Business & Technology
Truth Social Launches API for Business Access to Posts
Trump Media and Technology Group announced a new API that will give businesses real-time access to posts from top Truth Social accounts, including Donald Trump's.
Engadget · 18 Jul, 01:36
Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act
Databricks announced a new funding round valuing the company at $188 billion, solidifying its position as an AI provider.
TechCrunch · 18 Jul, 01:36
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says his 30-day warranty is all about trust
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky defends the short warranty on new smartwatches, emphasizing trust, while addressing glass cracking issues and offering free replacements.
The Verge · 18 Jul, 00:37
Pentagon's Space Development Agency Faces Delays and Planned Closure
The US Space Development Agency (SDA), created in 2019 to accelerate military satellite deployment, is still grappling with technical issues and schedule slips as the Pentagon plans to dissolve it and fold it into the Space Force.
Ars Technica · 18 Jul, 00:37
Meta reportedly in talks with Anthropic for multibillion-dollar data center deal
Meta is in early discussions with AI company Anthropic to lease part of its data centers, a deal that could be worth up to $10 billion over two years.
Engadget · 18 Jul, 00:37
The Zoom hack that says, ‘Don’t record me’
Venture capitalist Jeremy Levine changed his Zoom display name to explicitly state his non-consent to transcription and recording, reacting to the growing prevalence of AI note-taking apps.
TechCrunch · 18 Jul, 00:36
VC Changes Zoom Name to Protest AI Recording
Venture capitalist Jeremy Levine altered his Zoom display name to include a statement against transcription, pushing back against the rising use of AI note-taking apps.
TechCrunch AI · 18 Jul, 00:36
Google-backed wildfire detection satellites launch as smoke chokes US and Canada
Three operational FireSat satellites launched on July 7, 2026, can spot fires as small as 5x5 meters. The constellation aims to provide hourly global coverage by 2029, with early adopters including agencies in the US, Australia, and Europe.
Ars Technica · 17 Jul, 23:38
AWS Billing Glitch Shows Some Customers Billion-Dollar Charges
A glitch in Amazon Web Services' billing system caused some customers to see wildly inflated invoices, including one user who was shown a $7.1 trillion bill. The company says it expects to fix the issue by the weekend.
Wired · 17 Jul, 23:37
Shark ChillPill Personal Fan and Cooling System Drops to $99.99, Matching Lowest Price
Shark's versatile ChillPill personal fan, which combines a rechargeable fan with an evaporative mister and can be worn, clipped, or used on a tabletop, is back on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. The deal matches the device's all-time low price and offers a $30 discount.
The Verge · 17 Jul, 23:37
Agility Robotics opens humanoid robot training facility in Tesla's backyard
Agility Robotics is opening a 60,000-square-foot facility in Fremont, California, to train its Digit humanoid robots, which are already generating revenue in warehouses. The company has secured $300 million in contract orders.
TechCrunch AI · 17 Jul, 23:36
Zoox Issues Software Recall for 105 Robotaxis Due to Inability to Navigate Heavy Smoke
Zoox has issued a software recall for 105 of its robotaxis after an incident where a vehicle failed to safely navigate through heavy smoke from a fire, highlighting concerns about emergency response capabilities.
Engadget · 17 Jul, 22:37
Nuclear startup Valar Atomics in talks to raise new funding at $6B valuation
Valar Atomics, a developer of small modular nuclear reactors, is in discussions to raise a new round of capital that could value the company at around $6 billion.
TechCrunch · 17 Jul, 22:36
TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool
TikTok has begun testing an opt-in tool that scans for AI-generated content and lets creators report unauthorized uses of their likeness.
The Verge · 17 Jul, 22:36
Dyson HF1: One appliance replaces both space heater and ceiling fan
The Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 is a 2-in-1 device providing heating in winter and cooling in summer. After three months of testing, it proved to be a game-changer thanks to smart features and a bladeless design.
TechCrunch · 17 Jul, 21:37
Apple Music raises subscription prices
Apple Music has increased its subscription prices in the US, citing rising licensing costs. The individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, the family plan $19.99, and the student plan $6.99.
The Verge · 17 Jul, 21:36
Polymarket's Corporate Structure: Panama Entity Staff Work from New York
According to a Wired investigation, Polymarket's Panama-registered subsidiary Adventure One QSS actually employs staff in the US, including New York, potentially contradicting its 2022 settlement with the CFTC.
Wired · 17 Jul, 21:36
Is the Apple TV 4K still worth buying after the price hike?
The Apple TV 4K price jumped from $129 to $199, raising questions about its value compared to cheaper alternatives.
Engadget · 17 Jul, 21:36
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
The European Commission has proposed easing the rules of the Emissions Trading System to give companies more time to reduce carbon emissions, while maintaining the goal of a 90% cut by 2040.
BBC World · 17 Jul, 21:36
Elvīra Zaltāne: Cybersecurity Becomes a Strategic Management Duty
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue but a critical part of business strategy requiring direct management involvement, especially after recent amendments to Latvia's National Cybersecurity Law.
Delfi · 17 Jul, 20:37
AWS bug causes massive billing spikes for some customers
An error in Amazon Web Services' billing system showed some customers charges ranging from millions to trillions of dollars, though actual usage remained unchanged.
Engadget · 17 Jul, 20:37
San Francisco attorney orders Apple and Google to remove 'nudify' apps
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has demanded Apple and Google immediately remove 13 AI-powered apps from their stores that can create deepfake nude images. Chiu accuses the companies of aiding the spread of nonconsensual intimate images and profiting from them.
Engadget · 17 Jul, 19:37
FBI arrests Florida man accused of using Steam games to steal cryptocurrency
The FBI has arrested 21-year-old Zyaire Wilkins for allegedly uploading fake video games to Steam that contained malware designed to infect computers and drain cryptocurrency wallets.
TechCrunch · 17 Jul, 19:37
Road Sign Installed on Dubultu Prospekts to Prevent Collisions
After a collision at the SIVA exit, a road sign has been placed on Dubultu Prospekts to indicate one-way traffic.
iAuto.lv · 17 Jul, 19:36
Russia's Wartime Debt Boom Could Trigger Banking Crisis, Analysts Warn
A surge in corporate and household debt since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fueled by government subsidized lending, is putting increasing strain on the banking sector as high interest rates and slowing growth lead to rising defaults. Analysts estimate that problem loans could be much higher than official figures, potentially reaching a critical threshold.
The Moscow Times · 17 Jul, 18:38
Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch
A global glitch in Amazon Web Services caused erroneous bills of up to $1.5 trillion to be sent to customers worldwide, causing panic and stress.
The Guardian World · 17 Jul, 18:38
Amazon fixing bug that billed some AWS customers billions of dollars
Amazon acknowledged a bug in its AWS billing portal that showed some customers owed millions or billions for unused services, assuring them the estimates are inaccurate.
TechCrunch · 17 Jul, 18:37
Patreon stops asking AI bots not to scrape — and starts blocking them
Patreon partners with Cloudflare to actively block AI training bots from scraping creator content without permission.
TechCrunch AI · 17 Jul, 18:37
Weekly European startup funding round-up (July 13-17) — members only
EU-Startups has published its weekly funding round-up for European startups covering July 13-17, but the content is restricted to club members.
EU-Startups · 17 Jul, 18:37
Florida man arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in crypto using Steam game malware
Federal authorities have arrested a Florida man for allegedly stealing at least $220,000 in cryptocurrency through malware-infected Steam games.
The Verge · 17 Jul, 18:36
BlackRock tops $15tn in assets under management; here's where the money goes
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has confirmed its assets under management have surpassed $15 trillion for the first time, driven by market gains and new client inflows. The article details the breakdown of investments across asset classes and the firm's geopolitical involvements.
Euronews Business · 17 Jul, 17:37
Apple Releases Public Betas of iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate; Siri AI Seems More Useful
Apple has released public betas of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and other software; the Engadget podcast discusses Siri AI's usefulness and OpenAI's rumored smart speaker.
Engadget · 17 Jul, 17:37
Over Half a Million Power Tool Batteries Recalled Over USB-C Charging Fire Risk
Greenworks Tools is recalling approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded yard tool batteries due to a fire hazard when charging via USB-C while the battery is inserted in the tool.
The Verge · 17 Jul, 17:37
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: How to Get Pre-Seed Funding Without a Product Through Storytelling
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, a panel will discuss how founders can secure pre-seed funding without a tangible product, using conviction and narrative. Three seasoned investors will share insights.
TechCrunch · 17 Jul, 17:36
Latvian Business Week: Defense Innovations and Solar Park at the National Library
This week in Latvia's economy, two key developments stand out: Baltic cooperation in defense innovations and investments in energy efficiency, specifically the construction of a solar park at the National Library of Latvia.
LSM · 17 Jul, 17:36
Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM
Testing reveals that the new Surface Laptop with 8GB RAM frequently freezes during multitasking, and the reviewer warns that 8GB is insufficient for Windows 11.
The Verge · 17 Jul, 16:36