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• The 14 best gifts for moms
  We don’t speak for all moms, but a brief and unscientific survey has confirmed one gift most moms will love across the board: Time. Unspoken for, unstructured, zero-obligation time. While we couldn’t find extra hours on sale anywhere online, we d…
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• Nintendo is suing the accessory brand that flaunted Switch 2 mockups ahead of its reveal
  Nintendo is going after the company that showed off unauthorized mockups of the not-yet-announced Switch 2 at CES 2025. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, Nintendo accuses accessory maker Genki of trademark infringement, unfair competition and false adver…
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• SpaceX’s Texas HQ, Starbase, is officially on its way to becoming a city
  The votes are in and residents of a small swath of southern Texas are in favor of Starbase becoming a real city. The newly-designated city is home to SpaceX and many of its employees, and it’s where Elon Musk’s company builds rocket engines, laun…
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• NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope has begun its mission to map the entire sky in 3D
  A space observatory designed to map the entire sky over a period of two years to further our understanding of the early universe has started snapping images. SPHEREx, which launched in early March, got started with its observations this past week af…
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• Apple reportedly wants to split up the iPhone’s release schedule
  Instead of deciding between four new models of iPhones every fall, you may have to choose among three in both the spring and the fall. A new report from The Information claims that Apple will change the release cycle for its smartphones, starting wit…
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• How to watch NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang deliver the Computex 2025 keynote
  Computex 2025 is approaching, and it’s sure to bring a ton of announcements about the latest chips, laptops, gaming devices and more from leading brands. The event in Taipei will kick off on Monday, May 19 with a keynote from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huan…
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• Doctor Who ‘Lucky Day’ review: Pete, I owe you an apology
  
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• Half-Life 3 is reportedly playable in its entirety and could be announced this year
  Cue a new batch of “Half-Life 3 confirmed” memes. The latest rumor surrounding Valve’s long-awaited next installment in the Half-Life series claims that the game is currently “playable, end-to-end” and could even be announced in the summer,…
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• Kids under 13 will soon get supervised access to Google Gemini
  Google Gemini is adding nannying to its chatbot skillset. According to a New York Times report, Google will make Gemini available to users under 13, so long as they’re under a parent-managed Google account using Family Link. In an email sent to par…
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• Bandai releases Tamagotchi Paradise comic for Free Comic Book Day, and it may hint at the next device
  It’s the first Saturday of May, which means Free Comic Book Day is here, and this year, even Tamagotchi is getting in on the fun. Bandai has released a limited edition comic for the event, and it sports the new moniker that’s been fueling fan spe…
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• The Louvre will stop renting out Nintendo 3DS audio guides in September
  In a few months, you'll no longer be able to rent a Nintendo 3DS to guide you around the Louvre and tell you about the pieces exhibited in it. The website Nintendo Everything has spotted a notice in Louvre's official website, stating that the Nintend…
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• Volkswagen recalls 5,700 ID.Buzz electric vans because their seats are too spacious
  Volkswagen has recalled 2025 ID.Buzz electric vans, because their rear seats are only configured for two people but are wide enough to fit three. According to the NHTSA note (PDF) found by Electrek, Volkswagen is recalling 5,637 vehicles, which were…
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• How to watch Google I/O 2025 and The Android Show
  Google's annual I/O developer conference is coming on May 20, and for the first time, there's two major events you'll want to watch to stay on top of all the updates the company's making to its software platforms. I/O 2025 kicks off on May 20, and a…
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• Google I/O 2025: What to expect from Android 16, Android XR and Gemini
  In a couple of weeks, Google's annual developer conference will kick off on May 20. The event is probably the most important on the company's calendar, offering a glimpse at everything it has been working on over the past year. Judging from rumors…
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• The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project
  The Trump administration's preliminary 2026 budget proposes the biggest single-year cut to NASA funding in the agency's 67-year history. The cuts are part of the White House's broader government "skinny budget," which aligns with Elon Musk's DOGE wis…
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• Hackers have gained access to the membership data of UK retailer Co-op
  A hacking group called "DragonForce" has gained access to Co-op's membership data, the UK retailer and insurance provider shared in a press release. DragonForce actually contacted the BBC directly to confirm that it had the private data of 20 million…
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• Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect
  Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect Microsoft Gaming is about to get a lot more expensive — at least for Xbox fans. Effective May 1, Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox consoles…
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• NotebookLM, the acceptable face of Google AI, is getting an app in May
  NotebookLM, the Google research tool that gained notoriety for its uncanny AI-generated podcasts, is getting an official app on May 20, 2025. You can pre-register for the Android or iOS version of the app right now and have it automatically downloade…
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• Gadgets that make great Mother's Day gifts
  Whether your mom knows her way around tech or calls you for help logging into her email account, a good gadget can be a thoughtful way to say thanks for dealing with you all these years. Yes, the typical flowers or complementary spa day will always w…
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• Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: The latest updates on restocks from retailers like GameStop, Walmart, Target and Best Buy
  The window for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders is technically open, but you may have a tough time grabbing the console before its June 5 release date if you haven't secured an order already. To recap the current situation: After an extended delay from t…
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• Spotify breaks free from Apple's App Store fees
  The knock-on effects continue for Apple after a blistering ruling from a federal judge earlier this week that ordered the company to stop collecting fees for purchases made outside the App Store. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple was usin…
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• The best Apple deals you can get right now: Save on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more
  It's no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand, whether it’s your nephew who wants an iPad, your sibling who needs a set of AirPods or your parent who could really use a new MacBook. Unfortunately, that demand can make fin…
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• Kuwait cracks down on crypto miners to cut down on electricity usage
  Kuwait is cracking down on cryptocurrency miners throughout the country, as reported by Reuters. Officials have blamed the practice for blackouts and for causing stress on its power grid. The country started this crackdown just before the onset of su…
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• TikTok fined $602 million for illegally sending European user data to China
  The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok owner ByteDance €530 million ($602 million) for breaching the European Union's privacy laws. The regulator said TikTok sent European user data to China without being able to guarantee that…
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• Elden Ring: Nightreign trailer details all eight classes and some fiery hazards
  A few weeks out from the arrival of Elden Ring: Nightreign, developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco have released a lengthy overview trailer that offers an in-depth look at what's in store. The run-based Elden Ring spinoff gives players th…
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• Ask Engadget: Is it a good time to move to Macs from Windows?
  Q: I'm a Gen X Windows user, I've been building my own systems for decades, and I work mainly in 3D design for the building and construction industry. I would like to know if you feel switching to Mac makes sense with all this unnecessary tariff turm…
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• Piaggio turned its cute follow robot into a Star Wars droid
  Since 2017, the Vespa-maker Piaggio's Fast Forward division has been exploring a unique way to cut down on car trips: Building robots that can follow you around and carry your stuff. We called its original Gita (pronounced "jee-tah," Italian for "tri…
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• DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 camera now starts at $799 following Trump's tariffs
  If you're concerned about how new US tariffs might affect future electronics purchases, look no further than DJI. The company has raised the price of its popular Osmo Pocket 3 camera to $799, or $280 (54 percent) more than it cost at launch. The Pock…
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• Apple could spend $900 million on tariffs over the next quarter
  In an earnings call for the quarter ending in March, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company expects to pay around $900 million for US tariffs for the months of April to June. Apple saw limited impacts from tariffs for the months January through March, w…
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• Despelote review: A poignant memoir masquerading as a soccer game
  Despelote is a living memory. Julián Cordero, the game's co-creator, invites players to spend a few hours in the city of Quito, Ecuador, in the early 2000s, and experience a nationwide soccer fever from the perspective of his own childhood. Wrapped…
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• Apple updates its App Store guidelines to allow external payment options
  Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to comply with the orders of a California court, which required the company to immediately stop collecting commissions on purchases that weren't paid through the App Store. As noticed by 9to5Mac, the most pr…
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• Microsoft Surface team has 'something new' coming next week
  Microsoft has teased a new Surface Copilot+ PC set to be revealed on May 6th, the company announced on X. "Something new is coming… find out next week," the post states. The new model(s) will be revealed nearly two weeks before the company's Build…
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• Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed to May 2026
  You can expect to see a lot of "We got xxx before GTA VI" memes in the coming days, because Rockstar Games has announced that it's pushing back the long-anticipated game's release. In a statement, the developer said that Grand Theft Auto VI is now se…
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• The best grills and grill accessories in 2025
  Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get grilling. Before you give your existing setup a thorough cleaning or start researching to buy a new one, take a look at my list of the best grills and grill accessories currently available to improve your out…
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• Alienware AW2725Q review: An exceptional OLED gaming display
  In 2023, I tested my first OLED gaming monitor for Engadget, the LG 27GR95QE. Coming from an IPS LCD, the LG screen was transformational. Its WOLED (White OLED) panel produced inky blacks that made every game look incredible, and it allowed me to exp…
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• Engadget Podcast: Meta’s first LlamaCon was kind of a bust
  This week Meta held its first-ever AI dev conference, LlamaCon, focused on the development of its Llama generative AI model. But while there was plenty of hype, not much happened, besides the launch of the Meta AI app and a new Llama API. In this epi…
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• The Morning After: Microsoft's Xbox price increases
  Microsoft is dramatically increasing the price of the Xbox Series X and Series S as well as new games and accessories. The Series S will start at $380, up from $300, while the Series X will begin at $550, a $100 increase on its previous price. The co…
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• The best action cameras for 2025
  If you love capturing your adventures, from mountain biking trails to underwater dives, an action camera is a must-have in your gear bag. The best action camera delivers crisp footage, rugged durability and the flexibility to shoot in just about any…
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• The best MacBook accessories for 2025
  If you’re looking to get the most out of your Apple laptop, the right accessories can make a big difference. From expanding ports with USB-C hubs to improving your workflow with external monitors, the best MacBook accessories help you stay producti…
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• Reddit will integrate AI Answers into its main search bar
  Late last year, Reddit introduced its AI-powered search tool, Reddit Answers. Now, the company plans to make the feature even more prominent by adding it into Reddit’s main sitewide search, CEO Steve Huffman said during the company’s first-quarte…
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• Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the road
  Lyft is rolling out a new service called Lyft Silver that's specifically designed to give aging and elderly people a way to get around when driving isn't an option.The basic pitch is that while getting rides from friends and family is great, it can…
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• The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025
  The question of whether a live TV streaming service beats cable was once easy to answer with a resounding yes — streaming was much cheaper, didn’t involve contracts and required no special equipment, just a smart TV and an internet connection. Wh…
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• Epic Games takes aim at Apple and Steam with zero-commission policy for developers
  Epic Games just announced some changes to its store that should please budding developers. The company will not charge a commission of any kind for the first $1,000,000 in revenue from an app per year. Once a piece of software goes past that threshol…
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• Get the Google Pixel 9a with $100 store credit at Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Store
  If you've been eyeing the Google Pixel 9a, now's a good time to pounce. That's because you can get a $100 gift card for free when you buy the flagship-quality midrange phone. In Engadget's review, Sam Rutherford deemed it "the best value of any Andro…
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• Pinterest will now tell you when you’re looking at AI-generated content
  Pinterest is fighting back against the onslaught of AI slop that is increasingly clogging up its platform following complaints from users. From now on, you’ll be able to see when image Pins that appear in your feed have been either generated or mod…
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• VR is helping to make daunting medical treatments more bearable for patients
  Stanley Johnson is not a fan of needles. The 67-year-old Air Force veteran has endured his fair share of pokes over the years, but when it was decided that IV infusions would be the best course of action to treat his iron deficiency, going into that…
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• The best way to compost your food scraps
  Composting was a big — and daily — part of my life for five years when I lived off-grid. Granted, we were composting more than just food, but I learned a lot about what goes into making a healthy compost pile. Mostly, it’s a lot of work — and…
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• Google prepares to start testing AI Mode with regular Search users
  When Google debuted AI Mode at the start of March, the company promised to work quickly on bringing the feature to more users, and now it's doing exactly. Following a smaller expansion last month, the company says AI Mode is now available to all Labs…
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• Apple ordered to pay $502 million to Optis by UK courts
  Apple has been ordered to pay a $502 million lump sum payment by UK courts for infringing on patents owned by Optis Cellular Technology LLC, based out of Texas. When you include interest and fees, Optis estimates the total sum to be in excess of $700…
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• Apple’s iPad Air M3 is $100 off
  The recently-released Apple iPad Air M3 is already on sale via Amazon. You can pick up the 11-inch model starting at $499 and the 13-inch version starting at $699. Both discounts mark the lowest prices we've tracked. If Amazon isn’t your bag, these…
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Tech News - Yahoo! News

• newNvidia-backed CoreWeave soars 100% since IPO as investors see AI demand outweighing 'risky' business model
  
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• newApple blocks Fortnite on iOS globally, Epic Games says, weeks after the developer scored a big win in court
  
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• newNvidia CEO says next chip after H20 for China won't be from Hopper series
  
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• Sundar Pichai said Google thought 'intensely' about scooping up Netflix — but stopped short of calling the decision a regret
  
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• Intel's new chip manufacturing technology is its greatest hope for a turnaround — and its biggest risk
  
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Techmeme

• newLondon-based Origin, which offers software to help HR teams administer employee benefits, emerges from stealth with a $21M Series A led by Felix Capital (Lucy Adams/Tech.eu)
  
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• newA Fireblocks survey of 295 finance executives: 49% say their institutions use stablecoins in payments, 23% are testing them, and 18% are in the planning stages (Ezra Reguerra/Cointelegraph)
  Ezra Reguerra / Cointelegraph:A Fireblocks survey of 295 finance executives: 49% say their institutions use stablecoins in payments, 23% are testing them, and 18% are in the planning stages  —  A report from enterprise-grade digital assets pla…
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• newAn analysis of YouTube's new weekly ranking of top podcasts in the US by watch time shows many popular and well-established podcasts did not rank in the top 100 (Jessica Testa/New York Times)
  Jessica Testa / New York Times:An analysis of YouTube's new weekly ranking of top podcasts in the US by watch time shows many popular and well-established podcasts did not rank in the top 100  —  YouTube, now the most popular platform for cons…
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• newChinese startups are highlighting their roots instead of downplaying them as they grow overseas, fueled by the success of Chinese social media apps and DeepSeek (Kinling Lo/Rest of World)
  Kinling Lo / Rest of World:Chinese startups are highlighting their roots instead of downplaying them as they grow overseas, fueled by the success of Chinese social media apps and DeepSeek  —  Following DeepSeek's rise, more Chinese companies a…
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• newQ&A with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser on Switch 2 pricing backlash, physical games' importance to its business despite Game-Key cards, and more (Logan Plant/IGN)
  Logan Plant / IGN:Q&A with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser on Switch 2 pricing backlash, physical games' importance to its business despite Game-Key cards, and more  —  We also asked Bowser about Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, if Nintendo…
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• newHow rapid advances in AI are helping Harvard's Galileo Project and other UFO research efforts process huge amounts of data in real time from multiple sources (Bloomberg)
  Bloomberg:How rapid advances in AI are helping Harvard's Galileo Project and other UFO research efforts process huge amounts of data in real time from multiple sources  —  Harvard's Galileo Project has brought high-end academic research to a o…
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• newA look at EA's attempts to shut down "anti-DEI" mods for The Sims 4, including one that changes LGBT and Black NPCs to straight and white (Alana Yzola/Wired)
  Alana Yzola / Wired:A look at EA's attempts to shut down “anti-DEI” mods for The Sims 4, including one that changes LGBT and Black NPCs to straight and white  —  The download automatically changed Black NPCs to white, trans NPCs to cis-gen…
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• newWhat to expect at Google I/O 2025: an updated Gemini Ultra model, updates for Android 16, Project Astra AI assistant, and Project Mariner AI agents, and more (Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch)
  Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:What to expect at Google I/O 2025: an updated Gemini Ultra model, updates for Android 16, Project Astra AI assistant, and Project Mariner AI agents, and more  —  Google I/O, Google's biggest developer conference of th…
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• newJensen Huang says Nvidia's next chip for China will not be from the Hopper series following US restrictions on Hopper H20 chip sales to China (Wen-Yee Lee/Reuters)
  Wen-Yee Lee / Reuters:Jensen Huang says Nvidia's next chip for China will not be from the Hopper series following US restrictions on Hopper H20 chip sales to China  —  Nvidia is evaluating how to address the China market after the U.S. governm…
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• newSources: White House and lawmakers are scrutinizing Apple's plan to use Alibaba's AI on iPhones in China, over concerns about data sharing, censorship, and more (Tripp Mickle/New York Times)
  Tripp Mickle / New York Times:Sources: White House and lawmakers are scrutinizing Apple's plan to use Alibaba's AI on iPhones in China, over concerns about data sharing, censorship, and more  —  The Trump administration and congressional offic…
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• newAnalysis: China imported a record $30.9B in chipmaking equipment in 2024, including $9.63B from Japan, $9.53B from the Netherlands, and $4.86B from Singapore (Nikkei Asia)
  Nikkei Asia:Analysis: China imported a record $30.9B in chipmaking equipment in 2024, including $9.63B from Japan, $9.53B from the Netherlands, and $4.86B from Singapore  —  TAIPEI/SEOUL — China bought a record amount of foreign chipmaking e…
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• newDeep dive on the evolution of Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI, from its $1B investment in 2019 through Copilot rollouts and ChatGPT's launch to present day (Bloomberg)
  Bloomberg:Deep dive on the evolution of Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI, from its $1B investment in 2019 through Copilot rollouts and ChatGPT's launch to present day  —  Nervous customers and a volatile partnership with OpenAI are complic…
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• newCarta: VC deals are stalling at seed, with the Series A deal count falling by 79% between Q1 2022 and Q1 2025; 46% of seed deals were bridge rounds in Q1 2025 (Dan Primack/Axios)
  Dan Primack / Axios:Carta: VC deals are stalling at seed, with the Series A deal count falling by 79% between Q1 2022 and Q1 2025; 46% of seed deals were bridge rounds in Q1 2025  —  Top of the Morning  —  Venture capital's series progress…
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• newLondon-based Granola, which provides an AI-based notetaking app, raised a $43M Series B led by NFDG at a $250M valuation, taking its total funding to $67M (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch)
  Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:London-based Granola, which provides an AI-based notetaking app, raised a $43M Series B led by NFDG at a $250M valuation, taking its total funding to $67M  —  AI-powered notetaking tool Granola has been on a roll.  The…
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• newUtah-based property management software firm Entrata raised $200M from Blackstone at a $4.3B valuation; Entrata raised $507M from Silver Lake and others in 2021 (Reuters)
  Reuters:Utah-based property management software firm Entrata raised $200M from Blackstone at a $4.3B valuation; Entrata raised $507M from Silver Lake and others in 2021  —  Entrata on Thursday announced a $200 million minority investment from a…
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MacRumors - All

• newPowerbeats Pro 2 on Sale for Record Low Price of $199.95 This Weekend
  Amazon this weekend is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including an all-time low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro…
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• newTop Stories: CarPlay Ultra Debuts, iOS 18.5 Released, and More
  Apple surprised us this week with the official launch of its more advanced "CarPlay Ultra" feature to provide greatly expanded functionality in cars, while the company also released iOS 18.5 and related operating system updates.This week also s…
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• Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone: What We Know So Far
  2027 will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and Apple is planning to celebrate with an all-new ‌iPhone‌ design. With the 10th anniversary of the ‌iPhone‌, Apple unveiled the all-display ‌iPhone‌ X with no bezels at the top or the b…
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• Even More iPhone Safety Tips You Should Know
  Last week, we shared a list of iPhone safety tools that every iPhone owner should know about, from Emergency SOS and Medical ID to Safety Check and Check In. MacRumors readers had more suggestions on safety information we should highlight, so we have…
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Ultra 2 From GRID Studio
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an Apple Watch Ultra 2. GRID Studio is known for taking non-operational Apple devices that would be cluttering up a landfill and turning them into s…
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• Apple Says Fortnite for iOS Isn't Blocked Worldwide, Just the U.S.
  Apple today clarified that it has not blocked Epic Games from updating the iOS Fortnite app in the European Union, but it is not planning to allow ‌Epic Games‌ to offer Fortnite in the United States App Store at the current time.In a statem…
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• Apple Pay, Apple Card, Wallet and Apple Cash Currently Experiencing Service Issues [Update: Fixed]
  If you're having problems using your Apple Card, Apple Cash, Apple Pay, or the Wallet app, you're not alone. According to Apple's System Status page, there is an ongoing issue affecting these services.Apple says that some users may be experienc…
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• The MacRumors Show: CarPlay Ultra and Samsung's iPhone 17 Air Rival
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the long-awaited rollout of Apple CarPlay Ultra and Samsung's all-new S25 Edge, which is positioned to rival the iPhone 17 Air later this year. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube chann…
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Sitewide Sales Hit Anker, Verizon, Samsung, and More, Plus BOGO Apple Watch Band Sale at Woot
  This week's best deals include a big sitewide sale at Anker that's exclusive to MacRumors readers, a BOGO Apple Watch band sale at Woot, and a couple of solid discounts on iPhone charging stations and Jackery portable batteries at Amazon. We're also…
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• iPhone 17 Air Could Debut Advanced Silicon Battery Tech
  The upcoming all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air could become the first Apple smartphone to adopt advanced battery technology, with Japanese supplier TDK preparing to ship its new generation of silicon-anode batteries by the end of June.According…
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• WSJ: Some Apple Vision Pro Buyers 'Feel Total Regret'
  Apple's Vision Pro headset has left many early adopters expressing dissatisfaction over its weight, limited use cases, and sparse software ecosystem, according to a new article from The Wall Street Journal.In the year following the device's lau…
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• Apple Again Named the World's Most Valuable Brand
  Apple has been named the most valuable global brand for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2025 edition of Kantar's BrandZ report, with its brand now valued at $1.29 trillion — a year-over-year increase of 28%.The latest Kantar Bra…
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• Epic: Fortnite Offline Worldwide 'Until Apple Unblocks It'
  Epic Games said today that Apple has blocked its attempt to bring Fortnite back to iOS devices, leaving the popular battle royale game unavailable on iPhones and iPads worldwide."Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to…
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• Sony Announces WH-1000XM6 Noise-Canceling Headphones With Foldable Design
  Sony has announced its new WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-canceling headphones. The good news is that the company has brought back the foldable design that was absent from its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5. The bad news is that it's stuck with the same nami…
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• Apple Stops Signing iPadOS 17.7.7 After Reports of App Login Issues [Updated]
  Apple has stopped signing the iPadOS 17.7.7 update that was released earlier this week for devices unable to run versions of iPadOS 18, meaning that users will not be able to install the update even if they see it available in Software Update. Affect…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 10:08pm -
• Microsoft Says 'We're Faster Than a Mac' in Latest Windows PC Ad
  Microsoft today shared a new ad on YouTube with the tagline "we're faster than a Mac."In the video, Microsoft says the top-end Windows PCs with Copilot+ branding are up to 58% faster than the previous-generation MacBook Air with the M3 chip, ba…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 2:29pm -
• Get the iPad Mini 7 for $399.99 at Amazon This Week ($99 Off)
  Amazon this week is providing record low prices on multiple models of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. Colors on sale at this price include Purple, Space Gray, and Blue.Note: MacRumors is an affi…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 12:24pm -
• Apple Highlights Magnifier on Mac and iPhone Music Haptics in New Videos
  Apple today shared new videos that highlight the upcoming Accessibility features that the company plans to introduce with iOS 19 and macOS 16. Apple this week debuted a number of new Accessibility options that will be coming later this year to honor…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 11:25am -
• Apple Says These Vehicle Brands Plan to Offer All-New CarPlay Ultra
  Apple today announced the launch of CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles.CarPlay Ultra features deep integration with a vehicle's instrument cluster and systems, built-in Radio and…
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 10:13am -
• Verizon and Samsung Kick Off New Sitewide Sales With Savings on iPhone/iPad Cases, Monitors, and More
  Today we're tracking a pair of big sales from Verizon and Samsung, which are offering great deals on products including Apple's MagSafe iPhone cases, iPad Smart Folio, computer monitors, storage accessories, and much more.VerizonNote: MacRumors…
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 9:38am -

VentureBeat

• newWhat to expect at GamesBeat Summit 2025: A guide
  This post is a guide on what to expect at GamesBeat Summit 2025 on May 19-20 in LA. It is organized by subject matter.
  - 7 hours ago 17 May 25, 4:30pm -
• newAdopting agentic AI? Build AI fluency, redesign workflows, don’t neglect supervision
  How can organizations decide how to use human-in-the-loop mechanisms and collaborative frameworks with AI agents?
  - 9 hours ago 17 May 25, 2:05pm -
• Google’s AlphaEvolve: The AI agent that reclaimed 0.7% of Google’s compute – and how to copy it
  Google's AlphaEvolve is the epitome of a best-practice AI agent orchestration. It offers a lesson in production-grade agent engineering. Discover its architecture & essential takeaways for your enterprise AI strategy.
  - 1 day ago 16 May 25, 7:31pm -
• Apple blocks Fortnite’s return to the U.S. App Store and Epic Games Store in EU, despite ruling (updated)
  Epic Games Apple has blocked Epic's submission of Fortnite to the U.S. Apple App Store and the Epic Games Store for iOS in the EU.
  - 1 day ago 16 May 25, 4:35pm -
• Shrink exploit windows, slash MTTP: Why ring deployment is now a must for enterprise defense
  Ring deployment slashes MTTP and legacy CVE risk. Learn how Ivanti and Southstar Bank are modernizing patch strategy with real-time intel.
  - 1 day ago 16 May 25, 3:48pm -

• Activision will sunset updates for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
  Activision announced that it will sunset Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile because it hasn't met expectations with mobile-first players.
  - 1 day ago 16 May 25, 3:33pm -
• Studio 42 raises $3.6M for development of its first game
  Mobile dev Studio 42 has raised $3.6 million to build its internal structure as well as its first game, a hybrid-casual puzzle title.
  - 1 day ago 16 May 25, 1:53pm -
• Sandsoft’s David Fernandez Remesal on the Apple antitrust ruling and more mobile game opportunities | The DeanBeat
  David Fernandez Remesal took the job of CEO of Sandsoft in 2020 and moved to Saudi Arabia, where is company is based.
  - 1 day ago 16 May 25, 12:00pm -
• OpenAI launches research preview of Codex AI software engineering agent for developers — with parallel tasking
  Starting today it will be available as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team users, with support later for Plus and Edu.
  - 2 days ago 16 May 25, 10:00am -
• Acer unveils AI-powered wearables at Computex 2025
  Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of Acer, unveiled AI-powered wearables at the Computex 2025 trade show in Taiwan.
  - 2 days ago 16 May 25, 8:00am -
• Elon Musk’s xAI tries to explain Grok’s South African race relations freakout the other day
  With its prompts now public and a team of human babysitters on call, Grok is supposedly back on script. But the incident underscores...
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 9:47pm -
• Software engineering-native AI models have arrived: What Windsurf’s SWE-1 means for technical decision-makers
  Windsurf's new SWE-1 AI models tackle the complete software engineering workflow, potentially reducing development cycles and technical debt.
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 7:30pm -
• Reduce model integration costs while scaling AI: LangChain’s open ecosystem delivers where closed vendors can’t
  Through the LangGraph Platform, organizations can deploy agents with one-click deployment, horizontal scaling to handle “bursty, long-running traffic."
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 6:16pm -
• The $1 Billion database bet: What Databricks’ Neon acquisition means for your AI strategy
  Databricks' $1 billion acquisition of Neon highlights how serverless PostgreSQL has become essential for agentic AI development.
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 5:54pm -
• Call of Duty’s accessibility features are a player-developer collaboration
  Call of Duty's developers talk about how they've created accessibility features in their games through their own and players' experiences.
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 5:40pm -
• From OAuth bottleneck to AI acceleration: How CIAM solutions are removing the top integration barrier in enterprise AI agent deployment
  New CIAM platforms are addressing a significant barrier to enterprise AI adoption: identity management for autonomous agents.
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 4:43pm -
• Take-Two reports solid earnings and explains GTA VI delay
  Take-Two announced net bookings for the fourth-fiscal quarter ended March 31 hit $1.58 billion, up 17% from the same quarter a year ago.
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 3:15pm -
• Nintendo opens a San Francisco store that will mean a lot to fans | The DeanBeat
  Nintendo is opening a retail store for its gaming gear in San Francisco today. I went to check it out early on a press visit.
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 1:30pm -
• Call of Duty Endowment launches United Force: Tracer Pack to benefit veterans
  The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) charity is launching its United Force: Tracer Pack and C.O.D.E. Got Your Six event in Call of Duty.
  - 2 days ago 15 May 25, 12:00pm -
• Arm is rebranding its system-on-a-chip product designs to showcase power savings for AI workloads, targeting a surprising sector
  For engineers orchestrating AI pipelines across environments, the modularity and performance tiering within Arm’s new architecture...
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 11:17am -
• Super Banana Studios raises funding for casual puzzle games
  Griffin Gaming Partners, one of the world’s largest venture capital firms, announced its backing of Super Banana Studios, a new casual game studio.
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 11:00am -
• ShopBack expands rewards business from Asia to the U.S. with gamified offers
  ShopBack, Asia-Pacific’s shopping and rewards platform with over 50 million users across 13 markets, has launched in the U.S.
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 10:15am -
• You.com’s ARI Enterprise crushes OpenAI in head-to-head tests, aims at deep research market
  You.com launches ARI Enterprise, an AI research platform that outperforms OpenAI in 76% of head-to-head tests and integrates with enterprise data sources to transform business intelligence with 400+ source analysis.
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 8:00am -
• Hear360 brings spatial audio and microphone processing to HyperX peripherals
  Hear360, a pioneer in immersive 360-degree spatial audio tech, announced a strategic relationship with gaming peripherals maker HyperX.
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 8:00am -
• MapleStory Universe is launching its MapleStory N blockchain-powered online game (updated)
  MapleStory Universe––the Web3 IP-expansion initiative from Nexon– is launching MapleStory N, the blockchain-powered MMORPG. [Updated 10:19 am 5/16/25 Pacific time: Nexpace announced the launch was delayed.] The game is live today (May 15), brin…
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 8:00am -
• Futureverse teams with GameTree gamer social app on Web3 community
  Futureverse has partnered with GameTree on Web3 wallet technology aimed at fostering community and digital ownership.
  - 3 days ago 15 May 25, 7:00am -

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