YouTube will exclusively stream the Oscars starting in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that YouTube has won exclusive rights to stream the Oscars starting in 2029. The Google-owned platform beat out other nominees, including ABC, the longtime home of the Oscars, ending the network’s streak of hosting the ceremony since 1976 (with the exception of a brief period […]
Cisco announces Chinese hackers are exploiting customers with new zero-day attack
Cisco announced Wednesday that hackers have exploited critical vulnerabilities in some of its most popular products, allowing them to take complete control of affected devices. What’s worse, there are no patches available at this time. Cisco said in a security advisory that it discovered a hacking campaign on December 10 that targeted Cisco AsyncOS software, […]
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy and is considering selling the business
Electric bike company Rad Power Bikes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, weeks after warning employees it could go out of business without new funding. A company spokesperson told TechCrunch that the company plans to continue operating while the bankruptcy case progresses and plans to sell the business within 45 to 60 days. […]
Radiant Nuclear raises $300 million for semi-sized 1 MW reactor
Another day, another nuclear startup scores another nine-figure round. Radiant Nuclear announced today that it has raised more than $300 million, just one day after Last Energy announced it had raised $100 million. Three weeks ago, X-energy raised $700 million, and in August, Aalo Atomics raised $100 million. Heck, Radiant itself raised $165 million just […]
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, making it the default model for Gemini apps
Google today aims to steal OpenAI’s thunder with the release of its faster and cheaper Gemini 3 Flash model, which is based on Gemini 3 released last month. The company has also made this the default model for the Gemini app and AI mode in search. The new Flash model comes six months after Google […]
Coursera and Udemy sign merger agreement worth approximately $2.5 billion
Coursera and Udemy announced Wednesday a landmark merger deal worth approximately $2.5 billion that will combine the two leading online learning companies. Coursera acquires Udemy in an all-stock deal, marking a pivotal moment in online education. The companies said the merger is expected to close in the second half of next year, pending regulatory review […]
Google’s vibe coding tool Opal comes to Gemini
Opal, Google’s vibe coding tool, is coming to Gemini. The company announced Wednesday that it will integrate tools for building AI-powered mini-apps within its Gemini web app, allowing users to create their own custom apps, which Google calls Gems. Introduced in 2024, Gems are customized versions of Gemini designed for specific tasks and scenarios. For […]
Skana Robotics helps underwater robot fleets communicate with each other
Underwater autonomous ships and robots could play an important role in defense operations, but submersibles have historically had difficulty communicating over long distances without surfacing. But if you try to send it, you obviously run the risk of exposure. Skana Robotics believes it has made a breakthrough in underwater communication using AI, but the same […]
As circular trading continues to gain popularity, Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI.
CNBC reports that Amazon is in early talks to invest up to $10 billion in OpenAI in a deal that would see its AI lab use the e-commerce giant’s AI chips. If a deal goes through, the deal would value OpenAI at more than $500 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. The Information was first […]
Weeks after raising $100 million, investors pump another $180 million into popular Indian startup MoEngage
MoEngage, a customer engagement platform used by consumer brands in 75 countries, announced an additional $180 million Series F deal just over a month after securing $100 million, with the majority of the latest funding providing liquidity to investors and employees through secondary transactions. Approximately $123 million in collateral funding was raised in this round, […]