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YouTube to Return to Billboard Charts in 2027 Following Streaming Formula Changes
YouTube will resume sharing its music streaming data with Billboard in 2027, ending a dispute over how paid and ad-supported streams contribute to chart rankings. The agreement follows changes to…
Medium Launches TK, an AI-Powered Writing App With Built-In Editorial Assistance
Online publishing platform Medium has launched TK, a free writing application that integrates artificial intelligence directly into the editing process to help users develop ideas, organize notes, and improve drafts.…
Meta Expands AI Age Detection Worldwide to Protect Teen Instagram Accounts
Meta is expanding its AI-powered age detection technology worldwide on Instagram to identify teenage users who may have registered with an adult birthday and automatically place them under stricter account…
Waymo Faces New Federal Investigation Over Robotaxis Passing Stopped School Buses
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation into 2,895 Waymo autonomous vehicles following reports that its robotaxis continued illegally passing stopped school buses despite…
Automattic Launches Spacefast to Host AI-Generated Websites and Apps
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has launched Spacefast, a platform that allows users to deploy AI-generated websites and applications without managing their own hosting infrastructure. Announced on November 9, 2026,…
6K Secures Conditional $250 Million Pentagon Loan for U.S. Battery Materials Factory
Battery materials startup 6K has received a conditional commitment for a $250 million loan from the U.S. Department of Defense to support construction of a manufacturing facility in Jackson, Tennessee.…
Fox Completes $22 Billion Roku Acquisition to Expand Streaming Business
Fox Corporation has completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, expanding its presence in the U.S. streaming and connected television market. The transaction, announced on November 6, 2026, brings Roku’s…
Ramp Data Shows AI Spending Growth Slowing Despite Rising Usage
Enterprise spending on artificial intelligence is showing signs of slowing even as companies process more AI tokens, according to new data from financial technology platform Ramp. The findings suggest falling…
Amazon Launches Text-Based Alexa Shopping Agent for U.S. Customers
Amazon has introduced a text-based shopping feature that allows customers to interact with its Alexa AI assistant through SMS messages to search for products, compare items, and complete purchases. The…
Underdog Releases 32MB AI Voice Model That Runs Without Internet
AI startup Underdog has released Woof, a 32MB text-to-speech model designed to run locally on smartphones, laptops, and other devices without relying on cloud computing. The company introduced an interactive…
Physicl Raises $10 Million to Develop Realistic AI Training Simulations for Robots
Physical AI startup Physicl has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Inovia Capital to develop realistic 3D simulations that help robots learn to navigate environments and manipulate objects.…
Tesla to End Cybertruck Production in 2027 to Expand Cybercab Manufacturing
Tesla will discontinue production of the Cybertruck in 2027 and redirect manufacturing capacity at its Texas factory toward the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous vehicle. CEO Elon Musk announced the decision…
U.S. Cities Remove Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
At least 10 local governments and police departments across the United States have moved to restrict or discontinue their use of Flock Safety surveillance cameras since summer 2026, following concerns…
Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire Clutch Security for $500 Million
Palo Alto Networks is reportedly negotiating to acquire AI security startup Clutch Security for approximately $500 million in cash, with additional payments tied to performance milestones. The potential acquisition would…
Meta, Google and TikTok Sue California Over Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Meta, Google and TikTok have filed separate federal lawsuits against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, seeking to block a state law restricting social media features for users under 16. The…
New York Times in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Letterboxd for $330 Million
The New York Times Company has reportedly entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd, a social networking platform for film enthusiasts, in a deal valued at approximately $330 million. The potential…
Airbnb to Launch AI Travel Agent in First Half of 2027
Airbnb plans to launch an AI-powered travel agent in the first half of 2027, introducing a personalized interface that helps users research destinations, compare accommodations, manage bookings, and receive assistance…
Serve Robotics Launches Physical AI Services to Supply Technology to Robot Developers
Serve Robotics has announced a new business division called Physical AI Services, expanding beyond autonomous delivery robots to supply connectivity, data management, and AI training technologies to other robotics companies.…
Meta Launches Muse Voice With Real-Time AI Avatar Conversations in the U.S.
Meta has made Muse Voice available to all users in the United States, introducing real-time voice and video-style conversations with customizable animated avatars powered by artificial intelligence. The feature, announced…