Black Forest Labs’ Kontext AI models can edit pics as well as generate them

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

Black Forest Labs, the AI startup whose models once powered the image generation features of X’s Grok chatbot, on Thursday released a new suite of image-generating models — some of which can both create and edit pics. The most capable of the models in the new family, called Flux.1 Kontext, can be prompted with text […]

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Synopsys pulls full-year guidance, citing new China export restrictions

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

Synopsys was already facing a slowdown in China. Now it’s trying to assess the impact of new export restrictions.

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Musk-Altman AI rivalry is complicating Trump’s dealmaking in Middle East

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

Elon Musk tried to derail a major AI infrastructure deal in the Middle East, a source confirmed to CNBC

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Perplexity’s new tool can generate spreadsheets, dashboards, and more

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine gunning for Google, on Thursday released Perplexity Labs, a tool for subscribers to Perplexity’s $20-per-month Pro plan that can craft reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and more. Perplexity Labs is available on the web, iOS, and Android, and coming soon to Perplexity’s apps for Mac and Windows. “Perplexity Labs can help you […]

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Meta and Anduril defense startup partner on VR, AR project intended for U.S. Army

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

Meta and Anduril defense-tech startup founded by Palmer Luckey formed a partnership to create virtual reality and augmented reality devices for the U.S. army.

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Amazon taps Xbox co-founder to lead new team developing ‘breakthrough’ consumer products

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

A former Microsoft executive is leading a new team at Amazon within the company’s devices unit.

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Tesla alum’s Heron Power closes $38M Series A to transform key grid technology

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

Drew Baglino’s startup is hoping to

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In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

On Thursday, Anduril and Meta announced news that feels like a fairy tale ending for Anduril co-founder, Palmer Luckey. The two companies are working together to build extended reality (XR) devices for the U.S. military, Anduril announced in a blog post. “I am glad to be working with Meta once again,” Luckey is quoted as […]

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Google AI Mode for Search Has Arrived. Proceed With Caution.

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

AI Mode excels at tasks like product research for online shopping. But it falls short on basic web searches.

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US government sanctions tech company involved in cyber scams

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Techme101

The Treasury said FUNNULL was involved in providing infrastructure for pig butchering crypto scams.

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