Indian ride-hailing startup Rapido raised $240 million in a funding round led by Prosus, bringing its valuation to $3 billion. The capital injection signals intensifying competition in India's mobility market as Rapido scales its motorbike and autorickshaw services to challenge incumbents like Uber and Ola.
The DOJ has subpoenaed Apple, Google, Amazon, and Walmart for the personal data of 100,000 EZ Lynk users allegedly using the Auto Agent app to bypass vehicle emissions controls. This case highlights the tension between government law enforcement requests for PII and the privacy protections maintained by major platform providers.
xAI has launched Grok Build, a coding agent and CLI currently in early beta for SuperGrok Heavy subscribers paying $300 per month. The tool positions xAI as a direct competitor to Anthropic's Claude Code in the professional software engineering market.
Microsoft is integrating Copilot's long-term AI memory into Edge for both desktop and mobile, allowing the AI to scan open tabs and browsing history for contextual suggestions. This shift toward agentic browsing raises significant privacy concerns, as Microsoft explicitly warns users against accessing sensitive financial or medical data while using these features.
OpenAI has integrated Codex into the ChatGPT mobile app, enabling users to remotely monitor and manage development workflows on iOS and Android. This update allows developers to review outputs, approve commands, and manage threads across devices, enhancing the tool's accessibility and autonomy.
Amazon has cancelled its highly anticipated Lord of the Rings MMO as part of a broader strategic shift away from big-budget titles and MMOs. While the specific project is shelved, the company intends to explore a different gaming experience utilizing the Tolkien IP.
The article provides hints and solutions for the Sports Edition of the Connections puzzle published by The Athletic. It details the specific thematic groupings and correct answers for the daily challenge.
OpenAI is integrating Codex into the ChatGPT mobile app, allowing users to remotely manage and monitor AI-driven coding tasks and application operations on their computers. This move aims to enhance the utility of its desktop tool and strengthen its competitive position against rivals like Anthropic.
OpenAI has integrated its Codex coding tool into the ChatGPT mobile app for Android and iOS, allowing users to remotely monitor and prompt coding projects. This update utilizes a secure relay layer to maintain session state and security while bridging the gap between mobile devices and desktop environments.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is highly anticipated for a projected November 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with rumors suggesting preorders may begin soon. The title will feature dual protagonists in a modern version of Vice City and introduces new RPG elements and modernized gameplay mechanics.
