Amazon acquires Bee, the AI wearable that records everything you say
Amazon has acquired the AI wearables startup Bee, which makes a bracelet and an Apple Watch app that record your day-to-day life to function as an AI assistant.
The Download: saving the US climate programs, and America’s AI protections are under threat
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. How nonprofits and academia are stepping up to salvage US climate programs Nonprofits are trying to preserve a US effort to modernize greenhouse-gas measurements, amid growing fears that the Trump administration’s dismantling of…
OpenAI agreed to pay Oracle $30B a year for data center services
OpenAI was customer that signed the huge deal that Oracle disclosed last month.
Rocket Lab’s first hurdle to flying its new rocket is getting it to the pad
Rocket Lab is asking regulators to approve a temporary method to transport hardware to its new spaceport.
These 3 Common Mistakes Are Holding You Back at Work, According to a Former Meta Engineer Known as the ‘Coding Machine’
Meta’s former “coding machine” says that software engineers often make the same mistakes that can hurt their careers — and they can be applied to every profession.
iOS 26 beta 4 arrives, with Liquid Glass tweaks and AI news summaries
Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries, ahead. A public beta is expected later this week.
Threads adds improved content performance metrics for creators
The Meta-owned platform says the updates are focused on helping creators build audiences.
A Program That Helped Build 144,000 Jobs Gets Slashed by Budget Cuts — What Happens Next Is Pivotal for Small Business Support
The agency is facing elimination. But this could be an opportunity.
Your Company’s Security Strategy Has a Glaring Hole. Here’s What’s Causing It — and How to Fix It.
It’s time to rethink security through an internal lens. Here’s how to secure your business without slowing innovation.
How I Quietly Secured the Perfect Domain Name — Without Overpaying
I’ve learned that buying the right domain quietly can save money and protect your strategy. Here’s what stealth acquisition looks like in practice.
Why Predictive Service Is the Next Big Thing For Your Customer Service
To drive growth, companies should transform customer support from reactive to predictive and proactive. Using foresight, ethical data and strategic alignment can turn customer experience into a key competitive advantage.