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Amazon develops new smartphone centred around Alexa, report claims
Amazon is reportedly developing a new smartphone built around Alexa, aiming to create a voice-first experience and strengthen its position in AI-driven consumer devices.
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ClimateWhy energy tech could be the smartest AI investment
Rising demand for AI computing is driving massive energy needs, making energy technology one of the most promising areas for investment in the AI boom.
BriefAmazon buys Rivr, the startup behind stair-climbing delivery robots
Amazon acquires Rivr, a robotics startup developing stair-climbing delivery robots, strengthening its push into last-mile automation and advanced logistics technology.
BriefJeff Bezos plans $100B push to acquire and modernise legacy manufacturers using AI
Jeff Bezos is reportedly exploring a $100 billion strategy to acquire aging manufacturing firms and upgrade them with AI to boost efficiency and industrial output.
RoboticsStaff restrain dancing humanoid robot after a malfunction at a California restaurant
A humanoid robot performing at a California restaurant had to be restrained by staff after it began behaving erratically, raising fresh concerns over robot safety.
BriefPolymarket expands partnerships with new Major League Baseball deal
Polymarket signs a new deal with Major League Baseball, continuing its partnership push as prediction markets gain traction in sports and digital engagement.
AICloudflare CEO warns bot traffic may surpass human internet use by 2027
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince says automated bot traffic could exceed human internet activity by 2027, raising concerns over security, AI growth, and web integrity.
SocialBluesky secures $100M Series B funding following CEO transition
Bluesky raises $100 million in a Series B round after a recent CEO transition, aiming to scale its decentralised social network and expand user growth.
BriefGeothermal startup Fervo Energy leaps past the ‘valley of death’ in clean power scale-up
Fervo Energy moves beyond early-stage hurdles, scaling advanced geothermal projects and attracting major investment to bring reliable, carbon-free power to market.
AppsGoogle rolls out safer sideloading system for Android apps with built-in scam protection
Google launches a safer sideloading feature for Android, adding new protections to detect scams and harmful apps while allowing users more flexibility beyond the Play Store.
AppsDoorDash introduces ‘Tasks’ app to pay couriers for AI training videos
DoorDash launches a new Tasks app that pays couriers to capture videos and data, helping train AI systems while creating additional income opportunities.
SocialMeta keeps Horizon Worlds alive, reverses plans to shut down VR platform
Meta has decided not to shut down Horizon Worlds, reaffirming its commitment to virtual reality and the metaverse despite slower-than-expected user growth.
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