Ex-OpenAI research chief Bob McGrew’s Arda raises $232M for US factories
Ex-OpenAI research chief Bob McGrew’s Arda raises $232M for US factories

Arda Industries, founded by OpenAI’s former research chief Bob McGrew, has come out of stealth with $232 million in funding, the company announced on Tuesday. Its AI software turns new product designs into working assembly lines. The total includes a $…

Apple is bringing more of the iPhone supply chain home, one component at a time

Apple says nearly 100 parts in its newest iPhones are made in the U.S., but the release covers components, not final assembly.

Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you’re watching less and less
Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you’re watching less and less

Netflix is making monetization a top priority amid reports of falling viewing time. As part of its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, Netflix lists improvements to monetization as one of its main focuses going forward, alongside efforts to boost entertainment value and leverage new technology. The streaming giant doesn’t say exactly how it plans to […]

A parking giant with 5,700 sites is taking on apartment EV charging
A parking giant with 5,700 sites is taking on apartment EV charging

Apartment and condo residents could get more places to plug in their EVs without their buildings needing a costly electrical upgrade. LAZ Parking and EverCharge are launching a charging service that shares available power among vehicles – an approach t…

This Viral Indie Horror Game Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass Just in Time for Halloween

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is also coming to the service soon.

The AI Strategy Imperative: ROI, Risk And Control Over Your Data

Discover how Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA and Red Hat helps enterprises scale agentic AI, control costs, strengthen governance and protect sensitive data.

SpaceX’s AI business is beating expectations

SpaceX hit profitably in the third-quarter, with net income of $4.4 billion. AI was the engine.

OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio⁠ to beef up its biotech business

OpenAI says it’s adding Orchestra’s team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that aims to help researchers plan experiments and analyze results.

Minisforum’s Thunderbolt 5 dock lets mini PCs run a full desktop GPU for video editing
Minisforum’s Thunderbolt 5 dock lets mini PCs run a full desktop GPU for video editing

Minisforum’s DEG2 dock lets you run a full-size desktop graphics card over Thunderbolt 5 or OCuLink, which gives video editors much faster effects and exports.

Snap is paying Robert Downey Jr. to do the Iron Man thing
Snap is paying Robert Downey Jr. to do the Iron Man thing

Snap has a new brand ambassador for its Specs AR glasses: Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. The company has brought on Downey as Specs’ “Chief Customer Experience Officer” and has published several videos featuring Downey showcasing the capabilities of the new glasses, including as a tool to get help with a putt, practice art, […]