Bill Gates-backed Type One Energy raises $87M ahead of $250M Series B
Type One Energy has raised more than $160 million from investors to date. The new funding will help the company further refine its stellarator technology.
Why the Moltbook frenzy was like Pokémon
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Lots of influential people in tech last week were describing Moltbook, an online hangout populated by AI agents interacting with one another, as a glimpse into the future. It appeared to show…
Who Actually Helps You Grow on YouTube — And Who Just Gives Advice?
What’s the difference between channel managers, consultants and growth experts? And which one is right for your needs?
Robotics software maker Skild AI hits $14B valuation
Skild AI, which is building general-purpose robotic software, just raised a $1.4 billion funding round led by SoftBank.
Gemini’s new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more
Personal Intelligence is off by default, as users have the option to choose if and when they want to connect their Google apps to Gemini.
AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million series A
The company used an AI-native platform to help companies fight threats.
US cargo tech company publicly exposed its shipping systems and customer data to the web
Shipping tech company Bluspark left internal plaintext passwords, including those of executives, exposed to the internet, at a time when hacks in the shipping industry are on the rise.
YouTube now has a way for parents to block kids from watching Shorts
Parents will be able toggle the Shorts time limit on connected children’s accounts.
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How to Sell More Online in 2026 — Without the Burnout or Chaos
A multichannel strategy can lift revenue and reduce risk, but only when the right systems keep operations from slipping into chaos.
China Just Hit a Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus Despite Tariffs — How They Did It And What It Means
The staggering number is a 20% increase from 2024.