The $410M AWS Compute DealRecursive Superintelligence, an AI company focused on open-ended self-improving systems, has announced a $410 million compute deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The multiyear agreement provides flexible compute capacity as the company scales its ambitious research. Founde...

Granola Brings AI-Powered Meeting Notes to Apple WatchGranola, the AI note-taking app that recently achieved unicorn status, has launched a dedicated Apple Watch app. This move allows users to record meetings and capture notes directly from their wrist without needing to pull out their iPhone. Desig...

Apple and Klarna Launch Flexible Device Leasing ProgramApple has announced a new Apple Upgrade program in partnership with the buy now, pay later service Klarna. Eligible customers in the United States can now lease iPhones, Apple Watches, Macs, and iPads through monthly installments. The program is...

Fish Audio Secures $52M Seed Funding for Expressive, Steerable AI VoicesPalo Alto-based Fish Audio has raised $52 million in a seed round led by Coreline Ventures and Capital Today to scale its library of more than 15,000 natural language controls for AI voice models. The startup, founded by former ...

WhatsApp Web Finally Gets Audio and Video CallingAfter years of limiting calls to mobile and native desktop apps, Meta has officially launched audio and video calling on WhatsApp Web. This long-awaited update allows users to make and receive calls directly from any browser, offering the same core fu...

What is X Money? Key Features and BenefitsElon Musk’s long-awaited X Money app is now rolling out to paid X subscribers in the United States. This new financial service is part of Musk’s vision to transform X into an “everything app.” X Money offers a suite of banking-like features designed for both...

PayPal Responds to Stripe's $53.4B Takeover OfferPayPal has not completely shut the door on a potential acquisition by Stripe and Advent International, but the company is signaling that the current offer undervalues its worth. During the Q2 2026 earnings call, PayPal CEO Enrique Lores indicated that...

PJM Grid Operator to Curtail Data Centers During Power ShortagesThe largest electrical grid in the United States, PJM Interconnection, has announced it will cut off power to data centers and other large consumers during supply shortages. This decision comes after a capacity auction failed to secure ...

HBO Max Introduces Vertical Short-Form Video Feed for Content DiscoveryHBO Max has rolled out a new short-form video feed inspired by TikTok, designed to help users quickly find something to watch. The feature, called "Shorts," appears as an icon in the bottom navigation menu and delivers a personal...

Apps are back — or maybe they never left. While some debate whether AI agents will replace app usage, the App Store is thriving with a surge of creative, indie innovations. New app launches have soared 60% year-over-year in 2026, driven partly by AI coding tools that let novices ship software faster...

eBay's $56 Million Settlement: A Landmark Harassment CaseIn one of the most disturbing episodes in e-commerce history, eBay and several former executives have agreed to pay $56 million to a newsletter-writing couple who were subjected to a horrific targeted harassment campaign in 2019. The settlemen...

New Federal Bill Targets Robotaxi Safety with Emergency Responder StandardsA growing wave of incidents involving autonomous vehicles (AVs) interfering with police, fire, and ambulance services is pushing federal lawmakers to act. Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) has introduced the AV Emergency Response ...