Sadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino's second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.
Anthropic releases Opus 5, a more affordable and less restrictive model than Fable 5, outperforming it in several benchmarks, with enhanced self-verification capabilities and reduced data retention concerns.
SpaceX successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites via Starship V3 but faced a second Super Heavy booster failure during a simulated landing, impacting stock performance amid a downward trend post-IPO.
Roku increases prices of its streaming devices by up to 60% due to component shortages, despite previously citing a cost advantage. Devices now priced at $40-$150, with bundles also affected.
Meta bans content from its smart glasses on Instagram if it involves surreptitious filming or harassment, amid public backlash over privacy concerns and "pervert glasses" misuse.
Several AI companies, including Hugging Face, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia, have signed an open letter urging US policymakers not to impose broad restrictions on open-weight AI models. This comes as Washington debates responses to alleged Chinese AI intellectual property theft and growing capabilities, with concerns over potential bans on Chinese open-weight models.
Facebook plans to test a TikTok-like full-screen video experience later this year, starting in video-preferring countries, to counter user losses and intense competition from rivals. The company also launched new apps for Marketplace sellers and Facebook Groups.
