Duracell Accuses Energizer of ‘Blatantly False Advertising’ in Latest Legal Battle
Duracell and Energizer have been suing each other over advertising claims for years.
The Download: OpenAI’s US military deal, and Grok’s CSAM lawsuit
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. Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran OpenAI has controversially agreed to give the Pentagon access to its AI. But where exactly could its tech show up, and which applications…
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Substack Just Launched a $20 Million Fund — Here’s What It Means for the Future of Creator Control
Substack’s $20 million creator fund is a clear signal that creator ownership and control are becoming the new standard. As platforms shift and algorithms change, creators are reclaiming their audiences, their income and their digital identities.
Applied Intuition raises $600 million as it pushes further into defense
The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year — and then some.
Facebook announces that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels
Facebook announced on Tuesday that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels, regardless of their length or orientation.
Intel to lay off up to 20% of Intel Foundry workers
Rumors of these layoffs began back in April as Intel looks to refocus on its core business units and shed additional bloat.
Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims reponsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack
The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict.
Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Ignore Sustainability Any Longer
Saving Earth isn’t just good karma — it’s smart business strategy with real ROI.
In just 3 months, Ramp’s valuation jumped to $16B from $13B
Spend management startup Ramp announced on Tuesday that it raised a $200 million Series E led by its largest investor, Founders Fund.