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We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic
On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI’s deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.
Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax
Substack, the once buzzy newsletter platform, is losing a new swath of writers to rival platforms most people haven’t heard of. Just last month, The Ankler, one of Substack’s most popular publications, left for a platform that gives it more control over its site. Others who have departed Substack within the past year voiced similar […]
Cricut’s $99 craft cutting machine helped me feel creative again
I’ve always been skeptical of products that claim to help you lead a more creative life. But one recently won me over. I’ve spent three weeks with the Cricut Joy 2, a smart cutting and drawing machine that made it easy for me to get back into making stickers, cards, bookmarks, and more. The small […]
The hottest place for startups to strike a deal? The F1 paddock
F1 Grands Prix have emerged as a new place to see and be seen if you are a founder or investor.
Netflix may have finally figured out games
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Netflix, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Boggle has become a spectator sport in my household. Everyone crowds around the […]
Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone
A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more, at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where manufacturers tried to stand out. As cameras got better, telephoto lenses became the next point of focus. The most recent Ultra phones […]
Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.
Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges.
So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy
Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.