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Ente wants to take on Google Photos with its privacy-first photo storage service

Despite Google’s intentions for its default image viewing and editing app for Android, the Photos app has, over the years, become one of the most popular photo backup services around. In fact, it was one of the most attractive offerings … Continue reading

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TikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app’s second ban deadline

As TikTok nears another ban deadline, creators and firms say they believe the Chinese-owned app will remain in the U.S. They are, however, hedging their bets. 

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Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds

The research found a correlation between looking at a screen in bed and reporting insomnia and sleep loss.

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Yuval Noah Harari: ‘How Do We Share the Planet With This New Superintelligence?’

The academic and author discusses what to expect from the singularity, the need for AI self-correcting mechanisms, and what hope there is for superintelligence safeguarding democracy.

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OpenAI’s new image generator is now available to all users

OpenAI’s new image generator, powered by its GPT-4o model, is now available to all users, CEO Sam Altman said in a post on X. The feature was until now available only to paying users of ChatGPT. While it is not … Continue reading

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DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show

The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.

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Amazon resumes drone deliveries after two-month pause

Amazon has resumed making drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona after it halted the program earlier this year.

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Construct Capital raises $300M fund for defense and manufacturing tech

Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying technology to sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and defense, has closed its third fund with $300 million in capital commitments. The Washington D.C.-based firm previously raised a $225 million … Continue reading

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Trump’s tariffs could mean big business for supply chain software startup LightSource

LightSource, a supply chain software startup, has raised $33 million in a funding round led by Bain Capital and Lightspeed.

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OpenAI Closes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion

The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.

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