OpenAI is winding down its work with Scale AI, whose founder is joining Meta
cnbc - OpenAI has been winding down its work with Scale AI over the last year, according to a spokesperson.
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Salesforce hikes prices with AI-enhanced CRM and Slack update
Salesforce has raised prices for its CRM products while introducing AI enhancements for Slack. The strategy, a clear nod to the evolving tech landscape, is designed to leverage AI’s promise to justify the cost increase—pending customer reactions that are, naturally, as mixed as the very algorithms they tout.
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JetBlue Is Slashing Flights and Cutting Costs. Here's What Travelers Should Know
Macy Meyer / cnet - JetBlue is pulling back on routes to several US states and major metropolitan cities.
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xAI’s New $9.3B Debt Gamble: Elon Musk’s Urgent Push for AI Dominance
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Elon Musk's xAI is aiming to raisE a staggering $9.3 billion in a high-stakes gamble to fund its 'Colossus' supercomputer and push its controversial Grok AI into the enterprise market, challenging industry giants.The post xAI’s New $9.3B Debt Gamble: Elon…
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Trump Signals Likely Extension Of TikTok Sale Deadline
In a surprising twist, former President Trump has indicated that he may extend TikTok’s sale deadline once again, injecting further uncertainty into the platform’s troubled transaction saga. His comments continue to fuel debates amid intense regulatory scrutiny over the deal.
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Peak Design's new tripods take aim at the professional set
Will Shanklin / engadget - Peak Design is building on the success of its innovative Travel Tripod. The photography accessory maker is launching a new Pro Tripod on Kickstarter. The latest model comes in three flavors: Pro Lite, Pro and Pro Tall. As you might expect, their prices dw…
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Intel to lay off up to 20% of Intel Foundry workers
Rebecca Szkutak / techcrunch - Rumors of these layoffs began back in April as Intel looks to refocus on its core business units and shed additional bloat.
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Ramp secures $200M Series E, vaulting valuation to $16B
Ramp announced a $200 million Series E funding round that propelled its valuation from $13 billion to $16 billion within just three months. The latest influx reinforces Ramp’s position in the AI-based financial operations platform arena and highlights investor confidence in its innovative spend management solutions.
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Coralogix gets $115M in funding to pioneer agentic AI-powered observability
Mike Wheatley / siliconangle - Coralogix Ltd. says it’s going to automate and extend the value of its observability tools to every business worker after closing on a $115 million late-stage funding today. The Series E round coincides with the launch of its first artificial intelligence…
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WhatsApp Ads Debut in Updates Section, Personal Chats Unaffected
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - WhatsApp this week introduced advertising to its messaging platform, but your encrypted conversation threads in the Meta-owned app are off limits for marketers – at least for now.WhatsApp announced on Monday it will display ads through three new features,…
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OpenAI contemplates antitrust review of Microsoft’s partnership terms
Swagath Bandhakavi / techmonitor - The ongoing friction between OpenAI and Microsoft seems to be escalating, with executives from the ChatGPT developer considering action.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates officially announced: The shopping event returns from July 8 to 11
Valentina Palladino / engadget - Amazon has officially announced the dates for its next annual shopping event, and there’s a twist this year. Prime Day 2025 will be four days long, running from July 8 through July 11. A departure from previous years in which Prime Day was a 48-hour affai…
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Defence unicorn Helsing raises 600m led by Daniel Eks Prima Materia
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OpenAI and Microsoft Tensions Are Reaching a Boiling Point
Berber Jin / wsj - The startup, growing frustrated with its partner, has discussed making antitrust complaints to regulators.
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Millennium stake sale valued around $14 billion
A minority stake sale discussion in the hedge fund Millennium has sparked valuation chatter at approximately $14 billion. Analysts and observers are left nodding in barely concealed disbelief as market watchers await further details on investor participation and strategic plans.
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Patreon will increase the cut it takes from new creators
Amanda Silberling / techcrunch - Patreon is bumping its take fee from creators from 8% to 10%, but only for new signups.
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Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305 million
cnbc - Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305 million
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Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks
Andrew Liszewski / theverge - Anker has issued a recall for its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to a “potential issue with the lithium-ion battery” that could pose a fire safety risk. The company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions that have caused minor burn …
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How AI sales startup Landbase nabbed Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures to lead its $30M Series A
Julie Bort / techcrunch - A concept Landbase's CEO calls "digital trust" led nearly 130 VCs to pursue the "vibe GTM" startup.
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Prime Video Ads Reported to Have Quietly Been Doubled in Length
Steve Vegvari / iphoneincanada - Amazon Prime Video ads have reportedly doubled in length since the company first introduced its ad-based tiered subscription.The post Prime Video Ads Reported to Have Quietly Been Doubled in Length first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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