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Databricks just poured more fuel into the AI infrastructure race. The data and AI company announced a more than $4 billion Series L round that values the business at $134 billion, a sharp jump from its $100 billion valuation earlier ...
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Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $165 via Amazon. That's a nice discount of $64, which breaks down to 28 percent. There is a spot of bad news. The deal only applies to the hazel colorway. Other colors are discounted, but they aren't as cheap. It's not as if the hazel is hideous. These are standard dark brown-hued earbuds. The device made our list of the... Read more ›
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Meta hires C.J. Mahoney as chief legal officer, replacing Jennifer Newstead, amid growing scrutiny over antitrust and data privacy issues. Read more ›
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Anker dove into CES 2026 with a slew of announcements that bring new chargers and accessories under its umbrella. The new accessories include improved visual interfaces, faster Qi2 wireless charging and “upgraded ecosystems” that support the latest iPhones. Some of the latest devices are even available to buy right now. First up is the Anker Nano Charger with smart display, which features a tiny screen, 180-degree foldable prongs and provides... Read more ›
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Google has announced that it will publish Android source code to AOSP in Q2 and Q4 of each year. Read more ›
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If I were building a new PC today, I'd go for a small form factor mATX or ITX build. With companies like Fractal Design and Lian Li making cases that can fit modern GPUs without sacrificing on thermals, you don't need to settle for the old mid-tower monstrosities of yesteryear. And that's why PNY's new "Slim” model RTX 50-series designs caught my eye. All three variants, covering the 5070, 5070... Read more ›
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"States must step in to hold X and Musk accountable, if Trump’s DOJ won’t," Wyden said. Read more ›
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Birdbuddy debuted two new smart bird feeders, which are successors to its existing bird feeder options. The Birdbuddy 2 and the Birdbuddy 2 mini are set to launch later this year. The $199 Birdbuddy 2 features 2K HDR video, a wider field of view, dual integrated solar power, better audio, an improved extended perch, and more seed capacity. It was shown off earlier this year, and pre-orders have sold out,... Read more ›
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Troy Baker, one of the most well known actors working in video games, believes generative AI could have a positive effect overall on performing arts. Baker thinks it'll cause a reaction whereby people will seek out "authentic" experiences more - live shows, live theatre - and turn away from "gruel that gets distilled to me through a black mirror". Read more Read more ›
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Meta has a waitlist for its Ray-Ban Display glasses extending into 2026. The tech giant said it's pausing its international expansion to catch up. Read more ›
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Nvidia's CES keynote was notably not consumer-focused. Instead, the company detailed its booming data center business, with a deeper look at its NVL72 Rubin platform. Read more ›
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As a child-free couple with remote jobs, we choose not to spend Christmas and New Year's gathering with family. Instead, we travel somewhere new. Read more ›
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Amazon tests Shop Direct, pulling product listings from other retailers without consent, highlighting data scraping issues. Read more ›
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Jamie Siminoff's community, and the garage he founded Ring in, burned in the Palisades fire. Now he's teaming up with Watch Duty to fight wildfires. Read more ›
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The "talent is everywhere" approach that U.S. employers adopted during the white-hot pandemic job market is quietly giving way to something much older and more familiar: recruiting almost exclusively from a small set of elite and nearby universities. A 2025 survey of more than 150 companies by Veris Insights found that 26% were exclusively recruiting from a shortlist of schools, up from 17% in 2022. Diversity as a priority for... Read more ›
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The 90-second video urging U.S. military personnel to refuse to follow illegal orders was deemed "punishable by DEATH!" Read more ›
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If you need a reliable desktop that won’t feel outdated the moment you unbox it, this is a practical deal. The HP OmniDesk desktop with Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (2025), 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD is down to $549.99 (compared value $769.99), saving you $220. For most people, this is the sweet spot: ... Read more ›
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Unnecessary characters, replacing the main star, and adding ridiculous plots are just some of the signs that it's time to call it quits. Read more ›
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DLSS 4.5 testing by enthusiasts has revealed a 20% or greater performance reduction compared to DLSS 4.0 on RTX 20- and 30-series GPUs. Read more ›
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Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026. Every year, we cover the latest trends and technologies shaping the year and beyond. Last year, we covered the top 15 AI Trends for 2025 based on expert predictions. This year is no ... Read more ›
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Artificial intelligence has been used in games for a long time, mainly to control non-player characters through simple, pre-programmed logic. In recent years, however, AI has started to play a much bigger role behind the scenes. Rather than merely shaping ... Read more ›
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SoftBank has finished wiring one of the largest bets in modern tech history. The Japanese investment group has now completed its full $40 billion commitment to OpenAI, locking in an ownership stake of roughly 11% in the company behind ChatGPT, ... Read more ›
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Tesla closed out 2025 with another clear signal that its growth era is under pressure. On Friday, Tesla released its fourth-quarter vehicle production and delivery report, confirming a second straight year of declining deliveries for the electric carmaker. The numbers ... Read more ›
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One of the most notorious figures in crypto crime has been released from prison years early. Ilya Lichtenstein, the Russian-U.S. national who hacked crypto exchange Bitfinex and helped steal nearly 120,000 bitcoin, said he was released early under federal prison ... Read more ›
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It’s 2026, and the new-year energy is electric. Founders are sketching bold visions, pitching ambitious products, and pouring their hearts into ideas they believe will change everything. But here’s the hard truth most founders don’t want to hear this early ... Read more ›
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Chinese AI startup MiniMax is preparing to price its Hong Kong initial public offering at the top of its marketed range, a move that would value the Shanghai-based company at about $6.5 billion and raise roughly $538 million, Bloomberg reported, ... Read more ›
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Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Monday, January 5, 2026, and we’re back with a grounded look at how the global tech economy is actually taking shape — ... Read more ›
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Autonomous driving technology is set to dominate CES in Las Vegas this week as investors place fresh bets on artificial intelligence to revive an industry weighed down by slow progress, high costs, safety incidents, and regulatory pressure. CES has long ... Read more ›
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The Atlanta-based startup said Monday it has acquired Shipwire, an AI fulfillment platform owned by CEVA Logistics, adding another piece to its growing effort to build a serious alternative to Amazon’s fulfillment machine. The deal closed Jan. 1 for an ... Read more ›
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