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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 60,000 Employees Amid AI Spending Push
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees across four countries as the company seeks to control costs and adjust its workforce amid rising artificial intelligence investments. Announced on…
Anthropic Files for IPO After Revenue Surges to $16.3 Billion in First Half of 2026
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, disclosing $16.3 billion in revenue for the first six months of 2026 alongside substantial…
Apple Launches New iPad Mini With 8.5-Inch OLED Display and A20 Pro Chip
Apple has announced a new iPad mini featuring a larger 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro processor and a thinner design, with prices starting at $699. The tablet, introduced on…
Matiks Raises $10 Million to Expand Math and Puzzle Gaming Platform
Indian gaming startup Matiks has raised $10 million in pre-Series A funding led by General Catalyst to expand its math, logic and puzzle gaming platform into international markets. The investment,…
Turo Partners With Tesla to Offer Verified Full Self-Driving Rentals in the US
Car rental marketplace Turo has partnered with Tesla to let customers identify and book vehicles equipped with the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance system. The feature will launch in…
Five Reading Apps That Help Readers Track Books, Discover Titles and Set Goals
Reading apps are offering new ways to organize book collections, track reading habits and connect with other readers through personalized recommendations and online communities. Five platforms, Fable, Bookshelf, Pagebound, StoryGraph…
Elon Musk’s Grok Releases Seven-Minute AI Odyssey After Promising Full-Length Film
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has released a seven-minute adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, three months after the billionaire announced plans to produce a full-length, historically accurate film using artificial…
AI Has Delivered No Financial Gains Outside Tech Sector, Apollo Economist Says
Artificial intelligence has yet to deliver measurable financial benefits to major US companies outside the technology sector, despite substantial corporate investment, according to a report by Apollo Global Management. The…
Paulina Borsook’s 2000 Book Cyberselfish Returns Amid Renewed Debate Over Silicon Valley Culture
Paulina Borsook’s 2000 book Cyberselfish, which examines libertarian ideology and opposition to government regulation within Silicon Valley, has returned to print after more than two decades. Published by Tin House…
Amazon, Meta and Startups Introduce New AI Wearables for Everyday Use
Amazon, Meta and several technology startups are expanding their range of artificial intelligence devices, introducing wearable assistants that record conversations, organize tasks and provide personalized interactions. The products include necklaces,…
SpaceX Restores Ukraine’s Starshield Access After 10-Day Disruption
SpaceX’s military-grade Starshield satellite internet service has reportedly returned to normal operation in Ukraine after approximately 10 days of speed restrictions that disrupted Ukrainian drone missions. Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevheniy…
AI Startup Shutdowns Mount as Companies Struggle With Costs and Competition
Several artificial intelligence startups and products have shut down, entered bankruptcy or undergone major changes in 2026 as companies face rising operating costs, stronger competition and difficulties retaining customers. Recent…
Instacart Reportedly Explores Sale After Acquisition Talks With DoorDash and Uber
Grocery delivery company Instacart is reportedly considering a sale after holding preliminary acquisition discussions with DoorDash and Uber, according to reports published on October 23. The company has hired an…
Jack Dorsey’s Block Introduces Dessa AI Voice Model That Mimics Human Speech
Jack Dorsey’s financial technology company Block has introduced Dessa, a new artificial intelligence voice model designed to hold natural conversations using speech alone. Announced on October 23, the model can…
Critical PHP2Shell Vulnerabilities Trigger Website Shutdowns and Emergency Security Updates
Two critical security vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used by approximately 70% of websites, prompted emergency software updates and temporary service shutdowns worldwide on October 21. The flaws, collectively…
Apple’s iPhone Duo Brings New Experiences to Netflix, Flighty and Other Apps
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the $2,000 iPhone Duo, is introducing new ways to use mobile applications as developers adapt their software to its dual-screen design. Apps including Netflix, Flighty, Wakeout…
Study Finds Grok and GPT Favor Opposing Parties in US Election Recommendations
A new study by AI research studio Convovo found substantial differences in how SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.7 and OpenAI’s GPT-6.1 Sol recommended candidates for the 2026 US midterm elections. When prompted…
Boox Palma 2 Pro Review Highlights Compact Design, Android Apps and E Ink Limitations
The $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro combines a smartphone-sized E Ink display with Android functionality, offering an alternative to traditional e-readers. A recent two-month review by TechCrunch found that its…
Gamma and Engine CEOs Share Strategies for Winning and Retaining Startup Customers
Startup founders do not need viral social media campaigns to attract their first customers, according to executives from Gamma and Engine. Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Gamma CEO Grant Lee,…
OpenAI Restricts Live Internet Access for Frontier AI Model Training Over Security Risks
OpenAI has stopped allowing its most advanced AI models to access the live internet during training, replacing direct access with cached web content and simulated online environments. The company announced…