Rubrik’s acquisition of Predibase aims to help companies easily build and run affordable AI models using secure internal data, boosting enterprise-grade AI adoption.
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As fireworks light up U.S. skies this July 4th, billion-dollars’ worth firework industry behind the sparkle faces rising tariffs, political pressure, and economic strain
A controversial petition calls for Melania Trump and her family’s deportation, questioning her ‘Einstein visa’ and Trump’s tough immigration stance.
Balaji S. Srinivasan’s Network School brings startup founders and technologists to a private island near Singapore to prototype a digital-first, decentralized “Network State.”
OpenAI signs a $30B deal with Oracle for 4.5GW of data center power under its Stargate project, boosting U.S. AI infrastructure and digital growth.
From Sanders to Mamdani and Trump to Vance, parallel insurgencies reshape America’s political, economic, and institutional landscape.
Microsoft is laying off 9,000 employees or less than 4% of its global workforce even when it reports strong earnings and deepens investments in AI. The move reflects broader tech industry trends as companies streamline operations and shift toward automation.
Blackdot’s precision tattoo device, A.E.R.O., now installed at NYC’s Bang Bang studio, blends robotics and creativity to offer painless, high-tech ink. Backed by $7M in funding, the company is reshaping how tattoos are designed and applied.
Robinhood is doubling down on crypto in the US, unveiling stock tokens, its own Layer-2 blockchain, staking for ETH and SOL, and new AI-powered tools
The Trump administration is reviving a plan to replace the flexible “duration of status” visa policy with fixed stay limits for F-1 and J-1 visa holders. The move contrasts Trump’s recent pro-immigrant comments, raising concerns about its impact on academic continuity and foreign talent in the US.
CBS parent company Paramount to pay $16 million to resolve a legal dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump over “60 Minutes” interview. This comes ahead of Paramount $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.
xAI has secured a total of $10 billion in fresh funding to accelerate further in AI space by expanding its AI infrastructure and develop its flagship Grok platform
Proton takes Apple to US federal court for app store policies. The company argues that Apple’s tight control and steep fees are harming both app developers and users.
Jumbotail has raised $120 million in a Series D funding round. The company has become the fifth unicorn of the year, joining Netradyne, Porter, Drools and BlueStone.
Oracle has signed a game-changing $30B annual cloud deal set to kick in by FY2028. With booming cloud growth, major AI ventures like Stargate, and a massive $138B sales backlog, Oracle is quickly emerging as a top player in the cloud and AI infrastructure space.
AI startup Anthropic has launched the Economic Futures Program to explore how artificial intelligence is impacting jobs and the global economy
While previous innovations changed how we work, communicate, and access information, AI technologies promise to change how we think, create, and understand ourselves—including our beautiful imperfections.
Y Combinator’s Sennu AI speeds up Salesforce QA with tests written in plain English, full browser automation, and zero setup—freeing product teams from manual testing.
Britain’s CMA has launched a Phase 1 probe into Boeing’s $4.7B bid to reacquire Spirit AeroSystems, amid growing scrutiny over Boeing’s safety practices.
Veteran consultant and former KPMG leader Pradeep Udhas reflects on his journey across tech, consulting, private equity, boards and music, and why adaptability and trust will define the next era of business.
CoreWeave is reportedly reviving its bid to acquire Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific, nearly a year after its initial offer was declined
OpenAI has acquired AI recommendation startup Crossing Minds, AI is taking over the shopping experience
Uber is exploring a potential team-up with ex-CEO Travis Kalanick as competition from Tesla and Waymo intensifies in the robotaxi space.
China has agreed to resume rare earth exports to the US following a new trade agreement aimed at easing tensions.
US-based aerospace startup Sceye has raised $15 million from Japan’s SoftBank, SoftBank gains exclusive rights to use Sceye’s HAPS in Japan