Anthropic launches new version of scaled-down ‘Haiku’ model

Anthropic has released Claude Haiku 4.5, the newest version of its smallest model, billed as offering similar performance to Sonnet 4 “at one-third the cost and more than twice the speed.”

Eightfold co-founders raise $35M for Viven, an AI digital twin startup for querying unavailable co-workers

Viven’s seed funding was led by Khosla Ventures and Foundation Capital.

Spotify spotted working on a ‘SongDNA’ feature that showcases the people behind your favorite music

Spotify is developing a new “SongDNA” feature that lets users explore music through the people behind it — from writers and producers to vocalists and engineers.

Apple adds 650 megawatts of renewables in Europe with more coming in China

Apple is adding renewable power to offset customer charging and support its operations, including third-party manufacturing in China.

This Thiel-backed venture allows doping in its own sports

Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, the Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the games promise $1 million bounties for breaking world records and lean on a business model reminiscent of Red Bull’s, using the… Continua a leggere This Thiel-backed venture allows doping in its own sports

Seoul weighs approval for Google, Apple high-resolution map requests

South Korea weighs granting Google and Apple access to high-resolution map data amid lingering security and regulatory concerns.

Electric aircraft startup Beta Technologies seeks to raise $825M in IPO

If the company attracts investors at the top of its announced range, it will have a valuation of about $7.2 billion.

India’s Kuku snags $85M as mobile content wars intensify

Kuku plans to expand beyond India with a U.S. launch slated for next year.

Co-founder of Indian social network Koo releases a new photo sharing app

PicSee is a new app that detects your friends’ photos on device and allows you to send it to them.

Zepto raises $450 million at $7 billion valuation as Indian quick commerce market heats up

Indian quick commerce startup Zepto said it has raised $400 million in a funding round led by a new investor, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), a U.S.-based pension fund. The round, which is a mix of primary and secondary investment, also has participation from existing investors, including Avenir, Avra, Lightspeed, Glade Brook, The Stepstone… Continua a leggere Zepto raises $450 million at $7 billion valuation as Indian quick commerce market heats up