BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue: BuzzFeed unveiled new AI-powered social apps at SXSW, but its demos drew muted reactions. Read More |
Apple rolls out first 'background security' update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug: Apple's first-ever "background security improvement" fixes a vulnerability in its Safari browser running its latest software. Read More |
The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says: After their dramatic falling-out, it doesn't seem as though Anthropic and the Pentagon are getting back together. Read More |
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Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite |
Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum. |
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| Quantum computing has the potential to reshape financial services, from risk management to data analysis. HSBC and IBM have demonstrated this through a hybrid-quantum approach to European corporate bond trading. This revealed complex patterns in noisy financial data, and a 34% improvement in predicting winning customer trade inquiries. |
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Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video: Micro-drama apps make billions in consumer spending, so VURT launched its streaming app to allow indie filmmakers to capitalize on the vertical video trend. Read More |
Gecko Robotics lands the largest US Navy robotics deal yet: Gecko Robotics inked a five-year deal to help the U.S. Navy monitor and predict needed maintenance on its fleet of ships. Read More |
Google's data center power playbook comes into focus: Google has long procured clean power for its operations and data centers, but recent deals show the company is changing tactics. Read More |
World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents: As AI agents take the reins for online shoppers, Sam Altman's unconventional startup is looking to expand its verification offerings to support agentic commerce. Read More |
MacBook Neo, AirPods Max 2, iPhone 17e, and everything else Apple announced this month: From a new iPhone to a budget-friendly MacBook, Apple announced a series of new products this week. Read More |
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Investors don't just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn't come from slides. It comes from preparation.  |
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Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. |
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Gamma adds AI image-generation tools in bid to take on Canva and Adobe: The company's new product, called Gamma Imagine, will let users employ text prompts to create brand-specific assets like interactive charts and visualizations, marketing collateral, social graphics, and infographics. Read More |
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