WorldPingThe Verge
The messy politics behind Google’s big AI shakeup
In the AI industry, Google prides itself on seeming like the adult in the room: quiet, stable, time-tested.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge
TechCrunch
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce
The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in real time.
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WorldPingEngadget
Adobe's new ChatGPT plugin brings 70 of its tools to OpenAI's chatbot
Adobe is continuing its enthusiastic embrace of generative AI.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
TechCrunch
Omilia raises $67M to scale its customer support platform
The Series B is the company's second fundraise since it last raised capital in 2020. In that time, it has increased its ARR by 10x to $60 million.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by TechCrunch
WorldPingBitcoin.com
Coinbase Brings Nearly 4,000 US Stocks to UK Users in One App
Coinbase has begun offering nearly 4,000 U.S. stocks to eligible U.K. users, combining equities and crypto in a single app. The service includes fractional shares, zero commissions and funding through pounds or USDC.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Bitcoin.com
Hollywood Reporter
The Man Behind David Lynch, Kathryn Bigelow and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Is Getting His Moment at Locarno
The Icelandic-born producer behind 'Wild at Heart,' 'Candyman and more reflects on a career built across genres, auteurs and formats — and why he still won't greenlight a film without a great actor.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingSpace.com
Mars rover watches Earth disappear behind Phobos | Space photo of the day for Aug. 6, 2025
"Phobos crosses the Martian sky three times a day, and Earth is visible for months at a stretch, but catching one directly behind the other takes planning and a little luck."…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Space.com