Mateo Rossi
Staff Writer, Healthtech
A graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism, Mateo started his career as a local health reporter in Boston, covering the bustling biotech scene. He gained recognition for his long-form feature in WIRED about a family's journey with a new CRISPR-based therapy, which was a finalist for a National Magazine Award. He believes that the true measure of technology is its impact on human lives and seeks out narratives that illuminate both the promise and the peril of modern medicine.
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Apple Vision Pro Exec Paul Meade Joins OpenAI
Paul Meade, the Apple vice president who led the Vision Pro headset development, is leaving the hardware giant to join OpenAI's nascent hardware team.
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Corgi Insurance Accused of Stealing Open Source Software for Product
Just weeks after securing a $2.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
OpenAI Launches Patch the Planet to Secure Open-Source Software
In its first week, OpenAI's "Patch the Planet" initiative uncovered hundreds of bugs and generated 64 pull requests across 19 critical open-source projects, including Python and cURL, according to The
Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Fusion startups raise billions, fueling energy innovation.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems alone has secured nearly $3 billion in private funding, with its SPARC project already 75% complete, signaling an unprecedented acceleration in the race for fusion energy.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Aura Launches 13.3-Inch E-Ink Photo Frame
At $499, Aura's new 13.3-inch Ink frame uses e-ink technology to mimic printed photography, deliberately avoiding the 'digital' look of its cheaper counterparts. This premium device aims to replicate the static beauty of traditional prints. The launch carves out Aura's high-end niche.
Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read
New Tech Boosts Free Video Player Performance Optimization
A new open-source video optimization library, 'StreamSwift,' released just last week, has enabled a small indie game streaming platform to cut its bandwidth costs by 40% while maintaining 1080p qualit
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
What is CRISPR Gene Editing and Why is it Revolutionizing Medicine?
In 2020, a CRISPR treatment was injected directly into human patients for the first time, marking a pivotal moment in the quest to rewrite the human genome.
Jun 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Elastic buys DeductiveAI for up to $85 million to boost AI capabilities
Elastic is reportedly paying up to $85 million for DeductiveAI, a startup generating just $1 million in annual recurring revenue.
Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Orbio raises $21M to automate frontline hiring and onboarding
At behavioral health provider The Stepping Stones Group, Orbio's AI agents now manage the company’s full US operation, leading to 20% more candidates getting hired, according to TechCrunch .
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Personalized Medicine: Genetic Profiling's 2026 Challenges
Despite the promise of tailoring treatments to individual genetic profiles, simulations based on two clinical trials did not provide evidence of benefit from personalization, according to research pub
Jun 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Apple Unveils AI Strategy With New Features
On-device processing handles 80% of requests for Apple Intelligence, signaling a major shift in how personal AI will function.
Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Notion Restores Anthropic AI Access After Service Outage
For approximately twelve hours, Notion users attempting to leverage Anthropic's advanced Opus 4.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Divine Lets Users Create Six-Second Videos for Next Gen Social Media
Divine, a new social app, is not only a reboot of the beloved six-second video platform Vine but already hosts approximately 500,000 videos from nearly 100,000 original Vine creators, according to Tec
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Apple Prepares 2026 WWDC Launch for AI, Siri Overhaul
At WWDC 2026, Apple is set to unveil a dramatically upgraded Siri, powered by Google's Gemini models, capable of conversational interactions and even analyzing document uploads, according to Tom's Gui
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Filtr blocks ads in many iPhone and Mac apps
For years, iPhone users endured ads in apps like Google News and ESPN Cricinfo.
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read
How AI Advances Neonatal Sepsis Prediction
A comprehensive review of 82 studies validated 44 distinct machine learning models across 24,252 neonates, showcasing the vast scale of AI research aimed at combating neonatal sepsis.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
FDA AI/ML medical devices: Bias and data transparency
Only 3.6% of FDA-approved AI/ML medical devices report race/ethnicity data, a stark figure that reveals a critical blind spot as these sophisticated tools increasingly shape clinical decisions. This l
Jun 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Meta AI pendant development hints at future wearable tech
Despite its Reality Labs division reportedly losing $19 billion in 2025, Meta is preparing to test an AI-powered pendant within the next year, alongside a flurry of new smart glasses.
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
What is AI in Disease Diagnosis and Why Does it Matter?
In a growing number of cases, AI algorithms are diagnosing diseases from imaging scans with higher accuracy and speed than human radiologists, according to the cdc .
May 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Rivian R2 SUV Deliveries Begin June 9
On June 9, Rivian will begin delivering its R2 SUV to customers, but the first available trim will start just under $60,000.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read