Sandbar secures $23M Series A for its AI note-taking ring

Sandbar aims to ship the Stream, which can be used to take notes, chat with an AI assistant, and for media playback, this summer.

AI network startup Eridu emerges from stealth with hefty $200M Series A

Unlike a vibe-coded product built by a college dropout, Eridu’s co-founder, Drew Perkins, has been inventing networking tech since the dawn of the internet.

Why the future of audio may be built on a semiconductor chip

As consumer devices become smaller, smarter and more wearable, one of the most stubborn design challenges remains sound. Traditional speakers rely on mechanical components that take up space, consume …

Whoop launches a new blood test focused on women’s health

The wearable maker is launching a new panel focused on women’s health through its Whoop Labs blood testing service. It’s also adding a new feature to its app that surfaces information about hormonal changes during menstrual cycles.

Apple now makes one in four iPhones in India: report

Apple reportedly produced 55 million units in India last year, a shift accelerated as Apple faced growing uncertainty in China.

Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming startup ModRetro reportedly seeks funding at $1B valuation

The company launched its first product, a Game Boy-style handheld device called the Chromatic, in 2024.

India PC shipments surpass pandemic peak as first-time users upgrade

Pandemic-driven lockdowns exposed many people in India to PCs for the first time, expanding the country’s PC userbase and creating demand for upgrades as those devices age.

Quantum scale-up Pasqal plans $2B SPAC listing, promises to ‘remain French’

A SPAC deal that is set to take French quantum company Pasqal public on the Nasdaq values the company at $2 billion pre-money.

Meta sued over AI smart glasses’ privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage

Lawyers say Meta’s marketing materials promised privacy and user control over sharing footage. But an investigation found that subcontractors are reviewing footage from customers’ glasses.

Oura acquires Doublepoint, a startup that specializes in gesture recognition technology

The company believes its next phase of wearable AI will be powered by a combination of voice and gesture.