Korevec noted that Jules' packaging and pricing are based on "real usage" insights gathered over the past couple of months. "The 60-task cap helped us study how developers use Jules and gave us the information we needed to design the new packaging," she said. "The 15/day is designed to give people a sense of whether Jules will work for them on real project tasks." Google on Wednesday launched its AI coding agent, Jules, out of beta, just over two months after its public preview debut in May. Powered by Gemi ...

ShinyHunters is known for targeting big companies and their cloud-based databases. Google has confirmed that some customers' information has been stolen in a recent breach of one of its databases. In a blog post late on Tuesday, Google's Threat Intelligence Group said one of its Salesforce database systems, used to store contact information and related notes for small and medium businesses, was breached by a hacking group popularly known as ShinyHunters, formally designated as UNC6040. "The data retrieved b ...

Group 1 - A California jury found Meta in violation of state user privacy laws in a class-action suit related to the Flo app, which tracks menstrual health data [1][2] - Plaintiffs accused Meta and Flo of collecting private health data without user consent, violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act [2] - The lawsuit, filed in 2021, also included Google and ad analytics companies as defendants, with Google settling the case in July and Flo settling earlier this month [2] Group 2 - Lead trial attorneys stated that the verdict emphasizes the importance of protecting digital health data and holding Big Tech accountable for user privacy [3] - Meta disagreed with the verdict, asserting that it never eavesdropped on Flo users and is exploring legal options [4] - Flo raised $200 million in Series C funding last year, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion [6]

Foxconn has sold the former GM factory it has owned for three years after failing to stand up any meaningful, large-scale electric vehicle production there. The pivot marks the second major failure of Foxconn to deliver on its promises to help revive U.S. manufacturing. The iPhone-maker once promised to build a giant LCD factory in Wisconsin — a project that Donald Trump called the “eighth wonder of the world” during his first term — and wound up underdelivering to an extreme degree. Foxconn says the buye ...

Core Argument - Rivian has filed a lawsuit in Ohio to enable direct sales of its electric vehicles (EVs) to consumers, challenging the state's existing laws that favor traditional dealership models [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Action and Claims - The lawsuit was filed against the registrar of Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles, asserting that the state's prohibition on direct sales harms consumers by limiting competition and increasing costs [2][3]. - Rivian is seeking permission to apply for a dealership license, which would allow it to sell vehicles directly in Ohio, similar to Tesla's existing license since 2013 [4][5]. Group 2: Legislative Background - A 2014 law, influenced by lobbying from the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association, effectively blocked new manufacturers from obtaining dealership licenses while allowing Tesla a special exemption [5]. - Rivian's chief administrative officer criticized the law as unconstitutional and detrimental to consumer choice and competition in Ohio [5]. Group 3: Previous Legal Precedents - Rivian has previously won legal battles regarding direct sales, such as obtaining dealership licenses in Illinois in 2021 despite opposition from the state's dealer association [8]. - Lucid Motors has also faced legal challenges regarding direct sales, with a recent ruling against it in Texas, which is currently under appeal [9].

Lyft's European expansion will include Chinese-made robotaxis. Lyft hasn't had the same pace of deals as Uber, but has made a few partnerships in the past year, including a plan to add autonomous shuttles made by Austrian manufacturer Benteler Group to its network in late 2026. Lyft has also said it plans to put AVs from May Mobility on its network in Atlanta later this year. Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of th ...

Group 1 - Google has removed the names of 58 DEI groups from its 2024 funding list, which includes organizations like the Latino Leadership Alliance and the ACLU of Illinois [1] - The changes in Google's funding list follow the Trump administration's stance to target companies that openly support DEI initiatives, raising questions about whether Google continues to support these groups in secret [2] - Over the past year, Google has made significant changes to its diversity policies, including the removal of diversity hiring goals and the elimination of terms like "underrepresented" and "diversity" from various platforms, including its 10k filings [3]

Core Points - Spotify announced an increase in premium subscription prices for users in various regions including the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, raising the monthly cost from €10.99 to €11.99 [1] - This price adjustment follows a similar increase in the U.S. last year, where prices were also raised from $10.99 to $11.99, marking the second price hike within a year [2] - The announcement comes after a disappointing earnings report where Spotify missed revenue expectations, leading to an 11% drop in stock price; however, shares rose 5% in pre-market trading following the price hike announcement [3] Financial Impact - The price increase is expected to affect multiple markets, potentially improving revenue streams for Spotify after a recent earnings miss [1][3] - CEO Daniel Ek expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the company but remains confident in its future ambitions, indicating a strategic move to enhance profitability [3]

Core Insights - Amazon is shutting down its Wondery podcast studio and cutting 110 jobs as part of a reorganization of its audio business [1] - The company plans to move existing Wondery series under its Audible brand or to a new 'creator services' team [1] Industry Context - The podcast landscape has evolved significantly, with the rise of video blurring the lines of podcast creation [2] - Amazon's strategy shift indicates that its push into podcasts has not met expectations, prompting a need to better compete with rivals like Spotify and YouTube [2]

Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation has agreed to buy Blade Air Mobility’s helicopter ride-share business for as much as $125 million.Joby is buying the Blade brand and the company’s passenger business, which includes operations in the United States and Europe. Blade founder and CEO Rob Wiesenthal will continue to lead the business, which will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Joby. Blade’s medical division, which transports organs, isn’t included in the transaction and will remain a separate c ...