Sep 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Bengaluru-based Alteon has raised $2.5 million in a pre-seed round led by Lachy Groom to develop autonomous aircraft that harvest wind energy over the ocean. Inspired by albatross dynamic soaring, the startup wants to keep planes aloft for more than a year without onboard fuel. It has completed early Bay of Bengal tests and now aims to prove energy-neutral flight. The funding will support a 20-person team and rapid flight testing. View more
Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum California’s kids’ AI chatbot safety bill passed after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly reached out to Governor Gavin Newsom. The measure now awaits his signature. View more
Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Trump administration is pressing global economic leaders to take a hands-off approach to AI regulation during G20 Innovation Ministerial meetings in North Carolina. Officials are promoting the 'Carolina Principles,' a pact to discourage new AI-specific rules and boost commercial AI opportunities. The push contrasts with Canada, the UN, and financial stability experts warning about AI risks. Tech leaders including OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang are attending. View more
Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Uber has confirmed plans to cut about 10% of its workforce after CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company had grown too complex. Most of the 3,300 affected employees are middle managers, part of a push to flatten the organization and speed up decision-making. The move follows a strong earnings report and comes as Uber faces new pressure from autonomous vehicle rivals like Waymo. View more
Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A federal judge ruled Google won’t be forced to sell its ad tech business despite a previous monopoly finding. The court ordered unspecified changes instead, leaving Google's core ad stack intact. Critics say the decision reflects courts' unwillingness to take meaningful action against Big Tech. Google welcomed the ruling, while activists argue it rewards illegal monopolists. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, focused on coding, knowledge work, and long-running problem-solving. The new model is designed to deliver better performance at roughly 25 percent lower cost for typical workloads, with greater savings for agentic applications. Mythos 5.1, available through trusted access, adds safeguards for cybersecurity and life sciences. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra at its September event. A new report reveals more about the foldable design, including two display sizes, a liquid metal hinge, and iOS 27 multitasking. The phone may launch alongside the next Pro iPhones and start above $2,000. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has begun notifying developers that universal Mac apps distributed through the Mac App Store can now be built without Intel support if they require macOS 13 or later. The company says developers can update build settings to arm64 only to simplify development and reduce download size. Intel Mac users will still be able to download the last compatible version of an app. The change comes as Apple prepares to end Intel support in macOS 27 and discontinue Rosetta 2. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to launch next week with three significant upgrades: a new S-class processor, an always-on heart rate sensor, and a ceramic case option. The health-focused release could also introduce hypertension notifications after an FDA review. This preview examines the biggest rumors ahead of the September event. View more
Sep 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A blunt assessment of AI readiness suggests most sectors are not prepared for large-scale adoption. Fragmented data, scarce skills and weak governance prevent progress beyond pilots. Leaders can close the gap by treating AI as an operational transformation rather than a technology project. The question deserves urgent attention before competitive dynamics shift. View more
Sep 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum QR codes can work far smaller than most people expect. While common advice suggests 2 to 2.5 centimeters, Denso Wave's module-based standard allows tiny codes under 4 millimeters. This article explores official limits, hands-on scanning tests, and micro QR codes, offering practical guidance for designers and printers. View more
Sep 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum SSDs don't require the same 15-20% free space as HDDs, but they still need breathing room. Leaving 10-15% free is generous, while 5-10% works for most users. System drives need more space for cache, virtual memory, and background tasks. Learn why SSDs need free space and how to reclaim storage when your drive fills up. View more
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