Concerns and Detection ToolsPolicy & Society
Rising Demand for Meta AI Glasses Sparks New Privacy Concerns and Detection Tools

As Meta AI glasses gain popularity, privacy concerns rise, prompting tools like Zuckoff to detect when these devices are recording.

Aug 21, 20263m read
AI Tools Ease Tech CEOs’ Burdens, But What About the Broader Workforce?How It Works
AI Tools Ease Tech CEOs’ Burdens, But What About the Broader Workforce?

While AI boosts tech CEOs’ efficiency, many workers face uncertainty as companies navigate adoption and communication challenges.

Nov 2, 20263m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI BoomBig Tech
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom

Apple is raising prices on popular devices due to the growing costs of supporting AI technology, affecting laptops, tablets, and smart speakers.

Jun 28, 20262m read
Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Startup Faces Layoffs Amid OpenAI’s IPO PlansPolicy & Society
Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Startup Faces Layoffs Amid OpenAI’s IPO Plans

Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup, Tools for Humanity, faces layoffs due to revenue struggles while OpenAI prepares for its IPO.

Jun 9, 20262m read
Midjourney Pushes Hollywood Studios to Disclose Their AI Use Amid Legal BattleBig Tech
Midjourney Pushes Hollywood Studios to Disclose Their AI Use Amid Legal Battle

Midjourney demands Hollywood studios reveal how they use AI amid a legal dispute over artificial intelligence practices.

Jul 5, 20262m read
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in IndiaBig Tech
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in India

Google is testing AI-powered shopping with Flipkart in India, using its Gemini model to streamline purchases for select users.

Sep 27, 20263m read
Block Unveils Voice Model That Runs Locally on MacBook M4 Max, Mimics Human Speech ImpressivelyStartups
Block Unveils Voice Model That Runs Locally on MacBook M4 Max, Mimics Human Speech Impressively

Block’s new voice model delivers remarkably human-like speech by running locally on the MacBook M4 Max, bypassing cloud dependency.

Oct 25, 20263m read
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running HotterAI Tools
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running Hotter

Nvidia’s new AI data center design uses liquid cooling and runs hotter to slash water use, aiming for greener, more efficient technology.

Jun 23, 20262m read
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big TechBig Tech
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big Tech

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

Jul 27, 20263m read
Meta Introduces New Non-Voting Shares to Finance AI Growth and Strategic MovesBig Tech
Meta Introduces New Non-Voting Shares to Finance AI Growth and Strategic Moves

Meta plans to issue a new class of non-voting shares to fund AI projects, acquisitions, and employee compensation starting in 2027.

Oct 22, 20263m read
TypeSafe’s AI Model Jev Valued at $7.5 Billion Shortly After LaunchAI Tools
TypeSafe’s AI Model Jev Valued at $7.5 Billion Shortly After Launch

TypeSafe's AI model Jev reaches a $7.5B valuation weeks after launch, promising faster results with fewer tokens than traditional models.

Oct 10, 20263m read
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music InnovationAI Tools
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music Innovation

Sean Parker is refocusing Stability AI on music, backed by record labels aiming to harness AI for creative innovation.

Oct 3, 20263m read
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center DemandPolicy & Society
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center Demand

Nvidia projects $108 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by booming data center demand and AI infrastructure growth.

Aug 27, 20263m read
Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy After Five Years, Sells Assets to Disney for $20 MillionPolicy & Society
Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy After Five Years, Sells Assets to Disney for $20 Million

Character.AI files for bankruptcy after five years, selling assets to Disney for $20 million amid challenges in monetizing its chatbot platform.

Oct 13, 20262m read
Snap’s New AR Glasses Launch Hits Stock Market HardAI Tools
Snap’s New AR Glasses Launch Hits Stock Market Hard

Snap’s new expensive AR glasses launch caused a drop in its stock, highlighting challenges in bringing high-tech wearables to market.

Jun 18, 20262m read
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Sparks Debate Over Tech’s RoleHow It Works
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Sparks Debate Over Tech’s Role

Mark Zuckerberg’s detailed vision for personal AI sparks debate over privacy, control, and the role of AI in daily life.

Aug 11, 20263m read
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the EnvironmentStartups
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the Environment

Erin Brockovich is challenging the secrecy of data centers to promote environmental transparency and sustainability.

Jun 1, 20262m read
Amazon’s Texas Data Center Proposal Raises Concerns Over Potential Climate ImpactAI Tools
Amazon’s Texas Data Center Proposal Raises Concerns Over Potential Climate Impact

Amazon’s Texas data center plan includes a power plant that could become the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Aug 9, 20263m read
Pennsylvania Enacts Law Mandating Labels on AI-Generated AdvertisementsBig Tech
Pennsylvania Enacts Law Mandating Labels on AI-Generated Advertisements

Pennsylvania has passed a law requiring clear labels on AI-generated or modified advertisements across all media formats.

Oct 25, 20263m read