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Tech18 stories ›

Google unveils Gemini 4 Argon, its most powerful AI model, in limited release to cyber defenders
Gemini 4 Argon is Google's first new flagship model since Gemini 3 and arrives after months of delays, with access initially restricted to a small group of cybe
The Next Web · +14 outlets
FTC opens broad investigation into Anthropic and OpenAI over potential consumer harm
The US trade regulator's probe raises questions about AI safety and whether the two leading labs violated consumer protection laws.
WSJ · +13 outlets
Newsom signs landmark California law banning AI 'robo-bosses' from firing workers
California becomes the first US state to bar employers from letting automated systems take termination decisions, reversing the governor's earlier veto.
CNBC · +4 outlets
Pentagon taps Musk, Luckey and Gingrich to lead 120-day study on the future of warfare
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth named the tech executives to co-direct Project Meridian, which will identify the technologies the US military needs for future co
The Next Web · +14 outlets
Reddit cuts off RSS feeds and public API access, limits Old Reddit over AI scraping
Reddit says it is tightening access to its user-generated content to combat AI bots and automated traffic, phasing out long-standing interfaces.
TechCrunch · +5 outlets
Trump's voluntary AI safety accord draws skepticism from experts
Six major AI companies signed a voluntary White House agreement vowing safeguards, but critics say it lacks enforcement and leaves key questions unresolved.
WIRED · +3 outlets

AI18 stories ›

FTC opens broad investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI labs over consumer protection
The trade regulator's inquiry covers potential consumer harms and follows scrutiny of safety risks from autonomous AI agents, marking a new phase of US AI overs
The Decoder · +14 outlets
Trump signs voluntary White House AI accord with tech CEOs, rebrands AI as 'super intelligence'
The pact relies on industry self-policing with no penalties, drawing skepticism from critics who say it lacks enforceable safety requirements.
Mashable · +13 outlets
Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, its most powerful model yet, after months of delays
The release is Google's first frontier model in over seven months and narrows the gap with OpenAI and Anthropic without taking a clear lead.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
California Gov. Newsom signs AI laws protecting workers from risks and banning 'robo bosses'
The package of first-in-the-nation laws targets workplace AI use and deepfakes, reversing Newsom's earlier veto of the robo boss measure.
cbsnews.com · +13 outlets
Sam Altman to skip Senate hearing on rogue AI agents
The OpenAI CEO's absence comes as a Senate panel weighs national security risks from autonomous AI agents, including recent hacks.
NBC News · +5 outlets
FTC investigation spotlights AI safety fears and consumer harms at OpenAI and Anthropic
The probe signals a shift toward binding oversight after a wave of incidents involving out-of-control AI agents.
axios.com · +5 outlets

Media18 stories ›

Mattel names Conde Nast CEO Roger Lynch as chief executive, Ynon Kreiz to exit
Kreiz, who steered Mattel through the Barbie film boom, is departing for a senior role at another public company, with Lynch leaving Conde Nast after leading th
Deadline · +14 outlets
Disney lays off around 300 staff in third round of cuts under new CEO Josh D'Amaro
The cuts hit HR and technology roles as the company pursues cost reduction amid box office pressure and AI-driven workforce changes.
CNBC · +15 outlets
Ynon Kreiz to join Paramount in senior role as it nears Warner Bros. Discovery merger close
The Mattel CEO's move to David Ellison's Paramount adds toy and franchise expertise as the company approaches its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Variety · +3 outlets
Paramount streaming chief exits ahead of Warner Bros. Discovery deal close
The departure comes as David Ellison's Paramount moves toward completing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
CBS orders Undercover Boss reboot with Drew Carey plus two new unscripted series
CBS is expanding its unscripted slate with Stacks of Cash, hosted by Mike O'Malley, and 24 Hour Millionaire alongside the revived Undercover Boss.
Deadline · +2 outlets
White House AI chatbot altered to stop refuting Trump's claims, report says
The change drew scrutiny alongside a resurfaced copy of Trump's AI accords that was shared with a typographical error.
Mediaite · +14 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

ElevenLabs valuation doubles to $22B as employees complete $300M tender offer
The AI voice startup's tender offer, co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price, doubled its valuation in under a year amid surging demand for voice agents.
Sifted · +11 outlets
OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B at $1.4T valuation
A massive new round would extend OpenAI's lead among frontier labs even as it holds off on going public.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets
Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, billed as its most powerful model yet
Google is positioning the model as a workhorse for coding and cybersecurity tasks as frontier competition intensifies.
TechCrunch · +12 outlets
a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, nearly doubling valuation to $4B
The housing and healthcare AI startup's round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer, doubling its valuation in a year.
TechCrunch · +10 outlets
AMD to acquire Fei-Fei Li's AI startup for $8.2B
The deal would mark one of the largest acquisitions of a private AI company by a chipmaker.
IDNFinancials · +14 outlets
AMD to acquire Fei-Fei Li's AI startup for $8.2B
The acquisition would rank among the largest purchases of a private AI company by a chipmaker.
IDNFinancials · +14 outlets

Business18 stories ›

FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI firms over product risks
The probe adds to mounting scrutiny of AI labs' safety practices following a hack at Hugging Face.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Disney begins third round of layoffs under new CEO Josh D'Amaro, cutting around 300 jobs
The cuts hit HR and tech roles as Disney's stock heads for a seventh losing month this year.
Fast Company · +14 outlets
Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus plans leaner teams, faster launches and layoffs
The reported overhaul comes as rising memory chip costs pressure the company's budgets.
Firstpost · +13 outlets
Anthropic IPO filing reveals roughly $2 trillion valuation target and steep AI expenses
The prospectus details massive costs and catastrophic AI risk warnings as Anthropic weighs going public.
indianexpress.com · +13 outlets
Core inflation runs 3.0% in August, lighter than expected, Fed's preferred gauge shows
The softer PCE reading lifted Wall Street futures ahead of Micron earnings.
CNBC · +9 outlets
OpenAI will not IPO until AI safety goals are met, Sam Altman says
Altman tied a public listing to progress on curbing models that can go rogue.
The Tech Buzz · +13 outlets

Science18 stories ›

University of Vienna demonstrates first in-orbit operation of a programmable quantum photonic processor
The milestone marks the first time a programmable quantum photonic processor has been run in space.
Quantum Computing Report · +2 outlets
Scientists crack 25-year entanglement challenge with new method to identify W states
The technique could make complex multi-photon entangled systems much easier to measure and advance quantum teleportation.
Sciencedaily · +5 outlets
Cities worldwide are sinking from groundwater depletion, but the process can be reversed
Land subsidence raises coastal cities' exposure to rising seas, and new research shows the decline may be reversible.
Phys · +14 outlets
Roadrunner Quantum Lab opens 35,000-square-foot Albuquerque facility with first cohort of tenants
The new hub hosts an initial group of quantum startups, national labs and ecosystem partners in New Mexico.
Quantum Computing Report · +4 outlets
Perseverance rover finds groundwater, lakes and hot fluids in one spot at Jezero Crater
The rover's discoveries reveal a more complex history of water on Mars than scientists expected.
Sciencedaily · +14 outlets
NASA says Roman Space Telescope's fuel-saving trajectory could more than double its lifespan
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's mission could be extended significantly thanks to launch efficiency, NASA says.
The Japan News · +14 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

AstraZeneca to invest $2B in Summit Therapeutics, testing ivonescimab with its ADCs
The equity investment gives AstraZeneca a role in developing Summit's PD-1/VEGF bispecific without ownership rights, deepening the race in that drug class.
STAT · +10 outlets
uniQure shares fall as four-year Huntington's gene therapy data underwhelm investors
Analysts said investors wanted stronger durability from AMT-130, undercutting a key approval-supporting trial; some saw filing data at three years as stronger.
Biopharmadive · +6 outlets
Merck to pay up to $2.6B-equivalent range deals as Novo, others bet on Chinese biotech
Novo agreed to pay Hengrui up to $2.6B for a once-weekly obesity pill and Merck inked a $2.1B oncology deal, adding to a wave of Western licensing of Chinese as
Biopharmadive · +2 outlets
Eli Lilly reports phase 3 retatrutide data, setting up next-gen obesity battle
Full late-stage data for the triple agonist arrives as Lilly and Novo compete on next-generation weight loss drugs.
Fierce Biotech · +14 outlets
Beam Therapeutics sues YolTech and Serapha, alleging theft of base editing trade secrets
Beam claims a former scientist took confidential information to co-found a Chinese company that licensed a rival rare disease therapy; Serapha denies the charge
Biopharmadive · +6 outlets
Trump's final Medicare drug pricing rule applies to four companies, saves 96% less than proposed
The watered-down Global Benchmark rule covers drugs administered in doctor offices and falls far short of the savings in the initial proposal.
STAT · +1 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

US Senate unveils bipartisan energy permitting bill to speed power lines and clean energy buildout
The bill could streamline high-voltage transmission approvals, a core bottleneck for adding renewables and meeting data center demand.
Canarymedia · +14 outlets
European Commission weighs pausing part of landmark methane regulation amid high energy prices
The rule is set to take effect in January, and Macron has urged delay as political pressure over energy costs mounts.
Insideclimatenews
Europe scales back climate goals as Iran war energy shock reshapes global energy markets
Energy economists describe a new era of global supply shocks, with flexibility and negative power prices emerging as central transition challenges.
EnergyNow.com · +13 outlets
Meta signs 144 MW Texas solar deal while powering some data centers with gas
The Apex Clean Energy agreement lets Meta claim renewable output even as gas supplies part of its growing data center load.
Insideclimatenews · +9 outlets
Britain launches state-owned power grid company to accelerate connections
Andy Burnham unveiled the Great British Grid venture, which energy professionals and industry groups view with a mix of support and skepticism.
heatmap.news · +14 outlets
FERC chair slams PJM as largest US grid operator delays backstop power auction
PJM fell short of reserve margins amid rapid data center load growth, and regulators only partially approved its procurement plan.
Utilitydive · +2 outlets

Games18 stories ›

Grasshopper Manufacture splits from NetEase, returns to independence as Suda51's studio buys itself back
The No More Heroes and Killer7 developer, acquired by NetEase in 2021, has regained independence as the Chinese publisher retreats from Japanese game developmen
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says 'Xbox is not for sale' amid spin-off and streamlining concerns
Sharma's denial follows waves of layoffs, studio partings and consolidation across Microsoft's gaming division, with former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden advisi
Kotaku · +13 outlets
EU probes game in-game currencies and targets Minecraft, Call of Duty in push for 'gamers' rights'
European regulators have opened investigations into virtual currency practices as the industry disputes the EU's stance.
TheGamer · +1 outlets
Valve's Deadlock hits top of Steam charts and sets peak concurrent player record after huge update
The still-unreleased MOBA hero shooter added six new heroes, 10,000-plus voice lines and a redesigned map in an update that pushed it up Steam's most-played lis
Ign · +14 outlets
Nintendo announces Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 physical edition with Mega Dimension DLC bundled
The new physical release arrives a year after launch and bundles the game's Mega Dimension expansion, following the pattern set by Scarlet and Violet.
Ign · +14 outlets
Xbox disc-to-digital program launches for all Xbox One and Series X owners
The feature, tested with Insiders for about a month, converts physical disc licenses into digital copies for a subset of supported games.
Gamespot · +14 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

Premier League rivals demand Manchester City sanctions be imposed before end of season
After a guilty verdict against Manchester City, rival clubs and senior figures are pressing for punishment this season, arguing relegation alone would be insuff
BBC · +14 outlets
Manchester City sponsor Etihad Airways weighs legal action against Premier League
The airline, a top City sponsor, says it is considering suing the league over the Manchester City financial verdict.
The Guardian · +13 outlets
Falcons sign DT Gervon Dexter to four-year, $78M extension with $46.5M guaranteed
Atlanta locks up its defensive tackle, drawing wide reaction around the NFL.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Phillies force Game 3 as Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer beats Braves
Bohm's two-out home run in the 10th capped a rally after Bryce Harper's fielding misplay, keeping Philadelphia's season alive.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Red Sox OF Roman Anthony out for rest of Wild Card Series with hand, wrist injuries
Anthony sustained additional muscle damage in Game 1 and was removed from Boston's roster ahead of Game 2 against the Yankees.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NFL tells Rams late pass interference call in loss to Broncos was wrong
Coach Sean McVay said the league acknowledged the pivotal DPI against cornerback Josh Wallace should not have been called.
ESPN · +8 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

Paramount-WBD merger clears final hurdle as judge approves antitrust settlement
The merger is expected to close as early as October 6, with Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO of the expanded studio.
Indiewire · +13 outlets
Neon developing open-source SCP Foundation anthology film under Creative Commons license, countering A24
Neon's project responds to A24's earlier acquisition of an SCP Foundation movie from Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Sony and Amazon near green light for Spider-Man Clone Saga TV series
The series would adapt the Marvel Comics Clone Saga storyline for Amazon's streaming platform.
Flickering Myth · +11 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' faces bumpy box office as 'Verity' targets $35 million debut
Anne Hathaway's Colleen Hoover adaptation is projected for a solid opening while the Warner Bros. awards play may open far lower.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Sony sets holiday 2027 release dates for '24 Jump Street' and Ridley Scott's 'Treasure Island'
Sony announced the dates during Cinema United's Fall Summit alongside other schedule additions and changes.
Deadline · +7 outlets
Alec Baldwin's civil rights lawsuit over 'Rust' prosecution dismissed
The court cited prosecutorial immunity for Santa Fe officials while noting potential gross misconduct in the criminal case.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

United expands tiered premium fares and basic fares to first class and short-haul international business
United is segmenting premium cabins with new fare tiers and extending restrictive basic fares, betting business travelers will pay more for flexibility on short
Skift · +14 outlets
Alaska Airlines unveils Aurora Suites, new business class and premium economy cabins in premium push
Alaska and Hawaiian are investing in lie-flat domestic seats, a new Premium Reserve class and lounge upgrades as they lean into premium travel demand.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Airbnb launches AI tools, catching up to OTA rivals
Airbnb is late to AI product rollouts, and analysts question whether its tools will outmatch those of larger online travel rivals.
Skift · +2 outlets
American and Alaska Airlines announce Atlantic and Pacific joint business
The tie-up expands codeshare and coordination between the two carriers on transatlantic and transpacific routes.
TravelPulse · +14 outlets
Choice Hotels acquires RV club Harvest Hosts for $130 million
Choice is betting a half-million-member RV network can convert into hotel stays as it pursues net rooms growth.
Skift · +6 outlets
Singapore Airlines unveils enhanced dining across all cabins ahead of November product launch
SIA is rolling out upgraded meals now and plans next-generation seats and in-flight entertainment in November.
The MileLion · +14 outlets