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Culture

Feeld Dating App: From Freak-Friendly to ‘Normie Hell’?

Feeld, a dating app originally for non-traditional relationships, faces an identity crisis as rapid mainstream growth dilutes its unique, sex-positive…

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BigTech Companies

Did Live Nation Pull Billie Eilish to Punish a Venue?

The antitrust trial alleges that Live Nation, a dominant concert promoter, uses its power to intimidate venues into using its…

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Culture

Hackers Transform Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers

A group in New York City repurposes discarded disposable vapes into digital musical instruments called Vape Synths, creatively addressing the…

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Business

PopWheels Swaps Food Cart Generators for E-Bike Batteries

A Brooklyn startup, PopWheels, is piloting a program to power New York City food carts using its existing network of…

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AI & Tech

New Data: 75% of ChatGPT Users Search Local Services with Keywords

Despite the rise of conversational AI, most users still rely on simple keyword searches (e.g., "dentist 11214") when using tools…

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Artificial Intelligence

Reclaiming Friendship in a Tech-Disrupted World

The advertisement for an AI "Friend" necklace in the NYC subway sparked a public backlash, revealing a fear that technology…

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Artificial Intelligence

Virtual Power Plants: The Ultimate Grid Test

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are emerging as digital networks that link distributed resources like home batteries and smart thermostats to…

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AI & Tech

Create Fun Stickers with AI-Powered Stickerbox for Kids

Stickerbox is a $99.99 voice-activated AI device that transforms children's spoken ideas into printed, colorable stickers, blending digital creativity with…

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Artificial Intelligence

Facebook Dating Uses AI to Fight Swipe Fatigue

Facebook Dating is introducing AI tools like a dating assistant and a weekly matching feature called Meet Cute to reduce…

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Artificial Intelligence

Facebook Tests an AI Dating Assistant

Facebook Dating is launching an AI assistant to help users find more compatible matches by specifying partner criteria or improving…

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BigTech Companies

Meta’s Smart Glasses Need a Display

Smart glasses, particularly Meta's collaboration with Ray-Ban, are transitioning from novelty to mainstream adoption due to their stylish design and…

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BigTech Companies

Google’s Upcoming Pixel Event Promises a Major Departure

Google is celebrating ten years of Pixel innovation at its August 20th event, where it will unveil new devices like…

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Artificial Intelligence

TensorZero raises $7.3M to streamline enterprise LLM development

TensorZero raised $7.3 million in seed funding led by FirstMark Capital to simplify large language model (LLM) development, gaining traction…

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Gadgets

Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition Review: Love It or Hate It?

The Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition smart glasses combine advanced tech with bold design, featuring PRIZM lenses and a sporty…

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Business

Amogy Secures $80M to Fuel Ships & Data Centers With Ammonia

Amogy raised $80 million in funding, reaching a $700 million valuation, to scale its ammonia-powered technology for ships and data…

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BigTech Companies

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 & More

Samsung's Unpacked event on July 9 in Brooklyn will showcase new innovations, focusing on foldable phones like the Galaxy Z…

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Culture

Mark Snow, Composer of The X-Files Theme, Dies at 78

Legendary composer Mark Snow, creator of The X-Files theme, passed away at 78, leaving a lasting impact on television history…

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BigTech Companies

Samsung Unpacked event set for early July

Samsung will host its Unpacked event on July 9th at 10AM ET, likely unveiling the new Galaxy Z Fold Ultra,…

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BigTech Companies

Zines Are Making a Comeback Against Social Media

Zines are resurging as a tangible, authentic medium for creatives to connect, blending analog traditions with modern networking, as seen…

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AI & Tech

ChatGPT Local Search: How It Works & Benefits

ChatGPT is becoming a notable player in local search by using Bing's index but applying its own ranking logic, offering…

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