Creator IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot
A lawsuit has been filed against popular livestreamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., following an incident in September where he allegedly damaged a humanoid robot influencer…
How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?
The entertainment industry is reeling from Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal announced this week that promises to dramatically reshape the media landscape. The move,…
Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup?
Many startups face a critical juncture years after initial launch: a need for fundamental change that goes beyond pivoting. Increasingly, founders are considering a more drastic step – a “refound”…
Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027
Meta’s ambitious plans for its entry into the high-end mixed reality headset market have experienced a setback. The company is delaying the release of its next-generation mixed reality glasses, codenamed…
Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore’s Law, with a little help from the Feds
A year after leaving Intel, Pat Gelsinger is refocusing his energy on the future of semiconductors. Now a general partner at venture firm Playground Global, Gelsinger is involved with ten…
OpenAI says it’s turned off app suggestions that look like ads
OpenAI is facing user backlash and clarifying its position on potential advertising within ChatGPT following reports of promotional messages appearing in responses. While the company maintains it isn’t currently running…
Coinbase starts onboarding users again in India, plans for fiat on-ramp next year
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has resumed operations in India, opening its app for registration after a more than two-year hiatus. Currently, the platform facilitates crypto-to-crypto trades, but the company anticipates launching…
The accelerator is on the floor for autonomous vehicles
The race to deploy robotaxis is accelerating, with companies like Waymo, Uber, and Avride expanding testing and launching limited services across the United States. However, recent incidents and regulatory scrutiny…
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official during Japan visit
TOKYO – Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have fueled relationship speculation with a series of recent public appearances, culminating in social media posts Saturday…
VCs deploy ‘kingmaking’ strategy to crown AI winners in their infancy
The venture capital landscape is witnessing a new trend: massive, early-stage investments in startups, even with relatively modest revenue. This strategy, dubbed “kingmaking,” was recently highlighted by a $90 million…