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This terrifying flame-throwing robot dog can be yours for under $10k

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a jet of fire projected towards you by a flame-throwing robot dog, which you can own for a mere $10,000. The Thermonator, as it is aptly named, is now available … Continue reading

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JioCinema launches 35-cent premium tier, stepping up rivalry with Netflix and Prime Video

JioCinema introduced a new monthly subscription plan on Thursday, with the lowest tier costing just 35 cents. The revamp in the pricing strategy comes as the market-leading service seeks to exert greater pressure on rivals including Netflix and Prime Video. … Continue reading

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Eric Schmidt-backed Augment, a GitHub Copilot rival, launches out of stealth with $252M

AI is supercharging coding — and developers are embracing it. In a recent StackOverflow poll, 44% of software engineers said that they use AI tools as part of their development processes now and 26% plan to soon. Gartner estimates that … Continue reading

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Radical thinks the time has come for solar-powered, high-altitude autonomous aircraft

Though many eyes are on space as orbit develops into a thriving business ecosystem, Radical is keeping things a little closer to the ground — but not too close. Its high-altitude, solar-powered aircraft aim to succeed where Facebook’s infamous Aquila … Continue reading

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Stripe, doubling down on embedded finance, de-couples payments from the rest of its stack

Stripe continues to hold the title of being the biggest financial technology business still in private hands, with a current valuation of about $65 billion and a whopping $1 trillion in total processed payment volume last year alone. But fintech is … Continue reading

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TikTok creators fear for their livelihoods after U.S. lawmakers pass bill that could lead to ban

A TikTok ban could take years due to potential legal challenges, but creators worry about how they’ll make a living if it goes away.

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WhatsApp adds global support for passkeys on iOS

WhatsApp is introducing support for passkey verification on iOS, removing the need for users to deal with SMS two-factor authentication. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Philadelphia Eagles star Isaiah Rodgers reinstated after gambling ban

The NFL has reinstated Isaiah Rodgers, a star cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles. This marks the end of a challenging period for the player who was ousted from the league due to a gambling ban. Rodgers was suspended for a … Continue reading

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Bitcoin whales drive price above $67,000 resistance

New research suggests that Bitcoin whales have been accumulating the cryptocurrency, keeping the price above a crucial resistance level until April 24, 2024. According to data from TradingView, Bitcoin’s price witnessed a surge to $67,000 following the latest daily close, … Continue reading

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Sony files AI ‘auto-play’ which could tackle in-game grinding

Sony has filed a patent for an auto-play feature, which allows AI to take the wheel for those monotonous grinding moments in video games. The patent, aligning with the trend of other companies transitioning to AI as it increasingly integrates … Continue reading

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