Tattoos Are Mainstream, but Visible Ink Can Still Affect Job ProspectsTattoos Are Mainstream, but Visible Ink Can Still Affect Job ProspectsTattoos Are Mainstream, but Visible Ink Can Still Affect Job Prospects
Tattoos have become increasingly common in Britain, particularly among younger adults, but workplace acceptance still depends heavily on where the tattoo appears. Research suggests employers and the public are considerably…
AI Promises Shorter Workweeks, but Tech Workers Report Longer Hours
Artificial intelligence companies have repeatedly argued that productivity gains from AI could eventually reduce the amount of time people spend working. Yet employees developing and deploying the technology at some…
LightSpy Spyware Expands Globally With Router Hacking and Device-Wiping Tools
Chinese-linked spyware known as LightSpy has expanded beyond its earlier targeting in Asia to reach victims across more than a dozen countries, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Arctic…
Hadrian Raises $1.37 Billion at $7.87 Billion Valuation to Expand Automated Factories
Hadrian has raised $1.37 billion in Series D financing at a $7.87 billion valuation to expand its network of highly automated U.S. factories. The defense manufacturing company plans to use…
OpenAI Removes Text Chat Limits for Free ChatGPT Users With GPT-5.6 Luna
OpenAI is removing rate limits on text-based ChatGPT conversations for Free and Go users as it expands access to its latest models. GPT-5.6 Luna will become the default model for…
Canadian Hacker Pleads Guilty in Snowflake-Linked Attacks on 165 Companies
Canadian hacker Connor Riley Moucka has pleaded guilty to a cybercrime campaign that compromised more than 165 organizations, stole billions of records and generated millions of dollars through extortion and…
Suno Adds Audio Watermarking and New Rules to Curb AI Music Abuse
Suno is introducing audio watermarking, fingerprinting and tighter download controls as it tries to make AI-generated songs easier to identify and harder to mass distribute across streaming services. The company…
Google Maps Adds AI Food Ordering, Hotel Search and Personalized Recommendations
Google Maps is expanding Ask Maps with new AI capabilities that can help users order food, find hotels, discover events and receive real-time transit updates. Google is also adding Personal…
Bumble Tests Swipe-Free Dating as Plans Pushes Users Toward IRL Meetups
Bumble is developing a new interaction model that could eventually replace swiping as the dating company puts more emphasis on real-world meetings and smaller group gatherings. CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd…
Nikita Bier Steps Down as X Head of Product After One YearNikita Bier Steps Down as X Head of Product After One YearNikita Bier Steps Down as X Head of Product After One Year
Nikita Bier has stepped down as head of product at X after a little more than a year in the role. Bier said he will continue advising the company but…
Former Uber Finance Chief Gautam Gupta Joins Travis Kalanick’s Atoms as CFO
Gautam Gupta, Uber’s former head of finance, has joined Travis Kalanick’s robotics and industrial AI company Atoms as chief financial officer. The appointment comes two weeks after Atoms raised $1.7…
Meta Launches Muse Code to Compete With Codex and Claude Code
Meta has released Muse Code, a terminal-based coding agent designed to complete complex software engineering tasks across large code repositories. The tool is currently available in beta and is powered…
OpenAI and Statsig Reach $3.2 Million DOJ Settlement Over Hiring Practices
OpenAI and Statsig have agreed to a $3.2 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that their recruitment practices unfairly restricted U.S. workers from jobs connected to…
Moove Raises $250 Million to Expand Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Operations
Moove has raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.1 billion valuation as it expands from vehicle financing and ride-hailing into autonomous vehicle fleet operations. Mubadala Investment Company…
Lightspeed Expands Media Strategy With Investor and Creator Claire Zau
Lightspeed Venture Partners is expanding its media operations by combining venture investing with social content, podcasts and direct distribution. The firm hired investor and tech creator Claire Zau earlier this…
