Apple Gives iPhone Designers Rare Bonuses to Fight OpenAI Poaching Apple Gives iPhone Designers Rare Bonuses to Fight OpenAI Poaching In an effort to retain its top talent amidst increasing competition from tech companies like OpenAI, Apple has introduced a series of rare bonuses for its iPhone design team. This strategic move highlights the growing…
16 of the Most Interesting Startups from YC W’26 Demo Day 16 of the most interesting startups from YC W'26 Demo Day The Y Combinator (YC) Winter 2026 Demo Day showcased a diverse array of innovative startups that are set to make waves in various industries. From cutting-edge technology to sustainable solutions, these startups represent…
Exclusive: Anthropic Acknowledges Testing New AI Model Representing ‘Step Change’ in Capabilities Exclusive: Anthropic acknowledges testing new AI model representing ‘step change’ in capabilities, after accidental data leak reveals its existence By Beatrice Nolan, Tech Reporter On March 26, 2026, Anthropic, a leading AI company, confirmed that it is developing and testing a new AI…
David Sacks is done as AI czar — here’s what he’s doing instead David Sacks is done as AI czar — here's what he's doing instead David Sacks has concluded his role as the AI and crypto czar for the Trump administration. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, he confirmed that his non-consecutive 130-day tenure…
Your Suck-up Chatbot Your Suck-up Chatbot In recent years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots has transformed the way we interact with technology. These programs, designed to simulate conversation with human users, have become increasingly sophisticated, often blurring the lines between human and machine communication. However, as we embrace these advancements, a new concern…
Spot the Tom Bombadil Reference in Our Quiz Our quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it? In the world of literature, few characters evoke as much curiosity and intrigue as Tom Bombadil, a figure from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” Known for his whimsical nature and…
Amazon’s Big Bet in AI: A 20-Year Journey Amazon’s big bet in AI has been 20 years in the making Amazon’s commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) has been a long-standing endeavor, evolving over two decades. As the tech landscape shifts, Amazon is positioning itself to be a leader in AI, leveraging its extensive experience in…
Google’s Agent Smith: AI-Driven Coding for Employees Google's Agent Smith helps its employees with AI-driven coding In a significant move towards enhancing productivity and efficiency, Google has introduced an internal AI tool known as “Agent Smith.” This innovative tool is designed to assist employees by automating various coding tasks, marking a new era in how…
Microsoft Set for Worst Quarter Since 2008 as AI Takes Two Bites Microsoft Set for Worst Quarter Since 2008 as AI Takes Two Bites As the tech industry grapples with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft finds itself facing a challenging quarter, potentially marking its worst financial performance since the global financial crisis…
