Aug 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Horizon3 has raised $250 million in Series E funding at a $2 billion valuation, tripling its value in 14 months. The cybersecurity startup uses AI to continuously probe networks for vulnerabilities, addressing the rise of AI-driven attacks. Revenue is approaching $100 million ARR with 120% year-over-year growth. The company plans international expansion and continued R&D investment. View more
Aug 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has refreshed its Certified Refurbished Store with a wide range of products, including rare M5 MacBook Pro configurations and the Studio Display XDR. Shoppers can also find Apple TV 4K, Apple Watch SE models, and an unlocked iPhone 16 Pro. Every refurbished purchase includes Apple's one-year warranty and 14-day returns policy. View more
Aug 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple is rumored to launch two new MacBook Pro models this fall: an M6 MacBook Pro with a 2nm chip and an all-new MacBook Ultra with a redesigned body, OLED display, touchscreen, and Dynamic Island. The M6 MacBook Pro will be a more traditional refresh, while the MacBook Ultra will focus on cutting-edge features and is expected to use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Both models are projected to arrive around late October. Here's how they compare and what each one means for upgraders. View more
Aug 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A new rumor suggests Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, August 10. The potential increase would come ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro launch next month. Here's what we know and what it could mean for buyers. View more
Aug 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple is skipping the M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra to focus on the M7 chip. Only the base M6 will be released this fall. The redesigned MacBook Pro will use M5 Pro and M5 Max. The M7 is expected in spring 2027 with major AI upgrades. View more
Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Valar Atomics has confirmed a $1 billion equity round led by Sequoia's Shaun Maguire, who will join its board. The nuclear startup also secured a $200 million credit line from Erebor and other banks. It builds small modular reactors and recently powered an Nvidia Blackwell system with its Ward 250 reactor. Proceeds will go toward manufacturing fleets of SMRs. View more
Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Hank Green, the YouTuber and novelist, apologized after a scripted phrase sparked speculation that he used ChatGPT. He admitted using the chatbot for research and said his increasing reliance on AI is 'not healthy.' Green is pausing or reducing output on his YouTube channels as he reassesses his creative process. View more
Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider wants the platform to expand beyond its reputation as a liberal bubble, pointing to sports as a key area for growth. His comments triggered mixed reactions on the app, with some users reading them as an invitation to right-wing voices. Schneider says the goal is more civil, live-event conversations around sports and elections. View more
Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A new study using game theory finds that weak AI safety regulation can backfire, making AI products more dangerous than having no rules at all. Researchers say regulation must be strict and target AI model developers as well as downstream companies. When only downstream firms are regulated, developers free-ride on safety, reducing protections. The study points to a prisoner's dilemma across the AI supply chain. View more
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