Google’s Trends Explore page gets new Gemini capabilities

Google announced on Wednesday the launch of a revamped Trends Explore page, now featuring Gemini-powered capabilities that automatically identify and compare trends related to your searches. The update is rolling out on desktop starting today. The Trends Explore page has…

Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public

The reboot of the early-internet online community Digg, a one-time rival to Reddit, is moving forward. The company, which is now back under the ownership of its original founder Kevin Rose along with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, is launching its…

Blackstone, General Atlantic-backed Liftoff Mobile files for IPO

Discord is considering going public soon, and other technology companies are beginning to take their chances as well. Liftoff Mobile filed its first S-1 document late Tuesday, marking the initial step in that process. The company is not yet discussing…

AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million Series A

Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to power their attacks. In response, cybersecurity defenders are also turning to AI technology to fight back. A security startup named Depthfirst, positioning itself at the forefront of this AI-powered defense, announced that it…

Robotics software maker Skild AI hits $14B valuation

Skild AI, a company that develops foundation models for robots, has reportedly more than tripled its valuation in just seven months. According to reports, the startup has raised a $1.4 billion Series C funding round led by SoftBank, valuing the…

YouTube now has a way for parents to block kids from watching Shorts

YouTube and other social media platforms are increasing their parental controls as the online safety of minors remains a prominent international issue. The Google-owned platform announced this week that it is implementing additional parental controls, particularly around the amount of…

AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million series A

Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI in their attacks. At the same time, cyber defenders are also turning to the technology to fight back. Depthfirst, a security startup positioning itself at the forefront of this AI-powered defense, announced that it had…