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SoftBank Vision Funds swing to annual loss as investment gains slow by 40%

Softbank’s Vision Fund business posted a loss in the fiscal year ended March as it posted slowing gains at its massive tech investment arm.

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Meta to start selling its Ray-Ban smart glasses in India from May 19

The smart glasses are available for pre-order on Ray-Ban’s site, and will retail for ₹29,990 at Ray-Ban stores at launch.

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Fintechs that raked in profits from high interest rates now face a key test

Fintechs like Revolut and Monzo got a revenue boost from higher interest rates. Now, they face a key test as rates decline.

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US cuts tariffs on small parcels from Chinese firms like Shein and Temu

Chinese online retailers had previously relied on the “de minimis” loophole to ship low-value items to the US.

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Anthropic co-founder Jared Kaplan is coming to TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Hungry to learn more about Anthropic, directly from Anthropic? You aren’t alone if so, which is why we’re so delighted to announce that Anthropic co-founder and Chief Science Officer Jared Kaplan is joining the main stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI … Continue reading

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Samsung launches thin S25 Edge as Apple reportedly prepares the iPhone ‘Air’

Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, a device that is just 5.8 millimeters thin and weighs 163 grams. The device starts at $1,099.

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company Is in Talks With Government Over Amtrak Project

The Federal Railroad Administration has brought in the tunneling company to see if it could help with a multibillion-dollar rail project.

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Improvements in ‘reasoning’ AI models may slow down soon, analysis finds

An analysis by Epoch AI, a nonprofit AI research institute, suggests the AI industry may not be able to eke massive performance gains out of reasoning AI models for much longer. As soon as within a year, progress from reasoning … Continue reading

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Coinbase shares spike as crypto exchange set to join S&P 500, replacing Discover Financial

Coinbase is joining the S&P 500, replacing Discover Financial, which is being acquired.

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AllTrails debuts $80/year membership that includes AI-powered smart routes

AllTrails, the hiking and biking companion that was named 2023’s iPhone App of the Year, is launching a new premium membership called “Peak” that includes an upgraded feature set. This $80-per-year subscription will introduce AI tools to build custom routes, … Continue reading

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