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Trump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups

Trump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups

The Department of Energy is looking to cut billions more in federal funding, and many promising startups as well as…
The US is set to cancel funding for two major direct-air capture plants

The US is set to cancel funding for two major direct-air capture plants

The list notes that around $50 million has been terminated for both projects, the initial tranche of federal funding for…
Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries

Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries

Google is expanding access to Opal, its AI vibe-coding app, to 15 more countries. The app, which lets you create…
How Otter.ai’s CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe

How Otter.ai’s CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe

Otter.ai CEO Sam Liang isn’t satisfied with the company being viewed, and used, as just a meeting notetaker. Liang wants…
Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y

Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y

Tesla has spent more than a year teasing that “more affordable models” of its vehicles were on the way, and…
The Petcube Cam 360 Is $16 Off for Prime Day

The Petcube Cam 360 Is $16 Off for Prime Day

I’ve tested over a dozen pet cameras, and they are not all created equal. A pet camera sets itself apart…
X splits Verified Organizations into ‘Premium Business’ and ‘Premium Organizations’

X splits Verified Organizations into ‘Premium Business’ and ‘Premium Organizations’

X announced on Tuesday that Verified Organizations, its premium subscription offering for businesses and governments, is being rebranded and will…
Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see

Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see

Meta announced on Tuesday a new Facebook algorithm update that will showcase more Reels videos tailored to users’ preferences. The…
ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones 

ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones 

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) paid $825,000 earlier this year to a company that manufactures vehicles equipped with various…
Anthropic plans to open India office, eyes tie-up with billionaire Ambani

Anthropic plans to open India office, eyes tie-up with billionaire Ambani

Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei is in India this week, with plans to set up an office in Bengaluru…