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Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75

Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99.

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Nscale’s $35 Billion IPO Plans Muddied by AI Data Center Delays

One flagship AI data center in Norway is six months behind schedule, with workers set to be housed in a floating hotel to get it over the finish line.

Bloomberg ·
Bluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more 3 sources covering Bluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more

Bluesky is bringing “social vibe coding” to its experimental Attie platform, allowing users to create interactive experiences like games, quizzes, and websites that can tap into the social network's audience.

TechCrunch ·
An Israeli firm is sending spyware through online ads, researchers say 2 sources covering An Israeli firm is sending spyware through online ads, researchers say

An Israeli ad tech firm worked with spyware companies to infect devices, including at Al Jazeera, by simply showing users an online ad, according to a joint investigation by security researchers at Citizen Lab and Confiant.

The Verge ·
Volvo will use Nvidia’s tech for hands-free, point-to-point driving 4 sources covering Volvo will use Nvidia’s tech for hands-free, point-to-point driving

Volvo plans to launch hands-free, point-to-point driving by 2030, powered by Nvidia's latest AI technology.

The Verge ·
Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM 4 sources covering Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM

Earlier this year Microsoft laid out a plan to fix Windows 11, with a focus on performance, reliability, and the overall OS experience.

The Verge ·
Nvidia’s new Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is another step forward for US open-weight AI 7 sources covering Nvidia’s new Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is another step forward for US open-weight AI

Nvidia’s new models join a wave of open-weight releases from US labs on the heels of the Hugging Face hack.

ZDNet ·
YouTube is reportedly gearing up to offer audiobooks 5 sources covering YouTube is reportedly gearing up to offer audiobooks

YouTube is already talking to publishers about offering audiobooks on its platform, The Wall Street Journal says.

Engadget ·
Proofpoint to buy Varonis for $6.3 billion 2 sources covering Proofpoint to buy Varonis for $6.3 billion

The deal pairs the email security giant's massive threat intelligence with Varonis' visibility into corporate data, as both companies race to secure the AI agents now roaming enterprise networks.

CyberScoop ·
Apple HomeView Is Finally Here + Touchscreen MacBook Pro Launch Details 5 sources covering Apple HomeView Is Finally Here + Touchscreen MacBook Pro Launch Details

In this episode of Power On, Mark Gurman is joined by Bloomberg’s Chris Welch and Vlad Savov to break down Apple’s long-awaited smart home launch.

Bloomberg ·
Ledger Unveils $899 Smartphone-Like Device After $90 Million Crypto Theft 8 sources covering Ledger Unveils $899 Smartphone-Like Device After $90 Million Crypto Theft

Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger SAS is launching a smartphone-like device for users seeking extra protection for their digital assets and online activity, in the wake of a security incident involving some of its products.

Bloomberg ·
How ChatGPT Targets Ads To You Based On Your Prompts, Phone Number, and Email

Most ChatGPT users probably don’t know you can be specifically targeted on the platform by advertisers based on your email, phone number, or unique phone identifier.

404 Media ·
Anthropic Revenue Hits $16.8 Billion in Quarter Before IPO 15 sources covering Anthropic Revenue Hits $16.8 Billion in Quarter Before IPO

Anthropic PBC told prospective investors its third-quarter revenue hit $16.8 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, as the artificial intelligence company pushes ahead with plans to go public.

Bloomberg ·