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Physicl Raises $10 Million to Develop Realistic AI Training Simulations for Robots
Physical AI startup Physicl has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Inovia Capital to develop realistic 3D simulations that help robots learn to navigate environments and manipulate objects.…
Tesla to End Cybertruck Production in 2027 to Expand Cybercab Manufacturing
Tesla will discontinue production of the Cybertruck in 2027 and redirect manufacturing capacity at its Texas factory toward the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous vehicle. CEO Elon Musk announced the decision…
U.S. Cities Remove Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
At least 10 local governments and police departments across the United States have moved to restrict or discontinue their use of Flock Safety surveillance cameras since summer 2026, following concerns…
Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire Clutch Security for $500 Million
Palo Alto Networks is reportedly negotiating to acquire AI security startup Clutch Security for approximately $500 million in cash, with additional payments tied to performance milestones. The potential acquisition would…
Meta, Google and TikTok Sue California Over Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Meta, Google and TikTok have filed separate federal lawsuits against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, seeking to block a state law restricting social media features for users under 16. The…
New York Times in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Letterboxd for $330 Million
The New York Times Company has reportedly entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd, a social networking platform for film enthusiasts, in a deal valued at approximately $330 million. The potential…
Airbnb to Launch AI Travel Agent in First Half of 2027
Airbnb plans to launch an AI-powered travel agent in the first half of 2027, introducing a personalized interface that helps users research destinations, compare accommodations, manage bookings, and receive assistance…
Serve Robotics Launches Physical AI Services to Supply Technology to Robot Developers
Serve Robotics has announced a new business division called Physical AI Services, expanding beyond autonomous delivery robots to supply connectivity, data management, and AI training technologies to other robotics companies.…
Meta Launches Muse Voice With Real-Time AI Avatar Conversations in the U.S.
Meta has made Muse Voice available to all users in the United States, introducing real-time voice and video-style conversations with customizable animated avatars powered by artificial intelligence. The feature, announced…
Meta Warns Data Center Expansion Could Face More Restrictions After U.S. Midterms
Meta president Dina Powell McCormick has warned that building new data centers in the United States could become more difficult following Democratic victories in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections.…
Box Integrates Nvidia Nemotron AI Models to Improve Enterprise Search
Box has announced a new AI-powered content retrieval system that integrates Nvidia’s Nemotron embedding models to help enterprise AI agents search and analyze documents more efficiently. Introduced at the company’s…
Amazon Replaces Grubhub With Uber Eats as Prime Delivery Partner
Amazon has partnered with Uber Eats to provide restaurant delivery services to Prime members across the United States, replacing its existing agreement with Grubhub. Starting November 5, 2026, Prime subscribers…
Apple Cuts Internal AI Spending Limits as Usage Costs Rise
Apple has reduced the daily artificial intelligence spending allowance for its engineering teams as the company seeks to control the costs of AI-powered development tools. The limits were lowered from…
U.S. Midterm Results Raise Pressure for Stricter AI Data Center Regulations
Democrats have gained control of both chambers of Congress following the November 3, 2026, U.S. midterm elections, as opposition to artificial intelligence data center construction emerged as a significant issue…
Nothing CEO Carl Pei Teases Screenless AI Productivity Product for December
Nothing is preparing to launch its first AI-native product in December 2026, marking a new development beyond the company’s existing smartphone and audio device lineup. CEO Carl Pei confirmed that…
Uber Reports Just Four AI Agent Ride Bookings During Halloween Week
Uber recorded just four ride bookings and approximately 500 Uber Eats orders placed through AI agents during the Halloween week of October 2026, highlighting limited consumer adoption of automated booking…
AI Political Groups Spend Millions With Mixed Results in U.S. Midterms
Political groups backed by artificial intelligence companies and AI regulation advocates spent millions of dollars influencing the November 3, 2026, U.S. midterm elections, with several heavily supported candidates losing their…
Snap Surpasses 30 Million Paid Subscribers Despite Slower User Growth
Snap has surpassed 30 million paid subscribers across Snapchat+, Memories Storage, and Lens+, adding approximately 5 million subscribers since February 2026. The milestone, announced alongside the company’s third-quarter financial results…
OpenAI Executive Proposes AI Policy Agenda Ahead of 2028 U.S. Election
OpenAI chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane has proposed a five-part artificial intelligence policy agenda for the 2028 U.S. presidential election, calling for stronger safety standards, worker protections, education initiatives,…