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Ouster Launches Rev8 Sensors Combining Lidar And Camera Functions Into Single System

Ouster has introduced a new line of lidar sensors that integrate color imaging and depth sensing into a single device, aiming to replace the traditional combination of separate lidar and…

TDK Ventures Bets On AI Infrastructure And Robotics With Long-Term Investment Strategy

TDK Ventures is pursuing a long-term investment approach focused on identifying future technology bottlenecks, with managing partner Nicolas Sauvage emphasizing a four-year horizon for validating investment decisions. Early Investment In…

TikTok Campaign To Crowd-Buy Spirit Airlines Draws $23 Million In Pledges Without Funding

A viral online campaign to collectively purchase Spirit Airlines has attracted tens of thousands of participants and millions in pledged funds, though the effort remains informal and non-binding. Campaign Emerges…

Netflix Delays Narnia Film Release To 2027 With Expanded Theatrical Run Plans

Netflix has postponed the release of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew to February 12, 2027, extending its theatrical rollout and signaling a broader push into cinema distribution. Release Shift Extends Theatrical…

Uber Plans Sensor Network On Driver Cars To Expand AV Data Platform Strategy

Uber is exploring a plan to equip driver vehicles with sensors to collect real-world data, aiming to expand its role as a data provider for autonomous vehicle development and AI…

Meta Acquires ARI To Advance Humanoid Robotics Research Within Superintelligence Labs

Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), bringing its team and technology into Meta’s AI research division as the company expands work on robot intelligence systems. ARI…

Reddit Search Usage Rises 30% Year Over Year As AI Features Drive User Growth

Reddit reported a 30% increase in weekly search usage, as improvements to its search engine and integration of AI features contributed to higher user engagement and growth. Search Improvements Boost…

Pentagon Signs AI Deployment Deals With Nvidia Microsoft And AWS For Classified Networks

The U.S. Department of Defense has signed new agreements with major technology companies to deploy artificial intelligence tools on classified systems, expanding its push to integrate AI into military operations.…

Ubuntu And Canonical Services Disrupted By DDoS Attack Claimed By Hacktivist Group

Ubuntu and Canonical experienced a prolonged outage after a distributed denial-of-service attack targeted their public-facing infrastructure, affecting key services used by developers and users. Attack Disrupts Core Services And UpdatesThe…

India Leads Adoption Of ChatGPT Images 2.0 As Global Engagement Growth Remains Modest

OpenAI said India has become the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0 following its recent launch, while third-party data indicates that overall global engagement has increased only slightly despite…

Apple Mac Revenue Beats Expectations As AI Demand Drives Sales Growth

Apple reported stronger-than-expected Mac revenue in its latest quarterly results, with increased demand tied in part to AI workloads contributing to growth beyond analyst forecasts. Mac Revenue Surpasses Estimates And…

Rivian Revises DOE Loan To $4.5 Billion As Georgia Factory Capacity Expands To 300,000 Vehicles

Rivian has reduced its planned loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to $4.5 billion while increasing the initial production capacity of its Georgia factory, signaling adjustments to its expansion…

Critical CPanel And WHM Vulnerability Allows Server Takeover As Researchers Urge Immediate Patching

Security researchers have identified a critical flaw in cPanel and WebHost Manager that could allow attackers to bypass authentication and gain full control of affected servers, prompting warnings from cybersecurity…

OpenAI Restricts GPT-5.5 Cyber Access To Verified Defenders After Criticizing Anthropic

OpenAI said it will limit access to its GPT-5.5 Cyber model to vetted cybersecurity professionals, adopting a controlled release approach similar to one it had previously criticized. Limited Rollout Targets…

Faraday Future Discloses $7.5 Million In Payments To Founder-Linked Entity Amid Financial Losses

Faraday Future paid approximately $7.5 million in 2025 to an entity connected to its founder Jia Yueting, according to a newly released regulatory filing, during a year marked by limited…

OpenAI Launches Advanced Account Security With YubiKey Integration To Protect ChatGPT Users

OpenAI has introduced Advanced Account Security (AAS), a new set of opt-in protections for ChatGPT users, alongside a partnership with Yubico to offer physical security keys aimed at reducing unauthorized…

Elon Musk Acknowledges Partial Use Of AI Distillation As Legal Battle With OpenAI Continues

OpenAI and Anthropic have recently taken steps to limit third-party use of their models for distillation, as new testimony from Elon Musk indicates that the practice is also used within…

BioticsAI Secures FDA Clearance For Ultrasound AI Copilot After Navigating Regulatory Development Process

BioticsAI has received FDA clearance for its ultrasound AI copilot designed to detect fetal abnormalities, marking a transition from development to hospital deployment after operating within a highly regulated healthcare…

Google Expands Gemini To Cars With Google Built-In For Conversational AI Driving Experience

Google is rolling out its Gemini AI system to vehicles equipped with Google built-in, replacing the existing Google Assistant with a more conversational interface designed to handle navigation, vehicle controls,…

TikTok Launches Campus Hub With Group Chats And Personalized Feeds For College Students

TikTok is introducing a “Campus Hub” that adds college-specific group chats and personalized content feeds, expanding its efforts to connect students within verified campus communities. Campus Hub Builds On Existing…