Databricks valued at $62B after massive $10B funding round
Databricks has raised $10 billion in its latest funding round, raising its valuation to $62 billion. This significant investment comes from major venture capital firms such as Thrive Capital, Andreess...
98% of unionized Starbucks workers back strike
Starbucks Workers United announced Tuesday that 98% of union baristas have voted to authorize a strike amid ongoing negotiations with Starbucks. The union seeks a contract that addresses pay, benefits...
Musk’s Grok-2 is fast, free and full of flaws
Late Friday night, Elon Musk’s xAI made Grok-2 accessible to users. The new model, which the company claims operates faster with improved accuracy, has been subjected to intense scrutiny and critici...
The scams you’ll regret ignoring in 2025
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with new tactics expected to surface in 2025. Recent reports indicate that older Americans, particularly those aged 60 and above, experienced signific...
Why Microsoft is outspending big tech on Nvidia AI chips
Microsoft Corp. has acquired approximately 485,000 of Nvidia’s “Hopper” AI chips this year, leading the market by a significant margin according to Financial Times. The company aims to enhance ...
CISA’s updated cyber plan could be key to stopping future hacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has released a draft update to its National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), responding to significant policy and operational changes since...
