Author: Andrew
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Google’s AI scam shield just hit India—I’m impressed, but almost no one can use it yet
Google brings AI scam detection to India: Pixel 9 call analysis and screen-share alerts for Navi, Paytm, Google Pay. Strong privacy, but limited reach.
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Salesforce says customers were hit via Gainsight apps—I’m worried your OAuth tokens are next
A Salesforce breach via Gainsight apps spotlights SaaS supply‑chain risk: third‑party OAuth tokens and over‑permissive scopes. Here’s what operators…
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Sortera’s AI is turning car scrap into auto‑grade metal in 10 ms—I’m impressed, with caveats
An AI + sensor fusion system sorting aluminum alloys at >95% accuracy just went profitable and is scaling to Tennessee. Here’s why it matters and what to…
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Nokia quietly pivoted to defense AI with a €100M NestAI bet—and I have questions
Nokia and state fund Tesi put €100M into NestAI to build ‘physical AI’ for unmanned systems and C2. Here’s what this changes, the risks, and how to act.
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I just saw TCS raise $1B for India’s gigawatt AI data centers—and the water math worries me
TPG backs TCS with $1B for HyperVault: a $2B, 1.2‑GW push for liquid‑cooled AI data centers in India. Big opportunity—if power, land, and water risks are…
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I just saw Wispr add $25M for a voice-led OS—and I’m watching one metric closely
Wispr raised $25M to build a “voice OS.” Here’s what its 10% error claim, Android launch, and enterprise traction really signal for operators and buyers.
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Waymo just entered Minneapolis, New Orleans, Tampa—and I see a winter bet with a safety caveat
Waymo will start manual mapping in Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Tampa, adding winter and complex streets. What it means for timelines, risk, and partners.
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I just heard Novelis had another fire—Ford’s F‑150 supply chain is back on the brink
Another four-alarm blaze at Novelis’s Oswego plant threatens fresh cuts to Ford’s F‑150 and Lightning output. Here’s what operators should watch and do…
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I just saw Google’s Nano Banana Pro—4K control looks great, but the pricing and speed may sting
Google’s Nano Banana Pro brings 4K image gen, fine-grained edits, better text rendering and web search—at higher cost and latency. SynthID added across…
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I just saw Samsung and BOE settle their OLED war—here’s the cost shift operators aren’t pricing in
Samsung Display and BOE ended their OLED IP fight, averting US import bans. Media peg royalties near $830M. The real cost, risks, and next steps.