Elon Musk says X plans to introduce ads in Grok’s responses

Elon Musk, owner of X, announced during a live discussion with advertisers on Wednesday that the platform plans to introduce ads in Grok’s responses. This move aims to bolster X’s struggling advertising business following the departure of former CEO Linda…

Hubble Network plans massive satellite upgrade to create global Bluetooth layer

Hubble Network’s satellite-powered Bluetooth network is getting a major upgrade. The Seattle-based startup, which aims to provide enterprises with capabilities similar to Apple’s FindMy for consumers, has developed a powerful new phased-array receiver. This technology will enable what Hubble CEO…

Upwork is buying its way into corporate staffing beyond freelancers

Upwork, a platform connecting companies with freelancers, has announced two acquisitions to expand its market reach by building a new stand-alone enterprise-focused business. The San Francisco-based company acquired Bubty, a workforce management platform, and signed a definitive agreement to acquire…

Federal regulators give Zoox an exemption for its custom-built robotaxis

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted Zoox an exemption to demonstrate its custom-built robotaxis on public roads. The agency also closed an investigation into whether the Amazon-owned company had bypassed federal regulations. This decision resolves a long-standing debate…

Google denies AI search features are killing website traffic

Numerous studies suggest that the rise of AI search features and AI chatbots is reducing traffic to publishers’ websites. However, Google disputes this claim, at least in aggregate. The company argues that total organic click volume from its search engine…