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Apple cuts App Store fee in half for ‘mini apps’ that integrate more of its software

The Mini Apps Partner Program offers app developers the better fee in exchange for using some of Apple’s technology to build their apps.

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Anthropic’s $50B AI Bet Starts in Texas and New York

Anthropic is spending $50 billion on custom US data centers in Texas and New York, teaming with Fluidstack to boost AI compute, jobs, and domestic capacity. The post Anthropic’s $50B AI Bet Starts in Texas and New York appeared first … Continue reading

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Newsletter platform beehiiv adds AI website building, creator tools in major expansion

Newsletter platform beehiiv announced a massive expansion to its platform on Thursday, including offering real-time analytics and AI website creation.  

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After 5 months, the $1,200 bottles of Besties All-In tequila are finally starting to ship

Orders were supposed to be fulfilled by end of summer but were delayed again and again due to the bottle.

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AI startup Cursor raises $2.3 billion funding round at $29.3 billion valuation

Cursor built a popular AI coding tool that helps software developers generate, edit and review code.

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Apple Launches Digital ID for Wallet

The U.S. rollout begins in beta at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints in more than 250 airports nationwide. The post Apple Launches Digital ID for Wallet appeared first on TechRepublic.

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In defense of Apple’s $230 iPhone sock

From the same label that made the iconic Steve Jobs mockneck, the iPhone Pocket could be the next Labubu… if you have the disposable income.

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Apple halves commissions for mini app makers

Apple introduces a new program for app developers offering a reduced 15% commission on qualifying mini app transactions.

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Google Sues ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Service After $1B+ Scams Target Millions

Google is suing a Chinese phishing network behind $1B in global scams, aiming to shut down its Lighthouse platform and boost security with AI and passkeys. The post Google Sues ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Service After $1B+ Scams Target Millions appeared first … Continue reading

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CISA warns federal agencies to patch flawed Cisco firewalls amid ‘active exploitation’ across the US government

The federal cybersecurity agency said some government departments had been actively exploited after failing to properly patch their systems.

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