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Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases

Called the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), the system is meant to be interoperable between AI platforms, payment systems and vendors.

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Calm launches standalone iOS app for sleep support

The new Calm Sleep app is designed to help people wind down, sleep deeply, and wake up refreshed.

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Kayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platform

The entrepreneur has launched Supercal, a free scheduling platform that’s designed to make booking meetings more efficient and simple.

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Y Combinator-backed Rulebase wants to be the AI coworker for fintech

Y Combinator-alum Rulebase is betting that the next wave of automation in financial services will be the unglamorous tasks.

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Amazon to host Prime Big Deals Day sales event on October 7 and 8

Amazon is hosting its Prime Big Deals Day sales event in October again.

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Nothing closes $200M Series C led by Tiger Global, plans AI-first device launch

Carl Pei’s Nothing is raising $200 million in a Series C round from Tiger Global at a $1.3 billion valuation.

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With no DOJ breakup, Alphabet becomes a $3 trillion company 

Investors continue to reward Alphabet’s stock after a judge declined to break up Google earlier this month.

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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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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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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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