May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear company, is pivoting towards artificial intelligence to revamp its product design and supply chain. However, analysts question whether the company has sufficient capital and operational capacity to successfully implement this transformation. With declining revenues and a need to differentiate in a competitive market, Allbirds' AI strategy could be a make-or-break move.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A roundup of this week's top tech stories, from Google's Gemini continued conversation feature to FCC's tougher robocall proposals. Also covered: Fitbit's transition to Google Health, Amazon extending price history to one year, Samsung's leaked smart glasses, Apple's iPhone privacy patch, Amazon ending support for older Kindles, and the Casely power bank recall.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Amazon has announced that it will end support for several older Kindle models starting next month, a move that underscores the hidden costs of so-called 'forever' tech. Affected devices will lose access to the Kindle Store and other core services, leaving users with limited options. This decision raises important questions about digital ownership, planned obsolescence, and e-waste, particularly as consumers increasingly rely on long-lasting hardware. The article explores the history of Kindle support, the affected models, and what this means for the future of e-readers.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
SAP has announced the acquisition of German AI startup Prior Labs for an undisclosed amount, with a planned €1 billion investment over four years. The move signals SAP's focus on tabular foundation models for enterprise data. Meanwhile, SAP is taking a strict stance on AI agents, allowing only authorized architectures like NemoClaw.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Samsung Electronics joined the trillion-dollar valuation club on Wednesday as shares surged over 10%, fueled by the artificial intelligence boom driving demand for memory chips. The milestone comes after a blockbuster earnings report showing profits eight times higher than a year ago. The company is benefiting from soaring demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips essential for AI systems, while also facing potential labor strikes and intense competition from SK Hynix. Reports of Apple exploring chip manufacturing with Samsung on U.S. soil add further momentum to the historic rally.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Marc Lore, the entrepreneur behind Jet.com and Diapers.com, is betting big on AI to democratize restaurant creation. His startup Wonder now features 'programmable cooking platforms' where users can type a prompt and instantly generate a virtual restaurant brand, complete with recipes, pricing, and imagery. The concept aims to rival ghost kitchens with more consistent, tech-driven operations, though it faces questions about consumer demand.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anthropic is significantly expanding its London office, increasing its capacity to accommodate up to 800 employees. This move reflects the company's commitment to the UK market and its intention to attract top talent in the competitive AI sector.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI has significantly upgraded its Codex app, evolving it into a super-app designed for developers. This update introduces innovative features that enhance productivity, including the ability for Codex to interact with other applications directly. With memory and scheduling capabilities, Codex aims to streamline workflows for its users.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has launched a significant update to its AI Mode in Chrome, introducing a split-screen browsing feature. This allows users to interact with AI while viewing web content, enhancing research efficiency and user focus.
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