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VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.
OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
Chai is building foundation models for drug discovery, specifically to predict interactions between molecules so they could be reprogramed for cures.
21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber
On Monday, nearly two dozen states, plus the District of Columbia, filed an amended complaint in the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber. According to the lawsuit, Uber charged consumers for the Uber One subscription without their consent, billed them before the end of a free trial, and shared misleading claims about how much consumers can save … Read more
I hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven “Rewind” for podcasters
Riverside’s year-end review is amusing, but it represents a creative culture that’s increasingly entwined with AI.
Here’s Why Your UEBA Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)
UEBA (User Entity Behavior Analysis) is a security layer that uses machine learning and analytics to detect threats by analyzing patterns in user and entity behavior. Here’s an oversimplified example of UEBA: suppose you live in Chicago. You’ve lived there for several years and rarely travel. But suddenly there’s a charge to your credit card … Read more
How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future
Roomba is way past code red. For many, iRobot’s Roomba robot vacuum was their first experience with a home robot. When I got my Roomba in 2005, I felt like I was a step closer to my dream of living in a Jetsons-style home where a robot did my chores for me. It was expensive, … Read more
Disney’s OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it’s open season
After the one year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.
Apple TV adds Google Cast streaming, but only on Android
Now it will be easier for Android users to watch Apple TV content on their TV with the addition of Google Cast support. However, even after this update, Google Cast is only an option on the Android version of Apple TV, not the iOS version. Likewise, the Android version still doesn’t support AirPlay. The addition … Read more
Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
Nvidia acquired SchedMD, the lead developer of Slurm, and launched the Nemotron 3 family of open source AI models.
Ford kills the All-Electric F-150
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Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Ford will invest about $2 billion into the new business over the next two years.
Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
The company is abandoning plans for a brand new all-electric pickup truck codenamed “T3” and ending production of the battery-only Lightning.
Ford’s big bet on EVs didn’t pan out — now it’s pivoting to hybrids and energy storage
Ford announced a series of changes to its gas- and electric-powered vehicle business aimed at dramatically increasing hybrid vehicle production in the face of slowing EV sales. The automaker also will introduce some new products as part of this plan, including an extended-range EV version of its F-series truck and battery storage systems to meet … Read more
Study Finds Software Testers Often Misjudge Which Techniques Work Best
Table Of Links Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Original Study: Research Questions and Methodology 3 Original Study: Validity Threats 4 Original Study: Results 5 Replicated Study: Research Questions and Methodology 6 Replicated Study: Validity Threats 7 Replicated Study: Results 8 Discussion 9 Related Work 10 Conclusions And References 4 Original Study: Results Of the 32 students … Read more
Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Showcases Advanced HDMI® Gaming Technologies at CES 2026
San Jose, United States/ California, December 15th, 2025/GamingWire/–HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. (HDMI LA) announced that its CES 2026 booth will spotlight HDMI gaming technologies with a range of demonstrations designed to engage both professional attendees and gaming enthusiasts. The booth will feature the performance benefits of three HDMI cable types across interactive gaming demonstrations: Ultra96 … Read more
Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital
The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash hungry AI startups.
The PS5, PlayStation Portal, and Sony’s DualSense are still on sale for a limited time
Sony’s annual PlayStation sale has been going on for nearly a month now, offering discounts on everything from the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and PlayStation Portal to Sony’s standard DualSense controller. However, the end of the sale is quickly approaching, with Sony’s website showing that some deals are set to expire as soon as Friday, … Read more