Technology

Anthropic’s $30 Billion Round Establishes $380 Billion Valuation

The artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has completed a $30 billion capital raise, more than doubling its valuation from $183 billion to $380 billion. The substantial increase reflects both technological advancement and strong investor demand for AI exposure. GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, and Coatue Management jointly led the investment, which represents one of the largest private fundraising transactions on record. The backing from major institutions...

Strict Mode Arrives: WhatsApp’s Answer to Sophisticated Attacks

WhatsApp has launched a groundbreaking security feature designed to protect users from advanced digital threats. Strict Account Settings provides multiple defensive layers through a simple one-click activation, democratizing access to professional-grade security measures. By introducing this feature, WhatsApp positions itself as the third major technology company offering enhanced security modes, following Apple and Google. This trend demonstrates collective awareness of the unique vulnerabilities facing journalists,...

A New Regulatory Regime is Born: The UK’s Decisive Move on Digital Markets

A new regulatory regime has officially been born in the United Kingdom with the competition watchdog's decisive move against Google. The designation of the...

Not Just Cars: Musk’s AI and Robotics Vision Powers $500B Net Worth

To understand Elon Musk's $500 billion net worth, you have to look beyond the cars. His historic fortune is increasingly powered by the market's...

Spotify’s Co-Pilot Model: Ek Transitions to Chair, Appoints Two CEOs

Spotify is implementing a new co-pilot model for its leadership, with founder Daniel Ek transitioning from the role of CEO to executive chairman. This...

Scrolling in Peace: Meta’s New UK Subscription Promises Ad-Free Bliss

For those who yearn for the simple pleasure of scrolling in peace, Meta is now offering a solution in the UK. A new subscription...

Amazon’s Labyrinth: Was the Path to Cancel Prime Intentionally a Maze?

A federal trial has kicked off to determine if Amazon intentionally built a digital maze for customers trying to cancel their Prime subscriptions. The...

From Trump-Musk Spats to Samoan Elections, AI’s Predictive Reach Expands

The expanding reach of artificial intelligence into the realm of complex, real-world prediction was on full display in a recent competition where an AI...

A Parent’s Dilemma: Would You Let an AI Monitor Your Teen’s Mental Health?

OpenAI is presenting parents with a new, powerful, and deeply unsettling tool: an AI that promises to alert them if their child is in...

The Ripple Effect: How Musk’s Billion-Dollar Splash is Lifting the Tech Sector

Elon Musk's nearly one-billion-dollar investment in Tesla is like a massive stone dropped into a still pond, and the ripples are spreading far beyond...

Your AI Was Trained by Someone Who Now Tells Their Family to Avoid It

Perhaps the most damning indictment of the current state of artificial intelligence comes from a simple, personal fact: many of the people who train...

The Complete Picture: Apple’s Fall 2025 Product Family

Apple's "awe-dropping" event provided a complete picture of its product family for the upcoming year, revealing a suite of devices designed to work in...

Instagram Is About to Become Your Favorite Multitasking Companion

Get ready for Instagram to become your new favorite multitasking companion. The platform is currently testing a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature for Reels, which is...

When Partners Become Plaintiffs: The Ugly End of the Musk-Altman Alliance

The transformation of Elon Musk and Sam Altman from partners to plaintiffs represents the ugly, final end of what was once one of Silicon...