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4 hours ago

Tech industry

Google makes an interesting choice with its new agent building tool for enterprises | TechCrunch

Google turns Chrome into an AI coworker for the workplace | TechCrunch

Google Cloud introduces 'auto browse' capabilities for Chrome, enhancing productivity with AI while requiring human oversight.

fromTNW | Google

Artificial intelligence

Google launches $750M partner fund at Cloud Next 2026 to finance agentic AI deployments across Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG

Google launched a $750 million fund to boost partners' agentic AI development, marking a strategic shift in enterprise AI competition.

Google Cloud's next big moment-and what it needs to continue its ascent | Fortune

Google's AI advancements are revitalizing its cloud division, with significant revenue growth and a focus on addressing bottlenecks in AI implementation.

9 hours ago

The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026 | TechCrunch

Google is investing $750 million to support AI startups on its Cloud platform.

Tech industry

4 hours ago

Google makes an interesting choice with its new agent building tool for enterprises | TechCrunch

Google introduced the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform for building and managing AI agents, targeting IT teams and business users with various functionalities.

Google turns Chrome into an AI coworker for the workplace | TechCrunch

Google Cloud introduces 'auto browse' capabilities for Chrome, enhancing productivity with AI while requiring human oversight.

fromTNW | Google

Google launches $750M partner fund at Cloud Next 2026 to finance agentic AI deployments across Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG

Google launched a $750 million fund to boost partners' agentic AI development, marking a strategic shift in enterprise AI competition.

Google Cloud's next big moment-and what it needs to continue its ascent | Fortune

Google's AI advancements are revitalizing its cloud division, with significant revenue growth and a focus on addressing bottlenecks in AI implementation.

The Godmother of Silicon Valley and her former student want to fix how healthcare gets built | Fortune

Mary Minno and Esther Wojcicki launched Treehub, a residency program for academic founders in biotech and healthcare, emphasizing iterative learning and innovation.

fromMarTech

AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet | MarTech

Balancing AI adoption with maintaining a human brand identity is crucial for successful marketing.

Business

Why Cisco's AI and Networking Tailwinds Point to $98.76 in 12 Months

Cisco Systems shows potential for continued gains with a price target of $98.76, reflecting a 12.6% upside over the next year.

Startup companies

2 hours ago

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now? | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield serves as a crucial launchpad for tech companies, enabling them to gain visibility and secure significant funding.

fromThesanjoseblog

San Jose Lands the WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America

The inaugural WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America will draw approximately 10,000 attendees to San Jose, establishing it as the permanent North American home for the annual congress.

Silicon Valley

Wearables

Silicon Valley real estate

The future of brain sensing is now

Market leaders shape consumer expectations for new technology, as seen with heart rate monitoring and brain sensing.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley cities among top 10 best places to live in California - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County cities rank highly for quality of life and job market, but face significant housing affordability challenges.

fromSecurityWeek

Google Antigravity in Crosshairs of Security Researchers, Cybercriminals

Google Antigravity's vulnerabilities have attracted both security researchers and cybercriminals, leading to risks of remote code execution and malware delivery.

EU data protection

fromComputerworld

10 hours ago

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

Google's Gemma 4 shines on local systems - both big and small

Gemma 4's mixture of experts design enhances performance by allowing CPU weight allocation, improving token generation speed significantly.

#social-media

fromTNW | Next-Featured

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.

Careers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Won't Replace You - It Will Just Be a Really Annoying Micromanager

London startup

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

fromSilicon Canals

Startup companies

The rise of the solofounder in the AI age - Silicon Canals

6 days ago

Software development

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

10 hours ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.

Why Nvidia Is Betting Big on Adobe in the AI Era

AI spending is evolving into a strategic arms race, with partnerships becoming more critical than product launches.

Careers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Won't Replace You - It Will Just Be a Really Annoying Micromanager

AI will not eliminate jobs but will act as a digital supervisor, enhancing productivity.

London startup

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

UK AI datacenter capacity may shift from London due to power shortages and planning constraints, making other locations more appealing.

Startup companies

fromSilicon Canals

The rise of the solofounder in the AI age - Silicon Canals

AI enables individuals to build successful companies with minimal resources, transforming the traditional startup model.

Software development

6 days ago

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

AI coding agents have transformed software engineering, changing hiring practices and the skills required for engineers.

10 hours ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.

Why Nvidia Is Betting Big on Adobe in the AI Era

AI spending is evolving into a strategic arms race, with partnerships becoming more critical than product launches.

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.

Media industry

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.

Environment

fromwww.dw.com

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.

Digital life

fromInc

People Are Quietly Using AI Instead of Google and It's Changing Everything

AI assistants are becoming the preferred choice over traditional search engines for answering questions.

European startups

Europe has the talent and dunding to win at AI. First, it needs to break free from the Magnificent Seven | Fortune

European tech is evolving, but dependency on American platforms hinders its growth despite record funding and talent.

DevOps

fromInfoQ

21 hours ago

Cloudflare Outlines MCP Architecture as Enterprises Confront Security and Governance Risks

Centralized governance and remote infrastructure are essential for secure Model Context Protocol deployments, addressing risks like prompt injection and supply chain attacks.

Gadgets

fromThe Verge

Framework's first eGPUs turn its laptop into a desktop PC

Framework introduces the OCuLink Dev Kit for external GPU support, targeting power users with advanced connectivity options.

Law

fromLawSites

Online Community Development

A Public Service Announcement: Legal Tech Companies, Here Are Your Celebrity Endorsers

Legal tech companies are leveraging celebrity endorsements with legal-themed names to enhance their brand appeal.

fromEco-Business

14 years ago

Social Networking 2.0: Coming Together Online For A Cause

Combining technology and social networking can drive innovative solutions to global environmental challenges through initiatives like Green IT.

Bootstrapping

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.

fromTelecompetitor

Business intelligence

Comcast Business unveils Innovation Lab for next-gen enterprise solutions

Comcast Business launched the Innovation Lab to co-develop and test enterprise solutions with customers and technology partners.

Data science

fromMedium

What Can You Do With a Free ODSC AI East Expo Pass?

ODSC AI East 2026 offers free Expo Passes for attendees to experience the latest in AI and data science.

fromTelecompetitor

Zayo secures anchor customer to accelerate expansion in AI corridors

"AI demand is no longer theoretical. It's showing up as real customer requests in corridors where it's scaling fast," said Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Zayo.

Marketing

fromInc

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.

Wellness

4 days ago

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Biohack Miami's wellness event in San Francisco showcased practical biohacking tips focused on immediate well-being rather than solely on longevity.

Productivity

Should you attend a conference if you're not speaking?

Attending a conference without a speaking role can be beneficial depending on personal goals, networking opportunities, and learning experiences.

fromThe Verge

Now Meta will track what employees do on their computers to train its AI agents

Meta is using employee activity data to train AI agents for better task automation.

fromTechzine Global

VAST Data grows extremely fast and is highly profitable; IPO is on the horizon

VAST Data's valuation has surged to $30 billion following its Series F funding round, reflecting significant growth and profitability.

fromSFGATE

1 hour ago

'Don't leave': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells people to stay in California

Jensen Huang advocates for living in California despite high taxes, emphasizing the state's importance for AI jobs and its favorable climate.

#microsoft

fromNextgov.com

Information security

Microsoft to test third-party AI models for incorporation in its security offerings

Microsoft wants to build the infrastructure behind the AI internet

Microsoft is creating a two-sided marketplace to compensate publishers for content used by AI products, ensuring fair use and collaboration.

fromNextgov.com

Microsoft to test third-party AI models for incorporation in its security offerings

Microsoft is evaluating third-party AI systems to enhance its cybersecurity measures against AI-driven threats.

Microsoft wants to build the infrastructure behind the AI internet

Microsoft is creating a two-sided marketplace to compensate publishers for content used by AI products, ensuring fair use and collaboration.

more#microsoft

4 hours ago

Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement | TechCrunch

Threads is launching Live Chats for real-time conversations during events, starting with the NBA Playoffs.

European startups

'They're sweating': Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups | Fortune

Japanese companies are increasing investments in AI to avoid falling behind global competitors.

Adobe's new AI experiment can whip up a website custom designed for Gen Z

Adobe's Asset Amplify tool generates tailored marketing materials for specific audience segments, enhancing brand design with AI-driven personalization.

The AI Infrastructure Stack in 2026: Companies Building the Future of AI

AI infrastructure companies are transforming the deployment and scaling of artificial intelligence into full production systems with essential governance and observability.

9 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multi-billion-dollar deal | TechCrunch

DevOps

fromMedium

The AI Infrastructure Stack in 2026: Companies Building the Future of AI

AI infrastructure companies are transforming the deployment and scaling of artificial intelligence into full production systems with essential governance and observability.

9 hours ago

Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multi-billion-dollar deal | TechCrunch

Thinking Machines Lab signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with Google Cloud to expand its AI infrastructure using Nvidia's latest GPUs.

more#ai-infrastructure

Business

fromApp Developer Magazine

Forget Nvidia: Why HPE Could Be the Overlooked AI Infrastructure Play of 2026

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an overlooked investment opportunity in AI infrastructure with strong financial growth and expanding margins.

Business intelligence

The App Economy Is Thriving

The app economy significantly contributes to the U.S. economy, generating over $1 trillion annually and supporting 2.6 million jobs.

Careers

fromSlate Magazine

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.

Tech industry

Meta fast-tracks fiber technician training to solve a major data center bottleneck

Meta is launching a program to train fiber technicians to address the shortage of skilled workers for AI data centers.

Software development

3 days ago

AI hit software engineers first. Here's what they want you to know.

AI tools are reshaping software engineering, blurring roles and creating new opportunities while causing identity shifts among developers.

Digital life

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.

fromAlleyWatch

Drones & Robotics AI Summit 2026: Entering the Quantum Era of Autonomy

Physical AI is advancing rapidly, with significant investments and innovations reshaping warfare and technology.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: The Resistance to New Technologies

Public skepticism towards A.I. technologies stems from a lack of control and fear of job loss.

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

Google introduces AI agents for cyber defense, enhancing threat detection and mitigation capabilities against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

More Cisco SD-WAN bugs battered in attacks

CISA warns of active attacks on three Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager vulnerabilities, urging federal agencies to patch within four days.

fromZDNET

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

Google introduces AI agents for cyber defense, enhancing threat detection and mitigation capabilities against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

More Cisco SD-WAN bugs battered in attacks

CISA warns of active attacks on three Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager vulnerabilities, urging federal agencies to patch within four days.

more#cybersecurity

Careers

fromComputerWeekly.com

Business leaders marked down on AI workforce strategy | Computer Weekly

31% of workers expect their jobs to change drastically or disappear by 2030, highlighting a significant shift in workforce expectations.

DevOps

fromComputerWeekly.com

Storage implications of a modern IT architecture | Computer Weekly

Organizations are increasingly using containers to modernize applications and manage both cloud-native and traditional workloads with Kubernetes.

Startup companies

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

LinkedIn's new tool lets you test the outputs of various AI models

LinkedIn's Crosscheck tool allows users to evaluate various AI models and provide feedback to improve them.

The AI boom won't last, a top VC warns, as he urges startups to cash out

AI founders should consider selling their companies within the next 12-18 months to maximize value before market conditions change.

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.

fromDigiday

Uber, Time and eos are 2026 Future Leader Awards finalists

The Future Leader Awards recognize emerging leaders with impactful contributions in their industries, emphasizing measurable outcomes and innovative strategies.

fromArs Technica

Google unveils two new TPUs designed for the "agentic era"

TPU 8t and TPU 8i chips enhance AI training and inference efficiency with improved architecture and resource management.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Union City becomes home to 1st US center for advanced AI chip assembly

Union City opened the first U.S. research center for advanced semiconductor packaging, enhancing AI chip production and job creation in Silicon Valley.

fromwww.alleywatch.com

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.

fromGREY Journal

How Founders Use AI Agents for Marketing in 2026

Jacob Bank scaled his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers using 40 AI agents for $500/month, replacing a traditional marketing team costing $50,000/year.

Hot AI startup Lovable's security stumble shows one big risk in vibe coding

Lovable experienced a security issue allowing access to user data, prompting concerns about vibe coding among software engineers.

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.

fromDigiday

Ad Tech Briefing: The days of bloat are over, as efficiency drives ad tech's C-suite exodus

Independent ad tech players must adapt or risk failure amid increasing competition from LLMs and evolving market dynamics.

OpenAI teams up with Infosys to bring AI tools to more businesses | TechCrunch

OpenAI partners with Infosys to integrate AI tools into its Topaz platform for software development and automation.

Anthropic takes $5B from Amazon and pledges $100B in cloud spending in return | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, while Anthropic commits over $100 billion to AWS over ten years.

#meta

fromArs Technica

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

Meta will track US employees' mouse movements and clicks to improve AI training data.

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.

Meta will start tracking employees' screens and keystrokes to train AI tools | Fortune

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI training.

fromArs Technica

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

Meta will track US employees' mouse movements and clicks to improve AI training data.

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.

Meta will start tracking employees' screens and keystrokes to train AI tools | Fortune

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI training.

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.

4 days ago

AI startups are shifting the economic center of gravity of San Francisco

San Francisco's tech center is shifting to smaller neighborhoods due to return-to-office mandates and the rise of AI startups.

#google

fromZDNET

How Google just revamped Gemini Enterprise for the agentic era - here's what's new

Google launched the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to enhance automated workflows and security for developers.

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

Google Cloud Next 2026: AI agents, A2A protocol, Workspace Studio, and the full-stack bet against OpenAI and Anthropic

Google rebranded its AI platform to Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, consolidating various services and emphasizing a full-stack approach to AI solutions.

fromZDNET

How Google just revamped Gemini Enterprise for the agentic era - here's what's new

Google launched the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to enhance automated workflows and security for developers.

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

Google Cloud Next 2026: AI agents, A2A protocol, Workspace Studio, and the full-stack bet against OpenAI and Anthropic

Google rebranded its AI platform to Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, consolidating various services and emphasizing a full-stack approach to AI solutions.

The Evolving Landscape of Technology: From Innovation to Integration

Technology has revolutionized communication, industries, and healthcare, shaping modern society and influencing every aspect of life.

#snowflake

fromInfoWorld

Snowflake offers help to users and builders of AI agents

Snowflake enhances its Intelligence and Cortex Code for better automation and data source access, aiming for a unified enterprise AI experience.

fromTechzine Global

Snowflake Intelligence and Cortex Code become the agentic AI control layer

Snowflake updates Intelligence and Cortex Code to enhance data integration and AI capabilities for the Agentic Enterprise.

fromInfoWorld

Snowflake offers help to users and builders of AI agents

Snowflake enhances its Intelligence and Cortex Code for better automation and data source access, aiming for a unified enterprise AI experience.

fromTechzine Global

Snowflake Intelligence and Cortex Code become the agentic AI control layer

Snowflake updates Intelligence and Cortex Code to enhance data integration and AI capabilities for the Agentic Enterprise.

more#snowflake

fromWIRED

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.

Google unleashes even more AI security agents to fight crims

AI is essential for cybersecurity, transitioning from human-led to AI-led defense strategies overseen by humans.

Google says it has all the answers for AI agent sprawl

Google has rebranded its AI platform to Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to manage multiple AI agents effectively.

fromMedium

Enterprise AI in Practice: 6 Must-Watch Sessions on Scaling Agentic Systems

Enterprise AI is transitioning from experimentation to execution, presenting challenges in governance, scaling, and measurable business impact.

fromInfoQ

Designing Memory for AI Agents: Inside Linkedin's Cognitive Memory Agent

LinkedIn's Cognitive Memory Agent enables context-aware AI systems that retain knowledge across interactions, enhancing personalization and continuity.

Anthropic bites back in the compute wars with Amazon partnership

Anthropic is investing heavily in compute capacity to enhance its Claude models, competing directly with OpenAI's infrastructure advantage.

fromTechRepublic

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.