IQM Lists Publicly, Admits Quantum Future Uncertain
IQM, Europe’s first public quantum company, went public via SPAC at $1.9B but warns large-scale commercial traction may never occur. CEO Jan Goetz on challenges and growth.
AI’s Hidden Environmental Cost: Google and Amazon’s Warning
Google’s carbon emissions up 25% and Amazon’s up 16% due to AI. Scope 3 emissions from data centers and chips threaten net-zero goals.
Meta Launches Vibe-Coded Gaming App Pocket
Meta quietly launches Pocket, an app for creating small interactive games using AI prompts. Based on Gizmo acquisition, launched June 29, 2026. Still in experimentation phase.
Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Cries Foul
Kalshi trader Caleb Davies flagged suspicious Spotify streaming activity. Spotify confirmed artificial streaming, culling over 500,000 streams and adjusting charts.
Boeing’s Wisk Aero Sued by Ex-Manager Over Safety Concerns
Former software manager Briahna O’Neill sues Boeing-owned Wisk Aero, alleging wrongful termination after raising safety concerns about reduced FAA software testing for 2025 test flight deadline.
DEA to Ban Opioid-Like Kratom Compound 7-OH
DEA temporarily bans 7-OH, an opioid-like kratom compound, as Schedule I. Products exceeding threshold banned for two years. Industry and users react.
Magnify Ventures Raises $46.6M Fund II Backed by Melinda Gates
Magnify Ventures raises $46.6M Fund II with support from Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures. Focus on AI, health, and fintech for families.
Lucid Motors CFO Out as New CEO Continues Leadership Shakeup
Lucid Motors CFO Taoufiq Boussaid departs as new CEO Silvio Napoli appoints new executives, cuts direct reports, lays off staff, and prepares Cosmos SUV and robotaxi service.
Microsoft Launches $2.5B AI Deployment Company
Microsoft launches Microsoft Frontier, an AI deployment company backed by $2.5B and 6,000 experts, with partners London Stock Exchange, Unilever, Land O’Lakes, and Accenture.
7 Google Account Settings You Need to Change Now
Learn how to adjust seven overlooked Google account settings including recovery contacts, ad personalization, and automatic activity deletion to boost privacy and security.