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Watch WIRED’s ‘Uncanny Valley’ Live

Tune into Uncanny Valley’s first live show in San Francisco on September 9, featuring special guest Jack Conte, CEO of Patreon.

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Apple Introduces iPhone 17, iPhone Air and Updated AirPods at Annual Event

The Silicon Valley giant also introduced updates to its traditional smartphones, as well as its AirPods and Apple Watch.

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Sources: AI training startup Mercor eyes $10B+ valuation on $450 million run rate

The two-year-old startup has been in discussions with investors for a Series C round.

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‘We’re all kind of in shock.’ Oracle’s revenue projections leave analysts slack-jawed

Oracle’s earnings report included numbers that suggest the company’s growth rate due to artificial intelligence is about to pop.

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Klarna prices IPO at $40, above online lender’s expected range

Klarna priced its IPO at $40 a share, an offering that values the company at about $15 billion.

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Help, I have been charmed by the iPhone Air

Apple’s sleek iPhone Air has a powerful processor and large display, but its battery life and camera might be a problem.

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From mixers to pitch-offs — your brand event belongs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Each Side Event can unlock new opportunities for the hosts: investor deal flow, talent connections, and brand exposure with the startup community.

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PAGCOR chairman pushes for online gambling regulations over an outright ban

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco is pushing for stricter online gambling regulations instead of a total ban. PAGCOR’s (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) Tengco spoke at the Light & Wonder iGaming Symposium at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City … Continue reading

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Australian police officer sells $1.3 million in gold bars to fund gambling addiction

A New South Wales police officer has been found to have sold more than AUD 1.3 million in family gold bars to support his gambling addiction. Australia’s Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) uncovered a NSW police officer who has sold … Continue reading

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Two women arrested in Miami-Dade for alleged illegal gambling operation

Two women have been arrested on charges of an illegal gambling operation at a local business in Miami-Dade, Florida. The two women, 52-year-old Kenia Landa and 60-year-old Beatriz Vichot, are facing charges that include bookmaking, possession of a gambling device, … Continue reading

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