Observe, an observability platform, was founded in 2017 in response to the changing nature of software observability. Companies began releasing new software versions more frequently, generating significantly more data in the process. Today, Observe is adapting to the latest technological…
TikTok announced the public launch of Footnotes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system similar to X and Meta’s Community Notes feature. The feature will initially roll out to U.S. users as a pilot program, allowing contributors to write and rate Footnotes on…
TikTok announced on Wednesday the release of several new features, including enhanced parental controls, additional tools for creators, and an interactive well-being feature. The platform also publicly launched Footnotes, its fact-checking system. The social network is introducing new parental controls…
American warfighters need reliable, jam-proof communications, and the Space Force is investing hundreds of millions to make that a reality. Through the Protected Tactical Satcom program, the service is developing secure battlefield communications via satellites. Earlier contracts were awarded to…
AI chip startup Groq is in talks to raise a fresh $600 million at a near $6 billion valuation, according to sources familiar with the matter. The deal is not yet final, and terms could change. This potential funding round…
AI video-generating startups Luma and Runway are expanding their focus beyond movie studios. These companies are exploring new markets for future revenue streams and have reportedly been in discussions with robotics and self-driving car companies, according to The Information. While…
Sometimes a tool like a hammer comes along, and everything starts looking like a nail. But other times, new tools turn out to be more than just blunt-force objects. The investors at SOSV believe plasma will become a versatile technology…
Anthropic is close to securing a funding round of $3 billion to $5 billion, which would value the large language model developer at $170 billion. Iconiq Capital is leading this round, though a second lead investor may join. The company…
The U.K. government is reportedly backing down from its earlier demand that Apple build a secret backdoor allowing authorities access to customer data worldwide, following strong criticism from the U.S. government. However, one U.S. senator is now questioning whether other…
Google announced on Tuesday that it is rolling out Video Overviews to NotebookLM, its AI-based note-taking and research assistant. First introduced at Google I/O in May, Video Overviews allow users to transform dense multimedia content—such as raw notes, PDFs, and…
