Instagram users under 18 will now by default only see content that adheres to PG-13 ratings applied to movies, avoiding themes like extreme violence, sexual nudity, and graphic drug use.
Farewell, V2: SpaceX on Monday night sent Starship’s current configuration on one last test flight, in a mission that the company says hit all its key goals, moving the program into its next phase.
Oura is raising new funding of $900 million as its valuation reaches nearly $11 billion
These affordable earbuds are the best AirPods alternative for Android, with reliable active noise canceling and a replaceable battery in the case.
Google's investment in India will roll out over the next five years, through 2030.
The billionaire investor campaigned for Kamala Harris, but thinks tech execs have a “moral imperative” to play nice with the president. Why? It’s good business.
84% of mobile developers feel the industry cannot survive with Apple and Google dominating the app stores.
Lachy Groom backs Airbound in $8.65M seed round as it launches pilot in Bengaluru.
With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data—including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls and texts and even US military communications—sent by satellites unencrypted.
Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Industry Ventures, a 25-year-old, San Francisco-based investment firm with $7 billion in assets under management, CNBC was first to report on Monday. The deal underscores the growing importance of secondary markets and buyouts as traditional venture exits remain sluggish. The investment bank is paying $665 million in cash and […]
Grindr's majority owners are scrambling to take the LGBTQ+ dating app private after a stock decline triggered a personal financial crisis, according to a report from Semafor.
Oura's chief commercial officer doesn't seem particularly worried about capturing every demographic. Instead, she's focused on keeping Oura’s core users happy while organically attracting new segments. And young women are becoming part of that core market.
Dell's excellent 4K monitor is a perfect second screen for working from home.
Microsoft has refuted claims US retailers have withdrawn sales of its Xbox Series X and S consoles, insisting major chains "remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games."
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Battlefield 6 is the franchise's biggest ever game on Steam, clocking up over 700,000 concurrent players within 24 hours of its debut.
Update November 3, 2025: Studio head Gregg Street has confirmed Fantastic Pixel Castle will now close on November 17.
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SB 243 is designed to protect children and vulnerable users from harms associated with use of AI companion chatbots.
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