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VC industry reacts to Trump nominating a16z’s Brian Quintenz for regulatory role

Brian Quintenz, who leads policy for Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto team, announced on Wednesday that he’s being tapped to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to his X post. And many in the VC industry appear to be thrilled … Continue reading

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Cisco pops on increased full-year revenue forecast

Cisco topped analysts’ estimates and lifted its full year guidance due in part to orders for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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Reddit shares plunge after Google algorithm change contributes to miss in user numbers

Reddit reported better-than-expected results, but the company issued disappointing user numbers.

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OpenAI pledges that its models won’t censor viewpoints

OpenAI is making clear that its AI models won’t shy away from sensitive topics, and will refrain from making assertions that might “shut out some viewpoints.” In an updated version of its Model Spec, a collection of high-level rules that indirectly govern … Continue reading

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Apple brings its TV streaming service to rival Android platform

Apple TV+’s Android release on Wednesday is Apple first major subscription service launch for Google’s platform in 10 years.

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Elizabeth Holmes says from prison she’s ‘committed’ to ‘making healthcare solutions available to everyone’

People magazine has landed the first interview with Elizabeth Holmes since she reported to prison in 2023, and the convicted Theranos founder says she is still working on “research and inventions” in the healthcare space. “I remain completely committed to … Continue reading

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Apple’s TV app, TV+ streaming service, and MLS Season Pass launches on Android

Apple on Wednesday announced that its Apple TV app, including its Apple TV+ streaming service and MLS Season Pass, is arriving on Android devices. While the company previously offered a version of its app for Google TV, the newly released … Continue reading

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India’s Modi to meet with Trump, Musk on Thursday as trade tensions mount

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has meetings set up for Thursday with President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, among other leaders.

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Oppo Find N5: Global Launch Announced for World’s Thinnest Book-Style Foldable Smartphone

The world’s thinnest book-style foldable smartphone, Oppo Find N5, will be unveiled at a launch event on Feb. 20

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OpenAI cancels its o3 AI model in favor of a ‘unified’ next-gen release

OpenAI has effectively canceled the release of o3, which was slated to be the company’s next major AI model release, in favor of what CEO Sam Altman is calling a “simplified” product offering. In a post on X on Wednesday, … Continue reading

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