Apple is using a new study to argue that the EU’s Digital Markets Act has failed to reduce app prices for consumers. The company claims commission savings have overwhelmingly gone to developers outside the EU instead of benefiting users.
In a new experiment called Project Fetch, Anthropic had researchers use Claude to program a robot dog. The AI-assisted team completed tasks faster, including getting the robot to find a beach ball. But the research also raises questions about AI eventually “self-embodying” in physical systems.
LibreOffice is tackling one of the biggest headaches in document compatibility: proprietary font issues. The update will automatically replace Microsoft’s restricted fonts with free alternatives. This could finally solve formatting problems when moving files between Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says supply chain management is the ultimate path to the corner office. He points to Apple’s Tim Cook and GM’s Mary Barra as proof that supply chain expertise creates ideal CEOs.
iPhone and Apple Watch users can now add their US passport to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints. The feature works at over 250 US airports for domestic travel only. Setup requires scanning your passport and completing facial verification.
Land O’Lakes is testing an AI assistant called “Oz” that helps agronomists create optimal crop plans. The tool draws from 20 years of farm data and aims to address severe workforce shortages in rural America. Accuracy is critical – one wrong recommendation could destroy farmer trust.
Tajikistan has launched ORIZ, a state-backed messenger app aimed at reducing dependence on foreign platforms. The government says it will help Tajik migrants in Russia and store all data within the country. Critics warn such national apps could compromise user privacy.
WisdomAI has secured $50 million in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins with Nvidia’s participation. The startup uses a clever method to eliminate LLM hallucinations by only employing them for query writing, not answer generation. They’ve grown from 2 to 40 enterprise customers in months.
Vistara Growth has closed its fifth structured-capital fund at $321 million, representing a 66% increase from their previous fund. The firm focuses on providing growth debt and structured capital to B2B technology companies across North America.
Peak Energy will supply up to 4.75 GWh of sodium-ion battery storage to Jupiter Power between 2027 and 2030. The deal could exceed $500 million and represents the largest single deployment of sodium-ion technology announced to date. Sodium-ion promises better degradation and lower maintenance than t
