Google Pivots to Agentic AI with the Launch of Gemini 3.5 Flash
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Google Pivots to Agentic AI with the Launch of Gemini 3.5 Flash

Google has officially introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash, a high-performance artificial intelligence model designed to transition the company’s strategy from simple conversational chatbots to autonomous ‘agentic’ tools. By prioritizing speed, low latency, and complex problem-solving, this new model is built to handle multi-step workflows, such as coding pipelines and research projects, with minimal human intervention. Internal […]

Google Transforms Street View into Interactive AI Worlds with Project Genie
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Google Transforms Street View into Interactive AI Worlds with Project Genie

Google has announced a major expansion of its Project Genie platform, integrating two decades of Street View imagery to create fully interactive, simulated environments. Unveiled at the company’s latest developer conference, this technology allows users to transform real-world locations into dynamic, navigable digital spaces. By leveraging a database of over 280 billion images spanning 110 […]

From Teen Hacker to Iron Dome Researcher: Ocean Raises $28M to Combat AI Phishing
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From Teen Hacker to Iron Dome Researcher: Ocean Raises $28M to Combat AI Phishing

Shay Shwartz’s journey from a teenage hacker to a cybersecurity expert working on Israel’s Iron Dome defense system laid the foundation for his latest venture. After his hacking activities ended at 16, he redirected his skills toward defending against cyber threats. His decade-long career included leading projects for Israel’s defense and intelligence units, later joining […]

Mach Industries Acquires Exquadrum for $50M to Strengthen Defense Tech Supply Chain
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Mach Industries Acquires Exquadrum for $50M to Strengthen Defense Tech Supply Chain

Three-year-old defense technology company Mach Industries has completed the acquisition of solid rocket motor startup Exquadrum in a $50 million cash-and-equity transaction. The deal, which involved rebranding Exquadrum as Mach Energetics, grants Mach Industries direct control over a critical component in modern unmanned systems. The acquisition follows a chance connection made at an MIT recruiting […]