Esteban Tesson

OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind to accelerate life sciences research

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-Rosalind, an artificial intelligence model dedicated to life sciences, designed to support researchers in the early stages of scientific discovery, from biochemistry to translational medicine.

18 April 2026 at 01:12 am AEST

OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind to speed life sciences research

OpenAI is unveiling GPT-Rosalind, an artificial intelligence model dedicated to the life sciences, designed to support researchers in the early stages of scientific discovery, from biochemistry to translational medicine.

17 April 2026 at 11:57 pm AEST

Pirelli hikes prices to cushion the impact of Middle East crisis

The iconic Italian tire maker Pirelli is implementing a strategy combining price increases and cost-cutting measures to mitigate the impact of geopolitical tensions on its earnings, while maintaining its medium-term financial targets.

17 April 2026 at 03:34 pm AEST

Netflix slides despite robust earnings as Reed Hastings announces departure

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has announced his planned departure in June, marking the end of nearly three decades with the company amid a period of strategic transition and growth consolidation.

17 April 2026 at 03:25 pm AEST

J.B. Hunt beats expectations, reviving hopes for a sustained recovery in US freight

J.B. Hunt exceeded Q1 expectations, bolstered by a recovery in intermodal, brokerage, and truckload volumes, while cost-cutting initiatives supported margins. Shares rose 7.22% as the market interpreted the results as a constructive signal for the US trucking cycle.

17 April 2026 at 06:27 am AEST

Future US nuclear reactors to be backed by federal loans

The initial wave of new nuclear reactor projects in the United States is expected to receive direct state financial support through federal loans, as part of a strategy aimed at a long-term revival of the industry.

17 April 2026 at 06:22 am AEST

Netflix shares slide after Reed Hastings announces departure despite solid results

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings said he will step down in June, ending nearly three decades at the company as it navigates a strategic transition and works to lock in growth.

17 April 2026 at 06:20 am AEST

Pirelli raises prices to cushion the blow from the Middle East crisis

Italian group Pirelli is rolling out a strategy that combines price hikes and cost cuts to limit the impact of geopolitical tensions on its results, while keeping its medium-term financial targets intact.

17 April 2026 at 04:39 am AEST

Israel and Lebanon reach ten-day truce under US mediation

A temporary ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by Donald Trump, offers a prospect of de-escalation in a region marked by high tensions, with the stated objective of reviving diplomatic dialogue between the two nations.

17 April 2026 at 04:19 am AEST

Meta hikes Quest headset prices in the US amid component supply strains

Meta is raising the prices of its Quest virtual reality headsets effective April 19, citing rising memory chip costs amid heightened supply chain pressures and a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence.

17 April 2026 at 04:16 am AEST

Future US nuclear reactors backed by public loans

The first projects for new nuclear reactors in the United States are expected to receive direct government financial support through federal loans, as part of a strategy aimed at delivering a lasting revival of the industry.

17 April 2026 at 04:14 am AEST

Meta raises Quest headset prices in the United States amid component strains

Meta is increasing prices for its Quest virtual reality headsets starting April 19, citing higher memory chip costs, as supply chains face mounting pressure and the company sharpens its strategic focus on artificial intelligence.

17 April 2026 at 03:36 am AEST

Israel and Lebanon agree to a ten-day truce under U.S. mediation

A temporary ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by Donald Trump, offers a path toward de-escalation in a region gripped by intense tensions, with the stated goal of restarting diplomatic dialogue between the two countries.

17 April 2026 at 03:00 am AEST

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 with intentionally limited capabilities

Anthropic has unveiled a new iteration of its Claude model, engineered for broader enterprise adoption while incorporating targeted restrictions, particularly in cybersecurity, to better mitigate the risks associated with these technologies.

17 April 2026 at 01:29 am AEST

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 with deliberately limited capabilities

Anthropic is unveiling a new version of its Claude model, designed for broader enterprise use, while building in targeted restrictions, notably in cybersecurity, to better rein in the risks associated with these technologies.

17 April 2026 at 01:27 am AEST

Google in talks with Pentagon to deploy AI in classified environments

17 April 2026 at 01:08 am AEST

Blue Origin tests New Glenn reusability to take on SpaceX

The third mission of Blue Origin's heavy-lift New Glenn rocket is a key step in its competition with SpaceX, combining a first-stage reusability test with the orbital deployment of a strategic telecommunications satellite.

17 April 2026 at 12:45 am AEST

Google in talks with the Pentagon to deploy its AI in classified settings

17 April 2026 at 12:08 am AEST

Wall Street More Optimistic Than Ever About an Easing of Middle East Tensions

U.S. markets broadly ended higher on Wednesday, buoyed by signals seen as encouraging about a possible resolution to the conflict pitting the United States and Israel against Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,022.9 points, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 1.4% to 26,204.5 points. By contrast, the Dow Jones slipped 0.15%, ending at 48,463.7 points.

16 April 2026 at 06:22 am AEST

Robinhood and Webull surge as US eases day trading restrictions

Robinhood and Webull shares are up about 10% and 12% respectively in intraday trading, following the SEC's approval of a major overhaul of day trading regulations. The regulator greenlit a FINRA proposal to eliminate the rule that restricted accounts under $25,000 to just three trades over a five-business-day period, removing a significant hurdle for retail investors.

16 April 2026 at 05:40 am AEST

Cadence and Nvidia Join Forces to Accelerate Intelligent Robotics

Cadence Design Systems and Nvidia have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applied to robotics. This aims to combine Cadence's physical simulation tools, capable of replicating real-world material behavior, with Nvidia's AI models used to train robots in virtual environments.

16 April 2026 at 05:30 am AEST