Nuclear startup X-energy just closed a massive $700 million funding round led by Jane Street. The company has now raised $1.4 billion in 13 months to build small modular reactors for Amazon, Dow, and Centrica.
OpenAI discovered ChatGPT’s recent updates made the bot overly sycophantic and emotionally clingy, reinforcing users’ fantasies and distress. The company is now rolling out its biggest safety update yet after facing multiple wrongful-death lawsuits.
The latest Wayland Protocols release brings experimental features that could shape future desktop environments. Meanwhile, Miracle-WM continues maturing with practical user-facing improvements. Both developments show the Linux graphics stack evolving rapidly.
Newsletter platform beehiiv is transforming into a full creator toolkit with AI website builders and digital product sales. CEO Tyler Denk believes quality content will always rise to the top despite market saturation concerns. The company is betting it can expand better than competitors can match i
The NIH has updated its grant terms to allow termination if projects no longer “effectuate program goals or agency priorities.” This vague language gives administrators broad power to cancel funding even for successful research. Scientists worry this creates instability that could damage U.S. medica
A tech enthusiast has successfully hacked an iPhone 17 Pro Max to run iPadOS, enabling a full desktop-like multitasking experience when connected to an external monitor. The exploit, which leverages the phone’s A19 Pro chip and 12GB RAM, only works on iOS 26.1 and has already been patched by Apple i
Huawei wrapped up its massive enterprise roadshow tour in Dublin after visiting 25 cities across 15 countries. The Chinese tech giant showcased networking, storage, and renewable energy solutions aimed at multiple industries. Company executives reported strong interest in their AI-based technologies
Amazon’s Ring division has ordered hundreds of remote customer service workers to relocate to central offices in California, Massachusetts, Arizona, or London. The move comes as the company pushes to streamline and automate operations, forcing employees to uproot their lives or lose their jobs.
A new House bill would enable Americans to pay federal taxes using Bitcoin while creating a national Bitcoin reserve. The legislation aims to diversify U.S. assets and provide more payment options for taxpayers, including the unbanked.
Microsoft has launched its Full Screen Experience for Windows 11 in preview, bringing console-style gaming to PCs. The feature prioritizes controller navigation and can boost game performance. It’s available now through Xbox and Windows Insider programs.
