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TechCrunch

YouTubers aren’t relying on ad revenue anymore — here's how some are diversifying

YouTubers are no longer just creators, and in some cases, their side businesses are growing faster than their channels.

44 minutes ago

TechCrunch

YouTubers aren’t relying on ad revenue anymore — here's how some are diversifying

TechCrunch

Hauler Hero collects $16M for its AI waste management software

Hauler Hero has seen its customer base, revenue, and head count double since the company raised its seed round in 2024.

51 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Hauler Hero collects $16M for its AI waste management software

TechCrunch

India orders social media platforms to take down deepfakes faster

India’s new rules take effect February 20, tightening deepfake oversight and shrinking takedown windows to as little as two hours.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

India orders social media platforms to take down deepfakes faster

Ars Technica

Alphabet selling very rare 100-year bonds to help fund AI investment

Alphabet becomes first tech company to issue 100-year bonds in nearly three decades.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Alphabet selling very rare 100-year bonds to help fund AI investment

TechCrunch

Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users thanks to Wrapped, new free features

Spotify credited a successful Wrapped campaign and new features in its free tier for its rapid user growth

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users thanks to Wrapped, new free features

TechCrunch

Primary Ventures raises healthy $625M Fund V to focus on seed investing

Primary Ventures has closed a $625 million fund focused on seed investing nationwide. It's a sizeable accomplishment for a seed-stage VC firm.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Primary Ventures raises healthy $625M Fund V to focus on seed investing

TechCrunch

Proptech startup Smart Bricks raises $5 million pre-seed led by a16z

Smart Bricks is an AI-powered proptech that helps investors find high-quality real estate investments

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Proptech startup Smart Bricks raises $5 million pre-seed led by a16z

WIRED

The Best TVs We’ve Reviewed in 2026: Sony, Samsung, LG, and More

From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.

1 hour ago

WIRED

The Best TVs We’ve Reviewed in 2026: Sony, Samsung, LG, and More

Engadget

ASUS Zenbook Duo (2026) review: Two screens really are better than one

1 hour ago

Engadget

ASUS Zenbook Duo (2026) review: Two screens really are better than one

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Engadget

Disney+ and Hulu deal: Get one month of the bundle for $10

2 hours ago

Engadget

Disney+ and Hulu deal: Get one month of the bundle for $10

Engadget

UK takes 'light touch' approach to regulating Apple and Google's app stores

2 hours ago

Engadget

UK takes 'light touch' approach to regulating Apple and Google's app stores

Engadget

Toyota and Pony.ai start mass producing robotaxis for China

2 hours ago

Engadget

Toyota and Pony.ai start mass producing robotaxis for China

WIRED

6 Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Tested and Reviewed

We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops, and whittled our list down to the six absolute best you can buy right now.

2 hours ago

WIRED

6 Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Tested and Reviewed

Engadget

Spotify now has more than 750 million monthly users

3 hours ago

Engadget

Spotify now has more than 750 million monthly users

WIRED

4 Best Résumé Builders (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Ditch the old Word doc that's hanging on by a thread. A proper résumé builder can help you stand out from the crowd.

3 hours ago

WIRED

4 Best Résumé Builders (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Ars Technica

After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice

Meant to help judges handle scientific issues, document is now climate-free.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice

Engadget

The Morning After: DOJ may face investigation over removal of ICE agent tracking apps

3 hours ago

Engadget

The Morning After: DOJ may face investigation over removal of ICE agent tracking apps

WIRED

Bidets Are Confusing Visitors at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Bidets are extremely common in northern Italy, where the Milano Cortina Games are being played. They’re less familiar to the people visiting.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Bidets Are Confusing Visitors at the 2026 Winter Olympics

WIRED

Even Realities G2 Review: Smarter Glasses

These second-generation smart glasses give you superpowers—if the software behaves.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Even Realities G2 Review: Smarter Glasses

WIRED

8 Best Space Heaters (2026): Tested, Measured, and Mistreated

These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.

4 hours ago

WIRED

8 Best Space Heaters (2026): Tested, Measured, and Mistreated

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Ars Technica

No humans allowed: This new space-based MMO is designed exclusively for AI agents

SpaceMolt envisions a world where AI plays with itself and the humans just watch.

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

No humans allowed: This new space-based MMO is designed exclusively for AI agents

Ars Technica

Google experiments with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall

After a lengthy test, YouTube Music is making lyrics a premium feature.

19 hours ago

Ars Technica

Google experiments with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall

Ars Technica

Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs

Discord to block adult content unless users verify ages with selfies or IDs.

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs

Ars Technica

NIH head, still angry about COVID, wants a second scientific revolution

Can we pander to MAHA, re-litigate COVID, and improve science at the same time?

21 hours ago

Ars Technica

NIH head, still angry about COVID, wants a second scientific revolution