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Unusual raises $3.6M to shape how AI models talk about brands
Unusual, a startup that focuses on changing how artificial intelligence models talk about brands, today announced it has raised $3.6 million in early-stage funding. Investors in the round included BoxGroup, Long Journey Ventures, Y Combinator, Instacart co-founder Max Mullen and Phosphor Capital. Founded in 2024 by Chief Executive Will Jack and President Keller Maloney, Unusual ...
Xreal releases new AR glasses and power hub to transform work and entertainment
Augmented reality device maker Xreal Inc. released the Xreal 1S today, a new premium pair of 3D spatial display glasses, and a compact power hub that combines a battery and video passthrough. The 1S joins the Xreal One Series, including the One and One Pro, providing a powerful foundation for wearable AR displays. The company said ...
MiniMax moves toward Hong Kong IPO as Chinese AI firms rush to go public
Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax is reportedly prepping for its initial public offering in Hong Kong, backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. A report from Bloomberg revealed the company is seeking more than $600 million, according to unnamed sources. The company will be taking investor bids as early as Wednesday, ...
Mirae Asset announces plans to acquire Korean crypto exchange Korbit
Seoul-based financial firm Mirae Asset Financial Group is considering buying Korean cryptocurrency exchange Korbit Inc., the Korea Times reported today. The Korean cryptocurrency market is dominated by Upbit and Bithumb, which represent over 95% of the exchange volume in the country. As the fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Korbit serves as an entry point for Mirae into ...
Beyond automation: Physical AI ushers in a new era of smart machines
If someone orders shapewear from Spanx LLC’s website today, a humanoid robot handles that package. At a GXO Logistics Inc. distribution center in Georgia, Agility Robotics Inc.’s bipedal machines move merchandise with mechanical precision. And at BMW Group’s Spartanburg plant, Figure 02 robots achieve 400% speed improvements inserting sheet metal parts into chassis assemblies. These aren’t laboratory ...
MiniMax releases M2.1 AI model for multi-language programming versatility
Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax today announced the release of M2.1, a significantly enhanced performance for real-world complex tasks and agentic capabilities across more programming languages and office scenarios. The key highlights of M2.1 include dramatically enhanced programming skills in a multitude of programming languages, including Rust, Java, Golang, C++, Kotlin, Objective-C, TypeScript and JavaScript. ...
Sigma launches privacy-focused AI-native browser with local LLM
Sigma Browser OÜ Friday announced the launch of its privacy-focused web browser, which features a local artificial intelligence model that doesn’t send data to the cloud. Numerous browser companies are jumping onto the AI bandwagon and incorporating major AI models into the primary user experience. AI-native experiences with major browsers include Gemini in Chrome from Google ...
Anthropic announces Bloom, an open-source tool for researchers evaluating AI behavior
Anthropic PBC Friday announced the release of Bloom, an open-source agentic framework for defining and exploring the behavior of frontier artificial intelligence models. Bloom takes a researcher-specified behavior and evaluates its frequency and severity by preparing scenarios to elicit and test for it. It’s designed to help speed up the tedious process of developing and ...
Endra secures $20M to automate mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for construction
Sweden-based Endra Systems AB, an artificial intelligence and generative design startup for engineers who make buildings habitable, announced Thursday it has raised $20 million in seed funding led by Notion Capital. When it comes to construction, buildings are more than just structures: They require basic amenities for human life, such as ventilation, plumbing and electricity. ...
Exein closes €100M round to harden security in internet of things devices
Embedded cybersecurity firm Exein SpA today announced it raised €100 million (about $117 million) to accelerate the company’s global expansion and develop a next-generation platform to defend connected devices against cyberattacks. The new investment was led by Blue Cloud Ventures, with participation from HV Capital, Intrepid Growth Partners, Geodesic and J.P. Morgan. This funding round ...