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Reddit says it’s looking for more acquisitions in adtech and elsewhere

Reddit said during earnings it’s looking to buy ‘capabilities’ and ‘companies.’

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The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features

The price point hurts, but the device is nice: Meet the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.

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EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine

The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app for being “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its recommendation engine.

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China’s Salt Typhoon hackers broke into Norwegian companies

Norway’s government accused China’s Salt Typhoon hacking group of conducting a cyberespionage campaign in the country.

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Spotify’s new feature lets you explore the story behind the song you’re listening to

The feature displays short story cards that users can swipe through and rate with a thumbs up or down.

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How AI is helping solve the labor issue in treating rare diseases

At Web Summit Qatar, AI-powered biotech startups describe how automation, data, and gene editing are filling labor gaps in drug discovery and rare disease treatment.

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Sapiom raises $15M to help AI agents buy their own tech tools

The startup — with backing from Accel — is building a financial layer that handles the authentication and micro-payments required for AI agents.

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Reddit looks to AI search as its next big opportunity

Reddit says its search business, including AI answers, is an “enormous” opportunity.

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Amazon and Google are winning the AI capex race — but what’s the prize?

In 2026, Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in capex. Google is just behind at $175 billion to $185 billion. It’s a lot of money!

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The Washington Post is retreating from Silicon Valley when it matters most

The Bezos-owned newspaper gutted its San Francisco bureau and coverage of tech — including journalists reporting on Amazon and Blue Origin

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