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Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions

Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions

Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat.

Jun 16, 2026  •  TechCrunch
AI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanists

AI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanists

Tech is helping to identify and save new specimens and could open ‘genomic goldmine’ of fungi dataThe rise of AI and digitisation could be a turning p…

Jun 16, 2026  •  The Guardian Technology
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 16

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 16

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 16.

Jun 16, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 16, #631

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 16, #631

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 16, No. 631.

Jun 16, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Elon Musk Now Has About $1 Trillion More Than the Next Richest Person in the World

Elon Musk Now Has About $1 Trillion More Than the Next Richest Person in the World

He could lose almost $1 trillion and still be the richest person in the world.

Jun 15, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Inside the fight over Claude Mythos 5

Inside the fight over Claude Mythos 5

As the rest of the country celebrated the USA's first World Cup win and the New York Knicks championship, Anthropic spent its weekend fighting the Tru…

Jun 15, 2026  •  The Verge
This Ultraslim Portable Power Station Keeps Your Fridge Running During Outages

This Ultraslim Portable Power Station Keeps Your Fridge Running During Outages

Bluetti's new FridgePower helps protect refrigerated food and perishables when your home loses power.

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Elon Musk Says He’s Not a Killer, Journalists Would Be Dead if He Were

Elon Musk Says He’s Not a Killer, Journalists Would Be Dead if He Were

"Elon says all kinds of stuff all the time, I don’t worry about it much," the editor-in-chief of the Verge told Gizmodo.

Jun 15, 2026  •  Gizmodo
I Finally Understand America After Watching UFC Freedom 250 at LA’s Most Hi-Tech Sports Bar

I Finally Understand America After Watching UFC Freedom 250 at LA’s Most Hi-Tech Sports Bar

"When you can't be there, be here at Cosm," is its slogan. But what if I didn't want to be at the fight?

Jun 15, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Best Apple Watch for 2026

Best Apple Watch for 2026

The all-out splurge, the killer deal, or the Goldilocks middle ground. We've tested every Apple Watch to help you land you perfect match.

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE ties

Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE ties

AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense contracts.

Jun 15, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Key mission for Europe's commercial space enterprise scrubbed again

Key mission for Europe's commercial space enterprise scrubbed again

Isar Aerospace is not hurting for money, but it is sorely lacking in the currency of flight experience. Isar Aerospace still commands top position amo…

Jun 15, 2026  •  Ars Technica
Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games

Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games

Some well-known first-party Xbox studios are reportedly at risk of being closed down.

Jun 15, 2026  •  Engadget
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following similar efforts in Australia and elsewhe…

Jun 15, 2026  •  The New York Times Tech
Google Earth's Flight Simulator Is Now on Browsers: Here's How to Play

Google Earth's Flight Simulator Is Now on Browsers: Here's How to Play

Take to the virtual skies without having to download the desktop app.

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
AWE 2026 Live: Smart Glasses Are Bringing AI to Our Faces

AWE 2026 Live: Smart Glasses Are Bringing AI to Our Faces

Augmented World Expo this week will give us the best look yet at the state of the art in high-tech eyewear.

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak

The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak

The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the …

Jun 15, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Best Laptop for College Students: Top Laptops for School in 2026

Best Laptop for College Students: Top Laptops for School in 2026

It's next to impossible to attend high school or college without a laptop. Here are my favorite laptops that I've tested and reviewed for student budg…

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Anthropic Sued Over Alleged False Advertising on Claude Max Subscription Usage Limits

Anthropic Sued Over Alleged False Advertising on Claude Max Subscription Usage Limits

The lawsuit claims that the AI company is misleading customers about its $200-per-month Claude plan.

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts

Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts

Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear…

Jun 15, 2026  •  The Verge
Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory

Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory

Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge. Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the …

Jun 15, 2026  •  The Verge
Heart protection from COVID shots remains amid updates, study finds

Heart protection from COVID shots remains amid updates, study finds

Despite continued benefits, anti-vaccine rhetoric has driven down vaccination. Although most Americans have eschewed seasonal COVID-19 vaccines, the u…

Jun 15, 2026  •  Ars Technica
Anthropic Pulls Claude Fable and Mythos AI Models After Feds Claim Jailbreak

Anthropic Pulls Claude Fable and Mythos AI Models After Feds Claim Jailbreak

The dispute over an unconventional order raises questions about how the government will regulate advanced AI models.

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
New ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Synopsis Hints at Mystery Villain

New ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Synopsis Hints at Mystery Villain

The film's official website dropped a cryptic detail about a new villain.

Jun 15, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Samsung expands its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with a Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered model

Samsung expands its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with a Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered model

The Galaxy Book 6 Edge comes with 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, and it costs $2,100.

Jun 15, 2026  •  Engadget
Most Americans Say Climate Change Is Making Life More Expensive. They’re Right

Most Americans Say Climate Change Is Making Life More Expensive. They’re Right

In a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents said global warming is impacting their cost of living.

Jun 15, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Google's Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Is Built for Real-Life Conversations

Google's Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Is Built for Real-Life Conversations

Gemini 3.5 Live Translate doesn't wait for one speaker to finish before generating a response.

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Investigation by The Atlantic reveals many millions of songs used for AI music training

Investigation by The Atlantic reveals many millions of songs used for AI music training

Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and many, many more artists have had their work fed into AI models.

Jun 15, 2026  •  Engadget
SpaceX’s Stock Surges on First Full Day of Trading

SpaceX’s Stock Surges on First Full Day of Trading

The company’s shares jumped on Monday, and executives announced that they had raised even more money in an already record-breaking initial offering.

Jun 15, 2026  •  The New York Times Tech
Google's Wear OS 7 Hints at a Future of Glasses and Wearables Working In Harmony

Google's Wear OS 7 Hints at a Future of Glasses and Wearables Working In Harmony

Google's smartwatch software got buried under a heap of AI health news at I/O 2026.

Jun 15, 2026  •  CNET Tech
UK to ban social media for kids under 16, may impose overnight curfews

UK to ban social media for kids under 16, may impose overnight curfews

Critics say bans push kids to riskier alternatives and can be beaten with VPNs. The UK government announced today that it will ban social media for al…

Jun 15, 2026  •  Ars Technica
Fox wants to take over your TV — and the tech inside it

Fox wants to take over your TV — and the tech inside it

Fox is about to take over the TVs in more than 100 million homes worldwide. On Monday, Fox announced that it's acquiring Roku, the streaming middleman…

Jun 15, 2026  •  The Verge

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