I quit Google and my US visa to chase the startup dream
Gregor Konzett left a stable job at Google and his U.S. visa to cofound a startup in London. He says the risk was necessary to live an exciting life, not an easy one, even in a tough market.
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Thoma Bravo Eyes $7 Billion Sale for Healthcare Cybersecurity Firm Imprivata
According to Reuters, private equity firm Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of Imprivata, a digital identity software provider focused on the healthcare industry. The…
OnlyFans Could Sell a Majority Stake for $5.5 Billion
According to Reuters, OnlyFans is in exclusive talks to sell a nearly 60% majority stake to the San Francisco-based investment firm Architect Capital. The potential…
China’s Military is Training Drones to Fight Like Animals
According to The Wall Street Journal, engineers at China's Beihang University, a top military-linked school, have trained defensive drones to target and destroy enemy aircraft…
Nintendo Points Finger At Developer In Switch Censorship Flap
According to HotHardware, the controversy around the censored Nintendo Switch port of the acclaimed indie game 'Dispatch' has taken a new turn. Developer AdHoc Studio…
I Ditched My Microsoft Account on Windows. You Should Too.
According to XDA-Developers, a tech journalist with over five years of experience covering Windows has officially stopped signing into the OS with a Microsoft account,…
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Wix CEO Says AI Will Reshape 70% of Top Jobs in a Decade
According to Business Insider, Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami is "really worried" about AI's impact on the employment market. He predicts a "massive amount" of roles…
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Microsoft’s AI Bet Pays Off Big, But Costs Are Skyrocketing
According to Thurrott.com, Microsoft announced earnings for the quarter ending December 31, revealing a net income of $38.5 billion on…
Hackers are using AI to build phishing sites in real-time
According to TechRadar, security researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have uncovered a new, sophisticated phishing technique that leverages…
Apple’s Siri Payouts Are Finally Hitting Bank Accounts
According to Forbes, Apple users are now receiving direct deposits from a massive $95 million class-action settlement. The case, Lopez…
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Six Linux Distros Poised to Dominate in 2026
According to ZDNet, Linux is set for a major surge in popularity in 2026, driven in part by the end of Windows 10 support. The…
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Wolfspeed Clears Final Hurdle, Renesas Gets Board Seat
According to Semiconductor Today, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has formally cleared Wolfspeed's issuance of equity to Renesas Electronics America.…
The Real Bottleneck in Hiring Isn’t Finding People, It’s Getting Them Ready
The biggest challenge for employers this winter isn’t just finding workers, it’s getting them cleared and compliant for day one. New AI tools are tackling this “last mile” of hiring by automating paperwork, which could cut onboarding time by more than half.
Rezolve Tries a New Crypto Revenue Model for Blockchain Data
Rezolve’s subsidiary SQD Network is launching a new “Revenue Pool” model to fund its blockchain data infrastructure. Large enterprise customers like Deutsche Telekom pay for data, and token holders can lock their SQD to support the network, earning a share of the payments in stablecoins.
Google Photos is finally coming to your TV, but there’s a catch
Samsung has announced a partnership to integrate Google Photos directly into its TVs. The rollout starts in March 2026 with a curated “Memories” feature exclusive to Samsung for six months. Later in 2026, AI-powered search and creation tools will arrive.
TikTok is now the top news app for young adults
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, TikTok is now the most popular social app for news among young adults in the US. The shift highlights a major change in how Gen Z consumes information, favoring creators over traditional outlets.
LG’s new UltraGear monitors go all-in on 5K and AI upscaling
LG is launching a new line of high-end UltraGear evo gaming monitors. The three models feature 5K resolution, AI upscaling, and will be shown at CES in January.
TSMC’s 2nm Chips Are Booked Solid, Prices Rising for Years
TSMC is facing a severe supply crunch for its upcoming 2nm chips, with capacity fully booked until the end of 2026. The company has notified customers of price increases for its advanced nodes for four consecutive years, starting January 1st.
The Penny-Sized Robot That Could Change Medicine
A breakthrough in miniaturization has produced the smallest fully programmable autonomous robots ever. These microscopic devices, developed by the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan, can move, sense, and compute on their own. Their potential uses range from tracking single cel