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HoloMD names former Eliza founder Irene Lang CEO, but can continuous AI monitoring become a scalable psychiatry business?
HoloMD has appointed Silicon Valley entrepreneur Irene Lang as chief executive officer and cofounder, moving founder Dr. Bruce Alan Kehr into a medical innovation role. The transition follows a 180-day paid pilot involving 138 patients and reflects a strategy to commercialize human-supervised AI monitoring between psychiatric appointments.
California Energy Commission selects GridWrap’s Composite WiRe Wrap for $5.9m EPIC grid modernization project
GridWrap has secured selection for a $5.9 million California Energy Commission research and demonstration project to test technology designed to increase the capacity of existing power lines while reducing conductor sag and exposure to extreme weather. The project targets grid constraints affecting AI data centres and other electricity-intensive customers, with independent validation central to potential utility adoption.
Cowboy Space opens Big Iron Express launch services as 2028 orbital data-centre mission approaches
Cowboy Space has unveiled Big Iron, an 86-metre reusable-booster rocket designed to carry more than 15,000 kilograms into sun-synchronous orbit while transforming its upper stage into a megawatt-class AI data centre. The company is also opening launch capacity to government and commercial customers, introducing a new business model at the intersection of space transportation and computing infrastructure.
Rambus invests in ChipAgents as AI chip design shifts toward autonomous engineering
Rambus has agreed to deploy ChipAgents' artificial intelligence platform across its internal semiconductor design and verification operations while taking a strategic investment in the company. The collaboration could improve engineering productivity and create new opportunities in silicon intellectual property, but financial terms and measurable efficiency gains have not been disclosed.
Monster Energy takes Call of Duty beyond the screen, but can immersive gaming events turn fan loyalty into beverage sales?
Monster Energy has staged an immersive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launch celebration at Cosm Los Angeles, combining gaming, athletes, creators and digital rewards as the beverage company expands its entertainment-led marketing strategy.
Synaptics (SYNA) launches 400 GOPS edge AI chips as $5.7bn onsemi acquisition approaches
Synaptics has introduced a new family of low-power artificial intelligence processors supporting voice, vision and multimodal applications, alongside an expanded development ecosystem with Google Research. The launch strengthens its edge-AI portfolio ahead of a proposed acquisition by onsemi, but commercial design wins and transaction completion remain important milestones.
Broadcom (AVGO) launches Arcot Scam Defense as AI-powered payment fraud challenges bank security
Broadcom has introduced a new fraud detection capability that examines suspicious behaviour even after customers complete payment authentication. Pilot analysis suggests substantial potential fraud reduction, but banks must balance additional security controls against legitimate payment approvals and customer experience.
Supermicro (SMCI) lifts quarterly revenue estimate to $19bn as AI server demand surges
Super Micro Computer expects September-quarter revenue to exceed its previous guidance by approximately 27% at the midpoint, while its anticipated gross margin has also improved. The announcement strengthens the company's AI infrastructure growth outlook, but final earnings, customer concentration and cash conversion remain important tests.
Trump administration gives California counties 48 hours to verify ballots as election legal battle intensifies
Justice Department demands California verify suspected noncitizen ballots. Explore the legal battle, disputed data and impact on the 2026 midterms.
US Justice Department plans 1,000 election monitors as states challenge federal oversight
The U.S. Justice Department plans to send approximately 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states, prompting scrutiny from state officials who question the expansion of federal oversight.