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Fri, Aug 14, 4:24 AM ET

Tech18 stories ›

OpenAI revenue run rate tops $40 billion, doubling from 2025 ahead of IPO
The revenue milestone signals rapid growth as OpenAI prepares for a highly anticipated public offering.
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
OpenAI previews Ultrafast mode running GPT-5.6 Sol 14x faster on Cerebras chips
The new API tier aims to win enterprise customers by combining top-tier reasoning with dramatically lower latency.
The Next Web · +11 outlets
Apple trains its own LLM for China with Alibaba's support in major AI strategy shift
The partnership marks a departure from Apple's usual reliance on external models and aims to counter Huawei in the Chinese market.
The Next Web · +14 outlets
Goldman Sachs courts investors on Nvidia's $500 billion AI-compute financing deal
Goldman's prized mandate to finance Nvidia's massive AI infrastructure buildout is now being shopped to investors.
The Next Web · +14 outlets
Google announces Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Tag at Made by Google event
Google's new hardware lineup puts Gemini AI at the center, though higher prices and RAM shortages drew attention.
News · +14 outlets
Silver Lake in talks to take Workday private at $43 billion
A deal would rank among the largest software buyouts, reflecting private equity's appetite for enterprise SaaS.
The Next Web · +14 outlets

AI18 stories ›

Google debuts Gemini 3.7 Flash with faster coding, cuts price 50% below predecessor
Google released Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new AI model three weeks after 3.6 Flash, with improved coding and agent capabilities at half the price.
The Decoder · +6 outlets
OpenAI introduces 'Ultrafast' mode for GPT-5.6 Sol running at 14x speed, replaces CRO
OpenAI launched a preview of a sped-up version of its most powerful model while also replacing chief revenue officer Denise Dresser after nine months.
AI News & Artificial Intelligence · +7 outlets
DeepSeek launches V4 Pro with API price increases up to 14x, open-sources agent software
DeepSeek moved its V4 Pro model out of testing, raised API prices significantly, and released its agent software as open source.
The Decoder · +3 outlets
Databricks raises $5B at $190B valuation to expand enterprise AI agent platform
Databricks settled on a $5 billion raise from investors who wanted to put in $15 billion, reflecting surging demand for enterprise AI infrastructure.
AI News & Artificial Intelligence · +11 outlets
Apple trains its own AI model for China with Alibaba ahead of Apple Intelligence launch
Apple has developed a custom AI model for the China market in partnership with Alibaba to power its Apple Intelligence features.
The News International · +10 outlets
Anthropic reportedly in talks to buy AI startup Decart for $6 billion
Anthropic is pursuing a deal to acquire the AI infrastructure startup Decart, underscoring its focus on cost efficiency.
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets

Media18 stories ›

Trump Media sued over paid service offering early access to president's Truth Social posts
A lawsuit alleges Trump Media & Technology Group's $100,000/month early-access service to Trump's Truth Social posts violates securities laws and public access
Mediaite · +14 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues strong box office run in third week
Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominates global and Indian box offices with a sustained third-week run, nearing records.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok partner to bring creator-made short-form content to Disney+
The global content deal will allow TikTok creators' short-form videos to appear on Disney+, expanding Disney's reach to user-generated content.
marketech apac · +14 outlets
The End of Oak Street targets $38M-$48M global opening; Thursday previews at $2M+
Warner Bros/Bad Robot's new release The End of Oak Street is on track for a strong opening weekend behind Spider-Man.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Trump Media reports massive Q2 loss, plans crypto treasury revamp
Trump Media & Technology Group announced a significant quarterly loss and outlined a turnaround effort including a cryptocurrency treasury strategy.
CryptoRank · +13 outlets
Netflix shuts down two more game studios as it divests from internal development
Netflix continues to scale back its in-house game development operations, closing two additional studios.
Kotaku · +5 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Anthropic in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for $6 billion
The deal would be one of the largest AI acquisitions and comes as Anthropic reportedly eyes a $2 trillion IPO valuation.
The Jerusalem Post · +15 outlets
Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $400M at $13.3B valuation, doubling in seven months
The Swedish startup's rapid growth reflects surging demand for AI-powered app-building tools.
Law360 · +15 outlets
Databricks raises $5B at $190B valuation after oversubscribed round
CEO Ali Ghodsi said AI's immense capital demands drove the company to accept far more investor money than originally planned.
TechCrunch
AI coding startup Cognition reportedly in talks to raise at $40B valuation
The rapid rise in valuation for the coding startup underscores investor frenzy around AI developer tools.
TechCrunch · +7 outlets
Former Google chief scientist Jeff Dean in talks for $10B valuation for new AI startup Discovery Loop
Dean's departure from Google to launch a startup at a multibillion-dollar valuation signals the intense market for top AI talent.
Business Insider · +4 outlets
OpenAI introduces 'Ultrafast' mode making GPT-5.6 Sol work at 14x speed
The speed mode targets enterprise customers who need lower latency for production AI workloads.
TechCrunch · +10 outlets

Business18 stories ›

S&P 500 sets record high as wholesale inflation data comes in flat, oil prices drop
July's flat PPI reading and falling crude prices fueled a broad market rally that pushed the S&P 500 to a new record close.
Scripps News · +14 outlets
OpenAI revenue chief Denise Dresser departs ahead of IPO
Dresser is the second major executive to leave OpenAI this week, a potential blow as the company prepares for a blockbuster public offering.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Reddit shares jump after inclusion in S&P 500
Reddit's stock surged on the news that it will join the benchmark index, after months of speculation about the addition.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Applied Materials beats earnings expectations, revenue forecast above estimates but shares fall
The semiconductor equipment maker's strong guidance failed to satisfy investor expectations, sending the stock lower in after-hours trading.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Wholesale prices (PPI) flat in July, below expectations
The producer price index reading was softer than the 0.2% increase economists had forecast, signaling easing inflation pressure.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Cisco shares slide 8% despite earnings beat and strong AI-driven guidance
Booming demand for AI infrastructure boosted Cisco's results, but the market wanted even more from the networking giant.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets

Science18 stories ›

James Webb Telescope discovers 'black hole star' - a new type of cosmic object in the early universe
The object, observed less than 660 million years after the Big Bang, may explain mysterious red dots in the early universe and represents a previously unknown c
Moneycontrol.com · +14 outlets
Total solar eclipse of Aug. 12, 2026 wows skywatchers across Greenland, Iceland and Spain
Millions viewed the first of two major solar eclipses this year, with stunning photos and video capturing totality as the moon completely blocked the sun.
Latest from Space.com · +10 outlets
Physicists find strong evidence for glueballs, particles that hold matter together
After 50 years of searching, researchers have produced the strongest evidence yet for glueball particles, which are composed purely of the strong nuclear force.
Science · +8 outlets
Radiation-shielding vest tested on NASA's Artemis I lunar mission proven effective for astronauts
A vest designed to block radiation during solar storms could protect crews on future moon and Mars missions, based on data from the 2022 Artemis I flight.
Latest from Space.com · +14 outlets
NASA's Swift telescope rescue mission back on track after loss of control
A NASA rescue craft has stabilized the Swift telescope and revived plans to boost its orbit, ensuring continued operations.
New Scientist · +14 outlets
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope approaching Aug. 30 launch
NASA and SpaceX are preparing the Roman Space Telescope for its launch later this month to study dark energy, exoplanets and infrared astrophysics.
India Today · +14 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

PTC Therapeutics wins Sangamo bankruptcy auction with $211M bid for Fabry gene therapy
PTC outbid others to acquire Sangamo's BLA-stage Fabry disease gene therapy ST-920, with analysts viewing it as a risky high-reward bet on a treatment nearing p
BioPharma Dive · +8 outlets
FDA grants accelerated approval to Bristol Myers Squibb's first CELMoD therapy ZENBEXUS for multiple myeloma
The FDA approved the CELMoD drug combined with daratumumab and dexamethasone for patients with multiple myeloma as early as first relapse.
Bristol Myers Squibb · +1 outlets
Eli Lilly files six lawsuits targeting black market for experimental obesity drug retatrutide
Lilly is suing US companies allegedly selling unauthorized versions of its highly anticipated triple-G weight loss medicine ahead of a formal approval filing.
STAT · +14 outlets
Deaths reported after treatment with Neurocrine's approved Prader-Willi drug
Patient deaths have been reported following treatment with Neurocrine's Prader-Willi syndrome therapy, highlighting the difficult risk-benefit calculus for rare
STAT · +14 outlets
FDA fast-tracks experimental vaccine aiming to slow early Parkinson's disease
The FDA granted fast track designation to an investigational vaccine designed to slow progression of early-stage Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's News Today · +2 outlets
Novo Nordisk's ziltivekimab misses Phase 3 primary endpoint
Novo Nordisk's investigational drug ziltivekimab failed to meet its primary endpoint in a Phase 3 trial.
drugdiscoverytrends.com · +9 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Romania shuts down Cernavoda nuclear plant as Danube drought disrupts cooling water supply
A prolonged drought on the Danube River forced Romania to close its Cernavoda nuclear power plant due to insufficient cooling water, highlighting Europe's vulne
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +14 outlets
DOE cancels Biden-era national transmission corridor plans
The Energy Department scrapped plans for national transmission corridors, a move critics say undermines grid reliability and renewable energy integration.
News of the United States · +4 outlets
France heatwave eases as red alert departments drop to 75
A severe heatwave in France began receding in western regions, reducing the number of departments under red alert.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +2 outlets
European heatwave strains energy grids as E.On CEO warns of supply risks
The ongoing European heatwave is putting pressure on electricity grids, with the CEO of E.On warning of potential supply disruptions.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +1 outlets
Massive $1B renewable energy deal for Tomago aluminium smelter in Australia explained
The Tomago aluminium smelter secured a $2.5 billion government renewable energy deal but will not reach 100% renewable power until 2033, with multiple supply de
Discovery Alert · +5 outlets
S-curve modeling predicts renewables can exit coal from Australia by 2032
New S-curve modeling suggests that renewable energy deployment could displace coal-fired power in Australia as early as 2032, though questions remain about the
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +1 outlets

Games18 stories ›

Netflix shuts down Night School Studio and Moonloot Games, weeks after praising Unhinged launch
Netflix closes two more game studios as it pulls back on its gaming strategy, including Oxenfree developer Night School Studio just weeks after its acclaimed ho
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +15 outlets
Marvel's Wolverine previews reveal 60fps with ray tracing on base PS5, fully playable on disc
Insomniac's upcoming superhero title runs at 60fps with ray tracing on standard PS5 and will be fully playable from disc at launch on September 15.
Push Square · +14 outlets
Pokemon Bank shutting down February 2027, ending transfers from 3DS era
The Pokemon Company sets February 27, 2027 as the shutdown date for Pokemon Bank, with FireRed and LeafGreen being added to Pokemon Home as part of the transiti
Nintendo Life · +14 outlets
GTA 6 preorders: 89% choosing $100 ultimate edition over $80 standard, analyst says
Sensor Tower reports that 89% of GTA 6 preorders are for the $100 ultimate edition, and analysts suggest preorder revenue alone could cover the production budge
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · +4 outlets
Netflix game shutdowns prompt industry backlash as Night School staff speak out after 'top tier' launch
Staff and critics react to Netflix closing acclaimed studio Night School shortly after its game Unhinged was praised by Netflix's own CEO.
IGN Articles · +5 outlets
Trustar Capital nears $1.3B acquisition of Alibaba's Lingxi Games
Private equity firm Trustar Capital is close to acquiring Alibaba's game studio Lingxi Games in a deal valued at approximately $1.3 billion.
streamlinefeed.co.ke

Sports18 stories ›

Lakers sold for $12.5B; Shohei Ohtani likely would not opt out if Dodgers sold
The Los Angeles Lakers were sold in a stunning $12.5 billion deal, while a source says Shohei Ohtani likely wouldn't trigger his opt-out clause if the Dodgers w
www.espn.com · +13 outlets
Lakers got flipped: What we know about the decision to sell and league reaction
ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to break down why the Lakers were sold for $12.5 billion, what it means for the league and more.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Travis Kelce reflects on wedding with Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden
The Chiefs tight end shared first public comments about his wedding to Taylor Swift, calling it the best night of his life.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Field of Dreams: Schwarber hits 2 HRs, Phillies beat Twins; 26 HOFers emerge from corn
Kyle Schwarber hit two homers into the corn and 26 Hall of Famers emerged from the field before the Phillies' 7-1 win over the Twins at the Field of Dreams game
www.espn.com · +10 outlets
Dodgers to stick with Edwin Diaz as closer despite latest meltdown
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he will stick with Edwin Diaz as closer after he blew his third save in four chances, lamenting a lack of better options.
www.espn.com · +9 outlets
NBA schedule 2026-27 released: Opening night, Christmas games, must-see matchups
The NBA released its 2026-27 schedule, with the Lakers, Sixers, Knicks and Spurs topping the national TV slate and the NBA Cup format also detailed.
www.espn.com · +9 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

Selena Gomez and mother accused of defrauding investors in Wondermind mental health startup lawsuit
Investors claim they were misled about Gomez's involvement in the startup, alleging $1.2 million in losses.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Troye Sivan launches new album 'She's the Best' with Nicole Kidman and Charli XCX cameo in music video
Sivan kicked off a new era with the single and video starring Nicole Kidman, plus a secret Charli XCX cameo, with the album out Oct. 9.
Variety · +14 outlets
Phoebe Bridgers releases first solo album in six years 'Lost Weekend' with rollerskating listening party
Bridgers returns with her third solo album, hosting a unique rollerskating release party in Los Angeles.
Variety · +14 outlets
Disney+ not proceeding with live-action Power Rangers series
The project from Percy Jackson showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz will not move forward at the streamer.
Deadline · +14 outlets
'The End of Oak Street' heading for $38M-$48M global opening with strong US previews
Warner Bros/Bad Robot's new event film is tracking for a significant opening weekend against Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Alexa Nikolas wins key ruling in defamation case against Bryan Freedman over smear websites
Court finds Justin Baldoni's lawyer and crisis publicist were implicated in the creation of smear websites against the actress.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Luxury yacht worth £6.8m sinks off Italian coast days after delivery
A newly delivered superyacht sank in the Mediterranean shortly after being handed over to its owner, raising questions about delivery and sea trials.
GB News · +4 outlets
Aman breaks silence on 'deceptively edited' Ryan Walker Amanvari video
Following a viral feud over a canceled YouTuber stay, Aman disputes the narrative presented in a video about its Amanvari property.
One Mile at a Time · +3 outlets
OpenAI's first luxury influencer trip draws online backlash
OpenAI faced criticism for hosting a lavish influencer retreat, highlighting tensions around AI ethics and exclusive marketing.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Porsche brings back manual 911 Carrera S with MT package
Porsche expands its stick-shift offerings, now offering seven versions of the 911 with a manual transmission.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Louis Vuitton and Singer collaborate to reimagine Porsche 911s
The fashion house and restoration shop team up for custom Porsche 911s featuring removable watches, luggage, and a capsule collection.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Overseas travel to the US falls for fourth straight month despite World Cup hosting
Hosting the World Cup was not enough to reverse a sustained decline in overseas tourism arrivals to the United States.
Skift · +14 outlets