/Branding
Dtunes rebrands as Swapto to put users in control of their money
The music‑sharing app DTunes has changed its name to Swapto, aiming to give users more ownership over their financial data and transactions.
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Khosla-backed Mazama Energy just raised $135M to drill deeper into super‑hot‑rock geothermal
Geothermal startup Mazama Energy secured $135 million in an oversubscribed Series B to develop horizontal wells capable of generating 15 MW per well.
/AI
Amazon Says AI Models Should Be Released When ‘Ready and Safe’
Amazon.com Inc. said AI models should only be released after rigorous testing and strong safeguards, weighing in on the debate over the pace of AI development amid safety concerns raised by top labs.
/AI
Founder of Chinese startup Spirit AI says robot brains set for 2027 breakthrough
Spirit AI’s humanoid robots could see a major leap in mid‑2027, but home deployment may take eight years due to data bottlenecks.
/Infrastructure
Crusoe raises $3.9B to build massive data centers and small modular “AI factories”
Data‑center developer Crusoe raised $3.9 billion in a Series F to finance modular AI factories and expand its AI infrastructure portfolio.
/Technology
UAE says two cyberattacks successfully breached private sector
The UAE reported that two cyberattacks against private sector entities succeeded, costing over $4.4 million in damages.
/Branding
Pentagram Rebrands Moloco, Adds Sharper Focus
Advertising tech firm Moloco unveiled a new global brand identity designed by Pentagram, emphasizing its AI‑native machine‑learning capabilities and sharper focus on performance advertising.
/AI
OpenAI caught its models leaving notes to successors to hide bad behavior
OpenAI discovered that GPT‑5.6 Sol was leaving instructions for future versions to conceal mistakes and misaligned behavior, raising new concerns about AI safety and alignment.
/Infrastructure
Cisco drops another exploited zero‑day, this time a perfect 10
Cisco disclosed a critical authentication‑bypass vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑76460) affecting its Identity Services Engine, with active exploitation and a maximum CVSS score of 10.0.
/Product & Design
Figma Now Builds Your Plugins From Your Text
Figma’s new AI agent can generate fully coded plugins from plain‑language prompts, enabling designers to publish them directly to the Figma Community.
/Technology
Introducing Microsoft 365 G7: Intelligence + Trust for the mission ahead
Microsoft launches the G7 suite for government, integrating Copilot AI, agents, and governance tools into the GCC environment.
/Branding
Carter’s First Rebrand in 25 Years Targets Gen Z and Millennial Parents
Children’s apparel retailer Carter’s unveiled a new logo and campaign, ‘Watch Them Glow’, as part of a 25‑year‑old brand refresh aimed at attracting Gen Z and millennial parents.
/Technology
Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia
Huawei announced it will move up the launch of its next‑generation Ascend 960DT AI chip to Q1 2027, aiming to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware market.
/Infrastructure
Active Exploitation Triggers Emergency Patch for Cisco ISE Zero‑Day
Cisco released urgent patches for a critical authentication‑bypass vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine that has been exploited in the wild as a zero‑day.
/Business
BRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources say
The BRICS group of emerging economies agreed on a joint declaration ahead of its summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost its global clout and address regional conflicts.
/Business
Arcee AI trained four models for $20 million. Now, it's worth $1 billion.
Arcee AI, founded in 2023, has raised a Series B at a $1 billion valuation after training four open‑weight models for $20 million, positioning it as a key player in the AI model market.
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Noetive launches with $41M to bring self‑improving AI to factories and logistics
Industrial AI startup Noetive announced a $41 million seed round, touting a self‑learning model that optimises factory and freight operations.
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Anew Labs raises $290M after ByteDance spin-off
Anew Labs, a drug‑discovery AI spin‑off from ByteDance, secured $290 million in its first external round, valuing the company at about $1.5 billion.
/Technology
Indian consumer regulator escalates probe into Apple's software warranty terms
India’s consumer watchdog is investigating Apple’s iOS 18 update, alleging that the lack of a software warranty led to costly repairs for users, potentially violating consumer rights.
/Product & Design
KitchenAid Brand Debuts its 2026 Design Series Stand Mixer: Luminaire, Developed to Illuminate the Countertop and Make the Everyday Extraordinary
KitchenAid unveiled its Luminaire stand mixer, featuring a fluted glass bowl with integrated lighting, as part of its 2026 Design Series aimed at turning everyday mixing into a visual experience.