Sequoia Capital’s global leader Roelof Botha was pushed out in what insiders describe as a palace coup. The move follows missed AI bets, internal dissent, and a major Islamophobia scandal that cost the firm its Muslim COO. Now the VC giant faces a reckoning over its “institutional neutrality” stance
The head of the world’s largest car carrier says Chinese automakers have shifted from cost leaders to technology innovators. European brands face shrinking sales in China, sluggish home demand, and higher US tariffs while Chinese exports surge.
XPeng’s CEO literally unzipped the robot to prove it wasn’t a human in a suit. The “Iron” unit features 22-degree flexibility hands and what the company claims is the industry’s first all-solid-state battery for home safety.
Keith Riegert, CEO of Ulysses Press, told industry leaders there are only two AI futures: mass unemployment or economic collapse. While admitting he’s “not very happy that AI is here,” his company partnered with OpenAI and requires all employees to use ChatGPT for at least an hour daily. He demonstr
The global AI race is shifting from technical innovation to practical application. Tianlu Peng’s work at Upbeat demonstrates how emotional intelligence in conversational AI creates real business value. Her frameworks help companies scale AI while preserving human connection.
The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro aims to be the Windows equivalent of Apple’s Magic Trackpad. It features premium glass and aluminum construction with advanced haptic feedback and gesture customization. Available now on Kickstarter for $109 before hitting retail in Q1 2026.
Startups facing million-dollar AI salary competition from companies like Meta and OpenAI need smart compensation strategies. Experts recommend generous equity packages, clear performance accountability, and frameworks that can evolve as companies grow. The key is being fair from the start rather tha
Artificial intelligence might be repurposed as a tool for creating understanding between entrenched workplace factions. The concept of “cognitive compassion” suggests AI could help decode opposing viewpoints without declaring winners.
GTK is finally catching up with other major platforms by adding a reduced motion accessibility setting. This helps users with vestibular disorders and attention deficits. The implementation covers both widget animations and CSS animations.
New research reveals widespread fake trading activity on prediction market Polymarket. About 25% of all volume comes from wash trades designed to manipulate market perception. The platform’s crypto-based system may make such manipulation easier to execute.
