Gradient’s heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits
Gradient’s heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent.
Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses
Friday, October 16, 2026 Can AI design new life forms? In 2025, Stanford University PhD student Samuel King came up with a preliminary answer when he used a generative AI model to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses. It isn’t yet an example of AI-generated life, but that could be next. Join senior AI reporter…
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Watch Club is producing short video dramas and building a social network around them
Watch Club will house microdramas and fan discussions in the same app, creating a fandom-focused social media experience.
PepsiCo Is Slashing Prices on Cheetos, Doritos, and Lay’s — Here’s How Much You’ll Save
The company wants to win back price-strapped chip consumers after years of raising prices.
Crypto Spent a Decade Building Everything Except the One Thing That Actually Matters
Crypto keeps talking about mainstream adoption, but the entire industry is still built on a brittle function and all the vulnerabilities that come with it.
Bob Iger Is Stepping Down as Disney CEO. Here’s Who’s Taking the Reins.
Josh D’Amaro, who has overseen Disney’s booming theme parks division since 2020, will step into the role on March 18.
Lotus Health nabs $35M for AI doctor that sees patients for free
This AI doctor is licensed in all 50 states, the startup says. The deal was led by CRV and Kleiner Perkins.
French police search X office in Paris, summons Elon Musk for questioning
The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.
If Your Company Isn’t Reskilling Employees Yet, You’re Quietly Planning Your Own Demise
One thing is certain: AI will absolutely transform work. But how it plays out depends on not only how workers to adapt, but the willingness of organizations to help them along.
Elon Musk Just Merged SpaceX and xAI Into a $1.25 Trillion Company — Here’s Why
The deal creates the most valuable private company in the world.
What tech CEOs and executives have said about ICE’s actions in Minnesota
The Trump administration’s approach to immigration has reached a level of violence that the tech industry cannot ignore. Here’s how tech leaders are responding to the moment.