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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In a major development for local AI computing, Microsoft has integrated OpenAI’s latest open-weight GPT model, gpt-oss-20b, into Windows AI Foundry, making it easier than ever for Windows users to run powerful AI locally. The move comes just one day after OpenAI released the new model, marking a significant
Media
After months of beta testing, Ghost—the open-source newsletter and publishing platform—has officially launched Ghost 6, a major new version of its software that brings native integration with the open social web. With this release, Ghost publishers can now extend their content beyond email and the web to platforms
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI audio unicorn ElevenLabs has officially stepped into the music generation space, announcing a new model on Tuesday that allows users to create AI-generated music—cleared for commercial use, according to the company. This marks a significant pivot for ElevenLabs, which has spent the last three years building its reputation
Food
Uber Eats is bringing a new wave of AI-powered features to its food delivery platform, aiming to improve how restaurants communicate with customers — and how dishes are presented online. These updates include generative AI tools to write menu descriptions, enhance food photos, and summarize customer reviews, along with new interactive
Food
Yelp is taking a major step into the AI content arena with the nationwide rollout of AI-generated videos that showcase restaurants, bars, and nightlife businesses across the U.S. These short, TikTok-style videos, now featured in Yelp’s iOS app, are designed to give users a richer visual and narrative
Finance
After years on the sidelines, Citi is stepping back into the premium credit card arena with the launch of its new Strata Elite Card, a direct answer to Chase’s Sapphire Reserve and the American Express Platinum Card. With a clear focus on travel, dining, and high-end perks, Citi is
Media
Substack, the popular publishing platform for independent writers and creators, announced Thursday it has raised $100 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $1.1 billion—a nearly 70% increase from its 2021 valuation of $650 million, as reported by The New York Times. The funding round was
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is preparing to launch its own AI agent marketplace next week, marking a significant step in the evolving world of AI-driven automation. According to sources cited by TechCrunch, the launch will take place during the AWS Summit in New York City on July 15. Anthropic, one
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity, the rising star in AI-powered search, is upping the stakes with the launch of Perplexity Max, a $200-per-month subscription designed for its most dedicated users. Announced in a company blog post Tuesday, the new plan grants subscribers early access to experimental features, advanced tools, and cutting-edge AI models. The
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has secured a massive $10 billion in combined debt and equity financing, according to a statement from Morgan Stanley. The raise—split evenly between secured notes and term loans, and strategic equity investments—is one of the largest ever for an AI startup
Design
Figma, the collaborative design software powerhouse, took a major step toward going public on Tuesday by filing its S-1 with the SEC. While the filing stops short of revealing how many shares will be offered or at what price, it provides the most comprehensive look yet into Figma’s financial
Style & Beauty
Google has announced the launch of Doppl, an experimental app designed to let users visualize how different outfits would look on their own bodies using artificial intelligence. Now available on iOS and Android devices in the U.S., Doppl brings a new, personalized layer to the concept of virtual try-ons.