Lovable, a Stockholm-based startup, has expanded its multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud. The deal involves a fivefold increase in Lovable's Google Cloud footprint, including AI usage, and grants access to Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini models.
A year after Alexandr Wang took charge of Meta's AI, the company released Muse Spark, its most credible AI model yet. Despite internal criticism and challenges, Wang has assembled a strong team and reshaped AI operations, aiming to compete with rivals like OpenAI and Google.
A new study reveals that approximately 44% of Waymo robotaxi miles are driven empty, similar to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, questioning their potential to reduce traffic congestion.
Google has launched Gemma 4 12B, a new AI model designed for efficiency, capable of running on consumer laptops with 16GB RAM. It offers advanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities with reduced latency and memory usage compared to larger variants.
Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding voluntary AI safety testing, but critics argue it's performative, offering few concrete changes and relying on company goodwill. The order establishes a 30-day window for government testing, faces challenges with talent recruitment and funding, and its effectiveness is questioned by experts.
Dashlane's security advisory about attackers obtaining encrypted user vaults has raised concerns due to a lack of clarity on the attack's mechanics, particularly how two-factor authentication was bypassed and how initial account access was gained.
AI music generator Suno secured $400 million in Series D funding at a $5.4 billion valuation. This comes despite ongoing lawsuits from Universal Music Group and Sony over alleged training on copyrighted songs, though Warner Music Group settled.
Microsoft's Build conference showcased a new AI-first strategy, featuring in-house reasoning models like MAI-Thinking-1, a cybersecurity tool (MDASH), and 'Autopilot' AI agents integrated into a Copilot super app. This marks a significant pivot from its reliance on OpenAI, as Microsoft aims to compete directly with top AI labs.
As of mid-2026, cybersecurity threats persist amid global crises. Major hacks include Social Security data exposure, attacks on European water/energy grids, Iranian cyberattacks on US infrastructure, and breaches at Instructure, FBI, and Hasbro, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical systems and open-source software.
The author critiques Google's new AI, Spark, arguing its "productivity" focus ignores systemic issues. While AI can perform tasks, it doesn't address economic inequality or the "busy trap" created by tech companies, questioning the value of AI assistants if people can't afford free time.
Plex is introducing new social features, including personalized lists, community forums, "Match Scores," emoji reactions, and a "Follow Anything" option, to improve entertainment discovery and user engagement across streaming services.
WiiM is launching the WiiM Bar, an affordable 3.0.2 Atmos soundbar with a unique touchscreen, expanding its whole-home audio ecosystem. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, offers expandability with a subwoofer and wireless speakers, and integrates with various streaming services.
Coralogix, an Israeli-founded software monitoring startup headquartered in Boston, has secured $200 million in Series F funding, reaching a $1.6 billion valuation. The investment, led by Advent and CPPIB, will accelerate development of AI agent monitoring tools amidst rapid growth and increasing demand in the AI infrastructure sector.
Morgan Stanley will soon allow external AI agents from thousands of corporations direct access to its stock administration platforms, ShareWorks and Equity Edge. This move aims to streamline data and insights for clients' autonomous agents, bypassing traditional human interfaces and marking a significant step in integrating AI into Wall Street's core services.
Uber revealed a prototype Hyundai Ioniq 5 equipped with advanced sensors, designed to collect driving data for its autonomous vehicle partners. The company plans to deploy 500 such vehicles globally this year to gather millions of miles of data for training self-driving software.
A hacking campaign exploiting Meta's AI chatbot to take over Instagram accounts persisted even after Meta claimed the issue was fixed. Hackers used the chatbot to claim ownership of accounts, allowing them to reset passwords and gain control, with some victims reporting ongoing issues.
Meta's VR fitness game Supernatural will spin off into an independent company, Supernatural Health, after Meta's acquisition and subsequent content freeze. The original founders will lead the new entity, aiming to continue the app's focus on enjoyable fitness.
Bluetooth trackers help locate lost items using phone apps and large networks like Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub. Top recommendations include Apple AirTags for iPhone users and Tile Pro for Android users, with Pebblebee offering cross-platform alternatives.
AethexAI has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop voice AI solutions tailored for Africa and the Middle East. The startup focuses on handling local dialects and reducing latency, addressing a gap left by global players.
