Democrats Raise Concerns as Trump Slashes Flood Prevention in Blue States
The Trump administration has significantly reduced funding for flood prevention projects in Democratic-leaning states while increasing water construction budgets in Republican-led states. This reverses a Biden-era budget plan that aimed…
Google Introduces Personalized Smart Replies Feature for Gmail Users
Gmail’s Smart Replies are evolving beyond simple responses like “Will do,” “Thank you,” and “Apologies.” Powered by Gemini AI, the feature will soon generate fully detailed replies that match your…
Lumma Malware Infects 394,000 Windows PCs Worldwide Says Microsoft
In news from the cyber community this week, Microsoft took aim at malware known as Lumma, fast becoming the go-to malware weapon for cybercriminals. The Windows company reported that more…
Nvidia CEO Slams US Chip Policy as “Failure”
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has taken to publicly bashing U.S. export regulations that are preventing high-end computing chips from going to China. Speaking at the annual Computex conference in…
Amazon Launches AI Audio Summaries for Select Products
Amazon is testing short-form AI-powered audio product summaries on select product pages, the company announced on Wednesday. These audio summaries are narrated by what Amazon calls “AI-powered shopping experts,” who…
Google Introduces Ads in AI Mode for U.S. Users
Google revealed plans on Wednesday to introduce advertisements within AI Mode, the company’s AI-powered experience in Google Search. As part of a test, ads may appear “where relevant” below and…
Fortnite Makes a Comeback on U.S. App Store After Five Years
Fortnite, the popular first-person shooter game developed by Epic Games, has been reinstated on the Apple App Store in the U.S., five years after its removal. The game’s return marks…
Google Invests $150M to Build AI Glasses with Warby Parker
Google announced at its I/O 2025 event a significant commitment of up to $150 million to consumer eyewear company Warby Parker. This partnership aims to jointly develop AI-powered smart glasses,…
Google Launches Project Mariner, Its AI-Powered Web Browsing Agent
Google announced during its Google I/O 2025 conference that it is broadening access to Project Mariner, the company’s experimental AI agent designed to browse and interact with websites autonomously. Alongside…
Crux Commercial Partners Arranges $2.85MM Financing for Vintage Apartment Complex Acquisition in Pacific Northwest
As investors across the Pacific Northwest navigate increased interest rates and a cautious lending environment, mid-market multifamily acquisitions have become more dependent on creative, flexible financing strategies. Financing vintage assets,…
Social Media Engagement Leads to Real-World CRE Deals at NYC Gala Hosted by Don Tepman and Bob Knakal
The third annual Real Estate Gala, held on the 101st floor of Hudson Yards, brought together 300 commercial real estate professionals who have been actively engaging on platforms like LinkedIn,…
Trump Shares Canada’s Interest in Joining Golden Dome Defense Project
President Donald Trump’s plan in launching his Golden Dome missile defense shield. This plan is modeled on Israel’s proven successful “Iron Dome” homeland defense network. This robust, complex multilayered system…
Nothing Phone 3 Confirmed for July 2025 Launch as Brand’s First Flagship
Nothing Tech has officially confirmed that its much-awaited Nothing Phone 3 will be launching in July 2025. This is a huge milestone for the fledgling Android brand. The Nothing Phone…