Perplexity Launches Publisher Revenue Share Program and “Comet Plus” AI Browser Subscription Amid Scraping Controversy

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Perplexity AI launches a publisher revenue-sharing program funded by a new 'Comet Plus' subscription, a direct response to allegations of unethical 'stealth crawling.'The post Perplexity Launches Publisher Revenue Share Program and “Comet Plus” AI Browser…

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Keurig Dr Pepper moves forward with $18B acquisition of JDE Peet’s

Beverage giant Keurig Dr Pepper is set to acquire JDE Peet’s in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $18 billion. The blockbuster move is part of a strategic revamp aimed at consolidating market presence and expanding its portfolio in a fiercely competitive industry, leaving competitors to wonder if they can keep up with the bold consolidation play.

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Cybersecurity firm Netskope files to go public on the Nasdaq

cnbc - Cloud security provider Netskope said it plans to go public on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NTSK."

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Google scores six-year Meta cloud deal worth over $10 billion

cnbc - Alphabet and Meta compete in online advertising, but Meta needs more data center infrastructure as it pursues artificial intelligence growth.

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Koodo Gives 25GB Monthly Data Bonus to Special Customers

John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Are you a Koodo customer? You may want to check your text messages to see if you qualify for a 25GB data bonus. The Telus flanker brand has been texting select customers to say they have earned a 25GB monthly data bonus, no strings attached. The text mess…

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Bungie's veteran CEO Pete Parsons is leaving the company

Ian Carlos Campbell / engadget - Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has announced that he's leaving the Halo developer after working at the studio for more than two decades. In Parsons' place, Justin Truman, a general manager on Destiny 2 and Bungie's chief development officer, is taking over as st…

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Trump taps Airbnb co-founder for government design chief role

In a surprising move blending technology with politics, President Trump is set to appoint the former Airbnb executive as the nation’s first government design chief. The appointment is expected to bring fresh, innovative approaches to public service design, even as critics raise eyebrows over mixing tech experience with governmental red tape.

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Cracker Barrel Logo Controversy Sparks ‘Bud Light’ Backlash

Cracker Barrel’s redesigned logo has ignited a fierce public backlash reminiscent of the infamous Bud Light fiasco. Critics lambaste the new look for its “woke” overtones, arguing it alienates loyal customers and muddies the brand’s identity, while social media erupts with sarcastic comparisons and heated debates over corporate taste.

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Entergy Greenlights Gas Plant Build for Meta Data Center

Entergy has received regulatory approval to invest in new gas plants powering Meta’s Louisiana data center, keeping the digital juggernaut’s lights on amid ever-growing energy demands. The nod paves the way for infrastructure enhancements designed to ensure continuous operation—because nothing says “robust tech” like a steady gas supply.

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BioShock 4 Reportedly Cuts 80 Developers Following Development Delays

Ethan Gach / kotaku - Cloud Chamber is losing a third of its staff with BioShock 4 still MIAThe post BioShock 4 Reportedly Cuts 80 Developers Following Development Delays appeared first on Kotaku.

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JPMorgan MUFG Leads Multi-Billion Loan for Data Center Expansion

In a significant financing maneuver, JPMorgan MUFG is spearheading a massive loan deal reportedly valued between $22 billion and $25 billion for Vantage Data Centers. The funding is aimed at boosting digital infrastructure, underscoring the intensifying investment in data center expansion despite an unpredictable market climate.

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Nvidia, Bill Gates-backed robotics startup Field AI hits $2 billion valuation after recent raise

cnbc - Robotics startup Field AI has closed two funding rounds, with investments from Nvidia's venture capital arm and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' family office.

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Chinese ‘Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts

Jason Koebler, Zeyi Yang / wired - Built using AI technology from Baidu and DeepSeek, the virtual livestreamers sell everything from wet wipes to printers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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95% of generative AI implementations in enterprise 'have no measurable impact on P&L', says MIT — flawed integration cited as why AI projects underperform

tomshardware - A new study conducted by MIT purports to demonstrate that most generative AI implementations in business settings fail.

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Meta is shaking up its AI org, again

Connie Loizos, Russell Brandom / techcrunch - On Friday, The Information reported that Meta was preparing to tear down its existing AI org and reorganize it into four new groups. Four days later, the change has been made official with an internal memo.

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Deel scores a lawsuit win, but not against Rippling

Julie Bort / techcrunch - While Deel is calling this a "Rippling-aligned" suit, it's not the lawsuit filed by Rippling involving an alleged corporate spy.

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BioShock Studio Cloud Chamber Undergoes Layoffs, Appoints Rod Fergusson New BioShock Head

Rebekah Valentine / ign - 2K Games is laying off an unknown number of individuals at BioShock studio Cloud Chamber, as it undergoes efforts to "rework" its upcoming new BioShock game.

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N26 co-founder Valentin Stalf exits CEO role following investor row

John Reynolds / tech - One of the co-founders of German challenger bank N26 is standing down as CEO, following reports of a dispute with some of its investors over the founders' handling of regulatory issues.Valentin Stalf,...

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Anker Says Its New Portable Power Station Can Charge to 100% in Just 49 Minutes

Ajay Kumar / cnet - Anker's new C1000 Gen 2 is smaller and lighter than its previous model while still being able to recharge to full in 49 minutes. Here's what else is new.

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Silicon Valley Is Panicking About Zohran Mamdani. NYC’s Tech Scene Is Not

Caroline Haskins / wired - New York City tech leaders aren’t rattled by the prospect of a Mayor Mamdani. In fact, many of them welcome it.

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