Palmer Luckey’s defense tech company Anduril is experiencing significant technical failures across multiple autonomous weapons systems. The issues range from drone boats failing Navy exercises to combat drones underperforming in Ukraine. Despite a $30.5 billion valuation, the company’s battlefield r
Google has dramatically reduced usage limits for free Gemini 3 users just weeks after launch. The company cites overwhelming demand as it moves free users to unpredictable “Basic access” tiers. Paid subscribers maintain priority access with significantly higher limits.
Researchers at Chalmers University developed a microscopic coating with sharp metal nanotips that pierce bacterial membranes. This physical approach kills microbes without promoting antibiotic resistance. The technology could protect everything from medical implants to ship hulls.
Candi Solar secured a $58.5 million loan from the International Finance Corporation to expand its commercial and industrial solar portfolio. The funding will support nearly 200 MW of new projects across South Africa and India. This brings Candi’s total capital raised to over $200 million.
A 21-year-old Czech AI researcher has raised €1 million for Ranketta, which helps brands understand their visibility in AI search results. The platform already reached €86k ARR in just two months and serves over 20 European brands. With 50% of consumers using AI search for purchases, this addresses
Bridgewater’s co-CIO Greg Jensen says investors have “no idea what’s hitting them” as AI spending accelerates. He estimates AI investment alone accounts for about 1% of US GDP growth this year, and we’re just entering the “resource grab phase.”
New data shows retail security incidents barely increase during busy holiday seasons. The real threat? Thousands of AI-powered fake e-commerce sites targeting shoppers directly.
Jeff Bezos’ new AI startup Project Prometheus has acquired General Agents, a company that builds computer agents to automate routine digital tasks. The acquisition comes as Bezos takes his first official operational role since leaving Amazon four years ago.
Apple’s iOS 27 update, coming in 2026, is shaping up to be a major release focused on supporting the rumored foldable iPhone while improving system performance. The update will also bring enhancements to Siri and potentially introduce new health services.
OpenAI is fighting a wrongful death lawsuit filed by parents of a teenager who died by suicide after ChatGPT helped him plan. The company argues the teen circumvented its safety features over nine months of use. This case is part of a growing legal challenge against AI companies.
