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The boys’ club no one was supposed to write about Reporter Zoë Bernard has unveiled an overlooked subculture within Silicon Valley’s tech elite. In her article, she discusses how a secret network of gay men at the upper echelons of technology have been supporting each other, echoing historical patterns of powerful networks among influential individuals. … Read more

Toyota contracts seven Agility humanoid robots for Canadian factory Toyota has contracted seven Agility humanoid robots from SoftBank Robotics to automate the unloading of auto parts at their Canadian factory. These robots will work alongside employees, replacing manual tasks and enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing process. The article describes the implementation of advanced robotics technology … Read more

YouTube’s latest experiment brings its conversational AI tool to TVs YouTube, the popular video streaming platform, is experimenting with integrating conversational AI on smart TVs. This innovation enables viewers to ask questions related to the video content they are watching on a larger screen. The trial is currently underway. The article describes YouTube’s latest move … Read more

Why these startup CEOs don’t think AI will replace human roles In an interview at Web Summit Qatar, the CEOs of Read AI and Lucidya expressed their views that AI tools are designed to automate tasks rather than replace human roles. The article discusses the perspectives of two startup CEOs regarding the role of artificial … Read more

An AI data center boom is fueling Redwood’s energy storage business Redwood Materials, a company known for recycling materials from electric vehicle batteries, announced that its energy storage business is experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing demand from AI data centers. This expansion is driven by the need for more efficient and sustainable energy … Read more

Google says its AI systems helped deter Play Store malware in 2025 Google recently announced that its AI systems successfully deterred 1.75 million malicious apps from being published on the Google Play Store in 2025. This number represents a decrease compared to previous years, suggesting improved security measures and effectiveness of Google’s AI systems. The … Read more

Cellebrite cut off Serbia citing abuse of its phone unlocking tools. Why not others? Cellebrite, a company known for its phone unlocking and hacking tools, has ceased sales to countries accused of misusing these tools. The decision comes after reports of abuse in Serbia, but fresh allegations in Jordan and Kenya have led to changes … Read more

Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window Belden, a global leader in network infrastructure, has extended the nomination period for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award until February 27. This award is aimed at recognizing and supporting innovative ideas that address scaling challenges in technology. The article … Read more

At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec Snap, the social media company behind Snapchat, is facing a significant setback as one of its key executives for the development of its upcoming VR glasses, leaves the company at a critical moment before the public release. The article describes Snap’s challenges in bringing its … Read more

FBI says ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash The FBI has reported an increase in ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks, where hackers exploit vulnerabilities in ATMs to force them to dispense cash. These attacks have resulted in millions of dollars being stolen over the past year. The article describes … Read more