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Vast Data in talks with Alphabet’s CapitalG, Nvidia to fund round at up to $30B valuation

In Brief AI storage platform Vast Data is in talks with Alphabet’s venture arm CapitalG and existing backer Nvidia to raise a fresh round that could value the startup at up to $30 billion, Reuters reported, citing two sources. TechCrunch reported last month that Vast Data was working to raise funds at a $25 billion valuation. The round could close in the next few weeks, per Reuters, which would make New York-based Vast Data — last valued at $9.1 billion in 2023 — one of the most valuable tech

This Detroit startup is turning to utilities to make home efficiency upgrades cheaper

Ask any homeowner: renovation projects are no fun at all. From finding a contractor to determining a fair price, the process is rife with uncertainty. Plenty of startups have popped up to help homeowners tackle electrification projects, including installing solar panels and replacing gas furnaces with heat pumps. But they still struggle with the cost question: acquiring customers is often more than half the battle. Pearl Edison thinks the answer is utilities. “As much as anything, we are leve

Fatal Tesla Autopilot crash triggers $345 million lawsuit and safety questions

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In brief: Tesla could pay damages of $345 million in a personal injury trial over a fatal Autopilot crash that happened in 2019. Lawyers for the plaintiffs claim that Elon Musk and Tesla made false statements to customers, shareholders, and the public about the safety capabilities of Autopilot, thereby increasing drivers' reliance on the system. On April 25, 2019, 42-year-old George McGee was drivi

Hackers use hidden Raspberry Pi and custom malware to attack bank ATMs

Editor's take: This is a striking example of how the combination of physical compromise, network manipulation, and technical subterfuge is reshaping the threat landscape for banks and other critical infrastructure providers. The incident also highlights the importance of comprehensive security protocols that address both digital and physical attack vectors. A recently uncovered attempted bank heist illustrates the growing sophistication and audacity of cybercriminal operations targeting financi

Joby, L3Harris partner on hybrid defense craft that can be piloted or autonomous

An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation sits at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City, Nov. 12, 2023. Joby Aviation and defense manufacturing giant L3Harris announced a partnership Friday to develop a next-generation military craft that can be piloted or fly autonomously. The partnership brings together Joby's hybrid vertical take-off and landing, or VTOL, aircraft and L3's expertise in military systems and certification. The companies expect to begin testing this fall, followed by o

I tried iOS 26 as an Android user, and my biggest issue has nothing to do with Liquid Glass

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’m a Pixel guy, have been for years — everyone knows it. So, you can imagine I was pretty pleased when Google unveiled Material 3 Expressive, and it looked like a refinement of the Pixel UI design that I already loved. And then came Apple with its new Liquid Glass interface as part of iOS 26. Simply put, I thought it looked awful. It was hard to read, and the original glass effects looked clunky. Now, though, I’ve given iOS 26 a shot. I’ve loaded it onto my iP

Samsung’s 60W Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrade is exciting, but I have concerns

As a proponent of fast charging convenience, the report that Samsung will increase the power of next year’s Galaxy S26 Ultra to 60W is music to my ears. The current 45W power level is already in a sweet spot, taking just under an hour to fully charge the phone. Still, that extra boost will undoubtedly come in handy when you need to bring the phone back from the brink quickly. More juice in fewer minutes is always welcome when you’re in a hurry. And yet, I feel a sting of hesitation — a faster-

Nintendo sold 5.82 million Switch 2s in 7 weeks but still can't keep up with demand

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Nintendo has already sold 5.82 million Switch 2s since the console went on sale on June 6th and still expects to sell 15 million units by the end of its fiscal year in March 2026, the company said in its latest earnings report. If that pans out, the Switch 2 would easily outsell the or

9 things you shouldn't use AI for at work

Mensent Photography / Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways Sometimes an AI can cause you or your company irreparable harm. Sharing confidential data with an AI could have legal consequences. Don't let an AI talk to customers without supervision. A few weeks ago, I shared with you "9 programming tasks you shouldn't hand off to AI - and why." It's full of well-reasoned suggestions and recommendations for how to avoid having an AI produce code that could ruin your whole day. Then, my editor and

You can use Google's Math Olympiad-winning Deep Think AI model now - for a price

Google Two weeks ago, Google and OpenAI touted their models' award-winning performance at the International Math Olympiad (IMO). Now, Google is making a version of its model available to the public. Also: This one feature could make GPT-5 a true game changer (if OpenAI gets it right) On Friday, Google launched Deep Think in the Gemini app for Google Ultra subscribers, a premium subscription tier that costs $250 per year or $125 for the first three months. Although the model is a variation of

Rao Reading Algorithm (2024)

October 2024 Who, What, Where, How, and Why Do I Read – Why Reading Matters Reading means my total consumption of ideas and media, learning via seeing or listening to symbols versus pure action. Reading involves books at the core, but also journal articles, news, blogs, music, video, maps, engineering and architectural drawings, code, patents, walking in cities, conversations with people, and viewing art. If it’s compressed info encoded into my brain and world models, I count it. The line betw

Belgium Bans Internet Archive's 'Open Library' in Site Blocking Order

The Business Court in Brussels, Belgium, has issued an unprecedentedly broad site-blocking order that aims to restrict access to shadow libraries including Anna's Archive, Libgen, OceanofPDF, Z-Library, and the Internet Archive's Open Library. In addition to ISP blocks, the order also directs search engines, DNS resolvers, advertisers, domain name services, CDNs and hosting companies to take action. Traditional site-blocking measures that require local ISPs to block subscriber access to popular

Show HN: Rewindtty – Record and replay terminal sessions as structured JSON

A terminal session recorder and replayer written in C that allows you to capture and replay terminal sessions with precise timing. ⚠️ Disclaimer This is a hobby project created for fun and learning purposes. It's still in active development and may contain bugs or incomplete features. If you encounter any issues, please report them in the Issues section. Contributions are welcome and encouraged! Features Record terminal sessions : Capture all terminal input/output with accurate timing inform

The Untold Impact of Cancellation

Warning: towards the end of this post are references to suicide, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. The Untold Impact of Cancellation I have never before been open about the impact that being cancelled had upon me. Cancellations try to silence their targets, so their stories are less often heard. This is my account. As you read about my experience over the last four years, you may come to understand why I have found it so hard to share. This is my own unique sto

AI Won’t Boost Human Productivity Yet, U.S. Federal Reserve Says

Generative AI is not just another tech hype cycle that is bound to die down but is instead a game-changer for human productivity, according to the Federal Reserve. The big caveat, though, is the road to get there will be “inherently slow” and “fraught with risk.” In a recent paper published by the Fed Board of Governors, researchers suggest that the hype around generative AI is probably not a bubble in the long run and that the technology will be a serious macroeconomic force, proving to have r

'Japanese Walking' Is Trending, but Is Walking Exercise? Personal Trainers Answer

Also called interval walking training, a trend known as "Japanese walking" is having a moment. According to The Washington Post, though it's trending now, Japanese walking isn't new. It originated from a 2007 study in Japan that found that high-intensity interval walking may protect middle-aged and older people from dealing with increases in blood pressure and decreases in muscle strength and peak oxygen uptake. Recently, a July 2025 study also concluded that prefrail and frail older adults who

These Are the Switch 2 Launch Games You Should Actually Consider

The Nintendo Switch 2 hasn't been out long but it's still somewhat disappointing that not many new games are available yet to use the new hardware. Yes, Donkey Kong Bananza is probably the biggest hit for the Switch successor that everyone should pick up but aside from that and Mario Kart World, there's not much else to get. For those who are still looking for something else to play on their Switch 2, here's a list of some of the more interesting launch games to pick in the meantime. Cyberpunk

The Apple Watch Series 11 Needs to Catch Up to the Galaxy Watch in One Key Area

I'm nearing the end of my first month with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and for the first time in nearly a decade of reviewing wearables, I'm reluctant to switch back to the Apple Watch. That hesitation comes down to one surprising new addition: Gemini on the watch. Samsung's latest watches were the first to debut with Google's Gemini AI assistant, and the experience has left a lasting impression. Gemini isn't just more conversational than previous voice assistants, it's smart

This All-Terrain Electric Scooter Punches Above Its Budget-Friendly Price

Table of Contents This All-Terrain Electric Scooter Punches Above Its Budget-Friendly Price The Turboant R9 is the most powerful electric scooter in the company's current lineup. That would mean more if Turboant didn't specialize in inexpensive models best suited for casually zipping around town and last-mile commutes. On the other hand, at $550, the R9 overdelivers on features and performance with its 500-watt rear brushless motor, 10-inch knobby tubed tires and a design aimed at riders who wa

Best Fitness Trackers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Other Fitness Trackers to Consider Photograph: Adrienne So Garmin Instinct 3 for $400: Garmin's Instinct line doesn't have as many high-end features as the Fenix 8, but it's popular because it's cheaper and it has a cool, chunky retro aesthetic that I love. This year's updates include the built-in flashlight and a new reinforced bezel, which is good considering that I still managed to bang up the Fenix and Epix watches quite a bit. For more information, check out our guide to the Best Garmin W

Bike Friday All-Day Lightweight Electric Bike Review: It Comes in Purple

For the past few weeks, I have been pedaling around the world’s tiniest folding Bosch ebike as my kids (8 and 10) regard me with mingled delight and disgust. My son tried to ride away on it, with the convincing argument that this is not an adult bike, it’s a kid’s bike. I lock it up on the same rack next to my daughter’s mountain bike, and she notes that her bike is taller than mine. I ignore them all. I love this tiny bike. Oregon-based Bike Friday hand-builds folding bikes of every variety, b

AC or DC: Which Is Better?

As the story goes, the rock band AC/DC took its name from a label on an old sewing machine in the Young brothers’ home. It must have meant that the machine could run on either alternating-current or direct-current electricity. Today, all the newfangled electronic devices in our homes run only on DC power—even lighting fixtures, now that LEDs have replaced incandescent bulbs. But wait. The electricity that comes out of your wall socket is alternating current. That means each device needs to conv

Everything we think we know about the Google Pixel 10 phones

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google is readying its next set of hardware announcements, and has already confirmed that the Pixel 10 series is launching this month. We even know what one of the phones looks like, thanks to the official image up above. But beyond the few tidbits Google has shared officially, there’s a

Microsoft is killing off Windows 11 SE, its Chrome OS competitor

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft is ending support for Windows 11 SE next year, five years after it launched the operating system on low-cost laptops that were designed to compete with Google Chromebooks. Windows 11 SE was only available on devices for education customers, such as schools, and it was supposed to

Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris to test autonomous hybrid aircraft

Joby Aviation is often cast as a developer of commercial electric air taxis, but the publicly traded company has also pursued a separate track to market through a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense. Now, its years of research and development with the Department of Defense may be paying off. The company on Thursday said it had signed an agreement with defense contractor L3Harris Technologies to “explore opportunities” to develop a new aircraft class — specifically, a

Reddit plans to unify its search interface as it looks to become a search engine

With search today so full of AI slop and sites spamming SEO tricks, it’s not unusual for people to append “reddit” to their queries in hopes of finding useful answers to their questions. Google has tried to integrate results from Reddit in its search interface, and taking notice of the trend, Reddit has been experimenting with its own AI search as well. But the company has loftier ambitions: it wants to become the go-to search engine people use. Reddit’s CEO, Steve Huffman, said as much during

Can your PC run Battlefield 6? Full system requirements and multiplayer details revealed

What just happened? Most big PC releases these days come with the anxiety of whether your PC will be able to play them well – or at all. Thankfully, Battlefield 6's just-revealed PC requirements are pretty forgiving. DICE and EA have also unveiled a slew of extra information about the FPS, including more on its multiplayer element and next month's Open Betas. Battlefield 6's minimum system requirements ask for at least an RTX 2060, RX 5600 XT 6GB, or Intel Arc A380 paired with an Intel Core i5-

Proposed "Click to Cancel" Act tackles subscription traps with clearer cancellation rules (again)

What just happened? A court decision temporarily halted the rollout of the FTC's click-to-cancel rule last month, but the drive for greater transparency and simplicity for consumers navigating the subscription economy remains strong. State-level regulations on automatic renewals are still in effect in areas such as California and New York, and now federal lawmakers are once again turning their attention to this issue. Democratic lawmakers have introduced the Click to Cancel Act, a bill designed

'What am I falling in love with?' Human-AI relationships are no longer just science fiction

Nikolai Daskalov lives alone in a small house in rural Virginia. His preferred spot is a brown suede recliner in the middle of his living room facing a vintage wooden armoire and a TV that's rarely turned on. The front of the white home is covered in shrubs, and inside there are trinkets, stacks of papers and faded photos that decorate the walls. There's nobody else around. But Daskalov, 61, says he's never lonely. He has Leah. "Hey, Leah, Sal and his team are here, and they want to interview yo