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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity AI, a rising player in the competitive artificial intelligence search space, is in late-stage discussions to secure $500 million in funding at a $14 billion valuation, according to a source familiar with the matter. The round will be led by Accel, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm, though
Travel
United Airlines is set to revolutionize in-flight connectivity by becoming the first U.S. carrier to debut Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on its regional United Express jets, starting Thursday, May 15. This move marks a significant step forward in enhancing the digital travel experience, with long-haul aircraft also set to follow. Developed
Energy
Google is doubling down on its commitment to secure long-term, low-carbon energy sources by partnering with nuclear site developer Elementl Power to explore the development of three advanced nuclear reactor sites. The deal is part of the tech giant’s broader push to power its rapidly growing data center footprint—
Wearables
Apple is ramping up its chip development efforts to support a new wave of products, including smart glasses aimed at challenging Meta's dominance in the wearables space. The tech giant is working on a new class of processors designed to power devices ranging from AI servers and high-performance
E-commerce
Amazon is stepping further into the healthcare space — this time, with a focus on pets. The retail giant announced a new partnership with Vetsource, an online pet pharmacy, to offer prescription medications for cats and dogs directly through its U.S. storefront. The move marks a significant expansion of Amazon’
Software Development
OpenAI is taking another major step in evolving its AI assistant, ChatGPT, into a more powerful research and development tool. On Thursday, the company announced a new feature for its AI-powered "deep research" tool—an integration with GitHub, now available in beta. This marks the first official “connector”
Semiconductors
Imagination Technologies has launched its E-Series graphics processing units (GPUs), a next-generation family of processors designed to redefine how graphics and AI workloads are handled at the edge. Combining cutting-edge performance with energy efficiency, the E-Series marks a major step forward in on-device intelligence for markets like automotive, mobile, and
Games
Tripledot Studios has made a defining move in its rise to the top of the mobile gaming industry, acquiring AppLovin’s mobile game studio portfolio for approximately $800 million. The strategic acquisition marks a pivotal shift in the global gaming landscape, placing the London-based developer among the top five independent
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Stripe, the global fintech powerhouse, made a splash at its annual Stripe Sessions event on Wednesday, unveiling a wave of new products and capabilities that signal its growing ambition in AI, digital payments, and global financial infrastructure. AI-Powered Payments Take Center Stage Leading the announcements was the launch of Stripe’
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Anthropic has announced the launch of a new web search API for its Claude AI models, allowing developers to build applications that can access real-time, web-based information. This marks a significant step in making Claude a more dynamic, up-to-date assistant capable of retrieving the latest facts, data, and insights from
Robotics
Amazon has introduced a new advanced warehouse robot named Vulcan, designed to handle goods with a sense of touch. Equipped with two robotic arms, Vulcan can feel its way through tasks using force sensors, making it one of the company’s most sophisticated robots yet. A Robot That Feels Before
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Netflix is officially rolling out a new AI-powered search experience that allows users to discover content using natural language prompts. The feature, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, was unveiled during the company’s tech and product event on Wednesday, following recent hints during its earnings call. Conversational Search, Built for