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After a college football career and 2 failed House races, Bo Hines is helping steer U.S. crypto policy

With David Sacks as his boss and Trump’s full backing, Bo Hines has a central role in U.S. crypto policy.

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Anduril might build a weapons factory in the UK

Anduril might build a factory in the U.K. as it expands beyond U.S. defense contracts.

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Microsoft rallies in last 10 minutes of trading to avoid first eight-week losing streak since 2008

Microsoft faces competition in cloud computing from companies such as Google, which is looking to boost its security business with Wiz.

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StubHub files for IPO as companies start lining up to go public

StubHub has become the latest tech-related company to file its IPO prospectus with the SEC.

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Siri’s ‘Non-Existent’ AI Features Spark Apple Legal Battle

A class action lawsuit alleges Apple misled consumers by advertising advanced Siri AI features that never materialized, sparking legal scrutiny and debate.

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With Google’s Gemini, Create Podcast-Style Discussions From Your Docs

Google boosts Gemini with Canvas and Audio Overview, offering real-time editing and podcast-style audio insights to power creative projects.

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Meta has revenue sharing agreements with Llama AI model hosts, filing reveals

In a blog post last July, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that “selling access” to Meta’s openly available Llama AI models “isn’t [Meta’s] business model.” Yet Meta does make at least some money from Llama through revenue-sharing agreements, according to … Continue reading

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How BYD plans to make EV charging as fast as filling a gas tank

What we found mostly supports the auto makers claims, with a few caveats.

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Valve removes video game demo suspected of being malware

Valve removed a video game called Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution from Steam after users reported that its free demo contained malware.

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Crypto super PACs pump cash into Florida as GOP faces risk of thinning House majority

The crypto industry is pouring money into two Florida House races that could have a big impact on the Republican Party’s ability to hold its slim majority.

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