Xprize Founder’s Surveillance Remark Lands at a Tense Time for Tech

A comment from Xprize founder Peter Diamandis about surveillance is drawing attention because it lands in the middle of a much larger fight over privacy and AI.
Reid Hoffman exits Microsoft’s board to focus on startup Manus

Reid Hoffman is stepping down from Microsoft’s board and turning his attention to Manus, signaling a sharper hands-on startup push from one of tech’s most recognizable operators.
Mira Murati returns to public view — but on her own terms

After months of relative quiet, Mira Murati is re-emerging in a way that feels deliberate, restrained, and closely watched across the AI industry.
Utah expands Gemini for Education across all K-12 schools statewide

Utah is taking a statewide step into classroom AI, bringing Gemini for Education to K-12 schools across the state.
Endava Is Rebuilding Software Delivery Around AI Agents

Endava is rethinking software delivery with AI agents at the center, pointing to a bigger change in how enterprise teams plan, build, and ship products.
Oura Ring 5 review: slimmer design, sharper health tracking

Oura’s latest smart ring appears to focus on refinement over reinvention, trimming the design and tightening the overall health-tracking experience.
OpenAI Expands GPT-Rosalind With New Capabilities Aimed at More Useful AI Work

OpenAI has unveiled new capabilities for GPT-Rosalind, the latest move in its push to make AI systems more capable, flexible, and practical for everyday and professional use.
Dreambeans aims to turn your interests into a living, useful feed

Dreambeans is the latest experiment from Google Labs, built to help users follow what matters in a more personal, dynamic way.
Defense Tech’s Funding Boom Is Here. Staying Power Is the Hard Part.

Defense tech is pulling in fresh investor interest, but long-term winners will need more than hype. Procurement cycles, manufacturing, and mission-ready products will separate durable companies from short-lived bets.
Gemma 4 12B brings multimodal AI into one smaller, encoder-free model

Google is rolling out Gemma 4 12B, positioning it as a unified, encoder-free multimodal model designed to simplify how developers build AI systems that handle more than just text.