Intel revives a shuttered New Mexico chip plant for advanced packaging as the AI boom heats up The Nerdy Intel Bet That Could Rake in Billions Rio Rancho, New Mexico: A former Intel chip plant is coming back to life. The facility in New Mexico, which stopped operations in 2007, is now running again. Intel … Read more
Atlassian adds visual AI tool Remix and third-party agents to Confluence to transform data into charts, prototypes, and presentations Atlassian Launches Visual AI Tools Remix and Third-Party Agents in Confluence San Francisco: Software company Atlassian showed off new AI tools on Wednesday. The tools help turn data into pictures and working apps inside Confluence. A … Read more
Aiper’s smart sprinkler maps your yard but struggles to complete full 360-degree watering patterns with uneven water distribution. Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Sprinkler Smart Yet Uneven Coverage Aiper IrriSense 2: Setting up the watering area. You start by defining your yard boundaries using the sprinkler app. The device sprays water while you use the app … Read more
The Trump administration is proposing a large reduction to the agency that protects U.S. systems from online threats. Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency’s budget by $700 million Washington D.C.: The Trump administration is planning to cut the budget of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by seven hundred seven million dollars … Read more
A former Apple engineer wants to revolutionize heat pump installation by simplifying the system and reducing costs to help California meet its installation goals. Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps Richmond, California: California wants to install 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but right now they have only reached about 2.3 … Read more
The latest iPad gets a big processor upgrade and more storage for less money—here’s why it’s a great deal for casual users and cord cutters. Score a 2025 iPad for $300, $50 Off the Regular Price Apple made some big changes to its standard iPad for 2025. The tablet now has an A16 chip that … Read more
Family offices are cutting out VC middlemen to invest directly in AI startups, driving an early-stage investment boom before companies go public. AI Gold Rush Draws Family Offices Into Earlier, Riskier Bets Austin, Texas: Family offices are buying stock in AI startups before companies go public. For many years, normal people could not buy stock … Read more
OpenAI CEO Fidji Simo takes medical leave and COO Brad Lightcap moves to new role as the AI company undergoes leadership changes OpenAI CEO Fidji Simo Takes Medical Leave Amid Executive Changes OpenAI announced major leadership changes last Friday. CEO Fidji Simo is taking medical leave to focus on her health after a return of … Read more
Defense startup Hermeus has raised $350 million to build an unmanned hypersonic fighter aircraft, putting its valuation at $1 billion Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fighters Los Angeles: Defense startup Hermeus has raised $350 million to build an unmanned hypersonic aircraft that could fly at Mach 5 speeds. The company said it received … Read more
The author recalls a bonding night with his friend and cyber-advocate John Perry Barlow after his other friend, JFK Jr., suffered a sudden loss Love Story Takes Me Back to a Night with JFK Jr. and Barlow I remember April 1994: Watching a TV show made me think of when I got sad news. My … Read more
Google just launched a free new app that lets you speak and get polished text — even without internet. Google AI Edge Eloquent Launches Offline Dictation App for iOS Google on Monday quietly released a new speech app called “Google AI Edge Eloquent” for iPhones. You can talk to your phone and see your words … Read more
Startup Battlefield 200 applications are now open for early-stage companies to pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and compete for $100 000 TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 Opens for Nominations Until May 27 San Francisco: TechCrunch is looking for new companies to join Startup Battlefield 200. This program helps early-stage startups get noticed by investors and press. … Read more