Bret Taylor’s Sierra raises $350 million at a $100 billion valuation
Investors are clearly bullish about AI agent startup Sierra, former Salesforce Co-CEO Bret Taylor. Sierra, which helps businesses build customer service AI agents, announced on Thursday that it had announced its $350 million in funding. The round, led by former investor Greenoaks Capital, values the startup at $10 billion, according to a company’s blog post […]
Facebook is about to make “pork” come true again
Technically, Polk never actually left Facebook. Facebook’s early classic features allow users to grab the attention of their friends with virtual nudges. Poke was discontinued years ago, but the company has recently seen an increase in usage among younger users. Now users can peck their friends directly through the new dedicated button on their Facebook […]
Mark Zuckerberg sues Mark Zuckerberg
Indiana bankruptcy lawyer Mark Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Attorney Mark Zuckerberg uses his commercial Facebook page to promote his legal practices and communicate with potential clients. However, his page has been disabled five times in the last eight years. Because Meta’s Moderation Systems has accidentally flagged his account for […]
A partner that offers fashion retailers personalized AI styling tool “Ella”
Luxury membership platform Vivrelle announced on Thursday the launch of AI’s personal styling tool, Ella, as part of its partnership with fashion retailers Revolve and FWRD, to enable customers to rent luxury items. The launch is an example of how the fashion industry can leverage AI technology to enhance customer experiences, and is one of […]
Openai announces AI-powered employment platform to undertake LinkedIn
Openai says it is developing an AI-powered employment platform to connect employees with businesses, a service that competes closely with LinkedIn. The product is called the Openai Jobs platform and the company expects to start service by mid-2026. Openai, CEO of Applications Fidji Simo, announced the new effort in a blog post Thursday, saying that […]
Nepal blocks violations of rules on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X amid censorship concerns
Nepal has ordered internet service providers to block access to major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X after the company is not complying with local registration rules. On Thursday, Nepal’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology directed Nepal’s Telecommunications Bureau to instruct Internet service providers to completely restrict access to 26 […]
iPhone 17, “the thinnest iPhone ever” and everything else we expect from Apple’s hardware events
Apple is holding a new hardware event at 10am on September 9th. The company plans to release the iPhone 17 lineup along with updates to its Apple Watch and AirPods. As always, many rumors have been circulating, including the introduction of a larger screen and improved camera for the iPhone 17 model, as well as […]
Google Photos upgrades inter-image functionality in VEO 3
Google’s latest video generation model, Veo 3, is now available in Google Photos. A new model available in the Create Mobile App tab allows US users to turn still images into video clips. Google Photos already offers video generation through its recently added “Photo to Video Photo” feature, but the company says that adding VEO […]
JetBlue uses free in-flight internet using Amazon’s project Kuiper Satellites
While many major airlines are increasing their in-flight internet offerings by tapping SpaceX’s Starlink satellite, JetBlue is moving in a different direction. Amazon and JetBlue announced a partnership on Thursday that airlines will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites instead to provide free in-flight connectivity starting in 2027. The Kuiper terminal of JetBlue planes allows download […]
Search Google circles can now be translated when scrolling
Google brings improved translations to Sircle to Search. This feature allows users to quickly search for information on the screen using gestures such as turning, highlighting, doodles, and tapping. The company announced Thursday that users will be able to view the translations as they scroll. “Translation is one of the most commonly used features in […]