SeatGeek Partners with Spotify to Sell Concert Tickets Directly In-App, NY Gov. Hochul Withdraws Proposal for Robotaxi Expansion Outside NYC, Setback for Waymo, and Rivian Owners Get Apple Watch Control with New Companion App.
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Meta Plans New Smartwatch and Updated Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Meta is reportedly preparing to launch the “Malibu 2” smartwatch later this year, alongside an updated version of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, as it sharpens competition with Apple, Google, and Samsung. The smartwatch may introduce neural wristband controls, while Meta delays its mixed-reality “Phoenix” glasses until 2027 to streamline its hardware roadmap.
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SeatGeek Brings Concert Ticket Sales Inside Spotify
SeatGeek has partnered with Spotify to let users buy concert tickets directly within the Spotify app, starting with 15 major U.S. venues. The move aims to turn music discovery into ticket sales, building on Spotify’s growing influence in live events, while SeatGeek continues to compete with Ticketmaster and AXS.
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New York Pulls Robotaxi Proposal, Stalling Waymo Expansion
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has withdrawn a proposal that would have allowed commercial robotaxi services outside New York City, dealing a blow to Waymo’s aggressive expansion plans. The decision limits Waymo’s ability to enter one of the world’s largest ride-hailing markets as it targets 20 cities and over one million weekly paid rides by the end of 2026.
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Rivian Launches Apple Watch Vehicle Control App
Rivian is releasing an Apple Watch companion app next week that lets owners control vehicle functions such as locking doors, venting windows, and managing charging and temperature settings. The update also adds new performance, accessibility, and cold-weather features, reinforcing Rivian’s software-first strategy and partnership with Volkswagen.
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OpenAI Funding Round Expected to Top $100 Billion
OpenAI is finalizing the first phase of a massive funding round that could exceed $100 billion and push its valuation beyond $850 billion. Strategic investors including Amazon, SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft are providing most of the capital, with OpenAI expected to expand its use of Amazon’s chips and cloud infrastructure.
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Google Bets Big on Geothermal Power for AI Datacenters
Soaring AI datacenter energy demands are driving Google and other hyperscalers to invest heavily in clean energy, with geothermal power emerging as a key solution. Google’s new 150-megawatt deal with Ormat Technologies builds on earlier trials and highlights enhanced geothermal systems as a scalable power source for future AI workloads.
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Student Admissions Site Exposed Data on Over a Million Children
Ravenna Hub, a student admissions platform, exposed sensitive personal data for over a million students due to an IDOR vulnerability. While the flaw was fixed after disclosure, the company declined to confirm whether affected users would be notified or whether external security audits were conducted.
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Microsoft’s Glass Storage Promises 10,000-Year Data Preservation
Microsoft’s Project Silica has unveiled an optical storage breakthrough that encodes terabytes of data into durable glass using femtosecond lasers. Designed for immutable, ultra-long-term storage, the technology could help prevent a future “Digital Dark Age.”
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Windows 11 Update Adds Built-In Network Speed Test
A new Windows 11 Insider update introduces several user-friendly features, including a system-tray network speed test, expanded camera controls, new emoji, a redesigned Widgets settings page, and support for .webp desktop backgrounds.
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