Technology – Page 11

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Mobile Apps, Technology

QueryStory Emerges from Stealth, Promising Trustworthy AI-Driven Data Narratives

QueryStory, a new startup co-founded by former Google engineer Shapor Naghibzadeh, has officially launched, aiming to bridge the trust gap in enterprise data analysis powered by artificial intelligence. The company emerged from stealth today, backed by a $6 million seed funding round secured in late 2025 from investors including Brightmind Partners and New York Life […]

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Mobile Apps, Technology

The GPT-2 Era of Physical AI: Why Robot Brain Builders Are Struggling to Deliver

Physical artificial intelligence has rapidly emerged as one of the most heavily funded sectors in venture capital, with billions of dollars pouring into initiatives designed to apply large language model techniques to robotics. This surge in investor enthusiasm recently propelled Unitree, a prominent Chinese robotics manufacturer, to a massive public debut that valued the enterprise […]

Business, Mobile Apps, Social Networking, Technology

Bluesky Expands Video Uploads to 10 Minutes Amidst Platform Competition

Bluesky, the burgeoning social network, has announced a significant upgrade to its video capabilities, now allowing users to upload videos up to 10 minutes in length. This marks a substantial increase from its previous three-minute limit, which itself was an upgrade implemented last year. The platform also enhanced its technical specifications, permitting a maximum file […]

Business, Legal, Mobile Apps, Social Networking, Technology

Meta Reaches Massive $18 Billion Settlement With States Over Youth Mental Health Allegations

Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement to resolve a sweeping lawsuit brought by 29 states that accused the social media giant of designing platforms like Instagram and Facebook to intentionally addict young users. The legal action, which alleged violations of child privacy laws and the promotion of harmful content to minors, concluded without […]

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Mobile Apps, Technology

Z.ai Unveils Ox Alpha: A Powerful New AI Model Challenging Frontier Competitors

Speculation surrounding the identity of the AI laboratory behind the recently launched Ox Alpha model has been put to rest. The mysterious open-weight AI model, which quickly climbed benchmarks and leaderboards after its anonymous release on OpenRouter, has been confirmed as the creation of Z.ai, the company known for its GLM series. Z.ai has revealed […]

Cybersecurity, Emergency Management, Mobile Apps, Technology

Over 100 US Water Systems Hit by Widespread Cyberattack Campaign

A sweeping wave of cyberattacks has targeted more than 100 internet-exposed systems across the United States water and wastewater sector, highlighting growing vulnerabilities within the nation’s critical infrastructure. The coordinated activity has hit utilities in Michigan, Minnesota, and at least five additional states, demonstrating a troubling expansion in the scale and frequency of attacks aimed […]

Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Apps, Policies, Technology

Bill Gates Advocates for ‘Robot Tax’ and ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs to Shape AI’s Future

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has shared extensive insights into the societal implications of artificial intelligence, outlining proactive measures to navigate its transformative impact. While acknowledging the immense potential of AI to revolutionize fields like science and healthcare, Gates emphasizes the critical need for responsible development and deployment, particularly concerning its effects on the global workforce. […]

Cybersecurity, Mobile Apps, Technology

Ring Unveils ‘TAKE’ Encryption Standard to Balance Smart Features with Privacy

Ring, the smart home division of Amazon, has announced the introduction of a new encryption protocol dubbed ‘Throw Away the Key Encryption’ (TAKE). This new standard is set to become the default setting for video encryption and user data management across the company’s ecosystem. By utilizing a rotating set of encryption keys that are temporarily […]

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Mobile Apps, Technology

Perceptron Unveils Isaac 0.5: Ex-Meta Scientists Bring Advanced Visual AI to Industrial Automation

A new wave of artificial intelligence is poised to transcend the digital realm, moving into the physical world, particularly within industrial environments. Leading this charge is Perceptron, a startup founded in November 2024 by two former research scientists from Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) division. Perceptron’s core mission is to develop frontier vision models that […]

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Mobile Apps, Technology

Particle Launches Radar to Make Podcast Audio Searchable for AI Agents

Particle, an artificial intelligence startup established by former Twitter engineers, is shifting its primary focus toward indexing spoken conversations found within podcasts. The company has introduced a new platform called Radar, designed not only to transcribe podcast audio but also to comprehend its contextual meaning, allowing users to extract key quotes and highlights seamlessly. Radar […]