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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco features an AI Defense panel with leaders from DARPA, Point72 Ventures, and the Department of the Navy who address how artificial intelligence is impacting national security, defense strategies, and critical infrastructure. The panel covers the rapid advancement of AI, its integration into defense and intelligence operations, the role of startups in defense...

The City of Atlanta launched Showcase Atlanta, a vendor directory that allows local small businesses to register and connect with event planners, organizers, and community members. The program enables businesses to be considered for major city events and provides year-round exposure for vendors seeking opportunities in Atlanta’s event scene. The initiative aims to strengthen the local economy by f...

Ares Management appointed a former Alberta Investment Management Corporation managing director as co-head of its Global Capital Solutions division. The new executive brings experience in alternative investments and portfolio management from AIMCo. Ares aims to expand its capital solutions platform and provide flexible financing options to private equity firms, institutional investors, and corporat...

Google’s Pixel 10 will feature a third rear camera, including a telephoto lens, according to leaked renders. The device will use sensors similar to those in the Pixel 9A and will be available in four colors: obsidian black, indigo blue, frost grayish blue, and limoncello yellow. Google plans to launch the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 4 on August 20. Learn more on this news by visit...

Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures and Navin Chaddha of Mayfield will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco, focusing on how early-stage investors evaluate and fund founders before a product exists. They will outline the importance of founder narrative, adaptability, and mission-driven values, and will identify common mistakes and red flags in early-stage fundraising. The session aim...

Ring, owned by Amazon, has resumed allowing police to request video footage from users through a partnership with Axon, enabling law enforcement to solicit and receive encrypted video clips for investigations. Users can choose whether to share footage, and those who decline will not have their information disclosed. The company previously discontinued a similar feature due to privacy concerns but...

DuckDuckGo launched a feature allowing users to filter out AI-generated images from search results in response to user feedback. The filter is accessible through the Images tab and search settings, and relies on open-source blocklists from uBlockOrigin and the Huge AI Blocklist. The feature aims to reduce the presence of AI-generated images, with more filtering options planned for the future. This...

The Unicode Consortium previewed new emoji, including a Bigfoot icon, set for release with Unicode 17.0 in spring 2026. The update will also add icons such as an apple core, ballet dancers, distorted face, fight cloud, orca, treasure chest, and trombone. The emoji creation process involves design reviews and technical assessments before approval. Apple launched an emoji word game for Apple News Pl...

Small businesses are experiencing a rise in scams involving generative AI deepfakes, which enable fraudsters to convincingly impersonate employees and executives. Incidents include a finance clerk at an engineering firm who authorized over $25 million in transfers after being deceived by AI-generated video calls. Data from TRM Labs’ Chinabuse platform shows a 450 percent increase in such scams ove...

Scale AI is laying off 200 employees and 500 contractors as part of a strategic restructuring following rapid expansion in its generative AI business. The company is consolidating operations from 16 business pods to five main focus areas and reorganizing its go-to-market team. This action follows Meta's recent multibillion-dollar investment and acquisition of key staff. Scale AI plans to increase...

Ugreen announced a Qi2.2-certified power bank capable of 25-watt wireless charging, exceeding the current 15-watt standard in the U.S. The MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank includes a 10,000mAh battery, built-in USB-C cable, an additional USB-C port, and a power display. The Wireless Power Consortium has not finalized the Qi2.2 standard, so Ugreen has not confirmed a release date or pricing but projects...

Saudi Arabia attracted $860 million in venture capital funding in the first half of 2025, surpassing its total for 2024 and accounting for 56 percent of all VC deployed in the MENA region. The country recorded 114 VC deals, supported by government initiatives under Vision 2030 and organizations like Saudi Venture Capital. Saudi Arabia also ranked first globally in growth of international tourism r...

Saudi Arabia secured $860 million in venture capital funding during the first half of 2025, surpassing its total for 2024 and capturing 56 percent of all VC deployed in the MENA region. The country recorded 114 venture capital deals in six months, driven by government initiatives under Vision 2030 and support from Saudi Venture Capital. Saudi Arabia also ranked first globally in growth of internat...

Meta announced the construction of Hyperion, a data center expected to provide five gigawatts of computational power, and plans to launch the Prometheus super cluster in 2026. These projects are designed to strengthen Meta's artificial intelligence capabilities and compete with companies like OpenAI and Google DeepMind. The data centers require significant energy and water resources, with reports...

The BBJ Women's Summit 2025 will feature Jesse Draper as a keynote speaker and include panels on leadership development, business scaling strategies, and access to capital. The event will provide empowerment sessions focused on networking and professional growth for women in business, and is organized by the Birmingham Business Journal to support women's advancement in the workplace. Learn more on...

Samsung introduced new ultra-slim foldable smartphones and smartwatches. Amazon Prime Day 2025 concluded with high demand for both major brand products and niche tech accessories. The Nintendo Today app added daily news notifications and picture-in-picture video features. AverMedia released a portable dock for Nintendo Switch 2 that functions as a laptop charger and video capture card. Intel's CEO...

The Boox Palma 2, a compact e-reader with a 6.13-inch ePaper display and Android 13, is available at a discounted price for Prime Day. The device features access to the Google Play Store, 128GB of storage, Bluetooth support, a fingerprint reader, and an eight-day battery life. It supports multiple file formats, including PDF, EPUB, MOBI, and DOC, and allows users to download productivity and readi...

Prime Day 2025 features major discounts on 4K TVs, soundbars, and streaming devices from brands including LG, Sony, Panasonic, TCL, Samsung, Roku, and Amazon. LG’s 48-inch B4 OLED is priced at $549.99, Sony’s 48-inch A90K OLED at $998, Panasonic’s 55-inch Z85 OLED at $799.99, TCL’s Mini LED QLED at $448, and Samsung’s The Frame Pro 65-inch at $1,847.99. Roku’s 55-inch 4K TV is $249.99, and Amazon’...

Sony's WH-1000XM6, WH-1000XM5, and WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones are available at significant discounts during Prime Day at major retailers. The WH-1000XM6 offers upgraded drivers, improved noise cancellation, a wider headband, and a foldable design. The WH-1000XM5 provides advanced noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a non-collapsible build. The WH-1000XM4 features reliable noise...

Major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are offering significant discounts on Apple products such as AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and accessories during Prime Day 2025. Deals include price cuts on the latest AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods 4, Beats headphones, iPad Air, iPad Mini, MacBook Air, iMac, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra 2, A...

Drive Capital invests in Columbus, Ohio, by targeting overlooked regions and taking larger ownership stakes in fewer startups. The firm attracts Silicon Valley investors seeking new opportunities outside traditional tech hubs. Columbus offers a growing tech scene, diverse talent, and lower costs. Drive Capital's leadership, experienced from Sequoia Capital, evolves its strategy to leverage local r...

Amazon Prime Day 2025 features four days of technology deals on products such as earbuds, gaming laptops, robot vacuums, and smart home devices, with participation from major brands and startups. Apple introduces updates to iOS 26 and a Sleep Detection feature for AirPods, while Google expands AI Mode in Search to India. Apple TV Plus announces a seventh season of 'Slow Horses,' and Apple Arcade l...

Garmin released a free Google Maps app for over 90 smartwatch models, enabling basic turn-by-turn navigation with vibration alerts and preview of upcoming turns. Users must set destinations using the Google Maps app on an Android smartphone, which must remain within Bluetooth range of the watch. The app does not support iPhones or standalone destination search on the watch. Fitness tracking featur...

Montana Plants, a nursery in Missoula, specializes in native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers selected for local climate and ecosystem restoration. Andy Martinez manages plant care and soil preparation, while Jane McGuire oversees marketing and community engagement. The nursery operates seasonally, offers straightforward pricing, and provides native species to homeowners, businesses, and community g...

Businesses are adopting flexible strategies, leveraging digital tools such as AI and data analytics, investing in employee development and inclusive cultures, prioritizing personalized customer experiences, and implementing sustainable and ethical practices as key actions to remain competitive in response to evolving consumer expectations and rapid technological advancement. Learn more on this new...