Amazon Thinks the Future of Data Centers Depends on a Technical Problem It Just Solved

The tech giant says a breakthrough in data-center networking has dramatically accelerated the flow of information through its massive cloud infrastructure.

Meta Is in Crisis, Google Search’s Makeover, and AI Gets Booed by Graduates

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack the mass layoffs at Meta, big announcements at Google I/O, and the latest backlash against AI.

SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Anthropic Is Paying $15 Billion a Year to Access Its Data Centers

The long-awaited documents SpaceX filed with US regulators Wednesday included details about a lucrative deal to lend GPUs to a major AI rival.

Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs

On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.

The Zuckerbergs Are Hiring a Lifeguard but Calling It a ‘Beach Water Person’

The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound.

WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private

The company says its new Incognito Chat allows you to use its AI chatbot without anyone else—including Meta—being able to access your conversations.

Boycotts Hurt Tesla’s Sales. Now, Activists Are Taking On Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO

Activists, a leading labor union, and a big retirement fund are asking challenging questions about what’s expected to be the largest-ever stock market debut.

Good Luck Getting a Mac Mini for the Next ‘Several Months’

Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.

Here’s How Much San Francisco Tech Companies Pay for Police Protection

A recent attack on Sam Altman’s home and OpenAI offices has put corporate security under renewed scrutiny. Records reveal how much some tech firms spend to arm up.

Apple’s Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto

In this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about Tim Cook’s legacy as CEO at Apple and what his long-rumored departure means for the future of one of the world’s biggest companies.