AI & Machine Learning
The latest breakthroughs and applications in artificial intelligence, from large language models to neural networks.

AI Terms Explained: Your Guide to Artificial Intelligence Basics
ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool, reached 100 million users in just two months, according to UBS Analysis .

Many Coders Refuse to Work Without AI Tools
At a recent developer conference, 70% of surveyed engineers stated they would consider leaving their job if their company restricted access to AI coding assistants, according to DevSurvey 2023 data.

SpaceX secures $4.16B U.S. Space Force contract for missile defense satellites
The U.S. Space Force recently awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to develop satellites for a missile and air defense system, marking a substantial commitment. This award is part of an approximate

Ghost hackers leave unsolved cybersecurity mysteries
Eight years after the Shadow Brokers dumped a trove of NSA hacking tools, including the devastating EternalBlue, not a single person has been arrested or charged, leaving one of the most significant c

High-Performance Kitchen Gadgets Simplify Adulting for Busy People
A personal blender with a 1,200-watt motor, capable of turning fibrous kale into a creamy smoothie in seconds, costs $165, a fraction of its high-end competitors.

Ferrari uses IBM AI to boost F1 fan experience
For the first time, Formula 1 fans can access AI-generated race summaries, real-time telemetry, and strategic insights directly from Scuderia Ferrari HP's new app, powered by IBM Watsonx.

Spotify 'Reserved' Offers Concert Tickets for Premium Users
Spotify launched 'Reserved,' a new feature holding two concert tickets per tour for eligible Premium subscribers, according to The Hollywood Reporter .

Spotify Launches AI Tools to Personalize Your Podcast Listening
At Spotify, users can now input an idea into an experimental application, 'Studio,' and receive a fully AI-generated podcast.

Google AI agents power proactive searches with new Gemini models
Google has unveiled a reimagined 'intelligent search box' and AI-powered information agents, marking its biggest change to Search in over 25 years, according to TechCrunch .

Google IO 2026: Talk to your Gmail inbox with AI features
At Google IO 2026, Google unveiled 'Gmail Live,' a new feature allowing users to simply ask their inbox natural language questions to find information, fundamentally changing how email is managed.

Wall Street analysts boost Micron stock price predictions for 2026
Micron's market capitalization briefly surpassed tech giants Meta and Tesla on Thursday, a stunning indicator of its recent surge.

'The Small Stuff' book helps readers reclaim lives from convenience
Ian Bogost's new book, 'The Small Stuff,' a 342-gram physical object, was published on July 7, 2026.

AI to accelerate India's digital payment growth under DPI 2.0
By September 2025, India's Digital Payments Index soared to 516.

Novak Djokovic Advises General Atlantic on Sports and Wellness
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has formally joined global private equity giant General Atlantic as a Global Strategic Advisor, not an investor.

Microsoft Raises Xbox Series S and X Prices Amidst Industry Shifts
Starting October 3, the Xbox Series S 512GB console, previously $399, will now cost $499, marking a significant $100 jump for entry-level gamers, according to Stuff .

Trump administration asks OpenAI to slow new AI model release
The Trump administration has asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.

AI boosts engineering output, creating more jobs for the future
Nvidia, the chipmaker central to the artificial intelligence revolution, now commands a market capitalization exceeding $5.

UK Government Plans Social Media Ban for Under 16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban social media access for all individuals under 16, with restrictions set to take effect by early 2027, according to BBC .

KPMG withdraws AI report amid hallucination and oversight crisis
KPMG's report, "Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI," was entirely withdrawn after approximately 40 of its 45 citations were identified as AI hallucinations.

Meta AI staff protest surveillance program monitoring employee activity
At a recent internal presentation, a Meta employee hijacked a livestream with an expletive-laden outburst directed at a senior AI executive, exposing deep internal rifts within the company's ambitious

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Has One Direct Report
At Anthropic, CEO Dario Amodei directly supervises only one employee, his chief of staff Avital Balwit, according to storyboard18 .

OpenAI Accelerates Super App Development for Integrated ChatGPT Experience
OpenAI executives are abandoning 'side quests' like the much-hyped video generator Sora, according to TechCrunch .

Google Taps SpaceX for Cloud Compute Services
Google will pay SpaceX $920 million a month for computing power, a sum that reveals the urgent demand for AI infrastructure, as detailed by The New York Times .

Nvidia launches RTX Spark to power AI agent PCs
Nvidia, a company synonymous with cloud AI dominance, has just unveiled a deskside AI supercomputer for Windows, capable of running frontier models with up to 1 trillion parameters locally.

SoftBank Targets €75 Billion for French Data Centers
SoftBank Group plans to invest up to €75 billion ($87 billion) to develop 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity in France, according to Bloomberg .

Triomics AI Secures $22 Million to Revolutionize Oncology Centers
Triomics expanded its enterprise customer base fourfold over the past year, leading to a 10-fold increase in annualized recurring revenue, according to TechCrunch .

Google AI Overviews struggle with basic spelling, sparking criticism.
Google's AI Overview recently claimed there are two 'P's in 'Google' and one 'r' in 'poop', exposing fundamental flaws in its highly anticipated search feature.

Iranian hackers breach Los Angeles transit system
Iranian hackers stole at least 700 gigabytes of emails, backups, and other files from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) in a March cyberattack.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices to rise after May 8
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices will jump after May 8, 2026, but attendees can still secure a second pass for half price until then.

SolarSquare Raising $60M to Expand Rooftop Solar Market
SolarSquare is reportedly in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million, potentially valuing the Indian rooftop solar company at half a billion dollars.