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As Netflix continues its live sports push, the company has partnered with Apple to air the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.

The acquisition of movie giant Warner Bros. has become something of a popcorn-munching spectacle, as Netflix and Paramount vie to absorb the storied company. At the time of writing, it seems like Paramount will be the likely suitor, having significantly upped its bid. But there may still be twists and turns along the way.

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Perplexity Computer, in the company’s words, "unifies every current AI capability into a single system." 

The 10th-generation starter Pokémon were revealed in the trailer: Browt (a grass bird), Pombon (a fire puppy), and Gecqua (a water gecko).

While Anthropic has an existing partnership with the Pentagon, the AI company has remained firm that its technology not be used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weaponry.

A “thought experiment” about the impacts of AI sent stocks tumbling earlier this week. It’s probably going to keep happening.

The U.S. cybersecurity agency's acting director Madhu Gottumukkala will be replaced, after a year of cuts, layoffs, and staff reassignments, and allegations of security lapses and claims he struggled to lead the agency.

Similar to the streaming giant's Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre.

As the dust settles on the overhaul of Xbox's top leadership, two sentiments come through very clearly from almost all of the coverage and conversation around the change. The first is genuine warmth for Phil Spencer, whose tenure as CEO of Microsoft Gaming was not without missteps, but whose personal commitment and passion for Xbox and video games was never in question. The second is deep trepidation for the future of Microsoft's engagement with gaming.

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Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal's new wearable startup Temple has raised $54 million in a friends-and-family round at a post-money valuation of about $190 million.

The new funding consists of a $50 billion investment from Amazon as well as $30 billion each from Nvidia and SoftBank, against a $730 billion valuation.

IDC says phone makers will ship only 1.12 billion smartphones as compared to 1.26 billion last year.

A week ago, Phil Spencer announced his retirement from Xbox, with his official last day being Monday, February 23. It marks the end of a remarkable career: 38 years at Microsoft and 25 years at Xbox, almost the entire life of the brand, which he has led for the past 12 years.

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After years of appeals, Google has finally won approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea and provide proper Google Maps services in the country, including walking and real-time driving directions.

Aventon’s latest single-speed hybrid bicycle is light, looks cool, and is the most bikey electric bike on the market right now.

The Aktiia Hilo Blood Pressure Monitor is the first cuffless monitor to be cleared by the FDA. It’s discreet, highly accurate, and simple to use

The app reads your email inbox and your meeting calendar, then gives you a short audio summary. It can help you spend less time scrolling, but of course, there are privacy drawbacks to consider.

A show that started as an earnest if messy quest for love is now simply a mirror to the hell of modern dating.

With its twirly cord and landline-like features, the Tin Can is giving kids a crash course in phone etiquette. For example: Talk!