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Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00
Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.
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Cursor capitalizes on Github frustration, launches rival hosting platform

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 15:14
Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code hosting platform to rival developers' long preferred favorite, Github.
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DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 13:36
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
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TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 13:03
If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.
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OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:00
The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.
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Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B in a month

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:21
Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.
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Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:12
Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.
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Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 09:39
A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.
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Why Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the ‘pervert pods’ consumers fear

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 09:19
Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.
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Bluesky says its recent outage was caused by another DDoS attack

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 08:59
This is the latest large-scale DDoS attack to hit the social networking site this year.
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Peacock is raising prices across all of its streaming plans

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 08:26
The cheapest ad-supported “Select” plan is increasing from $7.99 to $8.99 per month.
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Anthro Energy breaks ground on factory that could pave the road to solid-state batteries

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 07:00
Battery materials startup Anthro Energy has broken ground on a Louisville factory to make electrolytes, including those for solid-state batteries.
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Warp’s new system is an out-of-the-box software factory for AI development

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 07:00
On Tuesday, Warp introduced Warp Factories, a new infrastrructure system designed to make building AI software factories as easy as possible.
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OpenAI launches a safer ChatGPT for teens — years after teens started using it

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 06:50
ChatGPT for Teens adds age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and learning tools designed to steer teens away from harmful content — and from using AI to cheat on their homework.
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Perplexity’s free AI offer left it with millions more users in India

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 06:45
Perplexity's India revenue rose about 60% after the Airtel offer ended for new users, even as downloads declined.
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Apple’s new macOS update reportedly contains a video of AirPods with a camera

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 06:28
A video in a MacOS Tahoe release candidate version shows a user wearing AirPods, looking at a book, and talking to Siri.
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Daniel Ek’s body-scanning startup Neko Health opens first US office, in New York

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 06:00
The scanning and bloodwork health startup founded by Spotify's founder will officially launch in New York in about a month.
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Fairphone is launching its latest repairable phone in the US too

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 04:00
The Fairphone 6+ is priced at $649 and will be available on Amazon.
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Reach Capital raises $265M Fund V to back AI founders building to ‘expand human potential’

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 04:00
Reach Capital announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $265M Fund V.
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Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 03:30
Einride will buy the Tesla Semis, which will be made to Amazon and other customers.
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