Northrop Grumman Prepares Robotic Satellite Servicer to Extend Optus D3’s Life
Northrop Grumman has undocked a Mission Extension Vehicle from Australia’s Optus D3 communications satellite, clearing the way for a newer robotic spacecraft to take over its life-extension work. The next…
Twitch Will Use Creator Content to Train Amazon AI Models Unless Users Opt Out
Twitch will allow creator content on its platform to be used to train generative AI models across parent company Amazon, with creators included by default unless they manually opt out.…
FTC Sends $23.8 Million to Grubhub Drivers and Diners Over Deceptive Practices
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing more than $23.8 million to 640,038 Grubhub drivers and diners following allegations that the food delivery company misled workers about earnings and engaged in…
Thrive Holdings Raises $2 Billion at $12 Billion Valuation to Expand AI Into Traditional Industries
Thrive Holdings has raised more than $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation as it expands its model of acquiring traditional service businesses and rebuilding their workflows…
Uber Freight Investigates Data Breach Claimed by Helix Extortion Group
Uber Freight is investigating a cybersecurity incident after the Helix extortion group claimed it stole data from the logistics company’s systems. Uber Freight said unauthorized access affected part of its…
Mesh Launches on Android With Personal CRM Tools and Early AI Features
Mesh, the personal relationship manager acquired by Automattic last year, is now available on Android phones, tablets, and foldables. The app lets users organize personal and professional contacts, add notes,…
Tesla Plans $10.1 Billion Solar Manufacturing Factory Near Houston
Tesla is considering a solar manufacturing factory in Fort Bend County, Texas, with planned investment of about $10.1 billion and nearly 9,700 permanent jobs. The proposed facility, known as Project…
Lovable Raises $400 Million at $13.3 Billion Valuation as AI Coding Platform Expands
AI software creation startup Lovable has raised $400 million in Series C funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, roughly doubling its valuation in eight months. Menlo Ventures led the round…
Facebook Launches Stand-Alone Creator Studio App With Built-In AI Assistant
Facebook is rolling out a stand-alone Creator Studio app for iOS that gives creators AI-powered recommendations, performance insights, and tools for managing audience engagement. The launch follows testing with selected…
Windows Defender Zero-Day ShieldBreak Allows Attackers to Gain System-Level Access
A security researcher has disclosed a new Windows Defender vulnerability that can allow an attacker to escalate from a low-privileged user account to system-level access. The flaw, named ShieldBreak, affects…
Google Expands Quick Share With Tap-to-Share on Pixel and Samsung Devices
Google is making its Quick Share feature easier to use by letting Android users exchange contact information, photos, videos, and other files by bringing compatible devices together. The update begins…
Google Pixel 11 Series Adds More Agentic Gemini Features and Upgraded Cameras
Google has introduced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL with a larger focus on AI agents that can complete tasks across apps, alongside new camera…
OpenClaw Agent Exploited Gym Booking Flaw to Move User Up a Waitlist
An AI agent running on OpenClaw exploited a vulnerability in an Australian gym’s reservation system and canceled another customer’s booking while trying to move its owner higher on a class…
US Appeals Court Allows Thousands of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits to Proceed
A US appeals court has allowed more than 3,000 lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Google and Snap to continue, rejecting the companies’ attempt to use Section 230 to stop the litigation…
YouTube Raises Monetization Thresholds for New Creators Starting in 2027
YouTube is raising the requirements for new creators to earn advertising and subscription revenue through the YouTube Partner Program. Starting February 1, 2027, applicants will need 8,000 qualified watch hours…
Clicks Power Keyboard Brings Physical Keys and Wireless Charging to Smartphones
Clicks Technology has begun shipping its Power Keyboard, a slide-out Bluetooth keyboard designed to bring physical keys to smartphones without requiring a dedicated keyboard case. The MagSafe and Qi2-compatible accessory…
Meta Releases Muse Glimmer for Local AI Agents on Consumer Hardware
Meta has released Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter open-weight AI model designed to run autonomous agents locally on consumer hardware. The model can operate on a Mac or PC with a…