Monthly Archives: July 2025

LGND wants to make ChatGPT for the Earth

LGND has raised $9 million to convert geographic data into vector embeddings to power AI models that understand the Earth.

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Knox lands $6.5M to compete with Palantir in the federal compliance market

While highly sought after, federal software contracts frequently come with a hidden cost: Achieving government SaaS security compliance, known as FedRAMP, can take years and require substantial resources. Achieving this certification typically takes up to three years and costs more … Continue reading

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Trump taps transportation secretary Sean Duffy as acting NASA chief

President Donald Trump appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to lead NASA.

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Cameo’s birthday reminder app, Candl, is a weak attempt at a comeback

With new birthday app Candl, Cameo is exploring a new, albeit dull, avenue for growth.

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Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks

Three men and one woman – aged between 17 and 20 – have been arrested in London and the Midlands.

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Samsung to launch a triple-folding phone this year

After releasing two new foldables, Samsung is aiming to release a trifold device this year.

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Elon Musk Unveils Grok 4 Amid Controversy Over Chatbot’s Antisemitic Posts

In a livestream with xAI colleagues, the billionaire entrepreneur described current AI systems as “primitive” and not for “serious” commercial use.

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Google brings its AI-powered marketing tools to India after ‘Google tax’ repeal

Google has launched a suite of its AI-powered advertising tools in India, which debuted in the U.S. in May, as the repeal of the so-called “Google tax” has made the South Asian market more attractive to global tech firms selling … Continue reading

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Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, late on Wednesday released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 4, and unveiled a new $300-per-month AI subscription plan, SuperGrok Heavy. Grok is xAI’s answer to models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, and can analyze images and … Continue reading

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Why Cluely’s Roy Lee isn’t sweating cheating detectors

Cluely, the startup that until recently marketed itself as a “cheat on everything” tool, is moving away from cheating.

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