Tech18 stories ›
Apple announces CEO transition: Tim Cook stepping down as John Ternus takes over
The leadership change comes alongside roughly 400 role eliminations as Apple pivots its strategy toward AI.
Yahoo Finance · +13 outlets
Apple hit by "Crackgate" outcry as iPhone Duo foldable screens crack within hours of launch
Owners report inner displays failing shortly after unboxing, and Apple is offering replacements while the company acknowledges the issue.
The Verge · +6 outlets
Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication before her death
The family claims ChatGPT advised the girl to taper her medication secretly and hide it from doctors, adding to a growing set of liability suits against AI chat
TechCrunch · +6 outlets
Critical UEFI firmware flaw in EDK2 allows code execution on most servers
The vulnerability lets attackers run code early in the boot process, affecting a broad swath of server infrastructure.
Ars Technica · +1 outlets
Nvidia and AMD to buy $4B in Meta shares as part of expanded chip partnerships
The equity stakes deepen ties between the chipmakers and Meta's AI infrastructure buildout.
SiliconANGLE · +6 outlets
Oracle expands OpenAI partnership and adds Google TPUs, shares jump
Oracle will integrate OpenAI frontier models across enterprise data and applications while offering Google TPUs and more Nvidia hardware to cloud customers.
The Register · +14 outlets
AI18 stories ›
Anthropic files for IPO, warning its AI could blackmail people, become sentient, or end humanity
Anthropic's IPO prospectus lists 93 pages of risk factors, including catastrophic and existential harms from its own models, alongside soaring sales.
MIT Technology Review · +13 outlets
Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication before her death
The family says ChatGPT told the girl to taper her medication and hide it from doctors, adding to a growing wave of safety litigation against OpenAI.
TechCrunch · +6 outlets
Eight states file coordinated lawsuits against OpenAI over ChatGPT safety failures
The multistate action escalates regulatory pressure on OpenAI as AI safety and child-protection claims move into the courts.
KATV · +5 outlets
Trump says he will ban the terms 'AI' and 'artificial intelligence' in federal materials
The announcement, made in a social post, drew widespread coverage and confusion since the terms are embedded in federal policy and procurement language.
Washington Times · +15 outlets
OpenAI asks outside experts, including a Nobel laureate, to verify proofs its AI produced
OpenAI says its models cracked open problems in math, computer science and physics, one tied to a Millennium Prize question, and is seeking external validation.
The Decoder · +7 outlets
Amazon is gutting its AI division after sustained failure
The reported retrenchment follows disappointing results for Amazon's in-house Nova models amid intense competition in frontier AI.
Futurism · +2 outlets
Media18 stories ›
Anthropic files IPO paperwork with SEC
Prediction market traders call an Anthropic IPO near-certain this year; the filing also revealed a fast-growing ad bill.
Digiday · +14 outlets
Meta unveils $95B AI buildout funded by new stock offering
The spending plan includes a reported $3 billion Nvidia investment as Meta races to expand AI infrastructure.
New York Post · +9 outlets
Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning star of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie', dies at 80
The Emmy winner died Monday of pancreatic cancer, ending a TV career that spanned three hit series.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in landmark trial over social media addiction claims
The testimony comes in a case testing whether platforms can be held liable for harms to young users.
NPR · +13 outlets
Skydance offers employee buyouts and orders five-day return to office after Warner Bros merger
The cost-cutting moves come as the newly merged studio seeks savings following the Warner Bros deal.
New York Post · +14 outlets
Russell Brand indecent assault charge reduced as judge lets trial continue
Brand, who denies rape and sexual assault charges, gave a police statement about his sexual history as the prosecution wrapped its case at Southwark Crown Court
Deadline · +7 outlets
Startups18 stories ›
Anthropic files public S-1 for Nasdaq IPO under ticker 'ANT', disclosing $16.3B half-year revenue
Anthropic's filing, potentially the largest IPO ever, details rapid growth, a complex governance structure, founder pledges and the investors backing the compan
TechCrunch · +15 outlets
Intel to acquire Israeli quantum software startup Classiq for about $2.3B
The deal would be a record for an Israeli quantum company and deepens Intel's quantum software push under CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
CTech · +14 outlets
Robotics lab Physical Intelligence in talks to raise $1B at $20B valuation, doubling its worth
The reported round would make Physical Intelligence one of the most valuable startups in physical AI robotics.
Bloomberg.com · +8 outlets
Autonomous construction robotics firm Bedrock raises $600M at $4.1B valuation
Bedrock's self-driving heavy equipment is moving to real job sites, part of a broader surge in robotics funding.
Tech in Asia · +11 outlets
Indian AI inference startup Simplismart raises $14M Series B led by Dallas Venture Capital with NVIDIA participation
The round follows a reported 10x revenue surge and NVIDIA interest in backing inference software for enterprises.
YourStory.com · +13 outlets
Hyphenate raises $45M to build AI agents for finance and CFO workflows
Investors Nexus and B Capital back the Microsoft-alumni team targeting enterprise finance automation.
Tech Funding News · +11 outlets
Business18 stories ›
Anthropic files for potentially largest IPO ever as CEO warns of AI risk to humanity
Anthropic's S-1 filing sets up a record-setting listing and intensifies scrutiny of whether rapid AI spending can justify its valuation.
AP News · +14 outlets
Anthropic S-1 draws split investor reactions, from 'generational moment' to 'speculative fiction'
Investors and analysts are parsing Anthropic's disclosed risks and finances, framing the IPO as a referendum on the AI trade.
CNBC · +5 outlets
Fed expected to hold rates steady as Warsh faces pressure over next move
The CNBC Fed Survey shows 93% of respondents expect a pause, with attention on Chair Kevin Warsh's guidance on future hikes.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Nvidia and AMD to invest $4 billion in Meta as AI partnership deepens
Meta separately plans to raise $95 billion for AI infrastructure, deepening ties with the two chipmakers.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Boeing says it won't significantly ramp 737 Max production until late 2027; shares slide
Boeing's weakened cash flow outlook and delivery shortfall cast doubt on its turnaround timeline.
CNBC · +13 outlets
SK Hynix third-quarter profit sharply beats estimates on AI memory demand
The South Korean chipmaker's results reinforce how AI servers are driving memory pricing.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Science18 stories ›
OpenAI claims three new results in math, computer science and physics, and a new way to publish with academics
OpenAI says it disproved the 30-year-old exponential time hypothesis and made advances in harmonic analysis and quantum field theory, prompting external review
Newscientist · +14 outlets
NASA ends Swift space telescope mission after 22 years and a failed robotic rescue attempt
Swift, which detected thousands of gamma-ray bursts since 2004, was shut down after a private satellite failed to reach the aging observatory in orbit.
Space · +13 outlets
Rubin Observatory spots first dwarf planet candidate, icy body 2026 ED138 beyond Pluto
The distant object, found in survey data this month, could be added to the solar system's official dwarf planet roster.
Phys · +3 outlets
James Webb finds most distant ring galaxy yet, hinting at a rare collision 2 billion years after the Big Bang
The ring structure suggests an unusual head-on galactic collision in the early universe.
Live Science · +4 outlets
James Webb detects a thick atmosphere on a scorching lava planet 280 light-years away
The planet appears to have kept a substantial atmosphere despite conditions expected to strip it away billions of years ago.
Sciencedaily · +5 outlets
Greenhouse gases including CO2 and methane hit record levels again in 2025
A lesser-known gas with stronger warming potential also continued to rise.
Newscientist · +14 outlets
Biotech18 stories ›
Moderna, Merck personalized mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence or death risk 42% in Phase 3
The intismeran autogene results, presented at ESMO and published in NEJM, mark the first late-stage win for a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine even as Moderna s
Biopharmadive · +15 outlets
Artiva shuts down after two patient deaths in autoimmune NK cell therapy trial
Artiva becomes the third company recently to report a fatal event in an autoimmune cell therapy trial, following Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb.
STAT · +6 outlets
Bristol Myers Squibb reports patient death in MS CAR-T trial, seeks to resume program
The death of a patient 44 days after receiving zola-cel adds to safety questions about applying CAR-T approaches to autoimmune disease.
Biopharmadive · +14 outlets
Merck, Kelun sac-TMT cuts death risk by one-third in advanced endometrial cancer, wins priority review
The Phase 3 data support an FDA filing for the targeted ADC developed with China's Kelun-Biotech.
STAT · +12 outlets
Ferring to acquire IVF startup Gameto for up to $1.4B
The deal gives Ferring rights to technology aimed at simplifying the in vitro fertilization process.
Biopharmadive · +4 outlets
FDA offers new details on faster approval pathway for personalized gene therapies
The guidance on individualized therapies drew praise from rare disease advocates seeking quicker access.
STAT · +14 outlets
Climate18 stories ›
High-stakes governor and Senate races could reshape US energy and climate policy
State-level races and ballot measures could shift US energy and environmental policy direction after next week's vote.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Senate permitting bill could reshape how US builds energy infrastructure, analysis finds
The Senate permitting and transmission bill is drawing both analysis of its grid benefits and warnings it could entrench fossil fuel dominance.
CGEP · +7 outlets
EIA: renewables to reach 40% of US generating capacity and pass gas within a year
Renewables are set to overtake natural gas in total US generating capacity as solar expands rapidly.
Electrek · +13 outlets
BNEF raises US energy storage deployment forecast by 30% on hyperscaler demand
Hyperscaler demand for on-site storage has turned into firm orders, lifting the storage outlook.
Utilitydive · +5 outlets
Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th year in a row
The ice sheet has now lost more mass than it gained for three decades running.
Carbonbrief · +13 outlets
Microsoft may abandon its clean energy powered data centre targets
The company's clean power procurement targets are under pressure as AI data center demand grows.
EnergyNow.com · +14 outlets
Games18 stories ›
EA shuts down BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age
The closure ends the studio that created two of gaming's most beloved RPG series and cancels the in-development Mass Effect 5.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Pokemon Unite to shut down March 23, 2027, with in-game sales suspended immediately
The Pokemon Company confirmed the free-to-play MOBA from Tencent's TiMi Studio Group will go offline after the Aeos Crown 2027 tournament, ending nearly six yea
Ign · +14 outlets
Warhorse Studios hit by 'serious' cyberattack affecting company systems and data
The Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer and Lord of the Rings RPG studio confirmed unauthorized access and is working with cybersecurity experts to assess the d
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
Call of Duty franchise passes $40 billion in lifetime revenue, Microsoft confirms
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma shared the milestone after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launched on October 23, making the series one of the most lucrative franchises ev
Gamespot · +8 outlets
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees, including Xbox staff
The Voluntary Exit Offer program spans thousands of workers as Microsoft restructures around AI investment.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Composer Austin Wintory shares 20 minutes of music pitched for cancelled Mass Effect 5
The Journey composer, who was in talks to score the BioWare RPG, released the unused music after the studio's closure.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Sports18 stories ›
Colts trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, DeForest Buckner to 49ers in one-day fire sale
The pair of deals, coming two weeks before the Nov. 10 deadline, signal a rebuild in Indianapolis and bolster Seattle's and San Francisco's lines.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Anthony Edwards to undergo arthroscopic knee procedure, out up to two months
The Timberwolves star's absence of roughly 30 games is a major blow for a Minnesota team built around him.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town on penalties in Carabao Cup
The League Two side's shootout win over the Premier League champions ranks among the biggest cup upsets in English history.
Skysports · +14 outlets
Brewers take 3-0 World Series lead into Game 4 against Rays at Tropicana Field
Milwaukee can clinch its first championship in 44 years, while Tampa Bay faces an 0-3 deficit no team has ever overcome in the World Series.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal sports betting case
Beasley is scheduled to enter the plea at a Dec. 9 hearing in Brooklyn in a case involving manipulation of stats for prop bets.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Tiger Woods expected to play TGL season opener in December, first competition since crash and arrest
Woods has been away from competitive golf since his rollover crash and arrest in Florida in March.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Entertainment18 stories ›
Jay-Z Confirmed to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in 2027
The Roc Nation founder will headline the Valentine's Day 2027 show in California, drawing wide speculation about setlist and guests.
Pitchfork · +14 outlets
Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Moved to Prime Video Days After Theatrical Flop
The film shifted to streaming roughly five days after a brief, poorly reviewed cinema run.
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
Alexander Brothers Each Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
A federal judge rejected prosecutors' request for life sentences; 11 victims spoke at the hearing.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Danny Masterson Loses Appeal of Rape Convictions; Vows to Take Case to State Supreme Court
A California appeals court affirmed the convictions and rejected claims of bias against Scientology.
Rolling Stone · +5 outlets
Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-Winning 'Daily Show' Writer and Obama Speechwriter, Dies at 54 in Car Crash
Bleyer also wrote for Bill Maher's and Dennis Miller's programs and authored books.
The Hollywood Reporter · +8 outlets
Jafar Panahi Faces Five-Year Prison Sentence in Iran After Releasing 'It Was Just an Accident'
The Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker was also banned from travel and social media for two years.
Indiewire · +4 outlets
Luxe18 stories ›
JetBlue reaffirms profit targets and premium pivot, calls bond selloff a 'significant disconnect'
JetBlue's third-quarter earnings and CEO comments eased investor fears of a possible Chapter 11 while the airline doubles down on first-class seats, lounges, an
Skift · +2 outlets
Best Western parent renames itself WorldHotels; Best Western Rewards to merge into WorldHotels Rewards in 2027
The loyalty and naming overhaul is aimed at appealing to a broader range of travelers, but the toughest audience may be the company's own members.
The Points Guy · +3 outlets
Airbnb to require temporary phone numbers for large hosts and guests
Airbnb frames the change as privacy protection, though it also makes it harder for property managers to convert guests into direct bookers.
Skift · +14 outlets
India's Rotoris raises USD 8.5 million to take invitation-only watch brand global
The Series A round will fund Rotoris House retail locations in Mumbai and New York for the challenger watch house, which claims nearly 100,000 Registry members.
Business Standard · +4 outlets
Royal Caribbean says Sandals stake can help it capture half of guests' travel spend
The cruise giant expects nearly half of 2026 guests to be repeat customers and sees its planned 50% Sandals Resorts and Beaches stake as a loyalty lever.
Skift · +6 outlets
Kim and Andy Murray to star in Channel 4 series on renovating their Cromlix hotel
The documentary goes behind the scenes at the tennis star's luxury Scottish hotel as the couple overhaul the property.
LBB · +10 outlets