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Cloudflare’s new policy pushes AI companies to pay for publishers’ content
Cloudflare mandated AI companies to segregate web crawlers for training versus search by September 15, or face default blocking on publisher sites using Cloudflare’s new policy.
Neocloud Together AI raises $800M, leaps to $8.3B valuation
Neocloud Together AI secured $800 million in funding, increasing its valuation from $3.3 billion to $8.3 billion within months.
SpaceX has an AI device prototype, and it sure sounds phone-ish
SpaceX allegedly demonstrated a prototype AI-powered handheld device to investors, suggesting potential entry into consumer wireless markets.
WhatsApp usernames are already raising impersonation red flags
Meta introduced WhatsApp usernames to replace phone numbers in profiles, aiming to enhance user privacy while raising concerns about increased impersonation risks.
Bending Spoons defies SaaS slump, surges 40% on first day of trading
Bending Spoons, a tech acquisition firm, surged 40% on its first trading day by acquiring and modernizing legacy digital brands.
Indian tech tycoon bets $30M of his own money to build AI alternative to Microsoft Office
Bhavin Turakhia, an Indian tech entrepreneur, has personally invested $30 million to launch Neo, an AI-powered enterprise productivity suite aiming to compete with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Lime begins life as a public company after years of uncertainty
Lime completed its IPO after nine years as a private company, citing $1 billion in liabilities as the primary driver for going public.
Rivian raises EV sales forecast as Q2 production ramps up
Rivian revised its 2026 electric vehicle delivery forecast upward following the launch of its R2 SUV, signaling improved production capacity and demand outlook.
Ashton Kutcher leaving Sound Ventures to launch new VC firm with Morgan Beller
Ashton Kutcher is leaving Sound Ventures to co-found a new venture capital firm focused on AI infrastructure and energy, shifting from backing top-tier AI labs to foundational supporting technologies.
Microsoft launches its own AI deployment company with $2.5 billion commitment
Microsoft established a dedicated AI deployment company with a $2.5 billion investment to accelerate enterprise AI integration.
Apple’s Hide My Email feature has a bug that’s been exposing real email addresses, researcher claims
A security researcher identified a bug in Apple's Hide My Email feature that exposes users' real email addresses, undermining its core privacy function.
Lucid Motors’ CFO is out as its new CEO continues leadership shakeup
Lucid Motors replaced its CFO amid declining Gravity SUV sales and broader leadership restructuring to address financial underperformance.
After $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck
Bending Spoons, an Italian tech company, acquired struggling internet brands after its $18B IPO, framing its strategy as disciplined execution rather than luck.
Melinda Gates’ venture firm backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II
Magnify Ventures secured $46.6 million in new funding for its second venture fund, with Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures as a key limited partner.
Apple is reportedly planning new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro releases early next year
Apple is reportedly preparing new iPad Pro models and a lower-cost MacBook Pro for early 2025 release, signaling product expansion amid competitive pressure in premium and value-tier computing.
Yep, we’re using OpenClaw to date now
A developer used OpenClaw and Claude to automate Instagram DM outreach for dating, raising concerns about consent, platform manipulation, and AI-enabled social engineering.
Tesla saw a massive sales jump in the second quarter
Tesla delivered over 480,000 electric vehicles globally in Q2, driven by geographic expansion and lower-priced vehicle variants.
US government says it got hacked — again
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's intelligence-sharing network was compromised, prompting bipartisan concern over national security implications.
Popular TV-tracking app TV Time is shutting down as company focuses on AI
TV Time, a consumer TV-tracking app, is being discontinued on July 15 as Whip Media shifts resources to enterprise AI offerings.
OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund
OpenAI's CEO proposed donating 5% of company equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund to enable public financial participation in AI profits.