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In more good news for Amazon, Snowflake signs $6B deal with AWS for AI CPU chips

Snowflake has signed a new, enormous five-year deal with Amazon to secure chips for AI usage. Nvidia is once again being put on notice.

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TechCrunch

In more good news for Amazon, Snowflake signs $6B deal with AWS for AI CPU chips

Engadget

Meta rolls out subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

The class disparity is only growing on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.

12 minutes ago

Engadget

Meta rolls out subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

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TechCrunch

Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount

Payroll service provider Remote recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and became cash-flow positive, thanks to a 50% increase in revenue per employee resulting from AI adoption.

33 minutes ago

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Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount

Ars Technica

Roku OS’s home screen now features a large, permanent ad

“I don't want recommendations! I know what I want to watch."

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Roku OS’s home screen now features a large, permanent ad

Ars Technica

Valve's Steam Deck is back in stock after months, but you won't like it

Four-year-old handheld is saddled with an unfortunately modern price tag.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Valve's Steam Deck is back in stock after months, but you won't like it

Ars Technica

"Little red dot" in early Universe is a naked supermassive black hole

The black hole accounts for over two-thirds the mass of the object it inhabits.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

"Little red dot" in early Universe is a naked supermassive black hole

TechCrunch

UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us

The third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the website sent attorneys.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us

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WIRED

Huawei's ‘Chip Queen’ Throws Down the Gauntlet

The Chinese company is adapting to the demise of Moore’s Law, which guides chip production. It could complicate US chip dominance.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Huawei's ‘Chip Queen’ Throws Down the Gauntlet

TechCrunch

With a new $100M raise, Princeton's Thea Energy is now a top-funded fusion startup

Thea Energy's pixel-inspired magnets could give its power plant plans a boost. The fusion startup hopes to get a commercial reactor working by 2034.

2 hours ago

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With a new $100M raise, Princeton's Thea Energy is now a top-funded fusion startup

WIRED

A Dating App Is Giving Away Free Gas to Convince People to Get Out of the House

Amid ongoing economic anxieties, BLK and other companies are giving away basic essentials to appeal to the public.

2 hours ago

WIRED

A Dating App Is Giving Away Free Gas to Convince People to Get Out of the House

Ars Technica

Disclosure Day final trailer features Spielberg himself

Director describes how his views on existence of aliens have changed, interspersed with footage from film.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Disclosure Day final trailer features Spielberg himself

Ars Technica

YouTube to begin automatically labeling AI videos

AI videos that are animated, unrealistic, or only have a little AI may still hide their origins, though.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

YouTube to begin automatically labeling AI videos

Ars Technica

Smart light company Govee apologizes for “white supremacy” marketing imagery

PR exec says Govee "did not meet the standard required."

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Smart light company Govee apologizes for “white supremacy” marketing imagery

TechCrunch

CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks

Cybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers and companies that use that software.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks

WIRED

8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

3 hours ago

WIRED

8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs

TechCrunch

AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation

As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation

WIRED

I Like Ferrari's Luce EV. But This Is Why It's Heartbreaking

Designed by Jony Ive and a host of ex-Cupertino colleagues, the Luce shows us what might have been had Apple made good on its $10 billion bet.

5 hours ago

WIRED

I Like Ferrari's Luce EV. But This Is Why It's Heartbreaking

WIRED

Xreal’s New $299 ‘xbx’ Smart Glasses Channel Xbox Vibes

These display smart glasses can connect to a phone, laptop, or gaming handheld and project the screen to your eyeballs.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Xreal’s New $299 ‘xbx’ Smart Glasses Channel Xbox Vibes

WIRED

The Osprey Farpoint 40 Has Been My Go-To Travel Bag for 8 Years

I’m a chronic overpacker, but this backpack is my perfect match, with its huge capacity, numerous pockets, and impressive durability.

9 hours ago

WIRED

The Osprey Farpoint 40 Has Been My Go-To Travel Bag for 8 Years