Google revamps its Play Store with AI features and more
Users can expect more personalization, a redesigned Apps tab, new Play Games experience, and other features that leverage Gemini AI.
Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).
September 2025
The Download: AI’s retracted papers problem
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI models are using material from retracted scientific papers The news: Some AI chatbots rely on flawed research from retracted scientific papers to answer questions, according to recent studies. In one such study, researchers…
Goodnotes collaborative docs and AI assitant to cater to professional users
Note taking app Goodnotes is launching new features to cater to professional users.
Sila opens U.S. factory to make silicon anodes for energy dense EV batteries
Sila has been building the facility on Moses Lake, Washington, for nearly two years. Now, it’s poised to start volume production.
AI models are using material from retracted scientific papers
Some AI chatbots rely on flawed research from retracted scientific papers to answer questions, according to recent studies. The findings, confirmed by MIT Technology Review, raise questions about how reliable AI tools are at evaluating scientific research and could complicate efforts by countries and industries seeking to invest in AI tools for scientists. AI search…
After India, OpenAI launches its affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Indonesia
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Go in Indonesia to compete with Google AI Plus plan.
Rocket.new, one of India’s first vibe-coding startups, snags $15M from Accel, Salesforce Ventures
Rocket.new has surged to 400,000 users and $4.5M ARR in three months.
A Data Breach Reportedly Affecting 18 Million Customers Hits Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge Parent Company
The automaker Stellantis announced on Sunday that it had uncovered “unauthorized access” to a third-party service platform in North America.
A Major Airline Is Furloughing One-Third of Its Flight Attendants
Spirit Airlines is placing 1,800 flight attendants on furlough.
Facebook is getting an AI dating assistant
Facebook Dating’s AI assistant is supposed to help users build their profiles and find the matches they’re looking for.