Monthly Archives: August 2025

WIRED Roundup: Unpacking OpenAI’s Government Partnership

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the week’s news, from bitcoin miners trying to beat Trump’s tariffs to OpenAI’s new deal with the US government.

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How founders are ditching VC norms and finding capital on their own terms at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Founders today have more capital paths than ever. But how do you navigate them — and know which one actually supports your growth?

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Trump says he asked for 20% cut from Nvidia, calls H20 an ‘obsolete’ chip

“The Blackwell is super-duper advanced. I wouldn’t make a deal with that,” Trump said.

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Crypto exchange Bullish raises IPO size, seeks nearly $5 billion valuation

The Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish raised the size of its initial public offering on Monday.

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Ocean’s new app brings inbox triage, tasks and invites to Gmail users

Ocean debuts an email app for Gmail users with triage tools, a task manager and more.

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Made by Google 2025: How to watch Google debut the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and more

Google is hosting its Pixel 10 event next week. Learn how to watch the tech giant reveal its new mobile devices and what else you can expect.

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5 Best 0% APR Business Credit Cards for 2025

Compare the best business cards that offer a 0% intro APR. Explore top picks, including Chase, American Express, and U.S. Bank.

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NVIDIA, AMD to Hand Over 15% of China AI Revenue to US Government

The US has sought to maintain its sovereignty in AI, citing national security concerns and financial motivations.

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GitHub CEO to step down

The move comes as GitHub is facing growing competition from companies like Google and Cursor over AI tools for programmers.

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iPhone 17, the ‘thinnest iPhone ever,’ and everything else we’re expecting out of Apple’s hardware event

From a new slim iPhone Air model to redesigned AirPods, here’s what to expect from this year’s Apple event.

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