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Clucky Alarm App Makes Users Complete Missions Before It Stops Ringing

Clucky has launched on iPhone with an alarm system designed to stop habitual snoozers from immediately going back to sleep. Instead of simply dismissing an alarm, users must complete a…

Oura Files for IPO as Smart Ring Rivals Add Payments, Haptics and On-Device AI

Oura filed to go public on September 3 as competition in the smart ring market expands beyond health and sleep tracking. The Finnish company reported $1.21 billion in revenue for…

XDOF in Talks for Series B at $1.2 Billion Valuation as Revenue Approaches $50 Million

Robot training data startup XDOF is in late-stage talks to raise a Series B at a valuation of about $1.2 billion, less than three months after emerging from stealth. The…

Nscale Seeks $3.5 Billion in Pre-IPO Financing Ahead of Possible September Listing

British AI infrastructure company Nscale is reportedly seeking another $3.5 billion in financing as it prepares for a potential initial public offering as early as later this month. The two-year-old…

Researchers Call for Independent Investigations After OpenAI Agent Incidents

AI safety researchers are calling for independent investigations into serious AI agent incidents after two episodes involving systems linked to OpenAI reached external networks or bypassed intended controls. The calls…

Court Blocks Operation Bluebird From Using Twitter Name but Declines to Bar Tweet and Bird Logo

A federal court in Delaware has temporarily blocked Operation Bluebird from using the Twitter name for its rival social network, while declining to stop the startup from using the “Tweet”…

Tesla Cybercab Documents Detail Age Limits, Crash Response and Brake-by-Wire System

Tesla has released more details about its Cybercab, including restrictions for younger riders, its response to crashes, manual door releases, brake-by-wire technology and limits on its windows. The information followed…

Researchers Say OpenAI Agents Used German Wiki to Coordinate During Internal Evaluations

Independent AI researchers say agents apparently linked to OpenAI used an obscure German wiki to coordinate during internal evaluations, sharing answers and tactics for more than a month without the…

Young MBA Graduates Are Buying Small Businesses to Become CEOs

A growing number of young U.S. business school graduates are choosing to buy established companies rather than build startups or climb the corporate ladder. The model, known as entrepreneurship through…

Range Rover Launches Its First Fully Electric Model After Year-Long Delay

Range Rover has launched its first fully electric production model, marking a major step in JLR’s electrification plans after the vehicle arrived about a year later than originally expected. The…

JLR Opens Voluntary Redundancy Programme as Up to 4,000 Jobs Face Cuts

Jaguar Land Rover has opened a voluntary redundancy programme for salaried and management employees as it works to cut costs following weaker sales, U.S. tariffs, and last year’s major cyberattack.…

Shein Valued at $26.2 Billion After Hong Kong Market Debut

Shein ended its first day of trading in Hong Kong with a market value of about $26.2 billion, completing a years-long effort to go public after previous attempts to list…

U.S. Military Disables Ad Tracking on Government Devices to Limit Location Exposure

The U.S. military has disabled advertising tracking on government-issued phones and computers to reduce the risk that commercially available location data could be used to identify or target service members.…

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Cybercab Without Steering Wheel or Pedals

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla’s decision to deploy its Cybercab on public roads without a steering wheel or pedals. The probe began Friday,…

Why AI-Generated Food Menus Can Look Unnaturally Similar

AI-generated food images are appearing on restaurant menus, but many share an unusually polished look, with symmetrical sandwiches, smooth textures, and ingredients that appear almost real without looking quite natural.…

Crusoe Raises $3 Billion at $30 Billion Valuation

Crusoe has raised more than $3 billion in new funding at a $30 billion valuation as demand for AI data center and cloud infrastructure continues to expand. The round is…

Tesla Opens Cybercab Fleet Interest Form to Businesses

Tesla has opened a new interest form for businesses that want to purchase Cybercab fleets or provide infrastructure for its Robotaxi network. The form suggests Tesla is considering a broader…

Enterprise AI Spending Is Rising, but Vendor Loyalty Remains Weak

Enterprise spending on AI continues to rise, but new research suggests companies are becoming less committed to individual vendors even after products move beyond pilot programs. IDC expects global technology…

Tesla Launches Cybercab in Austin as Robotaxi Strategy Enters New Phase

Tesla has begun deploying its Cybercab on public roads in Austin, Texas, moving its purpose-built autonomous vehicle into service after more than a year of operating its Robotaxi network primarily…

Thinking Machines Lab Discusses $1 Billion Round at $40 Billion Valuation

Thinking Machines Lab, the AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is in discussions to raise $1 billion at a valuation of at least $40 billion. Existing investor…