Subtle releases noise canceling model earphones
Voice AI startup Subtle, which created voice separation models to help computers better understand you in noisy environments, today launched new wireless earbuds that help users hear clearly during calls and transcribe voice notes accurately. The company announced the earbuds ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and said it plans to […]
California residents can request brokers delete personal data using new tool
California is offering residents a new tool to make it easier to limit the storage and sale of personal information by data brokers. Since 2020, state residents have had the right to ask companies to stop collecting and selling their data, but doing so required a cumbersome opt-out process with individual companies. The Deletion Act […]
India orders Musk’s Mr. X to modify Grok over ‘obscene’ AI content
India has ordered Elon Musk’s India’s IT Ministry on Friday issued an order directing Musk’s X to take remedial action against Grok, including restricting it from producing content containing “nudity, sexual content, sexually explicit content, or otherwise unlawful” content. The ministry also gave social media platforms 72 hours to submit action reports detailing the steps […]
10 gadgets for your first apartment
Moving into your first studio apartment can be exciting, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. You’ll quickly realize how much your old roommate helped you with things you took for granted, like light bulbs, smoke detectors, and even the vacuum cleaner. Here are some must-have gadgets that can really help you make your […]
Tesla’s annual sales drop 9%, losing world EV leader position to BYD
Tesla’s annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, with the decline exacerbated by the elimination of U.S. federal tax credits and competition from Chinese automakers. Tesla will deliver 1.63 million vehicles globally in 2025, down 9% from 1.79 million in 2024, according to figures released by the company. Notably, approximately 50,850 […]
Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments
No company has capitalized on the AI revolution more dramatically than Nvidia. Its revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT over three years ago — and the many competitive generative AI services that have launched since. Its stock price has soared, making it a $4.6 trillion market cap company. The […]
In 2026, AI will move from hype to pragmatism
If 2025 was the year that confirmed the vibe of AI, 2026 will be the year that the technology becomes commercially available. The focus is already shifting from building ever-larger language models to the more difficult task of enabling AI. In practice, it involves deploying smaller models in the right places, embedding intelligence into physical […]
Clicks puts its own spin on BlackBerry smartphones, debuting $79 Snap-on mobile keyboard
Clicks Technology, a company known for making physical keyboards for smartphones, is launching two new devices ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week. In addition to a new $79 sliding keyboard for smart devices, the company also announced its first smartphone, the Communicator. This is a smartphone with a physical keyboard […]
India’s Arya.ag attracts investors and remains profitable despite falling global crop prices
Indian agritech company Arya.ag, which provides storage facilities close to farms and financing services to hundreds of thousands of farmers, has attracted investor interest and remains profitable even as global crop prices continue to fall in volatile commodity markets. The company said investor interest was embodied in the latest all-stock Series D round with GEF […]
OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicon Valley declares war on screens
OpenAI is betting big on audio AI, but it’s not just about making ChatGPT sound better. According to a new report from The Information, the company has integrated multiple engineering, product and research teams over the past two months to overhaul its audio model in preparation for audio-first personal devices expected to launch in about […]