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Palantir stock falls for sixth-straight day in longest losing streak since April 2024

Palantir shares sank further into correction territory Wednesday after six straight days of heavy selling. The slide marks the longest such streak for the artificial intelligence software company since April 2024, and brings shares down 18% from the recent intraday record. Shares closed in correction territory on Tuesday after accumulating a 15% loss from the highs. Wednesday's moves also dropped Palantir out of the 20 most valuable U.S. companies ranking. The software analytics company achiev

Group14 lands $463M from SK, Porsche, and others to make silicon anodes for EVs

Battery materials startup Group14 announced Wednesday it has closed a $463 million funding round to expand its manufacturing footprint, a sign that investors remain confident in the future of electric vehicles. The startup manufactures silicon anode materials, which significantly boost the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries. Group14 currently operates three factories, two in the U.S. and one in South Korea. Despite headlines about softening demand growth for electric vehicles, the globa

Palantir stock plummets 18% from highs in longest losing streak since April 2024

Palantir shares sank further into correction territory Wednesday after six straight days of heavy selling. The slide marks the longest such streak for the artificial intelligence software company since April 2024, and brings shares down 18% from the recent intraday record. Shares closed in correction territory on Tuesday after accumulating a 15% loss from the highs. Palantir's slide followed a broader market sell-off and came on the heels of a short seller report from Andrew Left's Citron Rese

Scientists Built a Beer-Fridge-Sized Reactor That Brings Fusion Closer

Fusion is always 10 years away, it seems. To expedite development, some scientists have turned to the prospect of cold fusion—a hypothetical technology that seeks to achieve fusion at room temperature with simpler machines. Needless to say, no one has achieved this vaunted goal, but a team of chemists believes they’re getting closer. A paper published today in Nature introduces Thunderbird: a particle accelerator roughly the size of a beer fridge. The bench-top reactor operates on plasma scienc

Google Pixel phones just got a major Bluetooth connectivity upgrade - why 6.0 is such a big deal

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Pixel 10 is the first US phone lineup with Bluetooth 6. Bluetooth 6 adds upgrades, including precise Channel Sounding. Both devices need Bluetooth 6, so adoption will be slow. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Google's Pixel 10 smartphones debuted with plenty of noteworthy features, including native magnetic wireless charging, an industry-first IP68 dust- and waterproof fo

Palantir stock plummets 20% from highs in longest losing streak since April 2024

Palantir shares sank into bear market territory Wednesday after six-straight days of heavy selling. The slide marks the longest such streak for the artificial intelligence software company since April 2024, and brings shares down 20% from the recent record. Shares closed in correction territory on Tuesday after accumulating a 15% loss from the highs. Palantir's slide followed a broader market selloff and came on the heels of a short-seller report from Andrew Left's Citron Research. He called t

Researchers Solve 35-Year-Old Fusion Mystery With Bench-Top Reactor

Fusion is always 10 years away, it seems. To expedite development, some scientists have turned to the prospect of cold fusion—a hypothetical technology that seeks to achieve fusion at room temperature with simpler machines. Needless to say, no one has achieved this vaunted goal, but a team of chemists believes they’re getting closer. A paper published today in Nature introduces Thunderbird: a particle accelerator roughly the size of a beer fridge. The bench-top reactor operates on plasma scienc

Nvidia, Bill Gates-backed robotics startup Field AI hits $2 billion valuation after recent raise

Bill Gates-backed Robotics startup Field AI has raised $405 million in two funding rounds, with investments from Nvidia 's venture capital arm and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' family office. The funding comes during an "aha moment," founder and CEO Ali Agha told CNBC, as software and hardware reach an inflection point. "We are growing," he said. "This funding announcement is to respond to the customer demand." The latest round values the two-year-old startup at $2 billion, according to a person

Sony's newest headphones are for WH-1000XM6 fans who love to game - and I can attest to that

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. $349.99 at Amazon Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its latest pair of premium gaming headphones

Not One, but Two Wild Archie Comics Adaptations May Be on the Way

Jason Momoa’s next project may take him to the high seas. James Gunn teases that Peacemaker‘s return is more about the man behind the mask. Plus, get a look at what’s coming next on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Foundation, and Alien: Earth. Spoilers away! Archie Comics Jeff Sneider’s InSneider Report has word that Paramount is purportedly preparing a film adaptation of the Archie Comics universe, with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Mister Miracle writer Tom King tapped to pen the script, a

White Noise Makes Beer Brew Faster, Scientists Claim

Music can make people do things faster, with running, dancing, and doing chores being good examples. It seems, however, that we’re not alone in picking up the pace at the sound of a good tune. Researchers have discovered that playing a sound commonly known as white noise can shorten fermentation—arguably the most important step in brewing beer—by 21 to 31 hours, without markedly changing the flavor. This could help breweries increase beer production without diminishing quality. How sound chang

Intel Foundry Demonstrates First Arm-Based Chip on 18A Node

Images in this post: Intel, via TechPowerUp! Intel Foundry needs external customers, as the company claims that if it doesn't find more, it may have to "pause or discontinue our pursuit of Intel 14A and successor nodes." That could explain why the company posted a video today on its YouTube channel showing off "Deer Creek Falls", a new "reference SoC" fabricated on its 18A process.The video has since been removed, which is why we're crediting TechPowerUp on the screenshots, but it clearly sho

MacBook Pro just got a Thunderbolt 5 SSD option that rivals built-in storage

Thunderbolt 5 is still fairly new, with the newest MacBook Pro bringing the cutting edge technology to the masses. Other World Computing just announced a new piece of hardware that takes advantage of Thunderbolt 5’s speed boost, offering external SSD performance that approaches built-in storage speeds. Express 1M2 80G portable SSD enclosure OWC’s new Express 1M2 80G portable SSD enclosure is designed for creators and professionals who need serious performance on the go. The bus-powered drive c

Discover how developer tools are shifting fast with Lauri Moore and David Cramer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

From no-code to AI-assisted dev environments, “vibe coding” is changing how early-stage startups build — and who they need to hire. The once-standard idea of landing a “10x engineer” as your first critical hire is getting a serious reality check at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Vibe coding: hype or new reality? Join Lauri Moore, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, and David Cramer, co-founder and chief product officer at Sentry, on the Builder Stage

I tested Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones for gamers, and can't go back to boring audio

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. View now at Sony View now at Amazon more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its la

A renovation project in Turkey led to the discovery of a lost city (2023)

We live cheek by jowl with undiscovered worlds. Sometimes the barriers that separate us are thick, sometimes they’re thin, and sometimes they’re breached. That’s when a wardrobe turns into a portal to Narnia, a rabbit hole leads to Wonderland, and a Raquel Welch poster is all that separates a prison cell from the tunnel to freedom. A Fateful Swing of the Hammer Those are all fictional examples. But in 1963, that barrier was breached for real. Taking a sledgehammer to a wall in his basement, a

Databricks CEO says fresh $1B will help him attack a new AI database market

Databricks is in the process of closing a fresh round at a $100 billion valuation, sources confirmed to TechCrunch. The round was originally reported by the Wall Street Journal. A source familiar with the deal tells TechCrunch exclusively the new round is about $1 billion, and was wildly oversubscribed. Databricks, best known for its data analytics products, refrained from selling even more equity because it didn’t need cash for operations after its once record-breaking $10 billion raise at a $

I tested Sony's new premium gaming headphones, and can't go back to boring audio

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. View now at Sony View now at Amazon more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its la

I tested Soundcore's new sleep earbuds. Here's who I'd recommend them to (and who I wouldn't)

Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways The Soundcore Sleep A30 are now available for $230 The earbuds are comfortable with helpful sleep features Their active noise cancellation falls flat. View now at Soundcore Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I care a lot about my sleep, to the point where I watch what I eat before bed, exercise regularly, and stick to a regular sleep schedule. Every factor within my cont

Watch Figure 02 Humanoid Fold Laundry in New AI Demo

When the newest demo of the Figure 02 humanoid robot folding towels dropped, I knew I had to make a video about it. CNET's robot coverage always gets comments from viewers asking if robots could do their laundry. In the demo, Figure 02 folds towels at a rate of approximately 22 seconds per towel. Figure With advancements in AI and robotics, the dream of automated household chores feels closer, but it's not quite here yet. I tested my laundry-folding skills against Figure 02's robot to see just

What Is the Electric Constant and Why Should You Care?

It's fun to think about the fundamental physical constants. These are special values used in our models of the physical universe. They include things like the speed of light, the gravitational constant, and Planck’s constant, and they’re “fundamental” in the sense that we can't derive them theoretically, we can only measure them. We use these in solving physics problems all the time, so it’s easy to take them for granted. But why are there such numbers in nature, and why do they just happen to

Rust in 2025: Targeting foundational software

Rust turns 10 this year. It’s a good time to take a look at where we are and where I think we need to be going. This post is the first in a series I’m calling “Rust in 2025”. This first post describes my general vision for how Rust fits into the computing landscape. The remaining posts will outline major focus areas that I think are needed to make this vision come to pass. Oh, and fair warning, I’m expecting some controversy along the way—at least I hope so, since otherwise I’m just repeating th

Trump's Anti-Science Agenda Is Massively Hampering His Plans for AI, Experts Warn

President Donald Trump's cost-cutting measures to decrease the federal budget have already been backfiring. Federal workers are being fired and rehired. Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency has been deemed an utter failure as well. And now, the United States' lead in AI technologies and Trump's own policy proposal to boost AI are under threat due to Trump's anti-science agenda, The Guardian reports. Last month, the Trump administration released its "AI Action Plan," a poli

Premier League Soccer: Livestream Sunderland vs. West Ham From Anywhere

Sunderland are playing their first Premier League match in eight years as they host West Ham in an intriguing opening weekend matchup. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch Premier League games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Black Cats boss Régis Le Bris exceeded expectations by guiding his team to promotion via the play-offs in May, prompting a $100 million spending spree during the su

Best Adjustable Dumbbells for 2025: Fitness Expert Tested

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. When creating your own home gym, investing in durable or smart fitness equipment is super important. Adjustable dumbbells should be part of your selections because they're practical and durable. If you don't have a good set, there's a chance you'll need to buy a new one sooner rather than later. It's a problem, as this Reddit dis

'Thunderbolts' Streaming on Disney Plus: Release Date and Time

See at Disney Plus Will carry Thunderbolts Disney Plus See at Disney Plus See more details Disney Plus subscribers recently learned the Lilo & Stitch live-action would start streaming on Sept. 3, and now we know Marvel's Thunderbolts will drop even sooner. The action-packed anti-hero flick premiered in theaters on May 2 and stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman, Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen, among others. The movie follows castoffs who te

‘Foundation’ Just Smashed the Past Into the Present, and the Present Into the Future

You knew it wasn’t going to be a pleasant exchange when—at the very end of last week’s Foundation episode—Demerzel barged her way aboard Gaal’s spaceship. Gaal may be a psychic warrior who’s lived for over 300 years, but Demerzel is an ancient robot. They aren’t strangers, having met at the very beginning of season one. But times have changed since then, to put it mildly, and they really don’t know much about each other. That evolves in a big way in season three, episode six, “The Shape of Time.

Do Things That Don't Scale (2013)

Want to start a startup? Get funded by Y Combinator. July 2013 One of the most common types of advice we give at Y Combinator is to do things that don't scale. A lot of would-be founders believe that startups either take off or don't. You build something, make it available, and if you've made a better mousetrap, people beat a path to your door as promised. Or they don't, in which case the market must not exist. [ 1 ] Actually startups take off because the founders make them take o

Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Effortlessly Folding Laundry

Earlier this month, AI robotics firm Figure released a video showing Figure 02, the company's autonomous humanoid robot powered by a visual language system called Helix, loading clothes into a laundry machine to be washed. Now, the company says that the robot has a new skill: folding laundry. Figure announced the capability in a blog post yesterday, celebrating the news as a landmark event for the company and autonomous laundry frontiers writ large. The robot's folding prowess, the company de

Do Things That Don't Scale

Want to start a startup? Get funded by Y Combinator. July 2013 One of the most common types of advice we give at Y Combinator is to do things that don't scale. A lot of would-be founders believe that startups either take off or don't. You build something, make it available, and if you've made a better mousetrap, people beat a path to your door as promised. Or they don't, in which case the market must not exist. [ 1 ] Actually startups take off because the founders make them take o