Suno co-founder and CEO Mikey Shulman shared on LinkedIn that the AI music generator has amassed 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue. Just three months ago, Suno announced a $250 million funding round that valued the company at $2.45 billion. At the time, Suno told…
Employees at Google and OpenAI support Anthropic’s Pentagon stand in open letter
Anthropic has reached a stalemate with the United States Department of War over the military’s request for unrestricted access to the AI company’s technology. But as the Pentagon’s Friday afternoon deadline for Anthropic’s compliance approaches, over 300 Google employees and over 60 OpenAI employees have signed an open letter urging…
This Pixel 10a pre-order deal throws in a free $100
Google unveiled the Pixel 10a earlier this month, and while it borrows heavily from the Pixel 9a, it’s still a compelling upgrade for some users, especially if you’re coming from an older A-series phone like the Pixel 6a or 7a, or if you’re considering jumping into the Pixel world for…
Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts
Spotify is launching Audiobook Charts for the U.S. and U.K., the company announced on Friday. Similar to the streaming giant’s Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre. These rankings are based on listening behavior and engagement on…
OpenAI raises $110B in one of the largest private funding rounds in history
OpenAI has raised $110 billion in private funding, the company announced Friday morning, commencing one of the largest private funding rounds in history. The new funding consists of a $50 billion investment from Amazon as well as $30 billion each from Nvidia and SoftBank, against a $730 billion pre-money valuation.…
This is why I demand an LCD monitor for my PC instead of OLED
When it comes to PC monitors, there’s always a temptation to spend big. If you’re into gaming, a huge display improves immersion, especially if it’s an ultrawide that wraps around your field of view. If you’re trying to get work done, having a large workspace isn’t just convenient, it’s more…
A VC and some big-name programmers are trying to solve open source’s funding problem, permanently
A group of notable open source programmers are joining with a VC investor to launch a nonprofit called the Open Source Endowment in hopes of permanently solving the perennial issue with developing open source software: funding. Backers of the Open Source Endowment include Thomas Dohmke (the former GitHub CEO who…
How to tell when you need a new QLED TV
QLED smart TVs are popular, affordable models that are big on color and brightness. These types of TVs, which involve a backlight and a color filter, come in a range of sizes and styles from every major manufacturer. Buying a new TV is quite exciting, especially when you spend time…
Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation
Google today announced the latest version of its popular image generation model, Nano Banana 2. The new model, which is technically Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, can create more realistic images than its predecessor. The model will also now become the default in the Gemini app for its Fast, Thinking, and…
Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back U.S. market after Oura dispute
Ultrahuman on Friday unveiled a new smart ring with longer battery life and a redesigned form factor, as the Bengaluru-based wearable maker seeks to revive its U.S. business that was disrupted last year by a patent dispute with rival Oura. The Ring Pro, Ultrahuman’s third-generation smart ring, offers up to…