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Leak reveals Grok might soon edit your spreadsheets

Leaked code suggests xAI is developing an advanced file editor for Grok with spreadsheet support, signaling the company’s push to compete with OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft by embedding AI copilots into productivity tools. 

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Fiserv debuts bank-friendly stablecoin as fintechs join digital dollar race

The launch coincides with growing momentum in Congress, as the Senate’s passage of the Genius Act signals rising institutional support for stablecoins.

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Over a million people now have access to the gen-AI powered Alexa+

Alexa+ is available for free during Early Access and will later be free for Prime customers. Non-Prime users will be able to use the service for $19.99 per month after it publicly launches.

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AllSpice’s platform is the GitHub for electrical engineering teams

AllSpice’s platform sits between existing workflow software. It allows hardware teams to collaborate on the types of documents they traditionally work in — documents that don’t easily translate over Slack and email — like PCB files and electronic CAD files, … Continue reading

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New York State wants more nuclear power in a big way

Gov. Kathy Hochul is directing the New York Power Authority, which owns and operates two dozen power plants — mostly dams and gas turbines — to develop the new facility. The plans are still in their infancy: NYPA, a state government … Continue reading

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Amazon launches second batch of Kuiper internet satellites, taking on Elon Musk’s Starlink

Amazon has sent more Kuiper craft into space as it looks to deploy a satellite constellation that rivals Starlink, a service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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Tesla stock pops 10% as Musk touts ‘successful’ robotaxi Austin launch

The launch puts Tesla head-to-head with Alphabet-backed Waymo, which is already operating a fleet of robotaxis in several cities.

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Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin

The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.

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TikTok parent ByteDance is shutting down its short-lived book publisher

The TikTok parent company ByteDance started a book publisher in 2023, but it’s already shutting it down.

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Senators urge FTC to investigate Spotify’s higher-priced bundled subscription

Two U.S. senators have requested that the FTC investigate Spotify due to allegations that the company bundled its subscription without user consent, while also undercompensating creators.

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