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Sam Altman brings World eye-scanning ID verification startup to UK
Sam Altman's identity verification venture World is launching its eye-scanning Orb product in the U.K.WorldLONDON — World, the biometric identity verification project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to launch in the U.K. this…
iOS 19: All the rumored changes Apple could be bringing to its new operating system
As Apple prepares to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, several rumors have surfaced, including a potential new name for the operating system, a dedicated gaming app, and a virtual health coach. This could be a big update, with a…
Omada shares open at $23 in Nasdaq debut after company’s IPO
Omada Health shares rose 21% in their Nasdaq debut Friday after the virtual chronic care company priced its stock at $19 per share in its IPO.The stock opened at $23 and closed at that same level, reaching a high of $28.40 in the middle…
Lawyers could face ‘severe’ penalties for fake AI-generated citations, UK court warns
The High Court of England and Wales says lawyers need to take stronger steps to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence in their work.
In a ruling tying together two recent cases, Judge Victoria Sharp wrote that generative AI…
Apple’s AI strategy comes into question
One year ago, Apple announced Apple Intelligence, its response to the wave of sophisticated chatbots and systems kicked off by the arrival of ChatGPT and the age of generative AI.Analysts said Apple's installed base of more than 1…
Tesla Vice President in charge of Optimus robotics is leaving
Tesla displays Optimus next to two of its vehicles at the World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2024.CNBC | EvelynTesla's vice president of Optimus robotics, Milan Kovac, said on Friday that he's leaving the company.In a post on…
Week in Review: Why Anthropic cut access to Windsurf
Welcome back to Week in Review! Got lots for you today, including why Windsurf lost access to Claude, ChatGPT’s new features, WWDC 2025, Elon Musk’s fight with Donald Trump, and lots more. Have a great weekend!
Duh: During an interview…
‘Bitcoin Family’ changed security after recent crypto kidnappings
The Taihuttus on a ski trip to Sierra Nevada in southern Spain. They sold everything they owned in 2017 to bet on bitcoin — and now travel full-time as a family of five.Didi TaihuttuA wave of high-profile kidnappings targeting…
After its data was wiped, KiranaPro’s co-founder cannot rule out an external hack
Indian grocery delivery startup KiranaPro’s recent data loss story has more holes than Swiss cheese, as the startup remains unclear whether the incident was an internal breach or an external hack.
Last week, the Bengaluru-based startup…
Tesla already had big problems. Then Musk went to battle with Trump
President Donald Trump holds a news conference with Elon Musk to mark the end of the Tesla CEO's tenure as a special government employee overseeing the U.S. DOGE Service on Friday May 30, 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in…
Microsoft stock notches new record as CEO touts OpenAI relationship
Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella speaks during the Microsoft Build 2025, conference in Seattle, Washington, on May 19, 2025.Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty ImagesOn a down day for the market, Microsoft reached a…
Clean energy investment hits new highs and shows no sign of slowing
The world is set to invest nearly twice as much in clean energy as fossil fuels this year, according to a new International Energy Agency report.
While fossil fuel outlays are still significant — about $1.15 trillion this year —…
Tesla jumps 5% in premarket trade as stock reels from Trump-Musk drama
A Tesla car dealership stands on June 5, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesTesla shares climbed in U.S. premarket trading Friday after tensions between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump…
Cursor’s Anysphere nabs $9.9B valuation, soars past $500M ARR
Anysphere, the maker of AI coding assistant Cursor, has raised $900 million at a $9.9 billion valuation, Bloomberg reported. The round was led by returning investor Thrive Capital, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, and…
Omada Health prices IPO at $19 per share, in middle of expected range
Omada Health virtual health program.Courtesy: Omada HealthOmada Health priced its IPO at $19 per share on Thursday, in the middle of the expected range.The virtual chronic care company said in a press release that 7.9 million shares are…
Anduril raises funding at $30.5 billion valuation led by Founders Fund
The Anduril Industries headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, US, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDefense tech startup Anduril Industries has raised $2.5 billion at a $30.5 billion valuation, including…
WWDC 2025: What to expect from this year’s conference
WWDC 2025, Apple’s annual developers conference, starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Monday. Last year’s event was notable for its focus on AI, and this year, there is considerable pressure on the company to build on its promises.
As in…
Wise to move primary listing to U.S. in blow to London stock exchange
The Wise logo displayed on a smartphone screen.Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty ImagesLONDON — British money transfer firm Wise on Thursday said that it plans to move its primary listing location to the U.S., dealing a…