AI #189: New Math
TL;DRMajor AI news this week wasn't about a new model release.
Why it matters: Signals the AI narrative is shifting away from pure model hype.
Docs: OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue was nearing $50B
TL;DROpenAI's actual revenue was $50B, not the $70B claimed in media reports.
Apple is set to show off new smart home devices at an October 13 event
TL;DRApple's announcing new smart home gadgets on October 13.
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Apple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event
2Apple hosting October 13th event in NYC, likely unveiling smart home devices.
AI hardware startup Natura unveils Interface, a $99 smart ring
Natura released a $99 smart ring to control AI assistants and apps.
American Airlines is bringing Starlink Wi-Fi to its entire mainline
American Airlines will equip all mainline planes with Starlink internet by 2027.
The Pulse: new trend of building “internal vibe-coding apps” at tech
Tech companies are building internal apps to measure and manage workplace culture.
Are you ready for you ready for everything to look like TikTok?
Every major platform now copies TikTok's short-form vertical video format.
A startup founder who served time in prison is looking
Ex-convict turned founder launches AI app to help formerly incarcerated people reintegrate.
Oracle Moves Gas by Trucks to Avoid Data Center Power Delays
Oracle is trucking natural gas to data centers to bypass power grid delays.
The Atari 800XL returns with a 'faithful' but modern Retro Games Ltd
Retro Games Ltd is making a modern version of the classic 1980s Atari 800XL computer.
Universal Quantum Closes $100 Million Series
UK quantum startup Universal Quantum raised $100M to scale trapped-ion quantum computers globally.