Cursor capitalizes on GitHub frustration, launches rival hosting platform
Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code-hosting platform to rival developers’ long preferred favorite, GitHub.
DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says
If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.
Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B in a month
Jane Street has installed Etched’s first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.
Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores
Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.
OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach
The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.
Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch
A new feature added to Comcast’s newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.
Why Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the ‘pervert pods’ consumers fear
Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.
Bluesky says its recent outage was caused by another DDoS attack
This is the latest large-scale DDoS attack to hit the social networking site this year.
Peacock is raising prices across all of its streaming plans
The cheapest ad-supported “Select” plan is increasing from $7.99 to $8.99 per month.