Tech Updates

God is hungry for Context: First thoughts on o3 pro

https://www.latent.space/p/o3-pro

In recent tech funding news, AI food-tech company Tastewise raised $50 million, while cyber company Cyera raised $540 million at a $6 billion valuation, and Vast Data is reportedly raising funds at a $25 billion valuation. On the startup front, executives from WalkMe founded a new AI agent company, and the Andreessen Horowitz fund is looking to invest in Israeli entrepreneurs at the earliest stages. In contrast, cyber startup Salto laid off 30 employees. Broader AI industry discussions include potential business model changes for chatbots to pay content sites and Sam Altman's reveal of ChatGPT's electricity consumption.

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With the launch of o3-pro, let’s talk about what AI “reasoning” actually does - Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/06/with-the-launch-of-o3-pro-lets-talk-about-what-ai-reasoning-actually-does

Apple announced macOS Tahoe 26 to make the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent, while also supercharging its tools and technologies for developers. Android 16 has arrived, featuring iPhone-style Live Updates. Microsoft Edge is gaining an AI-powered browser history search that can handle typos. In a surprise deal, OpenAI has partnered with its AI rival, Google Cloud. An article also discusses "vibe code," a type of code not meant for review.

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/macos-tahoe-26-makes-the-mac-more-capable-productive-and-intelligent-than-ever
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-supercharges-its-tools-and-technologies-for-developers
https://monadical.com/posts/vibe-code-how-to-stay-in-control.html
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/06/openai-signs-surprise-deal-with-google-cloud-despite-fierce-ai-rivalry
https://www.theverge.com/news/684601/android-16-launch-live-updates-notifications
https://www.theverge.com/news/684195/microsoft-edge-ai-browser-history-search-feature

Review: Are XREAL's glasses the first step to a world without screens? We tested

https://htmag.co.il/xreal-one.html

Android 16: Productivity, security and more features on Android

https://blog.google/products/android/android-16

The Gentle Singularity - Sam Altman

https://blog.samaltman.com/the-gentle-singularity

Ahead of its developer conference, Apple is reportedly facing a challenging year while announcing updates to its operating systems, including an 'adaptive power' mode in iOS 26 and a new wrist gesture with an AI 'Workout Buddy' for watchOS 26. In company acquisitions and expansions, Qualcomm is purchasing Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion, a deal that includes dozens of Israeli employees, while the exit of Autotalks resulted in the cancellation of its employees' options. Nvidia is expanding in Tel Aviv by renting 10 additional floors, and Israeli cybersecurity firm Guardz raised $56 million. Meanwhile, Microsoft's Azure CTO has expressed a reserved view on AI coding hype, suggesting there is a long-term 'upper limit'.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/r1aglenxxx

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https://www.geekwire.com/2025/reality-check-microsoft-azure-cto-pushes-back-on-ai-vibe-coding-hype-sees-upper-limit-long-term

Episode 42 - "The Illusion of Thinking" — Thoughts on This Important Paper

https://hardcoresoftware.learningbyshipping.com/p/233-the-illusion-of-thinking-thoughts?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=82387&post_id=165483519&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=1vvwvv&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

My AI Skeptic Friends Are All Nuts · The Fly Blog

https://fly.io/blog/youre-all-nuts