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Elon Musk commits to leading Tesla for the next five years amid challenges and optimism

Elon Musk said Tuesday he’s committed to leading electric-vehicle maker Tesla for at least the next five years. He made the comment during an interview at the Qatar Economic Forum in Abu Dhabi.  “Yes, no doubt about that at all,” […]

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CATL, world’s largest EV battery maker, surges 16% on $4.6B Hong Kong debut, biggest IPO of 2025

CATL shares jumped 16% in their first day of trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange after the Chinese EV battery giant raised $4.6 billion in what’s now the biggest listing of 2025. The stock closed at HK$306.20, up from […]

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China ends Windows–macOS duopoly with Huawei’s HarmonyOS, breaking U.S. tech grip

In a major escalation of its push for tech sovereignty, Huawei just launched its first laptops running HarmonyOS—its homegrown operating system—officially severing ties with Western software giants Microsoft and Apple. The announcement marks a turning point in China’s quest to […]

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Top tech startup funding news for today, May 19, 2025

It’s Monday, May 19, 2025. Hope you had a great weekend. We’re back with your daily rundown of the biggest startup funding moves in tech. Today’s deals span everything from cancer-fighting biotech and AI-powered drug discovery to high-speed network infrastructure […]

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Windsurf vs Cursor: Which AI coding tool is better for your project (and why)?

Quick Summary: Cursor: Best for experienced devs using VS Code who want advanced AI help with serious projects. Windsurf: Better for beginners, solo builders, or anyone who wants a lightweight AI IDE without setup. Bottom line: Cursor gives you control. […]

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Microsoft makes Visual Studio Code (VS Code) an open source AI editor, ushering in a new era of developer tools

The team behind Visual Studio Code shared a major update: VS Code is officially becoming an open-source AI editor. Microsoft is making the GitHub Copilot Chat extension open source and bringing AI features directly into the core editor, all under […]

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Why domain sales are crashing in 2025: How AI and a shift in search behavior are reshaping the domain market

For years, domain investing was fueled by one major force: startups. As new companies launched, so did the demand for premium .coms and brandable domains. But in 2025, that engine is stalling—and domain sales are crashing. Across the industry, domain […]

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Huawei launches first HarmonyOS laptops to challenge Windows and MacOS

Huawei has just launched its first laptops running its own HarmonyOS, marking its biggest move yet to break free from Western tech stacks and chip restrictions. The MateBook Pro and foldable MateBook Fold Ultimate Design, revealed Monday in Chengdu, are […]

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Spanish startup Catalyxx raises €3M to turn bioethanol into renewable chemicals, with eyes on global scale

Spanish startup Catalyxx has secured a fresh €3 million funding round led by Axon Partners Group, backing its mission to convert bioethanol into renewable chemicals and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The new capital will help scale up development at its […]

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Nvidia launches NVLink Fusion to open its AI ecosystem to non-NVIDIA chips and expand beyond proprietary hardware

Nvidia on Monday announced a wave of updates at Computex 2025, headlined by the launch of “NVLink Fusion,” new silicon that opens its AI ecosystem to non-NVIDIA chips. The move signals a strategic shift as the company looks to strengthen […]

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British fintech startup Revolut to invest €1B in France, eyes French banking license amid major EU push

Less than a month after reporting a record $1.4 billion profit for 2024, British fintech unicorn Revolut is doubling down on European expansion. The company announced on Monday plans to invest €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in France over the next […]

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SaaS or Scam as a Service? The growing backlash against subscriptions

Over the past decade, Software as a Service (SaaS) has flipped software from something you own to something you rent indefinitely. It was a gold rush: recurring revenue for companies and convenience for users. By 2024, 75% of direct-to-consumer companies […]

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AI bias and manipulation: Grok admits it was instructed by its creators to frame “White Genocide” as fact until a South African court ruling forced a U-turn

“I was instructed by my creators at xAI to address ‘white genocide’ in South Africa and the ‘Kill the Boer’ chant as racially motivated, which conflicted with my design to provide evidence-based answers.” That quote came directly from Grok, xAI’s […]

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How to start a business in the age of AI (And why now is the best time)

It’s 2025, and AI is tearing down barriers, making it simpler than ever for anyone to build software. Forget the days when coding was a fortress only tech wizards could breach. Today, non-technical founders can launch apps in days, not […]

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OpenAI launches Codex: A cloud agent for software engineers that writes code, fixes bugs, and handles tasks in parallel

OpenAI just unveiled its latest engineering marvel: Codex, a cloud-based software engineering agent designed to write code, fix bugs, and assist developers by running multiple tasks at once—all in isolated environments tailored to your repo. “Today, we are introducing Codex. […]

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Google One soars to 150 million subscribers after launching AI-powered plan

Alphabet’s subscription bet is starting to pay off. Google One, the tech giant’s consumer subscription service for cloud storage and AI tools, has crossed 150 million subscribers globally, the company told Reuters. That’s a 50% jump since February 2024, when […]

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What Is Product-Market Fit? A Simple Guide for Non-Technical Founders

Product-market fit (PMF) is when your startup’s product satisfies a strong market demand. In other words, it’s the moment when your users say, “I need this,” and they’re willing to pay, use, and even tell others about it. Product-market fit […]

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Top tech startup funding news for today, May 15, 2025

It’s May 15, 2025! Sorry, we were off yesterday. But today’s slate makes up for it. We’re back with your daily roundup of the latest tech startup funding news. From space manufacturing and wireless power to biotech breakthroughs and AI […]

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AI video startup Hedra lands $32M led by Andreessen Horowitz to help brands create lifelike digital avatars

Hedra, an AI video startup making it easier for anyone to generate lifelike digital characters, has raised $32 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz’s infrastructure fund. Existing investors including a16z Speedrun, Abstract, and Index Ventures, joined the […]

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