“As an investor, you kind of have to not only say, okay, cool tech, sure, but emotionally, how does it make me feel? And how does it make others feel around me?”
Category: Technology
Alphabet is increasingly launching “moonshot” projects as independent companies — here’s why
Despite the emphasis on detachment from ideas, X employees do have significant skin in the game when projects spin out.
The best new movies to stream this week
Spooky season is over, which means it’s officially Mariah Carey season. It also means streaming services are already loading up on Christmas movies. On pure principle, they’ll be omitted here – Santa doesn’t need a full two months of our attention. Also, while not a movie, worth noting that season two of The Vince Staples Show premieres on November 6th. The first season is funny, surreal, and just an absolute blast. I’ve got high hopes for season two. Here’s the best new movies coming to streaming this week.HBO MaxEddington – Ari Aster’s latest just further proves that he is a master at making…
Sequoia’s Roelof Botha warns founders about chasing sky-high valuations as the firm doubles down on its selective approach
At Disrupt, Botha had advice for founders who are swimming in terms sheets right now.
7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks to Snag Before the Fall 2025 Time Change
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren’t a morning person, these wake-up lights can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day. (And they do sunsets too.)
OnePlus 15 arrives in China, global launch ‘coming soon’
The OnePlus 15 has a redesigned camera with a rounded square module. After a steady stream of spec teases, OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 15 flagship in China today. Release plans elsewhere are still unconfirmed, but the company promises that the phone’s global launching will be “soon.”We’ve known what the 15 would look like since September, when OnePlus also confirmed it would be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and have a fast 165Hz refresh rate display — a jump from the 120Hz on last year’s OnePlus 13, though there are still few games that support those…
Israeli intelligence vets raise $20M to track developer buying signals
Onfire, a vertical AI platform for IT revenue teams, is coming out of stealth with $20 million in funding, including a $14 million Series A co-led by Grove Ventures and TLV Partners.
AirTag deal: Grab a four-pack of Bluetooth trackers for a record-low price
Apple deals can be hard to come by, but right now you can save on one of the company’s smallest (and arguably one if its most useful) gadgets. A four-pack of Apple AirTags is down to $65 right now, which is 34 percent off its usual price. That brings each AirTag in the bundle down to $16.25 each. If you’re an Apple user, then the AirTag is the best Bluetooth tracker on the market for you. You can put these little discs in your wallet, in a backpack or in your luggage while you’re traveling. Your AirTag’s location will show up in your Find My app, powered by the vast network of iPhones, iPads…
Google updates Search and Discover with collapsible ads, AI features, and more
Google is rolling out updates to Search and Discover that introduce AI-powered features, improved navigation, and a new option to collapse ads. While users can now hide sponsored results, the “Sponsored” label will remain visible as they scroll — making ads persistent even when collapsed. Additional changes include new sports updates in Search and AI-driven topic previews in the Discover feed, launching first in the U.S., South Korea, and India.
YouTube makes it easier for teens to find informative mental health content
YouTube makes it easier for teenagers to find informative videos on mental health topics like depression and anxiety.