Coinbase has confirmed a major data breach involving unauthorized access to customer information after hackers bribed overseas support staff. The incident, disclosed in an SEC filing on May 14, 2025, came to light when the company received an extortion email on May 11 demanding $20 million to prevent the public release of stolen data. What…
Anthropic has secured a massive $3.5 billion in its Series E funding round, catapulting the company’s valuation to an impressive $61.5 billion. This substantial investment, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with a $1 billion contribution, positions Anthropic as a formidable contender in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives,…
Microsoft Azure has emerged as the dominant cloud computing platform for Fortune 500 companies, with reports indicating that a staggering 95% of these industry leaders now rely on Azure for their cloud services. This widespread adoption underscores Azure’s position as a critical tool for large enterprises, offering a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services, AI…
In a revealing announcement at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has unveiled a groundbreaking vision for the future of search technology, promising users an unprecedented leap in digital exploration by 2025. The tech giant is set to redefine how we interact with information, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to transform the…
In a move designed to expand the benefits of Amazon Prime membership, Amazon has announced a new partnership with BP’s Earnify loyalty program. This new perk allows Prime members to save 10 cents per gallon at over 7,000 BP-affiliated gas stations across the U.S., including BP, Amoco, and AM/PM locations. By linking an Amazon account…
To redefine the collaboration landscape, Microsoft recently announced significant updates to Microsoft Teams, unveiling new features like threaded conversations and a combined chat interface. These updates aim to streamline the user experience, bringing Teams a step closer to becoming a one-stop collaboration tool—and positioning it directly against its long-standing competitor, Slack. Threads and Combined Chats:…
Rivian’s electric vehicles (EVs), namely the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, have recently received a significant blow in Consumer Reports’ latest reliability rankings. The company, a new player in the EV space, now finds itself at the bottom of the list among 22 evaluated brands, with a meager score of just 14 out of 100….
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle (AV) company, has officially entered the robotaxi market with a unique, purpose-built vehicle, launching in San Francisco and Las Vegas. This move places Zoox in direct competition with major players like Waymo, which just secured a substantial $5.6 billion funding round led by Alphabet, reinforcing its hold on the autonomous…