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Primary Ventures raised $625 million for Fund V, a dedicated seed-stage fund to invest in 40-50 U.S. startups over three…

Microsoft is exploring high-temperature superconductors (HTS) to build more compact and efficient data centers and power grids, addressing growing energy…

Lyft has expanded its service to allow teenagers as young as 13 to ride without an adult in about 200…

G2 is acquiring three major software review platforms from Gartner, consolidating a large portion of the B2B review landscape under…

Amazon is closing most of its physical Go and Fresh stores, shifting its grocery focus to online delivery and the…

Android Auto transforms car dashboards into sophisticated digital hubs, yet many drivers underutilize its potential beyond basic navigation and music…

PlayStation Plus is offering three free games for January 2026: *Need for Speed Unbound*, *Epic Mickey: Rebrushed*, and *Core Keeper*,…

The widespread public practice of recording law enforcement, especially during immigration operations, acts as a powerful form of community-led accountability…

Amazon is expanding Alexa+ by integrating with Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp in 2026, aiming to make it a comprehensive…

A nationwide, bipartisan grassroots movement is uniting against massive data center expansion, primarily due to soaring electricity demands and significant…

Hotel Infinity is a critically acclaimed room-scale VR game from Studio Chyr, praised for showcasing the potential of the medium…

Activists are using online games like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto to stage immersive protests and educate players about immigration…

Foundational SEO principles remain more effective than chasing AI-specific trends, as traditional strategies continue to drive meaningful results and long-term…

A major data breach at Chinese cybersecurity firm KnownSec exposed hacking tools and sensitive data stolen from over 80 global…

The Department of Homeland Security improperly retained Chicago Police Department records for seven months, violating intelligence oversight rules and raising…

Cybersecurity experts face ethical dilemmas when negotiating ransomware payments, as they mediate between victims and criminals while enabling illegal profits.…

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA's double-helix structure, has died at age 97, leaving behind a legacy as a brilliant yet…

A large solar energy project in Nevada is facing delays due to federal land management decisions, reflecting broader political opposition…

Recent social media footage reveals ICE and CBP officers using facial recognition technology on American streets to verify citizenship, including…

Meta's smart glasses represent a significant advancement in discreet, always-on recording technology that current privacy laws struggle to address due…