‘Evolving Media Landscape’: Warner Bros. Discovery Is Separating Into 2 Companies. Here’s What We Know.
Warner Bros. Discovery is also rebranding Max to HBO Max (again).
The Download: 10 things that matter in AI, plus Anthropic’s plan to sue the Pentagon
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. Coming soon: our 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now For years, MIT Technology Review’s newsroom has been ahead of the curve, tracking the developments in AI that matter and…
XRobotics’ countertop robots are cooking up 25,000 pizzas a month
XRobotics recently raised a $2.5 million seed round to help it produce more of its countertop pizza robots.
Major US grocery distributor warns of disruption after cyberattack
UNFI, a grocery distributor for Whole Foods and others, warned of disruptions to customer orders after a cyberattack.
Anthropic’s AI-generated blog dies an early death
Anthropic was experimenting with an AI-generated blog. TechCrunch profiled it. Then, Anthropic shut it down.
Warner Bros to split cable and streaming businesses in major restructuring
As cable television continues to experience stagnation, with the trend of cord-cutting growing stronger each year, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is adapting to the evolving media landscape by separating its streaming and cable operations. This landmark decision aims to maximize the potential of both businesses, according to WBD. The company announced Monday its plan to split […]
The Hiring Trifecta — How to Recruit the Dream Team For Your Business
Hiring looks different at every company, but these three things are always non-negotiable.
Google fixes bug that could reveal users’ private phone numbers
The bug allowed a researcher to uncover recovery phone numbers of nearly any Google account.
Qualcomm to acquire semiconductor firm Alphawave Semi for $2.4B
Qualcomm has acquired Alphawave Semi, a U.K.-based semiconductor company focused on high-speed data center connectivity, for around $2.4 billion.
OpenAI updates ChatGPT’s voice mode with more natural-sounding speech
ChatGPT’s natural-sounding voice mode just got a big update, including more natural-sounding synthetic voice options.
Waymo robotaxis, Lime e-scooters set ablaze during LA protests
Several Waymo robotaxis and Lime e-scooters were set ablaze this weekend as unrest in downtown Los Angeles continued.