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Cupertino uses fictional brands to probe real AI and data risks
A CBS-style drama about a Silicon Valley law firm uses fiction to ask how we handle AI, data and big tech power.
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Big tech companies, startups, deals and the money behind tech.
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After Meta backs out, Manus secures $500M+ from China funds
Manus raises more than $500 million in its first funding round since Meta pulled the plug on the acquisition, signaling renewed investor confidence in AI agent tech.
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SpaceX eyes a $40B loan mix to bulk up xAI Nvidia compute
SpaceX reportedly eyeing a mix of bank loans and debt to buy Nvidia Rubin GPUs for its xAI project, aiming to expand its AI compute capacity.
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Teenage Engineering stops making synths to pursue design work
The Swedish gear maker says products aren’t the business anymore and hints at a wider design focus.
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China-focused renewables and storage lead MIT’s climate tech list
MIT Technology Review’s Climate Tech Companies to Watch spotlights firms advancing renewables, storage and grid resilience.
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Tech midterm races put AI rules and data centers on ballots
As voters head to the polls, tech policy, AI regulation and data-center planning loom large over several key races.
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Surface Laptop Ultra preorders start at $2,599 with Oct 16 sales
Microsoft reveals preorder now open for the Surface Laptop Ultra, with sales starting Oct. 16 and a high-end RTX Spark setup aimed at creators and developers.
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BMW iX4 lands with a 428‑mile EPA range and 603 hp option
BMW's iX4 taps the X4 design language in an all-electric package, offering a 428-mile EPA range and up to 603 horsepower in top spec, arriving in spring 2027.
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UK defence firms plan £19.75bn tech push into cyber and space
UK defence companies plan a substantial year of tech investments, focusing on cybersecurity, sensors and space tech, with a strong interest in partnerships and private funding.
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Rising memory prices force Samsung to trim phone output by 30%
Samsung reportedly told suppliers to ship 20–30% fewer components as memory prices climb, impacting fourth-quarter production plans.
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Microsoft shifts Copilot agents to run on-device for local files
Microsoft plans to run Copilot-style agents and models on devices, not in the cloud, with a Surface Laptop Ultra model and Nvidia silicon front and center.