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Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, ‘Bee’
Bumble’s new AI assistant Bee will move the dating app beyond the swipe by matching people based on compatibility and goals.
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Law enforcement shuts down botnet made of tens of thousands of hacked routers
An international law enforcement operation shut down a service called SocksEscort, which allegedly helped cybercriminals all over the world launch ransomware and DDoS attacks, as well as distribute child sexual abuse material.
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Tesla becomes a utility in the UK, setting up showdown with Octopus Energy
The new Tesla Energy Ventures division was approved by Ofgem to sell electricity directly to customers.
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Gumloop lands $50M from Benchmark to turn every employee into an AI agent builder
Benchmark’s new patner Everett Randell, sees enterprise automation as the largest opportunity in AI.
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Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t get into NSFW content
The new Sassy style can curse and roast you, but the fun ends there.
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Rivian R2 launch: Here’s what $57,990 gets you
Two years after revealing what its affordable next-generation EV would look like, Rivian has shared all of the pricing, colors, and performance specs for its upcoming R2 SUV. And like so many new car releases, it’s complicated. The bottom line: Rivian’s bid to sell a more affordable EV that is accessible to a broader market…
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Disney+ is rolling out its TikTok-like ‘Verts’ short-form video feed
Following the success of TikTok and Instagram Reels, Verts is designed to boost daily engagement and reach mobile-first viewers, all while increasing discovery across Disney+’s catalog.
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Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation
The tech giant says the “Immersive Navigation” launch is the biggest update to Maps in over a decade.
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Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs
The startup’s new BAM-3 facility can make enough silicon anode material annually to supply about 100,000 long-range EVs.
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When startups become a family business
This season on Build Mode, we’re diving into what it takes to build a world-class founding team. This week we’re exploring different kinds of co-founder dynamics and what it takes to build a startup with your family.