Technology
Former Wall Street analyst building market AI on why stock pickers won’t go extinct
Wall Street isn’t immune from the plot line that has generative AI resulting in wholesale knowledge worker replacement. A new tool from AlphaSense, called Deep Research, won’t provide any comfort. The generative AI agent functions like a team of analysts operating at what AlphaSense calls “superhuman speed,” generating research and market insights, and building investment-grade […]
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What’s next for Oura Ring in personal health and fitness monitoring, according to CEO Tom Hale
When the idea for the Oura Ring was first spawned in 2013, the company’s founders envisioned a device that would take a precise look at sleep and recovery, two important aspects of overall health that they felt few wearable tools had prioritized to that point. Now, over a decade later, Oura’s ambitions have evolved to […]
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Snap to launch smaller, lighter augmented reality Specs smartglasses in 2026
The head of Snapchat operator Snap, Evan Spiegel, presents the new generation of Spectacles in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2024. Andrej Sokolow | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Snap on Tuesday announced its plans to release a sixth-generation of its augmented reality glasses in 2026, as competition in the smart glasses market continues to […]
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IBM announces new quantum processor, plan for Starling supercomputer by 2029
Parts of the IBM Quantum System Two are seen at IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center on June 6, 2025 in Yorktown Heights, New York. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images IBM on Tuesday announced a roadmap to develop a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer called Quantum Starling. Part of the company’s plan involves the […]
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Meta forming new AI lab helmed by Scale AI CEO Alex Wang, report says
Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, arrives for a meeting with international investors in IA at the Elysee Palace as part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, France, Feb. 10, 2025. Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Meta is forming a new artificial intelligence research lab and bringing on Alexandr Wang, the founder and […]
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Glean, gen AI enterprise search startup, raises $150 million in deal adding billions to valuation
Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean, on SaaS Monster stage during day one of Web Summit 2022 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, on Nov. 2, 2022. Harry Murphy | Sportsfile | Getty Images Generative AI enterprise search startup Glean announced on Tuesday that it raised $150 million in a Series F financing, pushing up […]
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ChatGPT is down for some users with OpenAI reporting ‘elevated error rates’
Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images ChatGPT was down for some users on Tuesday, with nearly 2,000 outage reports on Downdetector, a site that logs user reports of internet issues. The artificial intelligence chatbot gave some users a “Too many concurrent requests” message, or would not answer questions. The OpenAI status page showed “elevated […]
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Why the Switch 2 is so important for Nintendo
Nintendo just released the Switch 2, its first new game console in eight years. The original Switch was wildly popular, selling 15 million units in its first year, more than any prior Nintendo console. The company says its was the second most successful console in its history. The Switch also beat out the competition, topping […]
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Anduril tops 2025 CNBC Disruptor 50 list as interest and investment in defense tech booms
Igor Gnedo, Antonina Lepore & Adrianne Paerels This year’s Disruptor 50 list, topped by Anduril in the No. 1 spot, and then OpenAI, showcases 50 companies that are challenging the status quo and using technology (most often, AI) to transform a range of industries. What’s particularly notable about this year’s list is how the sectors […]
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2025 CNBC Disruptor 50: See the full list of companies leading new era of AI breakthroughs and riches
The race for global supremacy in AI and the existential threat it represents to the status quo in the tech industry, and beyond, has led to record venture investment in startups. The top five companies on this year’s Disruptor 50 list — including a new No. 1 Disruptor from the defense tech sector — have […]
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