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Apple’s $599 iPhone 16e adds AI, launches February 28

As anticipated, Apple revealed the long-awaited iPhone SE refresh Tuesday. The fourth-generation device arrives three years after the last major

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‘For You’ feeds are not for creators, Patreon says

Patreon has continued on its crusade against algorithmic feeds with its latest State of Create report, a look at trends

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AI-coding startup Codeium in talks to raise at an almost $3B valuation, sources say

Codeium, an AI-powered coding startup, is raising a new round of funding at a $2.85 billion valuation, including fresh capital,

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After raising $1 billion, fintech Varo closes another $29 million, replaces founder CEO

Fintech Varo has been hoping to raise a $55 million Series G round but has, so far, closed on $29

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Saronic raises $600M to mass-produce autonomous warships

Austin-based defense startup Saronic has raised a $600 million Series C to build an autonomous ship factory called “Port Alpha,”

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Study of TikTok, X ‘For You’ feeds in Germany finds Far Right political bias ahead of federal elections

Recommendation algorithms operated by social media giants TikTok and X have shown evidence of substantial Far Right political bias in

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Mark Zuckerberg’s charity U-turns, ends DEI efforts 

Mark Zuckerberg’s charity has eliminated its DEI programs and efforts just weeks after assuring staff it would continue supporting DEI

TECH

Brand new women’s focused Swizzle Ventures skyrockets past its fundraising target

Swizzle Ventures has closed its Fund I at $6.6 million, bypassing its initial $3 million target, Jessica Kamada, the firm’s

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Uber ditches commissions in favor of daily fees for rickshaw drivers in India

Uber is moving away from its commission-based model for three-wheeled motorized rickshaw drivers in India in response to increased competition

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Apple Unveils the Entry-Level iPhone 16e With Some Modern Features

Formerly known as the iPhone SE, the new handset features an A18 processor and can be used with Apple Intelligence