Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid
Form Energy has landed Google and Crusoe as customers. Now, it has raised $750 million to expand manufacturing to deliver its massive, 100-hour batteries.
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The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings
Kinetic Publishing, a new indie publisher from the development team behind the co-op horror game Phasmophobia, just hosted its first games showcase, and it includes five ambitious new titles set to release in 2027 and 2028. Perhaps the most significant announcement from…
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Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M
This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.
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Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
The new app launches with Facebook's AI creator assistant built into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.
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How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures
Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.
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After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.
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How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models
Google just added four new phones to the Pixel family: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. They're slightly more expensive than their predecessors, but they come with some notable upgrades, including improved cameras and a new Tensor G6 chip…
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Silkroad Innovation Hub’s Road to Battlefield competition continues
The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield
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Google aims for influencers with the Pixel 11 Creator Suite
Google knows creators are a big audience. The occupation is growing fast, and landing some influential names could be a major turning point for the Pixel's market share. This year, Google is building features directly into its new Pixel lineup that it says can help creators…
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Everything announced at Made by Google ’26: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and tons of Gemini features
From the Pixel 11 series and a brand new competitor to Apple’s AirTag, here are all the announcements from the Made by Google 2026 event.
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Google’s Quick Share adds a tap-to-share mode
Google's Quick Share feature is getting a tap-to-share mode for quickly exchanging contacts, photos, videos, and more.
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Google unveils the Pixel Watch 5 with a smarter Gemini and advanced health monitoring
The new smartwatch, which starts at $399, can track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance, as well as deliver personalized help and better sleep tracking.
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Google’s Pixel 11 lineup offers fewer hardware changes, but much more Gemini
The Google Pixel 11 series starts $100 costlier than the last year, but offers 256GB base storage.
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Google takes on AirTag with the new $29 Pixel Tag
Google’s new Pixel Tag taps into its Find Hub network to help users track lost keys, bags, and other items.
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Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers a stronger build and brighter screens
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will cost $1,899.
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Google’s Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new software
When I first picked up the Pixel 11 Pro this week, it was clear to me that this was one of those refinement years - at least when it comes to hardware. Aesthetically, the phones are as beautiful as ever, with Google's signature camera bar and bright, colorful backing glass.…
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How the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compares to the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Google wasn't first to make a foldable Android phone, but the company's Pixel Fold series is now an established player with unique traits compared to its competitors. For one, it popularized the passport-style design years ago, being more wide than tall - something that Samsung…
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AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation jumps almost 10x in less than a year
Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.
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