Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.
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Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screen
Did a prototype Microsoft gamepad fall off the back of a truck? We can't say, but a Redditor has legit-looking photos…
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Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users
But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?
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Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial
Judges tell Meta that Section 230 provides a defense, not immunity from lawsuits.
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An FCC filing points to new Sonos headphones coming soon
It looks like we'll be getting a successor to the Sonos Ace headphones sometime this fall, which was hinted at by CEO…
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Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet?
“That product is off the market, so I think there’s absolutely lower risk for cyclospora in terms of eating lettuce,”…
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Nvidia's Risky Business
Article URL: https://stratechery.com/2026/nvidias-risky-business/ Comments URL:…
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ChatGPT and Gemini both just passed 1 billion users
For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people…
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Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition
Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.
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Threads has a VR app now
Meta has launched a Threads app for Meta Quest VR headsets, the company announced on Tuesday. The launch follows Meta…
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OpenAI Launches Official ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux: What Users Need to Know
OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.
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How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower in August 2026: Peak Times, Best Locations, and Viewing Tips
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026…
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A Google insider spills the tea on how the company forsook its founding ideals
Claire Stapleton's new book, Don't Be Evil, recounts her journey from company cheerleader to outspoken dissident.
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Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse
Hot hours of summer could triple in the coming decades.
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How the “censorship-industrial complex” is changing the Internet and US policy
I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025.  That’s when I got the tip that a small…
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Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
FDA report finally reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
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More than 10 firms pay up to $100k a month for access to Truth Social posts
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3q5nxpgk1o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49255672…
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Stealing Reasoning Traces from Proprietary LLM APIs
Article URL: https://stolen-thoughts.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49257876 Points: 257 #…
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General Catalyst leads $1.1B round into 2-month-old River AI
River AI, a startup founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has a fascinating vision for personal agents and secured…
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Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s longtime COO, is leaving to ‘start something new’
One of OpenAI's longest serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was…
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Humans aren’t electronics
The following essay, originally titled “Guaranteeing Agency in the Age of Neural Prosthetics,” was selected as one of…
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Google’s upcoming Pixel phones are for the fans, even if its launch event isn’t
Last year's Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late night talk show, complete with Jimmy Fallon as host,…
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Made by Google 2026: all the Pixel news and announcements
Google is gearing up to reveal a bunch of new Pixel devices on August 12th. A series of leaks leading up to the event…
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Rust SIMD on the GPU
Article URL: https://www.vectorware.com/blog/simd-on-gpu/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49247477…