Humans&, Human-Centric AI, and the Art of Not Mentioning a $480M Seed Round
A human-centric AI startup raises $480M at a $4.48B valuation—then launches without saying so. Welcome to the mega-seed era.
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Apple and Google’s Minimalist AI Announcement Is a Flex
A hilariously short Apple–Google AI press release reveals who’s winning, who’s not, and why less is now more.
Meta Bought an AI Agent. Dot Ai and Wiliot Are Solving Real Industrial IoT Problems
Meta’s Manus grabbed headlines. Dot Ai and Wiliot are solving harder problems: industrial IoT, asset intelligence, and real supply-chain visibility.
The Letter Groq Should Have Sent to the Employees Left Behind After the Nvidia Deal
Groq’s Nvidia deal made headlines—but many employees were left behind. A snarky imagined letter explains how modern “exits” really work.
The $6–7 Million Startup Club: Every U.S. Startup That Raised Between $6–7M in 2025
A snarky deep dive into every U.S. startup that raised $6–7 million in 2025, inspired by the viral 6–7 meme and tech’s most honest funding tier.
Trump Media Discovers Fusion Power, Declares It Key to America’s A.I. Dominance
Trump Media is merging with fusion startup TAE in a $6B deal promising energy abundance, A.I. dominance, and a power plant by 2026.
iRobot Files for Chapter 11 and Calls It a Growth Plan
iRobot announced a “strategic transaction." Translation: Chapter 11, wiped-out shareholders, and a quiet reboot for a Boston tech icon.