Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal

Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.

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From puppies to superheroes, Chinese AI toys are bringing hugs — and hesitation

China’s AI toy industry is growing as Beijing pushes companies and consumers to integrate the technology.

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In A.I. Boom, Venture Capital Firms Are Raising Loads More Money

Lightspeed Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley venture firm, has amassed more than $9 billion to invest in artificial intelligence. That is its biggest haul.

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Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control

Founded in 1990 by three M.I.T. researchers, iRobot introduced its vacuum in 2002. Its restructuring will turn the company over to its largest creditor.

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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver

It’s one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it’s operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.

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Snapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps

The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.

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Nvidia Becomes a Major Model Maker With Nemotron 3

The world’s top chipmaker wants open source AI to succeed—perhaps because closed models increasingly run on its rivals’ silicon.

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Google Search Live Gets a Gemini Audio Upgrade for Smoother Replies

Search Live gets an upgrade with Gemini 2.5 native audio, delivering faster, more natural voice conversations and hands-free help in the Google app.
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First Voyage raises $2.5M for its AI companion helps you build habits

First Voyage has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round from a16z speed run, SignalFire, True Global, and other investors.

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Nvidia reportedly weighs ramping up H200 production to meet surging demand in China

After successfully lobbying the Trump administration to approve the sales of its H200 chips to China, Nvidia is now thinking of adding capacity to produce more of the chips.

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