TECHNOLOGYThe DeepMind trio who built a poker AI are now making money for quant hedge fundsEquiLibre Technologies, a Prague-based AI lab founded by three ex-DeepMind researchers, is now valued at more than $500 million.TechCrunch·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYMeta considered buying Kalshi before developing its own prediction market appMark Zuckerberg met with Kalshi's CEO last year about a potential deal, but talks did not move forward. Now Meta is making its own prediction market app.NPR·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYWhere you want to invest in tech for the second half, according to one top analystFrontier models need access to increasing volumes of maneuverable data. Software companies that can supply it will be crucial in the entire ecosystem.CNBC·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYAcer’s Swift Go 16 is a lot of laptop for $900As high memory and storage prices have driven up the cost of everything from consoles to computers, finding a competent laptop for under $1,000 has become a challenge. Thankfully, the Acer Swift Go 16 AI is on sale for $899.99 at Best Buy, a steep discount from its usual list price of $1,549.99. TheThe Verge·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYGoogle’s NotebookLM can sum up your research in a TikTok-style clipGoogle's NotebookLM is adding a new way to catch up on your notes: TikTok-style AI videos. The new feature is rolling out to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers, allowing NotebookLM to generate 60-second vertical AI clips based on the sources you upload to the app. The example shared by Google detaiThe Verge·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYGoogle introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 LiteGoogle is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content.TechCrunch·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYNvidia competitor Etched hits $5B valuation, $1B in sales for AI chipNvidia AI chip competitor Etched says it has already booked $1 billion under contract for the inference systems powered by its chip.TechCrunch·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYActi puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboardActi is betting the smartphone keyboard is the next home for AI assistants. The startup's new keyboard for iOS and Android works across apps and lets users create custom AI-powered shortcuts using natural language.TechCrunch·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYNetflix is using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice in its Willy Wonka reality showA new teaser trailer confirmed that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix on September 23rd, following its Squid Game reality show in the trend of creating real competitions based on fictional torture scenarios. While the sets seen in the trailer are real and not some Glasgow-style AI fThe Verge·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYX now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to useX has launched a hosted MCP server, making it easier for developers to connect AI applications with the company’s API.TechCrunch·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYArcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused metalsStealthy startup Arcturus uses lasers to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper, dramatically improving its ability to conduct electricity.TechCrunch·2w ago
TECHNOLOGYPodcasting platform Riverside enters the newsletter publishing gameUsers will be able use AI to create newsletters based on their recordings.TechCrunch·2w ago
