A rocket motor exploded at Anduril’s McHenry, Mississippi test site, halting prototype work. No injuries reported, but production delays continue as the company misses its mass production target.
Ashton Kutcher departs Sound Ventures to co-found a new VC firm with Morgan Beller, focusing on early-stage AI infrastructure, energy, and deep tech startups.
FLARE-AI, a new crowdsourced platform by 49 AI experts, lets users report AI flaws like malware generation, data leaks, and bias. Supported by a recent US bill.
Cloudflare blocks mixed-use crawlers on ad pages by default starting Sept 15, 2026, aiming to push AI companies to pay for publisher content. Partnerships with Ceramic.ai and You.com enable Pay Per Use model.
REI’s 4th of July sale runs June 26–July 6, 2026, with deep discounts on tents, rain jackets, backpacks, and more. Includes member perks and tested gear picks.
Humble Robotics founder Eyal Cohen, an Otto and Pronto veteran, unveils a $24M fully autonomous, cabless electric hauler for freight amid renewed AV hype cycle.
Does the team that kicks first in a penalty shootout really have an advantage? New research based on 7,000 shootouts reveals psychological pressure dynamics.
Venice AI raises $65M Series A at $1B valuation. Privacy-first platform has 3M+ users, uncensored models, and $70M revenue. CEO Erik Voorhees details growth and crypto tokens.
Meta is developing a cloud infrastructure business to sell AI compute and models, following SpaceX’s lead. The move pits it against AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
Motorola partners with Gigs to offer built-in travel eSIM via Global Connect app. Available in select Latin American markets, coming to Europe. Rates from $3 for 1GB.