xAI Unveils AI Ambitions Including Lunar Data Centers and Satellite Factories xAI CEO Elon Musk shares plans for moon-based satellite manufacturing and space data centers at all-hands meeting. Technology San Francisco: xAI made its internal meeting public on Wednesday, sharing a 45-minute video about the company’s future plans. The New York Times had reported on … Read more
AI Startup Modal Labs in talks for $2.5B funding round Modal Labs, an AI company, is raising money at a $2.5 billion value. This is much higher than its last valuation of $1.1 billion from five months ago. Technology Modal Labs: This startup helps make AI faster and cheaper to use. The company makes AI … Read more
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review Crippling Performance Samsung’s Galaxy A17 5G struggles with performance but offers good durability and long software support in this budget phone review. Technology San Francisco: My test results matched my daily use. The A17 scored better than Motorola’s $200 Moto G in single tasks, but worse when running many apps … Read more
Elon Musk suggests spate of xAI exits have been push, not pull Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is seeing many top engineers leave, including co-founders, raising questions about the company’s future. Technology February 13, Monday: Six out of xAI’s original 12 co-founders have left the company, with ten engineers announcing their departures in recent weeks. … Read more
Best Smart Sleep Pads for Efficient Rest Without Mattress Replacement Smart sleep pads regulate temperature and track sleep patterns without requiring bed replacement or wearable devices for comfortable rest. Technology Chicago: Tech keeps getting smarter for sleep. These smart sleep pads help control temperature and track how you sleep. You don’t need to buy a … Read more
How AI Changes the Math for Startups According to a Microsoft VP Microsoft’s Amanda Silver explains how AI agents will reduce startup costs and enable smaller teams to launch higher-valuation ventures, comparing it to the cloud computing revolution. Technology Redmond: Microsoft’s Amanda Silver has worked with developers for 24 years, focusing on helping startups build … Read more
Oticon Zeal Review Tiny Hearing Aids Big Performance Oticon Zeal hearing aids offer excellent sound quality and smartphone connectivity in an ultra-compact design, but their tiny size makes them tricky to handle Health Oticon Zeal Review: Omaha: I tested these tiny hearing aids for several days. The Oticon Zeal hearing aids surprised me with how … Read more
UpScrolled’s social network is struggling to moderate hate speech after fast growth Social media platform UpScrolled faces challenges moderating hate speech after a period of rapid user growth, testing its safety tools. Technology San Francisco: A popular social media platform called UpScrolled is having trouble keeping its users safe. The website grew very fast — … Read more
Iran’s Complete Digital Surveillance System Is Nearly Ready Iran is building an all-encompassing digital surveillance system that monitors citizens’ daily life, blocking outside connections and controlling what information can be accessed or shared. World Tehran: Iran has built a big digital system to watch what people do every day, experts say. The system uses cameras, … Read more
Twilio Cofounder’s Fusion Startup Lands $450M from Bessemer and GV Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson’s fusion startup has raised $450 million to build powerful lasers for grid-scale power plants by 2030. Technology Inertia Fusion: $450 Million Boost for Laser Power Plants Lawrence Livermore Tech Paves Way for Fusion Breakthroughs Big Money Flows to Fusion: Over $10 … Read more