Truecaller Faces Slowing Growth And Rising Competition As Telecom And OS Level Features Expand
Truecaller is entering a more competitive phase as growth slows in key markets, particularly India, while telecom providers and smartphone platforms introduce overlapping caller identification and spam protection features. India…
Meta Signs Deal With Overview Energy To Beam Space Based Solar Power To Data Centers At Night
Meta has entered an agreement with Overview Energy to secure electricity generated from space, using satellites that beam infrared light to solar farms to support data center operations after sunset.…
Itron Confirms Cyberattack With Unauthorized Access To Internal Systems In April
Itron has disclosed that hackers gained access to parts of its internal systems in mid-April, according to a filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Detection And Response…
OpenAI Explores Smartphone Development With Chip Partners As AI Agent Based Devices Gain Focus
OpenAI is reportedly exploring the development of a smartphone in collaboration with semiconductor and manufacturing partners, as the company expands its hardware ambitions beyond earlier plans for AI-powered earbuds. Reported…
China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Acquisition Forcing Unwind Of Cross Border AI Deal
National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta’s planned acquisition of Manus, ordering both parties to unwind the deal in a move that affects a major cross-border transaction in the…
Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s Viral Manifesto Draws Scrutiny As Company Expands Government Contracts
A viral post by Alex Karp outlining views on culture, military power, and artificial intelligence has intensified scrutiny of Palantir as it deepens its involvement with government institutions in the…
Warner Bros Discovery Shareholders Approve $111 Billion Paramount Takeover Pending Regulatory Review
Shareholders of Warner Bros Discovery have approved a $111 billion takeover by Paramount, advancing a deal that would combine major entertainment and news assets under a single ownership structure, subject…
Jenny Lemons Grows Food Themed Accessories Business To $2 Million In Revenue After Pivot From Retail Store
Jennie Lennick has built a profitable accessories business around food-themed hair clips, growing her brand Jenny Lemons to $2 million in annual revenue after shifting away from a struggling physical…
US Soldier Charged Over Classified Information Use In Bets On Maduro Capture Operation
A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged after authorities said he used classified information from a military operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to place bets before the outcome became public,…
Aurrigo Plans Expansion With New Coventry Hub Targeting 500 Autonomous Vehicles Per Year
Aurrigo has outlined plans to expand its operations with a new manufacturing and engineering hub in Coventry, aiming to increase production capacity for driverless vehicles. New Facility And Production Capacity…
Chinese EV Makers See Rising Global Demand As Fuel Prices Increase Amid Iran Conflict
A surge in fuel prices linked to the war involving Iran has driven increased global demand for electric vehicles, with Chinese manufacturers expanding orders and activity across international markets while…
Meta Plans 10% Workforce Reduction Affecting 8,000 Employees Amid Cost And Investment Shifts
Meta is preparing to cut 10% of its workforce, equal to about 8,000 employees, while also pausing hiring for 6,000 currently open roles, according to a report from Bloomberg. Layoff…
Sean Plankey Withdraws Nomination To Lead CISA Leaving Agency Without Permanent Director
Sean Plankey has asked to withdraw his nomination to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, leaving the agency without a confirmed director and extending uncertainty over its leadership. Withdrawal…
Sierra Acquires French Startup Fragment As It Expands AI Agent Development And Deal Activity
Sierra has acquired Fragment, adding a Y Combinator-backed company focused on integrating artificial intelligence into business workflows, as the firm continues a series of recent acquisitions. Acquisition Details And Team…
Redwood Materials COO Chris Lister Retires Amid Layoffs And Executive Departures
Chris Lister is leaving Redwood Materials to retire, as the company confirms a series of leadership changes alongside recent workforce reductions. Lister’s Role And Background Lister joined Redwood in late…
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Indicted Over Classified Information Use In Prediction Market Bets On Maduro Capture
A U.S. special forces soldier has been indicted after authorities alleged he used classified information tied to a military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro to place bets, generating more than…
Global Access To Commercial Spyware Expands To Around 100 Governments, U.K. Intelligence Reports
Government access to commercial spyware has widened to more than half of all countries, with U.K. intelligence identifying around 100 states now able to deploy tools that infiltrate phones and…
OpenAI Partners With Infosys To Integrate Codex Into Enterprise AI Platform Topaz
OpenAI has partnered with Infosys to integrate its AI tools, including the Codex coding assistant, into Infosys’ Topaz AI platform, targeting large-scale enterprise deployments. Integration Focuses On Software Engineering And…