The Trump Phone no longer promises it’s made in America
David Pierce / theverge - When the Trump Organization launched the Trump Mobile wireless carrier, it also launched a flagship phone called the T1 Phone 8002 (gold version). One of the phone’s main selling points was that it was to be made in America. We figured that was unlikely t…
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Bumble is laying off 30 percent of its workforce
Andre Revilla / engadget - Bumble, the makers of the Bumble Dating App and Bumble For Friends, announced Wednesday that the company will be laying off 30 percent of its workforce, or roughly 240 employees. This comes as dating app companies struggle to perform in recent years. Bumb…
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Xero acquires Melio for $2.5B in major fintech move
Xero confirmed a binding deal to fully acquire Melio Limited, a leading SMB bill-pay platform, for $2.5 billion. The acquisition is designed to boost Xero’s fintech portfolio and consolidate its position in the accounting software market by integrating Melio’s payment solutions into its extensive service ecosystem.
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Philips Hue says US prices will go up in July because of tariffs
Will Shanklin / engadget - When Philips Hue’s US prices go up next month, you can officially know who to blame. (Hint: It rhymes with "rump.") Parent company Signify told Hueblog (via The Verge) that its price increases are "a direct result of tariffs." See how easy that was, Amazo…
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Ambarella shares soar 17% on report chip designer is exploring sale
cnbc - The California-based company is known for its system-on-chip semiconductors and software used for edge artificial intelligence.
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Polymarket nears $200M funding to secure unicorn status
Polymarket is poised to raise $200 million, a move that would cement its unicorn status with the backing of high-profile investors including Thiel’s Funders Fund. The funding round signals robust market confidence in decentralized prediction platforms and underscores growth prospects in the fintech arena.
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Apple Joins China Subsidy Program in Effort to Counter Declining Sales
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple has joined China's national digital product subsidy program through its own direct sales channels for the first time, enabling eligible customers in Beijing and Shanghai to receive government-backed discounts on select iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches,…
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Rogers to Shut Down Shaw Wi-Fi Hotspots, Freedom Mobile Cut Off
Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - Rogers is shutting down the Shaw WiFi hotspot network on July 21, ending public access to thousands of hotspots across Western Canada—and Freedom Mobile customers will feel the impact. A banner on the Shaw internet Wi-Fi website reads: “Rogers WiFi Hotspo…
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Super Micro seeks $2 billion convertible bond offering, shares react
Super Micro has announced plans for a $2 billion convertible bond offering as it looks to leverage current market conditions to fuel future growth. The news has already rattled investors, with shares dipping as market participants digest the implications of taking on significant new debt.
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Musk lawyers claim the billionaire doesn’t even use a computer
In a head-scratching legal filing that defies the very tech-savvy image he projects, Elon Musk’s attorneys assert that he doesn’t actually use a computer. The odd claim has raised eyebrows about how one manages a tech empire without being tethered to digital devices.
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Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds meet for the first time at tech titans' dinner
techspot - Microsoft chief technical officer Mark Russinovich posted evidence of the historic dinner in a LinkedIn post. Dave Cutler, the legendary programmer and lead architect of the Windows NT kernel, was also present, completing this meeting of tech titans.Read …
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Wolfspeed to file for bankruptcy as part of major restructuring plan
Swagath Bandhakavi / techmonitor - Wolfspeed has announced its intention to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a comprehensive restructuring strategy.
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MindsEye Maker Reportedly Facing Mass Layoff As Players Seek Refunds
Ethan Gach / kotaku - Things are going from bad to worse for Build A Rocket Boy. The studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies is reportedly facing a mass layoff of over 100 employees after MindsEye launched to become the worst-rated game of 2025. Despi…
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Dutch fintech Finom raises 115m and eyes M&A
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OpenAI and Jony Ive’s ‘io’ brand has vanished, but their AI hardware deal remains
Hayden Field / theverge - OpenAI has scrubbed mentions of io, the hardware startup co-founded by famous Apple designer Jony Ive, from its website and social media channels. The sudden change closely follows their recent announcement of OpenAI’s nearly $6.5 billion acquisition and …
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Remedy Is Bringing Major Changes To FBC: Firebreak After Launch Backlash
Aron Garst / gamespot - FBC: Firebreak is getting a number of changes after the three-player cooperative shooter faced a wave of backlash from frustrated fans this week. Players found problems with matchmaking, a lack of tutorials, and a lack of progression via unlockable cosmet…
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SpaceX competitor Eutelsat raising €1.35B in new funding
Maria Deutscher / siliconangle - French satellite operator Eutelsat SA today disclosed that it’s raising €1.35 billion in new funding to support growth initiatives in a deal set to close by year’s end. More than half the capital, or €717 million, will be provided by the French government…
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Krispy Kreme says November data breach impacts over 160,000 people
Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - U.S. doughnut chain Krispy Kreme confirmed that attackers stole the personal information of over 160,000 individuals in a November 2024 cyberattack. [...]
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Microsoft to axe ‘thousands’ of its sales staff, Bloomberg reports
Suhasini Srinivasaragavan / siliconrepublic - More job cuts are expected at Microsoft, which announced layoffs affecting 6,000 just last month.Read more: Microsoft to axe ‘thousands’ of its sales staff, Bloomberg reports
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Elon Musk’s xAI Is Reportedly Burning Through $1 Billion a Month
Lucas Ropek / gizmodo - Musk's new AI business is a cash-hungry monster.
Back to Top / Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 8355 / 4 stories in 8 months