This startup helps you find energy savings at home using a simple kit and app. HomeBoost’s easy app guides you to lower energy bills San Francisco: A few years ago, Selina Tobaccowala’s young daughter began posting notes around the house saying to “turn off the lights.” Selina had just sold her company and wanted to … Read more
Google’s new Auto Browse AI tool on Chrome was tested for online tasks. My experience revealed both impressive capabilities and concerning quirks. I Let Google’s ‘Auto Browse’ AI Agent Take Over Chrome. It Didn’t Quite Click San Francisco: I decided to let Google’s Auto Browse AI take over my Chrome browser. This tool promised to … Read more
A16Z partner Kofi Ampadu is leaving the firm after leading the TxO program that supported underserved tech founders until its recent pause. A16Z Partner Kofi Ampadu to Leave Firm After TxO Program Pause San Francisco: Kofi Ampadu worked at the Andreessen Horowitz firm. He led a program called Talent x Opportunity. This program helped people … Read more
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Silicon Valley leaders grapple with social responsibility amid political pressure and recent civil unrest, revealed by Wired journalist Kara Swisher. After Minneapolis Tech CEOs Now Struggle with Public Silence and Private Convictions Palo Alto: On November 12, 2016, tech leaders across Silicon Valley were deeply shocked after Donald Trump won his first presidential election. Mark … Read more
Adult content platform OnlyFans may be bought by Architect Capital in a $5.5B deal where the firm would take a 60% stake and assume $2B in debt. OnlyFans Considers Selling Majority Stake to Architect Capital London: OnlyFans, a website where creators sell content to fans, may sell most of its company to an investment firm … Read more
We tested dozens of soundbars to find the best options for boosting your TV’s audio, from budget-friendly picks to high-end Dolby Atmos systems. The Best Soundbars We’ve Tested: Sonos, Sony, Sony, and More Seattle: Looking for better TV sound without the clutter of big speakers? We tested many soundbars to find the best ones for … Read more
A confidential informant told the FBI in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had a personal hacker who sold zero-day exploits to countries and groups Washington: A person who knows secrets told the FBI in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had his own computer hacker. This information was in papers that the Department of Justice let people see … Read more
Samsung S90F QD-OLED TV offers outstanding picture quality but has minor setup quirks [NEWS] Samsung S90F QD-OLED TV Review: Refined From Any Angle Denver: The Samsung S90F QD-OLED TV has some good things and some not-so-good things. First, I had to turn off Samsung TV Plus because it kept turning on by itself when I … Read more
Instagram is developing a feature to let users leave others’ Close Friends lists, similar to what Snapchat already offers for private stories. Instagram may soon let users remove from Close Friends lists San Francisco: Instagram is working on a new way for people to leave someone else’s Close Friends list. Right now, when you add … Read more
Keychron’s new keyboard uses quantum tunneling magnetoresistance sensors, delivering fast responsiveness but raising questions about whether high-tech innovation truly enhances the typing experience. Keychron Q16 HE 8K Review A Ceramic Disappointment Santa Clara: This keyboard has special sensors inside. Keychron made one of their first keyboards with TMR sensors instead of regular Hall effect switches. … Read more
Blue Origin is pausing space tourism flights for at least two years to focus on moon missions under NASA’s new timeline. Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights to focus on the moon Houston: Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin is stopping all space tourism flights for two years to work on moon missions. The company … Read more