Deepwatch cuts staff to “accelerate” AI investments
Deepwatch conducted significant layoffs this week, cutting between 60-80 employees according to sources. The company cited accelerating AI investments as the reason behind the workforce reduction.
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This tiny motor could bring super-efficient pod drives to small boats
British electric drive specialist Helix is launching modular Pod Cartridges that could revolutionize small to midsize boat propulsion. The system promises 70% less drag than traditional pod drives while freeing up valuable hull space. Three power levels will be available at launch, from 100 kW to 30
Valve’s Steam Frame is the standalone VR headset we’ve been waiting for
Valve has finally revealed its long-rumored standalone VR headset, codenamed Deckard. The Steam Frame runs SteamOS on ARM hardware and introduces Foveated Streaming technology. It could potentially serve as your only PC for less demanding games.
Google Might Finally Let You Remove That Annoying Pixel Widget
Google appears to be testing a long-awaited feature that would let Pixel owners remove the persistent at-a-glance widget. The option was spotted in the latest Android Canary build, though it doesn’t work yet. This addresses one of the most common complaints about Pixel phones.
Anthropic Joins AI Infrastructure Race With $50 Billion Bet
Anthropic is investing $50 billion in American AI infrastructure, starting with custom data centers in Texas and New York. The projects will create 800 permanent jobs and 2,400 construction positions, with sites coming online in 2026. This follows massive infrastructure announcements from Meta and A
White House Takes Aim at Shareholder Voting Power
The White House is exploring measures to curb proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis while also considering limits on index-fund managers’ voting power. These moves could fundamentally reshape how shareholder decisions are made across corporate America. The administration appears to be target
AI Agents Are Failing – Here’s Why It Matters
New research reveals why so many AI agent implementations are producing disappointing results. Companies are discovering that simply adding AI to existing workflows creates more problems than it solves. The real breakthrough comes from completely rethinking how work gets done.
Google’s Ohio Power Play With TotalEnergies
Google just locked in a 15-year power purchase agreement with TotalEnergies for solar energy from Ohio’s Montpelier farm. The deal will supply 1.5TWh to Google’s growing data center operations in the state. This comes right after Google announced a $2.3 billion expansion in Central Ohio.
Every Game Company Is Using AI Now, Says Arc Raiders Publisher
Arc Raiders publisher Nexon defends the game’s AI use while clarifying it’s not generative AI. The extraction shooter has already sold 4 million copies worldwide with 700,000 concurrent players across platforms, earning an ‘Amazing’ 9/10 review score from IGN.
The Rare Earth Race Is On – And China’s Still Winning
China controls over 90% of refined rare earth materials, but Western nations are fighting back with major investments. The race to secure these critical minerals is intensifying as defense and tech industries seek alternatives.