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'The Small Stuff' book helps readers reclaim lives from convenience
Ian Bogost's new book, 'The Small Stuff,' a 342-gram physical object, was published on July 7, 2026.
Founder with Cancer Uses AI to Challenge Doctors
Diagnosed with an aggressive, fast-growing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Keragon CEO Connor Christou turned not just to doctors, but to an AI chatbot named Claude.
FTC Approves Elon Musk's Acquisition of Mesh Optical
Just months after securing a $50 million Series A round, optical technology startup Mesh Optical Technologies has been acquired by Elon Musk.
Menlo Ventures raises $3B fund after backing Anthropic
Menlo Ventures has just closed its largest capital raise in its 50-year history, securing $3 billion for new funds, a move largely fueled by its aggressive, multi-million dollar bets on AI.
Fusion startups raise billions, fueling energy innovation.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems alone has secured nearly $3 billion in private funding, with its SPARC project already 75% complete, signaling an unprecedented acceleration in the race for fusion energy.
Aura Launches 13.3-Inch E-Ink Photo Frame
At $499, Aura's new 13.3-inch Ink frame uses e-ink technology to mimic printed photography, deliberately avoiding the 'digital' look of its cheaper counterparts. This premium device aims to replicate the static beauty of traditional prints. The launch carves out Aura's high-end niche.
Go Eyes Robotaxis and Acquisitions After Japan IPO
Japan's Go raised ¥88.
Elastic buys DeductiveAI for up to $85 million to boost AI capabilities
Elastic is reportedly paying up to $85 million for DeductiveAI, a startup generating just $1 million in annual recurring revenue.
State Attorneys General Launch OpenAI Investigation
On June 13, 2026, a coalition of 42 state attorneys general served OpenAI with a subpoena.
India Debates AI Future as Anthropic Suspends Foreign Access
Anthropic abruptly suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationals, a move triggered by a U.
Jeff Bezos' Prometheus raises $12B, valued at $41B, for physical AI
Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, co-founded with Vik Bajaj, just secured an astonishing $12 billion in funding, valuing the company at $41 billion, a figure that dwarfs many established tech giant
Meta leases first India AI data center capacity from Reliance
In Jamnagar, Gujarat, a 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center is now under construction, marking Meta Platforms' first dedicated AI infrastructure investment in India.
GM invests $900M to boost EV battery production
General Motors is pouring $900 million into developing its own lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries and a new cell development center in Michigan, betting on in-house innovation to slash EV costs an
Google Taps SpaceX for Cloud Compute Services
Google will pay SpaceX $920 million a month for computing power, a sum that reveals the urgent demand for AI infrastructure, as detailed by The New York Times .
StrictlyVC Los Angeles event focuses on defense tech AI fundraising
In 2024, defense tech AI companies have already raised $5.
Alphabet Plans $80 Billion Equity Raise for AI Infrastructure
Google parent Alphabet is planning an $80 billion equity offering, with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway committing $10 billion, to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout.
SoftBank Targets €75 Billion for French Data Centers
SoftBank Group plans to invest up to €75 billion ($87 billion) to develop 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity in France, according to Bloomberg .
Pope Leo XIV publishes landmark encyclical on artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV just dropped a bombshell: a 42,300-word encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," directly condemning artificial intelligence in warfare and political manipulation.
Waymo suspends Atlanta driverless service after stranded robotaxi
Waymo's driverless car service in Atlanta remains suspended after one of its self-driving vehicles became stuck in floodwaters during heavy rainfall.
Peec startup revenue growth hits $10 million milestone
In just a few months, AI startup Peec AI more than doubled its annualized revenue, soaring past the $10 million mark.
Elon Musk's xAI pivots to natural gas for AI energy
Elon Musk's xAI is powering its burgeoning data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines and plans to purchase an additional $2.
Ferrari uses IBM AI to boost F1 fan experience
For the first time, Formula 1 fans can access AI-generated race summaries, real-time telemetry, and strategic insights directly from Scuderia Ferrari HP's new app, powered by IBM Watsonx.
Automakers Race to Acquire AI Skills Amid Industry Shift
General Motors, a century-old automotive titan, recently laid off over 600 IT employees, over 10% of its IT department, to make way for professionals with AI-focused backgrounds, according to TechCrun
Graduates Boo AI's Economic Threat in Speeches
At the University of Central Florida, students booed Gloria Caulfield, an executive at Tavistock Development Company, when she declared the rise of artificial intelligence the 'next industrial revolut