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Trump to endorse coal for data center power in the face of grim market realities

An executive order will direct the federal government to list coal as a critical mineral and force some coal-fired power plants to keep generating electricity.

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Volunteer your time for a free ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Join us for an unforgettable opportunity at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, happening at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5! We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of this exciting event. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into … Continue reading

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Drone delivery startup Zipline expands to Texas with Walmart partnership

Zipline expanded its drone deliveries with Walmart to the Dallas area on Tuesday.

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Mira Murati’s AI startup gains prominent ex-OpenAI advisors

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s new AI venture, Thinking Machines Lab, has gained two new prominent advisors: Bob McGrew, previously OpenAI’s chief research officer, and Alec Radford, a former OpenAI researcher behind many of the company’s more transformative innovations. Thinking Machines … Continue reading

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Snapchat rolls out Sponsored AI Lenses for brands

Snapchat is introducing Sponsored AI Lenses, a new ad format that lets brands engage with consumers in an immersive way. While Snapchat has offered brands the opportunity to pay for sponsored lenses on the platform for years, now they can … Continue reading

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Crypto firm Ripple to buy primer broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion

Crypto startup Ripple said Tuesday that it’s agreed to buy prime brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion in the company’s biggest acquisition to date.

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How to Use a VPN: 4 Easy Steps to Get Started

Learn how to set up and use a VPN with just four easy steps. This step-by-step guide takes you through how you can secure your connection and online data.

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How to Permanently Save Voicemails in iOS & Android

Important voicemails need to be saved for various reasons — whether legal, business, or personal. Find out how to permanently save a voicemail on iOS and Android devices with our step-by-step guide.

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Blackbird gobbles up $50M for its blockchain-based payment-loyalty app for restaurants

A founder who has carved out a name for himself building products to help restaurants connect better with would-be diners has raised $50 million for his latest startup: a new take on the idea of customer loyalty.  Blackbird Labs has … Continue reading

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XL Batteries is using petrochemical infrastructure to store solar and wind power

The startup has commissioned a demonstration unit of its organic flow battery.

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