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Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise

The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million.

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Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise

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Ars Technica

Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers

Most are keeping their subscriptions after signing up, too, research firm says.

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Ars Technica

Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers

Ars Technica

New Sam Bankman-Fried trial would be huge waste of court’s time, judge says

FTX fraudster came out as Republican, then tried to claim Biden's DOJ targeted him.

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Ars Technica

New Sam Bankman-Fried trial would be huge waste of court’s time, judge says

Ars Technica

Drone strikes on data centers spook Big Tech, halting Middle East projects

Uninsurable war damage is forcing tech companies to rethink Middle East plans.

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Ars Technica

Drone strikes on data centers spook Big Tech, halting Middle East projects

Ars Technica

Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices

Motorola's foldable lineup is bigger and more spendy than ever.

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Ars Technica

Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices

TechCrunch

Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from 'Clueless' a reality

Google says the new feature will leverage AI technology to automatically create a copy of your wardrobe that's based on the pieces of clothing appearing in your Google Photos library.

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Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from 'Clueless' a reality

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More Gemini features are coming to Google TV

Google TV just got more Gemini features, including the ability to transform photos and videos with tools Nano Banana and Veo.

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More Gemini features are coming to Google TV

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TechCrunch

Bill Gurley, Jack Altman back startup Pursuit, which helps companies sell to government

On Wednesday, Pursuit announced a $22 million seed round led by Mike Rosengarten, the co-founder of OpenGov, with big-name VCs participating.

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Bill Gurley, Jack Altman back startup Pursuit, which helps companies sell to government

Ars Technica

Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it

Framework charges nearly double for the 12GB version of the mobile RTX 5070.

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Ars Technica

Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it

WIRED

Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price With Few Upgrades

Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.

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WIRED

Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price With Few Upgrades

Ars Technica

Professional school grads from diverse classes get higher salaries

Study authors say courts should reconsider rulings in light of this new evidence.

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Ars Technica

Professional school grads from diverse classes get higher salaries

TechCrunch

Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers.

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Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

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Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI

Uber announced several new features on Wednesday during its annual event, which push far beyond the company's original ride-hailing purpose and deeper into its users' lives.

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Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI

WIRED

Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED's team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

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WIRED

Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags

WIRED

Smart Cat Collars: Which Is Best for Health and GPS Tracking?

I pitted Tractive and Fi Mini smart cat collars against each other to crown the best for activity, sleep, and GPS tracking.

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WIRED

Smart Cat Collars: Which Is Best for Health and GPS Tracking?

WIRED

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Shoe Review: World Record Breaker

I ran in Sabastian Sawe’s world-record-breaking running shoe. It’s fast, but only if you can maintain your locked-in form for 26 miles.

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WIRED

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Shoe Review: World Record Breaker

WIRED

Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down

A recent case shows law enforcement can see incoming Signal messages by searching an iPhone, even after the Signal app has been deleted. Here’s what to know, and how to protect yourself.

7 hours ago

WIRED

Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down

WIRED

Which Automatic Litter Box Is Best? We Tested Litter-Robot’s Lineup

Whisker’s Litter-Robot name has become synonymous with the automatic litter box. We’ve tested the entire lineup and can help you choose the best model for your household.

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Which Automatic Litter Box Is Best? We Tested Litter-Robot’s Lineup

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Engadget

Texas Instruments made a new flagship graphing calculator: the TI-84 Evo

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Engadget

Texas Instruments made a new flagship graphing calculator: the TI-84 Evo

Engadget

iOS 27 will reportedly come with new AI-powered photo editing tools

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Engadget

iOS 27 will reportedly come with new AI-powered photo editing tools

Engadget

Games Done Quick will host its first ever event in Europe

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Engadget

Games Done Quick will host its first ever event in Europe

Engadget

Snapchat is rolling out sponsored AI agents

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Engadget

Snapchat is rolling out sponsored AI agents

Engadget

Google Translate uses AI to help you practice pronunciation

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Engadget

Google Translate uses AI to help you practice pronunciation

Engadget

Google and the Pentagon sign classified deal to give the Department of Defense unfettered access to its AI models

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Engadget

Google and the Pentagon sign classified deal to give the Department of Defense unfettered access to its AI models