Google launches sub-$5 AI Plus plan in India to compete with ChatGPT Go
Google has launched a more affordable tier of its artificial intelligence services, AI Plus, in India, aiming to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing AI market. The new…
Petco takes down Vetco website after exposing customers’ personal information
Pet wellness retailer Petco has taken portions of its Vetco Clinics website offline following a significant data breach that exposed sensitive customer and pet information. The vulnerability, first reported by…
Figma launches new AI-powered object removal and image extension
Design software company Figma today released a suite of new artificial intelligence-powered image editing tools directly within its platform. These features include object removal, object isolation, and image expansion, aiming…
AI startup Tavus founder says users talk to its AI Santa ‘for hours’ per day
The holiday season is getting a high-tech twist as more companies explore the potential of artificial intelligence. This year, AI Santa, a virtual version of Saint Nick created by AI…
Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status
Italian cuisine has been officially recognized as a special cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The announcement, made Wednesday during a meeting in New…
Unacademy’s founder says startup is now worth less than $500M, confirms M&A talks
The Indian edtech sector is undergoing a significant correction, and Unacademy, a prominent player in the market, is at the center of it. The company’s valuation has plummeted, potentially falling…
Google launches managed MCP servers that let AI agents simply plug into its tools
Google is making a significant push to simplify the integration of its services with artificial intelligence (AI) agents, launching a public preview of fully managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.…
Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death at California home
Santa Monica authorities are investigating the death of Grammy-nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes, who was found fatally stabbed at his home Monday night. His son, Micah Sykes, 31, was arrested at…
Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55
LONDON — Sophie Kinsella, the beloved author known for her humorous “Shopaholic” series and other popular novels, has died at the age of 55. The British writer, born Madeleine Sophie…
Oboe raises $16 million from a16z for its AI-powered course-generation platform
Oboe, a new learning platform leveraging artificial intelligence, has secured $16 million in Series A funding led by a16z. The startup, founded by former Anchor and Spotify executives Nir Zicherman…