Amazon says it is laying off 16,000 employees
This is Amazon’s second layoff after the company cut 14,000 corporate jobs in October.
January 2026
Redwood attracts Google for its $425M Series E as AI power needs rise
Google is the latest investor to back Redwood Materials as the battery recycling startup scales a new energy storage venture to power AI data centers and other industrial sites.
Snap gets serious about Specs, spins AR glasses into standalone company
The social media company’s smartglasses are set to be released to the public later this year.
Top 7 Coding Plans for Vibe Coding
API bills are killing vibe coding. These seven coding plans let you ship faster without watching token costs.
SoftBank Plans Another Giant Bet on OpenAI – Up to $30 Billion on the Table
SoftBank is said to be in discussions to invest an additional $30 billion in OpenAI, a deal that would rewrite the competitive balance for artificial intelligence around the world. The talks…
No Phone, No Social Safety Net: Welcome to the ‘Offline Club’
Across Europe’s largest cities, people are gathering for semi-silent, offline hangouts, in search of an experience that isn’t mediated through their smartphones.
Evals Are NOT All You Need
Evals are having their moment. It’s become one of the most talked-about concepts in AI product development. People argue about it for hours, write thread after thread, and treat it…
Waabi raises $1B and expands into robotaxis with Uber
Waabi has secured a $750 million Series C round to accelerate autonomous trucking, and another roughly $250 million commitment from Uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis exclusively on its platform.
FCA To Review AI Impact on Financial Sector + Ashurst Comment
In a move that could indirectly impact the commercial legal world, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK is consulting on how to regulate …
Google pitches Gemini to students studying for India’s most competitive college entrance exam
Google’s launch of practice tests for JEE follows its recent move to offer full-length SAT practice tests in Gemini.