Uber’s next AV play: using everyday drivers as a rolling sensor network

Uber is pushing deeper into autonomous vehicle infrastructure with a plan to use its driver network as a rolling data layer for mapping and road insights.
Musely lands $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity

Musely has raised $360 million from General Catalyst in a non-dilutive financing deal, a notable move for a consumer health platform looking to scale without handing over equity.
Splatoon Raiders preorders for Switch 2 are already getting a notable discount

The physical edition of Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2 is showing up at a rare early discount, knocking nearly 20 percent off ahead of release.
Replit’s Amjad Masad says independence still matters in the AI coding race

Replit’s CEO is making a clear case for staying independent as AI coding competition intensifies, acquisitions swirl, and Apple remains a gatekeeper for app businesses.
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Run menu

A small but familiar part of Windows may be getting a long-overdue refresh, as Microsoft tests a redesigned Run dialog that better matches Windows 11.
OpenAI Lays Groundwork for ChatGPT Ads in Europe

OpenAI appears to be setting up the early infrastructure for ChatGPT advertising in Europe, signaling a potentially major shift for marketers, publishers and the wider adtech market.
Coatue eyes data center land play as AI infrastructure race expands

Coatue is reportedly pursuing a plan to buy land for data centers, underscoring how the AI boom is pushing investors beyond software and into the hard reality of power, property, and compute.
Ubuntu services disrupted after DDoS attack triggers outages

A DDoS attack disrupted several Ubuntu services, causing outages and access issues across parts of Canonical’s infrastructure.
Aurzen’s pocket-size trifold projector is seeing a steep discount right now

Aurzen’s unusually small trifold projector is discounted by nearly 40 percent, making the compact gadget a timely option for travelers, small-space streamers, and anyone curious about portable projection.
Reddit’s search is finally having a moment

Reddit has long been a destination for answers, but not always through its own search bar. That appears to be changing as more users start searching inside Reddit itself.