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ElevenLabs launches an AI music generator, which it claims is cleared for commercial use

The AI audio-generation unicorn ElevenLabs announced the launch of a new model that allows users to generate music that’s cleared for commercial use.

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Three weeks after acquiring Windsurf, Cognition offers staff the exit door

Cognition is also laying off 30 employees. Those who take the buyout are expected to work 80+ hour weeks.

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Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino takes helm at digital health company eMed

Yaccarino stepped down as CEO of Elon Musk’s social media platform X in July.

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Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 ad-free streaming service

The service features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles.

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Crack the code to startup traction with insights from Chef Robotics, NEA, and ICONIQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a founder who’s been through the fire and two investors who’ve helped startups hit escape velocity will break down how to do it … Continue reading

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Illinois Gaming Board bans casino and sports wagering advertising on college campuses

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has announced a ban on advertisements on college campuses, along with an expansion of the existing restrictions on advertising, marketing and promotions for casino, video gaming, and sports wagering operators. The new rules have been … Continue reading

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Caesars Entertainment debuts IGT’s Kitty Glitter Grand game

Caesars Entertainment has announced it is launching IGT’s newest instalment of its slot title ‘Kitty Glitter Grand,’ with the game now live across its resorts and online casino platforms. This debut marks IGT’s first simultaneous exclusive launch of a game … Continue reading

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Palantir stock pops 8% after blowout quarter driven by AI, efficiency demand

Palantir shares popped more than 8% after the software analytics provider lifted its full-year outlook, benefitting from ongoing AI tailwinds.

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Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is using old EV batteries to power AI data centers

As demand for energy skyrockets amid the rise of AI, one of Tesla’s co-founders is betting on a new solution: giving old EV batteries a second life.

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This Lifetime Acrobat Alternative Makes Editing PDFs Way Less Complicated

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