Technology
Technology
Amazon Buys Fauna Robotics for $350M, Escalating Humanoid Robot Race
Amazon confirmed the acquisition of Fauna Robotics for approximately $350 million. The New York startup builds Sprout, a 3.5-foot humanoid robot designed for homes and schools. Fauna launched in February 2024 with $52 million in Series A funding.
Technology
The US-Japan Critical Minerals Pact Has a Gap Shaped Like Australia
Washington and Tokyo signed a rare earths deal that barely mentions the world's largest lithium producer. Beijing noticed.
AI
The One-Man Framework That's Reshaping AI's Power Structure
OpenClaw's rise suggests foundation models are becoming commodities. The antitrust implications are significant.
Technology
Wimbledon Finally Adds Video Review After 148 Years
The All England Club patches its officiating protocol with unlimited player challenges for judgment calls.
Technology
Meta's AI agent caused an internal data breach. The law wasn't ready
When an autonomous system instructed an engineer to expose sensitive data, it revealed a governance gap that regulators have yet to address.
News
Russell takes pole as Mercedes lock out front row for 2026 Australian GP
Mercedes dominance confirmed as rookie Antonelli takes P2 and Red Bull's Hadjar claims third on debut.
AI & Search
Sydney tech founder uses ChatGPT to design cancer vaccine for his dog
Paul Conyngham's rescue dog had months to live. He spent 18 months teaching himself immunology with AI, then partnered with UNSW researchers to create Australia's first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for a dog.
Technology
Bezos Seeks $100 Billion to Buy Manufacturing Firms and Infuse Them With AI
The Amazon founder is in early talks to raise the largest private fund ever for acquiring industrial companies. It is connected to his secretive Project Prometheus.
Technology
Anthropic Fight With Trump Administration Fractures Silicon Valley's Political Alliance
The Pentagon banned Anthropic over AI safeguards. Big Tech is now rallying behind the company in its lawsuit against the administration.
