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Rodatherm Energy wants to make geothermal more efficient, but will it be cheaper?

Rodatherm Energy emerged from stealth with $38 million in Series A funding. It plans to build a closed-loop geothermal power plant that uses refrigerants to move heat to the surface.

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Tesla’s stock erases loss for the year, soaring 85% from April low

Tesla’s rally on Monday pushed the stock into positive territory for the year, as the shares bounce back from a particularly rough first quarter.

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Robinhood plans to launch a startups fund open to all retail investors 

The “Robinhood Ventures Fund I” is intended to allow any retail investor to make money on startups, but the details are scant.

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Divergent raises $290M to expand production of specialized military parts

Divergent Technologies’ new round will help the company expand its manufacturing footprint across the U.S.

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Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm

Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users’ brains to ensure they fully wake up.

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Snap unveils Snap OS 2.0 with native browser, WebXR support, and more

The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026.

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Inside the Shift at Disrupt: Building Community and Scaling in the AI Era

Nirav Tolia (Nextdoor), Jane Alexander (CapitalG), and Vanessa Larco (Premise, NEA) join TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, SF) to share strategies for building resilient companies and scaling in the AI era.

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Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone

Apple’s iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign is available to all eligible iPhone users starting today.

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In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches

A lucrative transaction involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement giving the Emiratis access to A.I. chips were connected in ways that have not been previously reported.

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Israel announces seizure of $1.5M from crypto wallets tied to Iran

The Israeli government ordered the seizure of 187 wallets it said belong to the IRGC, which have over time received $1.5 billion in crypto, according to a blockchain analysis firm.

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