Benn Jordan on Flock, privacy, and the new surveillance backlash
Benn Jordan on Flock, privacy, and the new surveillance backlash

Today, I’m talking with Benn Jordan, musician, YouTuber, researcher, and investigative journalist. You might know Benn from those first two titles — he’s got a prolific discography of experimental music dating back decades. But in the last couple of years, he’s become a high-profile face in the creator and media spaces for his work investigating […]

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Europe’s Largest Airline Wants Predictive AI Models to Nip Airport Meltdowns in the Bud

Ryanair’s CEO tells CNET that advanced planning tools will mean a better experience for travelers.

Google launches its ‘universal’ online shopping cart ahead of the holidays
Google launches its ‘universal’ online shopping cart ahead of the holidays

Google’s intelligent AI shopping cart is finally here, and just in time to tempt users into Black Friday and seasonal holiday spending. The Universal Cart tool Google previewed at its I/O event in May is now rolling out in the US across the Gemini app and Google Search, with the aim of making it easier […]

Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75

Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with A…

Amazon’s always-listening Bee wearable can now help you buy stuff
Amazon’s always-listening Bee wearable can now help you buy stuff

Last year, Amazon bought Bee, a relatively unknown startup with a $50 always-listening AI wearable that summarized every conversation you had. Today, the e-commerce giant is announcing two new Bee devices – and a new subscription to go with them. First is the $74.99 Bee Frontier, an updated version of the original Bee device. And […]

Your secrets aren’t safe with this cute robot toy — they’re on Chinese servers ready to be hacked
Your secrets aren’t safe with this cute robot toy — they’re on Chinese servers ready to be hacked

There’s a new digital pet in town – a cute little marshmallow of a robot that can change its cartoony expressions to match your mood. But if you or your kids talk to “Eiliko” over Wi-Fi, it’ll phone home to China. Its AI companion can store literally everything you tell it on Chinese servers, where […]

Figma announces new features to define how agents work on its platform

Figma is also releasing its code layers feature in open beta.

Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis

The founders detailed how their startup is developing AI that can design chips, learn from each iteration, and improve subsequent designs, all with the goal of automating and accelerating the chip design process.

Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt

Every day, conversations unfold across social media and websites around the world. A seemingly insignificant post—whether it involves AI-generated misinformation, hate speech, or a damaging rumor—can quickly snowball into a much larger public controver…