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China’s Pony.ai plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026

The Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai has global ambitions, and plans to build a 3,000-strong robotaxi fleet to meet them.

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Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, report says

Major record labels have been urging Spotify and other music streaming platforms to raise subscription prices, arguing that fees have not kept pace with inflation and remain low when compared to services like Netflix.

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India’s gig workers win legal status, but access to social security remains elusive

India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.

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Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India’s next AI breakouts

Google and Accel will jointly invest up to $2 million in each startup through their new partnership.

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Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone

Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.

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OpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked the word ‘cameo’

OpenAI might have to rename the “cameo” feature in the Sora app.

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Rad Power Bikes’ batteries receive major fire risk warning

The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission claims Rad Power “refused to agree to an acceptable recall.” Rad Power says the CPSC’s solution would bankrupt the company.

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Tesla FSD software may not be approved by EU regulator after all

Tesla claimed in a weekend social media post that a Dutch regulator was set to approve its Full Self-Driving mode. It seems the regulator isn’t quite in line with Tesla.

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Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids

Stickerbox turns kids’ ideas into printable stickers, blending AI magic with hands-on coloring for a surprisingly creative, “screen-light” play experience.

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Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations

Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, the latest version of its flagship model, with new integrations into Chrome and Excel.

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