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New Open-Source Tools Boost Free Video Player Performance
Users abandon videos if buffering extends beyond 2 seconds, a critical threshold that 60% of free video player implementations currently fail to meet without minor configuration changes (Akamai State
Epson debuts affordable collaborative robots at Automate
For under $36,000, businesses can now implement advanced robotic feeding systems with easy setup, a price point that dramatically lowers the barrier to automation.
India Blocks Telegram, Sparking VPN and Rival App Surge
Within hours of India's temporary ban on Telegram to combat medical exam fraud, searches for 'VPN India' surged by 300% on Google Trends, signaling a rapid user pivot rather than compliance on June 16
SpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion, Sparking AI Public Offering Frenzy
Just weeks after SpaceX debuted with a near-$2 trillion valuation, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic have filed to go public, each seeking valuations nort
UK to ban social media, gaming, AI for under 16s
By early 2027, children under 16 in the UK will be legally barred from accessing social media, gaming, and even certain AI chatbots, marking an unprecedented government intervention into digital child
Amazon CEO Jassy Raises 2026 Security Concerns Over Anthropic AI
After Amazon CEO Andy Jassy raised security concerns about Anthropic's most advanced AI models in 2026, the U.
KPMG withdraws AI report over disputed usage claims
Investigators for GPTZero found that only five out of 45 citations in KPMG's 'Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI' report accurately pointed to real sources, according to Engadget .
US Government Restricts Anthropic AI Exports Over Safety Concerns
In an unprecedented move, the U.
Jeff Bezos's Prometheus AI raises $12 billion for physical world engineering
Jeff Bezos's AI startup Prometheus, co-founded with Vik Bajaj, just secured a staggering $12 billion in new funding, catapulting its valuation to $41 billion, according to TechCrunch .
Theker raises $85M for its versatile, non-specialized factory robot
Theker, a Barcelona-based AI robotics company, just secured $85 million in funding for robots designed to swap hands and arms, signaling a radical departure from the specialized machines dominating fa
Equal AI raises $30 million to fight India's spam call deluge
Over a million Indian Android users have already adopted Equal AI's mobile assistant, which answers their incoming calls and explains their purpose, just a year after its launch.
Andrew Yang Builds Local Power, Bypassing Washington's Gridlock
In a small town in Maine, a candidate endorsed by Andrew Yang's Forward Party just won a local council seat.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Has Just One Direct Report
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, leading a multi-billion dollar AI company, directly supervises only one individual: his chief of staff, Avital Balwit, according to TechCrunch .
Opendoor exits India, cuts jobs amid AI and US-centric pivot
Less than two years after expanding its presence in India, Opendoor abruptly shut down its operations there, laying off approximately 250 employees as it pivots to "AI-native US teams.
Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital Invests Without VC
Justin Ernest has deployed nearly $500 million into companies like Anthropic, Anduril, and SpaceX over the past year, all without raising a single traditional venture capital fund, according to TechCr
Google Slashes AI Plus Plan to $4.99, Igniting Subscription Wars
Google has slashed the monthly price of its AI Plus subscription by 37.
Meta Partners Reliance for Its First AI Data Center in India
Meta Platforms, the social media giant, is committing to a massive 168-megawatt AI data center in India's Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking its first such partnership in the country.
Waymo's new Reference Driver framework benchmarks robotaxi safety
Waymo, the autonomous driving giant, has unveiled a new computer model that can simulate a human driver's behavior in the crucial moments before a crash, a significant leap beyond mere last-second rea
OpenAI Files for IPO Amid Rivalry with Anthropic
OpenAI is targeting an IPO valuation between $730 billion and $850 billion, a figure that surprisingly trails its rival Anthropic's recent $1 trillion market surge, according to aiweekly .
Brad Sugars Built His Reputation on Business Systems, Not Empty Motivation
Brad Sugars built his reputation on business systems, emphasizing that systems make a business perform better for years, unlike temporary motivation. His approach focuses on practical, repeatable actions and structure, distinguishing him from typical business coaching.
Evotrex RV powers itself, raising $46M for no-charge travel
A staggering 90% of Evotrex's current order book is for its 'fully loaded Premium trim' PG5 RV, a $160,000 marvel of self-sufficient electric travel, according to TechCrunch .
Apple Unveils Major Siri Revamp and AI at WWDC 2026
On-device processing handles 80% of requests for Apple Intelligence, a significant architectural decision that establishes a privacy-first approach in the AI race.
OpenAI's Lockdown Mode Shields Against Prompt Injection Attacks
OpenAI has rolled out an optional 'Lockdown Mode' for personal ChatGPT accounts in 2026, designed to limit the AI's ability to connect to the web or external services, according to PCMag UK .
Filtr privacy tool to block iPhone and Mac app ads in 2026
For just $5 a year, a new feature called Filtr will allow iPhone and Mac users to block ads in 2026, not just in web browsers, but across virtually every app on their device.