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Taara Beam Delivers 25Gbps Internet Via Near-Infrared Light
technology2 days ago

Taara Beam Delivers 25Gbps Internet Via Near-Infrared Light

Alphabet spinoff Taara unveils the Taara Beam, a 17‑pound device that beams up to 25Gbps of fiber‑like internet over the air using near‑infrared light for distances up to 10 km, aimed at ISPs and carriers. It’s smaller and easier to deploy than the older Lightbridge, supports rooftop or tower mounting, and is deployed in 20+ countries with partners like T‑Mobile and Airtel; a wider showcase is planned at MWC amid weather‑related reliability concerns, with pricing varying by geography and models including hardware and connectivity‑as‑a‑service.

via PCMag|
#internet#startups#technology
China’s AI products win with speed, affordability, and mobile-first design
technology2 days ago

China’s AI products win with speed, affordability, and mobile-first design

A former Meituan product manager now at AI startup Kuse explains that Chinese AI products differ from Western ones due to a highly competitive domestic market that values fast, cost-efficient, mobile-first interfaces and broad, low-barrier access. Western products target high-value tasks and desktop workflows, while China emphasizes rapid iteration, open-source tooling, and mass adoption—driven by GPU constraints and intense domestic competition—fostering a growing startup scene and entrepreneurship over Big Tech careers.

via Business Insider|
#ai#china#meituan
Miami's Tech Scene Is Wealth-First, Not Silicon Valley 2.0
technology7 days ago

Miami's Tech Scene Is Wealth-First, Not Silicon Valley 2.0

Miami isn’t the next Silicon Valley; it’s developing as a wealth-driven tech hub that draws finance, legal, and consulting support and even marquee players like Palantir. But it still lacks a large local engineering pipeline and the SF/NY hustle, so funding remains smaller and growth will be gradual, focused on fintech, proptech, and creator-oriented ventures rather than a traditional engineering “factory floor.”

via Business Insider|
#miami#palantir#silicon-valley
The AI grind in San Francisco could forecast a broader labor shock
technology8 days ago

The AI grind in San Francisco could forecast a broader labor shock

San Francisco’s AI startup scene is pushing workers to 12‑hour days, six days a week, creating a grind that blends excitement about rapid AI innovation with anxiety over job security. As tech companies lay off workers and forecasts suggest AI will transform or replace many entry‑level roles, the pressure to work harder and prove value may serve as an early warning sign for broader labor‑market shifts across other sectors.

via The Guardian|
#artificial-intelligence#labor-market#san-francisco
AI Matchmaking Bets on Conversation Over Swipes
technology9 days ago

AI Matchmaking Bets on Conversation Over Swipes

A wave of AI-powered dating apps like Fate in London is reshaping how people find partners by using an agentic AI that interviews users, proposes five matches (no swiping), and can coach conversations. Proponents say AI can highlight authentic compatibility based on personality similarity and reduce the repetitive grind of major platforms, while critics warn about privacy, overreliance on algorithms, and potential manipulation. Early users report dates and excitement, but industry research shows broad skepticism about AI guiding intimate conversations, reflecting a tension between novelty, vulnerability, and real-world results.

via The Guardian|
#ai-dating#fate#matchmaking
Soonicorn Surge: VC-Fueled Startups Redefine Private Valuations
business10 days ago

Soonicorn Surge: VC-Fueled Startups Redefine Private Valuations

Venture-capital funding is fueling a surge of soonicorns—private startups valued at $500 million to $999 million—with more than 2,000 such firms in the United States by the end of last year. The AI boom is lowering funding barriers and speeding growth, pushing many firms toward or beyond the soonicorn threshold. However, being a soonicorn is a snapshot of current status, not a predictor of future unicorn status: some may later become unicorns, others may remain under that mark, and some could fail. Mega-startups like Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are reportedly considering public listings in 2026, underscoring a broader shift in the private-to-public market dynamics.

via The New York Times|
#business#note-ensure-5-tags-only#soonicorn
AI brains for blue-collar robots spark a new automation wave
technology23 days ago

AI brains for blue-collar robots spark a new automation wave

AI startups are racing to build adaptable “brains” that let robots understand physics and real-world conditions, enabling them to tackle blue-collar tasks from plumbing to roofing. Big fundraising and new world-model approaches fuel this shift, with players like Waabi, Skild AI, and FieldAI pushing robotics from the factory floor to fieldwork. Analysts disagree on how quickly or how many jobs will be affected, but the consensus is that autonomous, physically capable AI is becoming the next big technology frontier.

via Axios|
#artificial-intelligence#automation#blue-collar
Self-Learning AI: The Next Leap Forward—and Its Risks
technology29 days ago

Self-Learning AI: The Next Leap Forward—and Its Risks

AI researchers are exploring recursive self-improvement—models that keep learning after training—to speed progress, with Google DeepMind and OpenAI pursuing automated R&D and a new You.com-backed startup entering the field; a Georgetown CSET report warns this approach could accelerate innovation but also make risks harder to detect and control in the real world.

via Axios|
#ai-safety#artificial-intelligence#policy
California's Billionaire Tax Triggers Startup Exodus
business1 month ago

California's Billionaire Tax Triggers Startup Exodus

California's proposed 5% wealth tax on residents with $1B+ net worth (with a 1% annual option) is triggering backlash well beyond current billionaires, as founders and investors with illiquid equity consider leaving California, fearing damage to startups and innovation; it could presage a broader wealth-tax push and even spur relocations to Texas or Florida, while supporters say it could raise about $100B for healthcare and still faces signatures and legal challenges.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#billionaire-tax#business#california
Replit Eyes $9B Valuation in Major AI-Coding Funding Round
technology1 month ago

Replit Eyes $9B Valuation in Major AI-Coding Funding Round

Replit Inc., an AI-powered coding startup, is nearing a financing round that could push its valuation to about $9 billion, with roughly $400 million being discussed and Georgian leading the round; this follows a $250 million funding round at a $3 billion valuation in September. Backers include Amex Ventures, Google’s AI Futures Fund and Bloomberg Beta. Replit has built vibecoding tools for developers and recently released AI features to deploy apps and publish to app stores, while facing competition from OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and Cursor.

via Bloomberg.com|
#ai#coding-tools#funding