OpenAI Launches GPT-Live Voice Models for More Natural ChatGPT Conversations
OpenAI has released GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini, a new generation of voice models designed to make ChatGPT conversations feel more natural. The models are full-duplex, meaning they can listen and…
AssuranceAmerica Breach Exposes Driver’s License Data of 6.9 Million People
AssuranceAmerica has confirmed a data breach affecting the personal information and driver’s license numbers of 6.9 million people. The incident is the largest known exposure of Americans’ driver’s license data…
AI Startups Report Faster Revenue Milestones as Enterprise Demand Builds
AI startups are reporting unusually fast revenue growth as companies race to adopt generative AI, automation and AI infrastructure. Several startups say they are not only growing quickly, but also…
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures Raises $25 Million to Back Technical Founders
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures has closed a $25 million second fund to back technical founders building in AI infrastructure, security and developer tools. The early-stage firm was founded in 2023 by…
Netflix Adds Publisher Videos as It Tests Shorter Viewing Formats
Netflix will add videos from major digital publishers to its streaming service starting August 3, as the company experiments with shorter content beyond its traditional TV and film catalogue. The…
Claude Cowork Expands to Web and Mobile for Max Subscribers
Anthropic is bringing Claude Cowork to web and mobile, expanding the general-work AI agent beyond its original desktop app. The update is rolling out over the next several weeks, starting…
X Adds Video Editing Tools to Push Creators Toward Original Content
X is rolling out new video editing and recording tools as it tries to encourage creators to post original content instead of recycled clips. The update is first available on…
Bidbus Raises $15 Million to Expand Used-Car Dealer Marketplace
Bidbus has raised $15 million in Series A funding to expand its used-car marketplace beyond California and Texas. The Los Angeles-based startup lets car owners receive competing bids from dealerships…
Forterra Deploys More Than 100 Autonomous Ground Vehicles in Ukraine
Forterra has deployed more than 100 autonomous ground vehicles in Ukraine over the past nine months, marking what the company believes is the largest combat deployment of autonomous ground vehicles…
SK Hynix Plans $28 Billion U.S. Listing as AI Memory Demand Surges
SK Hynix is planning a U.S. share sale that could raise about $28 billion, giving American investors easier access to one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure boom.…
Apple Adds Siri Voice Controls in Latest iOS 27 Developer Beta
Apple has enabled new Siri voice controls in iOS 27 developer beta 3, giving testers the ability to adjust how quickly and expressively the AI assistant speaks. The settings, called…
Bookshop.org Says Kobo E-Reader Support Is Still Planned for This Year
Bookshop.org says support for Kobo e-readers is still expected to arrive later this year, after uncertainty over whether the long-promised integration had been delayed indefinitely. The update matters for Kobo…
