For the past two weeks, the social media platform X has been flooded with AI-manipulated nude images created by the Grok AI chatbot. An alarming range of women have been affected by these non-consensual images, including prominent models, actresses, news…
In the season finale of Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Paul Irving, partner and COO of GTMfund. They discuss go-to-market strategies for the AI era. Paul shares specific, actionable advice for early-stage startups on how to win even…
CES is always chock-full of robots, and this year electronics giant LG announced a new bot, dubbed CLOi, that it claims will revolutionize household chores. The idea is that you won’t have to do them anymore. CLOi is described as…
XBrew Lab introduced its countertop nitro beverage machine, the EverNitro, at CES this week. The device offers nitro coffee enthusiasts a more accessible way to enjoy the drink, aiming to eliminate the waste and expense associated with traditional cartridge-based machines.…
NSO Group, a prominent and controversial maker of government spyware, released a new transparency report on Wednesday. The company described this as entering “a new phase of accountability.” However, unlike previous annual disclosures, this report lacks specific details about how…
Building software products has never been easier, so why are so many well-funded startups failing to take off no matter how good their product is? In the season finale episode of Build Mode, our guest has an answer. Startups have…
Nvidia is now requiring its customers in China to pay the full cost of its H200 AI chips upfront, according to a report. This new policy leaves no room for refunds or changes to orders. While some customers may be…
The health department for the state of Illinois has confirmed a years-long security lapse that exposed the personal information of more than 700,000 state residents. The Illinois Department of Human Services stated that an internal mapping website containing residents’ personal…
Vocci has entered the competitive note-taking ring market at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. While last year saw companies like Sandbar and Pebble announce rings for personal note-taking, Vocci’s device is positioned more as a competitor to Plaud’s meeting-focused tools.…
Following the success of TikTok and Instagram Reels, Disney is bringing short-form video content to Disney+ in the U.S. this year. The company announced this move at its Tech and Data Showcase event at CES 2026, stating the goal is…
