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14 May 2026 Vol 19
Bumble’s paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year

Bumble’s paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year

As Bumble gets ready for a big overhaul meant to win back Gen Z users (who are pretty over dating…
Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that’s slowing down physical sciences

Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that’s slowing down physical sciences

Companies working on batteries, semiconductors, and medical devices generate vast amounts of data — and much of it ends up…
Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests

Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests

Google Home users can now ask Gemini to complete more complex, multi-step tasks and combine multiple tasks in a single…
Telehealth Abortion Is Still Possible Without Mifepristone

Telehealth Abortion Is Still Possible Without Mifepristone

Abortion provider Carafem’s phones were ringing nonstop over the weekend after a US federal appeals court reinstated a nationwide requirement…
As crypto cools, a16zcrypto raises a $2.2B fund

As crypto cools, a16zcrypto raises a $2.2B fund

In a blog post that lays out a vision for crypto’s future, ranging from a “new financial system” to warnings…
Microsoft gives up on Xbox Copilot AI

Microsoft gives up on Xbox Copilot AI

Xbox needs to move faster, deepen our connection with the community, and address friction for both players and developers. Today,…
ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet: No one is coming for us

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet: No one is coming for us

Every time you use AI, you are, in some small way, depending on a 42-year-old, 44,000-person Dutch company that spends…
I tried 4 lightweight Linux distros on a 4GB laptop, and one surprised me

I tried 4 lightweight Linux distros on a 4GB laptop, and one surprised me

As time progresses, so does the advancement of technology. More so in the personal computing space, which has seen a…
Threads is finally getting DMs on the web

Threads is finally getting DMs on the web

Nearly a year after rolling out Threads direct messaging to everyone on mobile, Meta is finally bringing the feature to…
Threads finally brings messaging to the web

Threads finally brings messaging to the web

Threads is rolling out messaging on the web, bringing one-on-one and group chats to desktop, the Meta-owned social network announced…