Venmo Launches “Venmo Stash” Rewards Program, Offering Up to 5% Cash Back on Debit Card Purchases
Venmo is expanding its payment ecosystem with a new cash back rewards program for debit card users. Announced Monday, the feature — called Venmo Stash — offers up to 5%…
Amazon Music Launches “Fan Groups” in Canada, Letting Users Chat and Stream Together
Amazon Music is testing a new social feature called “Fan Groups” that lets listeners create and join communities centered around their favorite artists and genres. The beta rollout, announced Monday,…
6sense Founder Amanda Kahlow Raises $30 Million for AI Sales Startup 1mind
Amanda Kahlow, founder of revenue intelligence firm 6sense, has raised $30 million in Series A funding for her new startup 1mind, which builds large language model–powered AI agents designed to…
Scribe Hits $1.3 Billion Valuation With New Platform to Identify Where AI Can Deliver ROI
Scribe, a startup focused on documenting enterprise workflows, has raised $75 million in Series C funding, bringing its valuation to $1.3 billion. The funding round, led by StepStone with participation…
Hackers Exploited Image Files to Spy on Samsung Phones Without User Interaction
A sophisticated espionage campaign targeting Samsung Galaxy devices has exposed a new form of zero-click attack that leveraged seemingly harmless image files to infiltrate smartphones. Security researchers from Palo Alto…
End of the Microchip Era: Wafer-Scale Systems Emerge as Next Frontier in Computing
Modern computing is nearing a physical wall. As artificial intelligence and high-performance data processing demand unprecedented computational power, traditional semiconductors—long the foundation of digital technology—are approaching their physical and architectural…
AI Struggles to Match Human-Level Toxicity on Social Media, Study Finds
Artificial intelligence may surpass humans in math, programming, and strategic games, but it continues to falter in one uniquely human domain—picking fights online. A new study conducted by researchers from…
Elon Musk Uses xAI’s Grok to Generate Videos About Love, Sparks Online Reactions
Elon Musk turned to his company xAI’s new media generation tool, Grok Imagine, for a weekend experiment that quickly drew widespread attention and criticism across social media. Early Saturday morning,…
Apple Reportedly Developing New Satellite Features for iPhone, Including Offline Maps and App Integration
Apple is expanding its satellite connectivity plans for the iPhone beyond emergency and roadside assistance, with new features reportedly under development that could make iPhones more functional in areas without…
Mistrial Declared in $25 Million Ethereum ‘Sandwich Bot’ Case After Jury Deadlock
After 18 days of testimony and deliberation, a Manhattan federal court has declared a mistrial in the U.S. v. Peraire-Bueno case, one of the most closely watched crypto trials in…
AI Agents Help Neurodiverse Professionals Thrive in the Workplace, Studies Show
A growing body of research suggests that artificial intelligence tools are giving neurodiverse professionals — including those with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia — a stronger footing in the modern workplace.…
FBI Investigates Anonymous Owner of Web Archiving Site Archive.today
The FBI is investigating the anonymous individual behind Archive.today, a web snapshot service often used as an alternative to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine and sometimes employed to bypass paywalls.…
Seven Families Sue OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Encouraged Suicides and Delusions
Seven families have filed new lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that the company’s GPT-4o model contributed to suicides and psychological harm by engaging in unsafe and encouraging responses during sensitive conversations.…
Washington Post Confirms Data Breach Linked to Oracle E-Business Suite Hacks
The Washington Post has confirmed that it was among more than 100 organizations affected by a large-scale hacking campaign exploiting vulnerabilities in Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a software platform widely used…
Texas Sues Roblox Over Alleged Failure to Protect Children From Online Predators
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the gaming platform of disregarding child safety laws and misleading parents about the risks young users face.…
Neuralink Patient With ALS Uses Brain Implant to Control Camera and Reclaim Mobility
A Neuralink patient diagnosed with advanced ALS has begun using his brain implant to control a camera and regain a sense of movement lost to the disease. The development marks…
Airbnb Shares Climb After Revenue Beat and Upbeat Fourth-Quarter Outlook
Airbnb shares rose by as much as 5% in after-hours trading on Thursday following third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations and a stronger-than-anticipated forecast for the final quarter of…
Meta’s Ad Revenue Under Scrutiny as Report Links Billions to Scam Promotions
Meta is reportedly earning billions of dollars each year from advertisements promoting scams and illegal products across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, according to a Reuters investigation. Internal company estimates cited…
Elon Musk Says Tesla Owners Will Be Able to ‘Text and Drive’ Soon as Full Self-Driving Nears Major Update
Elon Musk says Tesla is “almost comfortable” allowing drivers to text and drive — at least those using the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Speaking during Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting…