Lucid Motors cuts 12% of workforce to boost efficiency
Lucid Motors is laying off 12% of its global workforce to improve operational efficiency while continuing production of its Gravity SUV and upcoming mid-size platform.
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459 storiesTenga breach exposes customer data for approximately 600 users
Japanese sex toy manufacturer Tenga confirmed a data breach after an unauthorized party accessed an employee email, potentially exposing personal information for approximately 600 US customers.
OpenAI and Anthropic expand in India amid public rivalry
OpenAI and Anthropic are expanding into India, even as their CEOs displayed public friction at a New Delhi summit amid an intensifying corporate rivalry.
Snap hits $1 billion ARR milestone with Snapchat+
Snap’s direct revenue business hit a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, driven by its Snapchat+ service, which has now surpassed 25 million subscribers globally.
Canva hits $4 billion ARR as AI tools drive user growth
Canva reached $4 billion in annual recurring revenue by the end of 2025, driven by a 20% increase in monthly active users and a strategic pivot toward AI-first tools.
Fractal Analytics shares fall in muted public market debut
Fractal Analytics shares fell 7% in its public market debut, reflecting investor caution toward Indian software stocks despite the company's pivot to AI.
Figure Technology confirms data breach after social engineering attack
Figure Technology confirmed a data breach involving stolen files after a social engineering attack, with hackers publishing 2.5 gigabytes of allegedly stolen data.
Roku to launch streaming bundles to boost profitability
Roku reported $1.4 billion in Q4 revenue and plans to launch new streaming bundles and expand its "Howdy" subscription service to drive future profitability.
Dutch telco Odido reports breach of 6.2 million customer records
Dutch telecommunications provider Odido confirmed a data breach affecting more than 6.2 million customers, exposing personal information but leaving core network operations intact.
Cohere hits $240 million in annual revenue, eyes 2026 IPO
Canadian AI startup Cohere surpassed its 2025 revenue target, hitting $240 million with strong growth, as the company eyes a potential IPO in 2026.
Pinterest shares drop 20% after missing Q4 earnings targets
Pinterest shares dropped 20% after missing Q4 revenue and earnings expectations, though the company reported user growth that exceeded forecasts.
IBM plans to triple entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026
IBM plans to triple its U.S. entry-level hiring in 2026, shifting job descriptions toward human-centric tasks to counter the potential automation of traditional entry-level roles.
Rivian revenue grows as software offsets automotive decline
Rivian’s 2025 revenue grew 8% to $5.38 billion, driven by software and services growth that offset a 15% decline in automotive revenue.
Vincenzo Iozzo removed from Black Hat and Code Blue boards
Cybersecurity professional Vincenzo Iozzo was removed from Black Hat and Code Blue review boards following the release of documents linking him to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Aurora’s driverless trucks outpace human driving limits
Aurora reported a $816 million loss in 2025 while expanding its driverless trucking fleet, which it expects to grow to more than 200 trucks this year.
OpenAI disbands its mission alignment team
OpenAI has disbanded its mission alignment team, reassigning the six or seven employees to other roles as part of a routine corporate reorganization.
xAI leadership shifts as Musk pivots to lunar manufacturing
As half of its founding team departs, xAI is pivoting toward lunar manufacturing facilities to build AI satellites, even as SpaceX reportedly targets a $1.5 trillion IPO.
OpenAI policy executive reportedly fired after internal friction
OpenAI reportedly fired its vice president of product policy, Ryan Beiermeister, following internal disagreements over a planned "adult mode" feature for ChatGPT.
Half of xAI’s founding team has departed the company
Exactly half of xAI’s 12-person founding team has left the company, raising concerns about stability ahead of a pending IPO and intense competitive pressures.
Masha Bucher addresses ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Masha Bucher, founder of Day One Ventures, is addressing reports of her past professional relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after her name appeared in recent files.