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Bob Iger joins Thrive Capital as advisor following Disney departure
Bob Iger has joined Thrive Capital as an advisor after stepping down from Disney, signalling a move into investment and technology-focused strategy.
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Government & PolicySpecial forces soldier arrested over $400K Polymarket bet tied to Maduro operation
Authorities arrested a US special forces soldier accused of using classified information to earn $400K from Polymarket bets linked to a Maduro operation.
StartupsRedwood Materials COO exits as company undergoes layoffs and restructuring
Redwood Materials sees its COO depart amid layoffs and restructuring efforts, signalling a strategic shift in operations within the battery recycling sector.
BriefSierra, led by Bret Taylor, acquires YC-backed AI startup Fragment
Sierra, founded by Bret Taylor, has acquired Y Combinator-backed AI startup Fragment, strengthening its position in enterprise AI and automation tools.
AppsInstagram experiments with ‘Instants’ app for disappearing photo sharing
Instagram is testing a new ‘Instants’ app focused on disappearing photos, signalling a stronger push into private, real-time sharing features.
AINoscroll introduces an AI bot that browses endless feeds on your behalf
Noscroll is an AI tool designed to handle doomscrolling for users, summarising content and reducing time spent on social media feeds.
SecurityTrump nominee for CISA leadership withdraws from consideration
Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the US cybersecurity agency, CISA, has withdrawn, creating uncertainty about the leadership of the nation’s cyber defence efforts.
AIOpenAI unveils GPT-5.5, moving closer to an all-in-one AI platform
OpenAI introduces GPT-5.5, advancing its vision of a unified AI “super app” that combines productivity, communication, and automation on a single platform.
BriefMeta plans workforce reduction affecting around 8,000 employees
Meta is reportedly set to cut about 10% of its workforce, affecting roughly 8,000 employees as part of ongoing cost-restructuring efforts.
BriefBluesky rolls out improved high-quality photo support
Bluesky introduces enhanced photo quality support, allowing users to share clearer, higher-resolution images across the decentralised social platform.
BriefMicrosoft plans voluntary buyouts for up to 7% of its US workforce
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 7% of its US employees as part of a broader workforce restructuring and cost management strategy.
AIEra secures $11M funding to develop software platform for AI-powered devices
Era has raised $11 million to build a software platform for AI gadgets, aiming to streamline the development and integration of next-generation smart devices.
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