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Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal

A number of investors are competing for the opportunity to purchase the app, and if a deal were to go through, the platform’s U.S. business could have its valuation soar to upward of $60 billion.

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Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about

Meta says it’ll keep Manus running independently while weaving its agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, where Meta’s own chatbot, Meta AI, is already available to users.

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How to make your startup stand out in a crowded market, according to investors

Investors on what they really want to hear in a founder’s pitch.

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Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say

“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.

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2025 was the year AI got a vibe check

AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.

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Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere

Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker, which is an excellent recording device first

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Why the electrical grid needs more software

The electrical grid is facing unprecedented stress from the addition of new data centers. Software could offer a cost-effective way to boost reliability and capacity.

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How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

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The 32 top enterprise tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield 

Here is the full list of the enterprise tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

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Samsung plans to bring Google Photos to its TVs in 2026

Samsung said that Memories features for Google Photos will be exclusive to its TVs for six months

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