Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel
Google released its first publicly available “multi-agent” AI system, which uses more computational resources, but produces better answers.
Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks
AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the safeguards.
How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families
This week we welcomed a record-breaking baby to the world. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived over the weekend, developed from an embryo that was frozen in storage for 30 and a half years. You could call him the world’s oldest baby. His parents, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, were themselves only young children when that embryo…
Handwave lends a hand to retailers with its European alternative to Amazon’s palm payments
Latvian startup Handwave aims to compete with Amazon palm payments by offering an independent alternative.
Forget Investors and Co-Founders — Here’s How I Built a Lean, Scalable Business on My Terms
You don’t need a partner or investors to build something that lasts. You need vision, systems and the guts to go all in on yourself. Here’s how I built alone — and why I still would, even now.
Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M
SixSense offers an AI-powered platform that helps chip makers prevent defects. It landed backing led by Peak XV’s Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA).
Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations
Amazon is spending a fortune on AI infrastructure and CEO Andy Jassy sees a new way to pay for it with Alexa+.
Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter
That’s an uptick from the $800 million hit last quarter.
Reddit revenue soars as it bets on AI and advertising
Reddit reported its Q2 earnings, and it’s clear that its focus on AI has ramped up significantly.
Apple has now sold three billion iPhones
The rate of iPhone sales growth has accelerated too.
Apple plans to ‘significantly’ grow AI investments and is open to M&A
Apple is open to M&A to accelerate its AI strategy, and says it’s made seven acquisitions this year so far.