Like clockwork, Peacock is raising subscription prices again
Ian Carlos Campbell / engadget - Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming home for The Office and Love Island USA, is going to cost a good bit more starting on July 23, Variety reports. The streaming service's two existing tiers will cost an additional $3 per month, and Peacock will also start …
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Canadian co-founded Substack raises $100-million USD Series C to grow tools for independent creators
Madison McLauchlan / betakit - Two out of three Substack co-founders are University of Waterloo alums.The post Canadian co-founded Substack raises $100-million USD Series C to grow tools for independent creators first appeared on BetaKit.
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Virtuos Executes Major Layoffs Amid Restructuring
Virtuos, famed for its remastered classics, is undergoing a painful restructuring that has resulted in roughly 270 employee layoffs. The move, aimed at modernizing the studio’s operations, underscores the volatile nature of the gaming industry while prompting both industry insiders and affected staff to brace for uncertain times ahead.
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Lovable becomes a unicorn with $200M Series A just 8 months after launch
Anna Heim / techcrunch - Only eight months after its launch, Sweden's Lovable has raised a $200 million Series A round led by Accel at a $1.8 billion valuation.
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One Biosciences Secures €15M Series A for Precision Oncology
One Biosciences has successfully raised €15 million in a Series A round intended to advance its clinical-grade, single‐cell tumor profiling platform. This funding will drive innovations in precision oncology by supporting enhanced diagnostic capabilities and targeted treatment solutions in the fight against cancer.
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Intel swings the axe again as it looks to lose 5,000 staff
Iain Thomson / theregister - Our sources tell us mostly back office staff were let go, and that the mood in the office is very pessimistic Intel has filed documents that reveal plans to fire around 5,000 staff, mostly in California and Oregon.…
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Couche-Tard Abandons Multi-Billion Dollar 7-Eleven Acquisition Bid
Couche-Tard has decided to withdraw its multi-billion-dollar bid to acquire 7-Eleven’s owner, citing strategic reconsiderations in a turbulent market. The pullout, reported with slight discrepancies in the bid value, leaves industry watchers speculating on potential next moves. Analysts note that the decision may signal broader market caution as regulatory and competitive pressures mount.
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Trump claims Coca-Cola to switch to real cane sugar in US production
In a twist that sounds more like a sugary tall tale than policy news, Trump announced that Coca-Cola will now produce its beverage using genuine cane sugar across the US. Critics question the rationale and logistical fallout of this move, sparking a mix of skepticism and wry chuckles in boardrooms and beyond.
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Subnautica 2’s creators sue their publisher for ‘severely’ damaging the game’s release
Ash Parrish / theverge - The battle between Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton and the three former executives at its developer Unknown Worlds continues. Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire — the three executives who Krafton terminated earlier this year — have filed a lawsui…
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Steam's Wildly Unclear New Rules On 'Adult Content' Have Already Seen Hundreds Of Games Delisted
John Walker / kotaku - If you’re a regular user of Steam, you’ll know that Valve’s industry-dominating PC games store is absolutely buried in adult-themed games. Sex stuff. Porn. So much of it. Scrolling the new release lists reveals the astonishing number of both crap and qual…
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Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off staff
Ian Carlos Campbell / engadget - Virtuos, the studio that developed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off seven percent of its staff, or around 300 employees, according to Gauthier Andres, a reporter and co-founder at Origami. The studio has provided support …
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GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - General Motors and Redwood Materials are joining forces yet again, this time with the intent to build energy storage units made out of recycled EV batteries. The two companies signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to build energy storage out of…
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Ubisoft CEO Makes His Son Co-CEO Of New Ubisoft
Ethan Gach / kotaku - Earlier this year, Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft got $1.25 billion from Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent to spin-off its most successful gaming franchises into a separate subsidiary. Now we know who’s running this new Ubisoft within Ubisoft: North Ameri…
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Google Search Deploys AI Calling Agent, Upgrades AI Mode with Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google rolls out an AI agent to call businesses and enhances its Search AI Mode for subscribers with the powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro model and Deep Search.The post Google Search Deploys AI Calling Agent, Upgrades AI Mode with Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search ap…
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Italian cybersecurity firm Exein raises €70m to expand globally
Suhasini Srinivasaragavan / siliconrepublic - Exein says it is experiencing a 450pc year-on-year growth.Read more: Italian cybersecurity firm Exein raises €70m to expand globally
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The rights to Fyre Festival sold on eBay for 245K
Amanda Silberling / techcrunch - Billy McFarland, the convicted criminal behind Fyre Festival, sold the rights to the infamous brand on eBay.
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Beats Celebrating Recent Launches With LA Event Featuring Themed Matcha Lattes and Exclusive Beats Pill Speakers
Eric Slivka / macrumors - Apple's Beats brand is holding a special event this weekend at Madhappy's Pantry West Hollywood in the Los Angeles area to celebrate the recent launches of Beats-branded charging cables and retailer-exclusive Blush Pink and Navy Blue colors for the Beats …
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Square Enix Won't Allow Switch 2 Upgrade for Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Warns That DLC is Locked to a Specific Platform
Tom Phillips / ign - While many Switch 2 games offer $10 upgrades from their Switch 1 counterparts, Square Enix's upcoming Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake won't be one of them.
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Cognition AI has acquired rival Windsurf
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - Cognition AI, the startup behind the Devin coding assistant, has acquired rival Windsurf.The article Cognition AI has acquired rival Windsurf appeared first on THE DECODER.
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Rio Tinto names Simon Trott as new CEO amid market shifts
Rio Tinto has appointed its iron ore boss, Simon Trott, as the new CEO, a move that signals a strategic shake-up amid challenging market conditions. Observers are curious if Trott’s leadership will spark real change or simply serve as high-profile corporate fanfare.
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