Anthropic expected to receive high 'junk' rating from credit agencies following IPO, FT report says: Blackstone's forecast is just a prediction, but naturally, a high junk rating would make it more difficult and costlier for Anthropic to raise the money to keep funding its massive spending that has undergirded its business. Read More
Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’: Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape. Read More
I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.: The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max. Read More
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Here’s what 'renoa' — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like: Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar. Read More
Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide wide world: Google made a sturdy phone, but there is increasing competition in the foldable world. Read More
Salesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune: The AI logistics startup will bolster the CRM giant's Missionforce defense platform.
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Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach: The cryptocurrency exchange said it's now covered 95% of the stolen assets. Read More
Last but Not Least
Cracks are emerging in the AI spending boom: Big Tech is pouring billions into AI infrastructure, but mounting debt, negative cash flow, and growing investor skepticism are raising questions about the sustainability of the AI spending boom. Read More
