AI labs are at a crossroads, with many focused on research rather than profitability. How can we measure their ambitions? A New Scale for AI Labs: Are They Aiming to Make Money or Just Research? San Francisco: AI companies are at a special point. Many skilled workers from big tech are starting their own labs. … Read more
Massachusetts lawmakers want companies to tell customers when their devices will stop working to enhance cybersecurity and consumer awareness. Massachusetts Bills Require Companies to Inform Customers About Product Lifespan Boston: Two lawmakers in Massachusetts introduced bills to make companies tell customers when their smart devices will stop working. This effort aims to help consumers avoid … Read more
PopWheels is changing the food cart scene by replacing noisy generators with clean e-bike batteries, improving the dining experience. How PopWheels Transformed Food Carts Using E-Bike Batteries Instead of Generators New York City: Food carts are popular spots for tasty meals like dosa and dim sum. But the loud gas generators they use can scare … Read more
Elon Musk made bold predictions at Davos about robots, aging, and AI, highlighting his unique blend of optimism and ambition. Elon Musk Shares Ambitious Predictions at Davos Conference This Year Switzerland: Elon Musk, who is the richest man in the world, is really good at making money. He has a less perfect record when it … Read more
Harvey has acquired Hexus to boost its legal tech services as competition grows. Hexus founder will lead efforts to enhance offerings for law firms. Legal AI Leader Harvey Acquires Hexus Amid Growing Competition in Legal Tech San Francisco: Harvey, a big startup in legal AI, has bought Hexus. Hexus is a two-year-old company that makes … Read more
When a Chinese battery factory opens, local residents may feel left out of the green energy movement as products are meant for rich Western European buyers. What Happens When a Chinese Battery Factory Moves In and Changes a Community Hungary: A Chinese battery factory has opened in Hungary, but local people feel excluded. Most batteries … Read more
Apple’s iPhone had a fantastic year in India, despite a flat overall smartphone market, with increasing sales and market share growth. Apple iPhone Achieves Record Year in India Amidst Flat Smartphone Market New Delhi: Apple’s iPhone is doing really well in India. In 2025, it shipped around 14 million units. Overall, the smartphone market stayed … Read more
Check out WIRED’s picks of the best 28 movies on Apple TV for January 2026. From touching stories to thrilling dramas, there’s something for everyone. Discover WIRED’s Top 28 Must-Watch Movies on Apple TV in January 2026 City: San Francisco: Apple TV has many great movies to explore! While Netflix and Amazon have lots of … Read more
TikTok users are alarmed over new privacy policies that mention sensitive information, but this isn’t a new issue and aims to comply with legal standards. TikTok Users Anxious Over App’s Privacy Changes and Immigration Status Collection Minneapolis: TikTok users are worried about changes in the app’s privacy rules. The updates say TikTok might collect details … Read more
Anthropic’s Claude Code is changing how developers code, growing rapidly and outperforming its rivals. How Claude Code Is Transforming Software Development and Driving Growth at Anthropic San Francisco: Engineers in Silicon Valley have been talking about Anthropic’s AI coding tool, Claude Code, for a long time. Recently, it feels like the excitement has reached new … Read more
Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs is set to develop world models, challenging traditional AI systems and focusing on real-world applications. Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs Launches Ambitious World Model Technology Startup San Francisco: Yann LeCun has started a new company called AMI Labs. This startup has gained a lot of attention since LeCun left Meta. Recently, AMI … Read more
Experts warn that AI swarms could disrupt democracy by spreading false information online AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Threaten the Future of Democracy New York: We are entering a new kind of information war on social media. Jonas Kunst, a communication professor, says that old methods using bots won’t work anymore. Instead, many AI chatbots might team … Read more