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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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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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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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Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs

Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its call center alone. 

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California lawmaker behind SB 1047 reignites push for mandated AI safety reports

California State Senator Scott Wiener on Wednesday introduced new amendments to his latest bill, SB 53, that would require the world’s largest AI companies to publish safety and security protocols and issue reports when safety incidents occur. If signed into … Continue reading

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Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show

Though he officially left the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis — Elon Musk’s low-flying former top lieutenant at the Department of Government Efficiency — continues wielding influence at DOGE, according to the WSJ. The outlet says Davis regularly gives … Continue reading

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