China’s ‘instant commerce’ price war sees $0.30 drinks and billions in subsidies doled out

China’s ‘instant commerce’ sector is experiencing a cut-throat price war with companies launching massive subsidy programs and other promotions.

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Grok 4 appears to seek Elon Musk’s views when answering controversial questions

XAI’s Grok 4 AI chatbot launched Wednesday appears to consult Elon Musk’s views when asked its opinion on some controversial matters.

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Grok 4 seems to consult Elon Musk to answer controversial questions

During xAI’s launch of Grok 4 on Wednesday night, Elon Musk said — while live-streaming the event on his social media platform, X — that his AI company’s ultimate goal was to develop a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” But where exactly does Grok 4 seek out the truth when trying to answer controversial questions? The newest […]

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Tesla is already trying to expand its Robotaxi service to Arizona 

Tesla has applied for a permit to test and deploy autonomous vehicles in Arizona. It’s also eyeing expansion in Austin, Texas and California.

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AWS is launching an AI agent marketplace next week with Anthropic as a partner

Amazon Web Services is launching an AI agent marketplace and Anthropic is one of its partners.

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Where AI meets design: Runway co-founder Alejandro Matamala Ortiz takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is the epicenter where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gather to explore the future of innovation — and this year, two AI Stages bring the intersection of design and machine learning into sharp focus. We’re thrilled to welcome Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, co-founder and chief design officer at Runway, to one of the […]

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Tesla moves to expand Robotaxi to Phoenix, following rival Waymo

Tesla has applied to test and operate its Robotaxis in Arizona, CNBC confirmed Thursday.

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Former Intel CEO launches a benchmark to measure AI alignment

After former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger capped off a 40+ year career at the semiconductor giant in December, many wondered where would Gelsinger go next. On Thursday, the former Intel CEO revealed one piece of his next chapter: trying to ensure AI models support a flourishing humanity. In partnership with a “faith tech” company he […]

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Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app

Another day, another smart device bites the dust — or, in this case, a full lineup of smart devices. On Thursday, Belkin announced it will end technical support for its older Wemo products as of January 31, 2026, and the app used to control the devices will no longer be supported. The decision will impact a range of devices, including smart plugs, light switches, smart bulbs, baby monitors, kitchen appliances, heaters, air purifiers, motion sensors, and more.

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Trump to host Jensen Huang at White House as Nvidia tops $4 trillion market cap

Nvidia has been grappling with export controls on its AI chips implemented by the Trump administration in April for national security reasons.

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