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Welcome to the era of gangster tech regulation

Our tech overlords all have problems, and they want to buy the solutions. By Elizabeth Lopatto, a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg. President Donald Trump is being sworn in today, and we are about to… Continue reading Welcome to the era of gangster tech regulation

The best ereaders for 2025

There are really two types of ereaders: Dedicated ebook/audiobook devices or slabs that are more akin to small tablets with E Ink screens. In the first category, the competition is really between Amazon’s Kindle devices and Rakuten’s Kobo readers. Ereaders in the latter group include entries from Onyx Boox, PocketBook and a couple of smaller… Continue reading The best ereaders for 2025

Indian PE firm Multiples eyes $300-400m for continuation fund: ReportThe firm closed its fourth fund at around $800 million early last year.

India’s Multiples Alternate Asset Management, led by former ICICI Venture veteran Renuka Ramnath, is eyeing a continuation fund with a target corpus of $300-400 million, Mint reported. The fund, which will include assets such as Vastu Housing Finance, APAC Financial Services Private Limited, and Quantiphi, is expected to roll out in the next few weeks,… Continue reading Indian PE firm Multiples eyes $300-400m for continuation fund: ReportThe firm closed its fourth fund at around $800 million early last year.

Clean Technica: What Is Actually Going On With Elon Musk?003808

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! I just had a long chat with a good friend who was basically an OG in Tesla world. We talked about all kinds of Tesla topics trying to understand where Tesla would be going in 2025 and beyond. We… Continue reading Clean Technica: What Is Actually Going On With Elon Musk?003808

Bluesky’s 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in

Bluesky experienced explosive growth last year, particularly toward the end, necessitating that the platform ramp up its moderation efforts. In its recently released moderation report for 2024, Bluesky said it grew by about 23 million users, jumping from 2.9 million users to nearly 26 million. And, its moderators received 17 times the number of user… Continue reading Bluesky’s 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in

Apple’s AirPods Max with USB-C drop to their lowest price yet

If you’ve been waiting for a deal on Apple’s flagship AirPods Max, now is the time to buy a pair. Amazon has discounted the USB-C model to $449, or 18 percent off their suggested $549 price. Since we first posted this story earlier, most colors have sold out, but the starlight color is still available… Continue reading Apple’s AirPods Max with USB-C drop to their lowest price yet

Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday

Good news, Android fans: You’ve got just a few days left before the unveiling of 2025’s latest (and presumably greatest) new Samsung phones. The company’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is slated for Wednesday, January 22 — and as in past years, you’ll be able to watch along from home. Between credible leaks… Continue reading Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday

Northstar Group said to be in merger talks with Ares ManagementNorthstar is looking at a potential sale of its majority stake.

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Vile Startup Charges Gig Workers to Get Paid on Time

“It feels like we’re being held to ransom. It’s so immoral it’s unreal.” Skim off the Top A company has brought a vile new twist on what a “payday” should be: now you, the lowly grunt, are the one that’s paying. This, The Guardian‘s sister publication The Observer reports, is what retail assistants have accused… Continue reading Vile Startup Charges Gig Workers to Get Paid on Time

Scientists Suggest Electrocuting Yourself at the Gym to Get Jacked

Image by Getty / Futurism Talk about a shock to the system: zapping yourself with an electrical muscle stimulation device during resistance training can lead to greater muscle mass and strength improvements compared to weightlifting alone, according to new research. The work, published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology, is a meta-analysis analyzing 13… Continue reading Scientists Suggest Electrocuting Yourself at the Gym to Get Jacked