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Layoffs affect a portion of workforce as company expands into new battery reuse markets Redwood Materials is cutting around 5% of its workforce shortly after raising $350 million, according to…

Attackers target mobile devices instead of attempting to break end-to-end encryption A new alert from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says hackers are using commercial spyware to compromise…

Company responds to claims involving death of 16-year-old Adam Raine OpenAI argued that it is not liable for the death of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who died by suicide after…

Simulation models potential overlap between AI systems and human labor A new MIT–Oak Ridge National Laboratory study suggests that agentic AI systems could theoretically perform work equivalent to 11.7% of…

Spike in error reports coincides with release of first four episodes Netflix went down for a portion of viewers after the first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 became…

Three-page document signed by Apple’s co-founders expected to fetch up to $4 million The original written agreement that formalized the creation of Apple Computer Company in 1976 is heading to…

Startup aims to simplify complex visa processes through AI tools and legal support JustiGuide, a startup focused on immigration technology, is developing an AI-powered portal designed to help users understand…

Count matches last year as multi-round mega-funding accelerates Forty-nine U.S. AI startups have raised funding rounds of $100 million or more in 2025, matching the total for 2024 with a…

Researcher finds flaw in portals used to manage juror information Several public jury-management websites across the United States and Canada were found to have a simple but serious security flaw…

Experiment introduces user-driven prompts to refine video suggestions YouTube is testing a feature called “Your Custom Feed” that aims to address longstanding frustrations with its algorithm-generated home page. The experimental…

Company removes open-ended chat for users under 18 amid safety concerns Character.AI said it is launching “Stories,” a new interactive fiction format that allows users to create guided narratives featuring…

Agreement includes sale of Songkick and new licensed AI models Warner Music Group said it has reached a deal with AI music startup Suno, settling its copyright lawsuit and outlining…

Chatbot removed due to WhatsApp’s updated platform policies Microsoft said its Copilot AI chatbot will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15. Users who want to continue accessing…

AI system expands scope of lithium resource in Quebec Fleet Space said it used its satellite-powered AI system to expand the boundaries of an already large lithium deposit in Quebec.…

Planned price increase marks first U.S. change since mid-2024 Spotify is preparing to raise subscription prices in the U.S. during the first quarter of next year, according to a report…

Dell posts mixed results with stronger guidance for the next quarter Dell reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that came in below Wall Street revenue expectations, while issuing a fourth-quarter forecast that…

Federal investigation launched after mid-air cable strike Amazon is under federal scrutiny after one of its MK30 delivery drones struck and snapped an internet cable in Waco, Texas, an incident…

Sir Richard Branson announced that his wife, Joan, has died at the age of 80, saying he is “heartbroken” by the loss. The couple had been together for five decades…

Foreign tourists will face higher entry costs at some of the most visited U.S. national parks beginning in 2026, the Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday. Extra $100 Charge…

HP outlines job cuts and lower guidance tied to U.S. trade regulations HP Inc. said it will reduce its headcount by 4,000 to 6,000 people, a cut that could reach…