Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri
Apple and Google have embarked on a non-exclusive, multi-year partnership that will involve Apple using Gemini models and Google cloud technology for future foundational models.
The Download: Yann LeCun’s new venture, and lithium’s on the rise
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. Yann LeCun’s new venture is a contrarian bet against large language models Yann LeCun is a Turing Award recipient and a top AI researcher, but he has long been a contrarian figure in…
Paramount files lawsuit against Warner Bros. amidst controversial Netflix merger
Paramount has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, demanding greater financial disclosure regarding Netflix’s $82.7 billion acquisition.
A New Jersey lawsuit shows how hard it is to fight deepfake porn
For more than two years, an app called ClothOff has been terrorizing young women online — and it’s been maddeningly difficult to stop. The app has been taken down from the two major app stores and it’s banned from most social platforms, but it’s still available on the web and through a Telegram bot. In […]
Allegiant Is Buying Sun Country for $1.5 Billion to Become ‘More Competitive’
Two budget airlines are joining forces to take on the industry giants.
Water Is the Supply Chain Risk No One Talks About — Until It’s Too Late
Companies that invest and price water risk today will outlast those planning for abundance.
Netflix had a huge night at the 2026 Golden Globes with 7 wins
As Netflix gears up to acquire Warner Bros, the streaming giant took home 7 awards at the Golden Globes last night.
Luminar lines up $22 million bidder for its lidar business
The bid comes from Quantum Computing Inc., which already lined up to buy Luminar’s semiconductor division. Luminar founder Austin Russell has also expressed interest.
Your Company’s Culture Isn’t ‘Fine’ — Here’s How to Stop Avoiding the Problem and Start Fixing It
It’s not the dysfunctional culture that kills great companies — it’s the denial of it. Leaders must face the brutal reality and take meaningful steps to fix it.
Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair
Before joining Meta, Powell McCormick was working as deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump.
Mitigating emissions from air freight: Unlocking the potential of SAF with book and claim
Emissions from air freight have increased by 25% since 2019, according to a 2024 analysis by environmental advocacy organization Stand.Earth. The researchers found that the expansion of cargo-only fleets to transport goods during the pandemic — as air travel halted, slower freight modes faced disruption, but demand for rapid delivery soared — has led to…