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How to actually raise a seed round: Actionable advice from top investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-02 20:15:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29, convening more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for an inside look at where innovation is headed. Among the must-attend sessions is a candid panel on the Builders Stage about one of the most high-stakes moments in any founder’s journey: raising your first round. From pitch to partnership: The real roadmap to seed funding This dynamic panel brings together three seasoned investors — Maria Palma (Freestyle Cap

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Apple, Mastercard and Visa's antitrust lawsuit over payments has been dismissed

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-03 00:51:02

Apple, Mastercard and Visa have successfully dodged a lawsuit that claimed the companies were colluding to maintain the current status quo in point-of-sale-payment card services, Reuters reports. The original 2023 lawsuit filed by beverage retailer Mirage Wine and Spirits alleged that Apple was essentially accepting bribes to not develop its open payment network or open up the iPhone's NFC-based "tap to pay" functionality to competitors. The judge on the case ultimately dismissed it over a lack

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The FBI Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials' Loyalty

news.ycombinator.com Adam Goldman 2026-02-03 00:35:25

Typically, the F.B.I. has turned to polygraph tests to sniff out employees who might have betrayed their country or shown they cannot be trusted with secrets. Since Kash Patel took office as the director of the F.B.I., the bureau has significantly stepped up the use of the lie-detector test, at times subjecting personnel to a question as specific as whether they have cast aspersions on Mr. Patel himself. In interviews and polygraph tests, the F.B.I. has asked senior employees whether they have

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Review: McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Were Worth the Wait

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-02 23:15:00

McDonald's Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches, flew back into US restaurants on July 10 -- and after all this build-up, I had to try both flavor varieties right away. McDonald's Snack Wraps first came out in 2006 and were meant to be a chicken item that would appeal to drive-thru customers because they're less messy to eat while traveling. Both of the two varieties include white-meat chicken strips known as McCrispy Strips wrapped i

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The 27 Best Deals at Walmart’s Competing Prime Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2026-02-02 22:13:17

Amazon Prime Day isn't just Amazon, competitors get in on the action too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more. WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here

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It’s here! Precise Volume app gets Android 16-style volume UI

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 05:49:12

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Current (old) volume slider design in Android 15 TL;DR The developer behind the Precise Volume app has recreated the Android 16 volume interface. The app allows you to override the system’s stock volume UI, giving you more control over your phone’s volume. Although the software is free, you’ll need to buy the Pro version of the app to use the override feature. While the volume slider in Android 16 is fine for most users, it may not provide enough control fo

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9to5Mac Daily: July 10, 2025 – Vision Pro 2 rumors, macOS 26 beta

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2026-02-03 05:44:51

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock:The smartest vacuums just got more affordable. Roborock’s Prime Day sale has arrived—with exclusive, limited-time savings on their top models. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or

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Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 Air colors, Apple’s 2026 lineup, and more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-03 05:47:31

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 17 Air rumors for colors and more, Apple’s early 2026 product lineup, the M4 Vision Pro, and Apple Vision Air. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. iPhone 17 Air colors, A19 Pro, and other lineup rumors A slew of rumors arrived this week for the iPhone 17 line, with iPhone 17 Air a particular highlight. First, Fixed Focus Digital indicate

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Measuring the impact of AI on experienced open-source developer productivity

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 00:29:18

We conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to understand how early-2025 AI tools affect the productivity of experienced open-source developers working on their own repositories. Surprisingly, we find that when developers use AI tools, they take 19% longer than without—AI makes them slower. We view this result as a snapshot of early-2025 AI capabilities in one relevant setting; as these systems continue to rapidly evolve, we plan on continuing to use this methodology to help estimate AI accel

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Best iPad of 2025: Top iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro Picks

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-03 04:25:00

As we said above, the best iPad features right now are distributed across models, making it hard to single out a go-to "perfect" iPad right now. Price, performance, front camera quality, accessory support and display quality vary across models. Most people tend to buy iPads for family or personal use, and you'll need to decide how much you want to spend. There are also frequent sales of iPads that can change the equation too. The iPad as a product line is great overall. Models tend to have long

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Kindle’s new ad-filtering setting keeps NSFW promos off your lockscreen

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-03 05:11:14

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The release notes for the latest Kindle software update that launched a few weeks ago were vague, but some users have discovered a useful feature for anyone with cheaper ad-supported e-readers. In addition to more robust line and text spacing options, you now have the option to filter ads that “may not be appropriate for everyone” so they don’t s

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Apple planning new Mac external display, MacBooks, iPads, and more for early 2026

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-02-03 10:26:32

Apple is planning for a busy start to 2026. A new report from Bloomberg details that Apple is working on updates for various iPhone, iPad, and Mac models destined for the first half of 2026. Perhaps most exciting for many people, however, is that Apple is also planning to release a new external display for the Mac next year. Here is what Bloomberg says is in the works for the first half of 2026: New MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, “the last with the current design” New iPad Air powered b

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ExTiX's new release is an even better Windows 11-like Linux desktop

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-03 10:30:23

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Back in 2022, I reviewed ExTiX with the idea of using it to get the Deepin desktop experience, without the possible security/privacy issues associated with Deepin Linux. Now ExTiX has a new release, based on Deepin 25 Stable. This new release vastly improves on the experience to deliver a desktop with a layout that would make any Windows 11 user feel right at home, only there are no intrusive ads, unexpected reboots, or concerns that something will come crashing down. When yo

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The 27 Best Deals at Walmart's Competing Prime Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2026-02-03 10:13:17

Amazon Prime Day isn't just Amazon, competitors get in on the action too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more. WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here

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The 15 Prime Day deals that are most popular with Verge readers

theverge.com Barbara Krasnoff 2026-02-03 10:18:15

is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to. She can be found on Threads as @barbarask. It may not surprise anyone who is tech-aware that publications such as The Verge track the affiliate links that are clicked by their readers — in fact, every article that links to a vendor has this statement on top: “If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commi

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iOS 26 will add two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-03 15:36:28

iOS 26 might be best remembered for its Liquid Glass redesign, but the update will also add two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen. Here’s what’s coming. #1: Apple Games app Gaming on the iPhone is getting a new central hub in iOS 26. ’Apple Games’ is a brand new app that joins the ranks of other media-focused iPhone apps such as: Apple TV Apple Music Apple Podcasts Apple Books The new Games app includes a Home view where you’ll spend most of your time. Here’s Apple’s descriptio

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The Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for purchase

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-03 15:39:46

The Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for general purchase after being an exclusive for Kickstarter backers. It features a split hinge design that lets users adjust each half independently to support a natural wrist posture and to reduce arm pronation. Split designs are not uncommon, as there are several on our list of the best ergonomic keyboards, but the assistive features don't stop there. The columnar-staggered key layout positions have been manufactured to align with natural fi

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Circle to Search has finally figured out landscape mode

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 18:50:27

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Circle to Search makes it incredibly easy to look up basically anything you see on your phone screen. So far, though, in landscape mode Circle to Search would often cover up the area you circled. Google has now started delivering results in a floating card that can be offset to the side in landscape view. What’s your favorite new Android feature of the past couple years? While we’re hugely impressed with what Google’s managed to do with Gemini, especi

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Murderbot lands season 2 renewal at Apple TV+ ahead of finale

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-03 20:29:18

Apple TV+ airs the Murderbot season 1 finale tonight, but the streamer is leaving no question about the series’ future. Murderbot season 2 has just been made official. Murderbot season 2 will delve further into acclaimed book series Murderbot is a quirky sci-fi action comedy on Apple TV+ that, in its first season, has defied genre definitions. At different points it feels like a gory sci-fi action thriller, at other times a comedy, and others a character drama. This hasn’t always worked, but

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iOS 26 beta 3, controversial Liquid Glass changes, Jeff Williams retires

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-02-03 20:42:13

Benjamin and Chance discuss the Liquid Glass design changes that came as part of iOS 26 beta 3, debate whether it looks better, and whether it retains the spirit of what Apple presented in June. There’s also a handful of other interesting changes in these latest betas for iPad, Watch and Mac. Plus, Apple formally appeals the EU on anti-steering requirements, and Jeff Williams announces his retirement in the latest significant shakeup of the Apple leadership team. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjami

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This iPad is powerful enough to replace your old MacBook - and it's on sale for 20% off

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-03 20:49:11

ZDNET's key takeaways The 2025 iPad Air is available in an 11-inch model starting at $600 and a 13-inch model starting at $800. The latest iPad Air features Apple Intelligence, an M3 processor, and some of the best performance I've seen on an iPad to date. But the iPad Air gets expensive quickly, with the 13-inch model selling for as much as $1,300. $772.29 at Amazon $699 at Best Buy more buying choices At Walmart, the 11-inch M4 iPad Air is on sale for $479 starting. The 13-inch M3 iPad Air

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One of the Best Shows You’re Not Watching on Apple TV+ Got Renewed for Season 2

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-03 20:45:21

Why hasn’t Murderbot achieved Severance levels of cultural buzz? Both shows are on Apple TV+ and both shows feature sci-fi intrigue, outstanding performances, and very wry senses of humor. If you’ve yet to bite on Murderbot, here’s another reason why you should: it just got renewed for a second season, the day before its season one finale. As fans know, Murderbot is based on Martha Wells’ wonderful Murderbot Diaries book series, so there’s plenty of material to draw on moving forward. Season on

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Murderbot is getting a season 2 on Apple TV Plus

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-02-03 20:10:11

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Apple TV Plus’ adaptation of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries has been one of this year’s surprisingly great sci-fi series, and the streamer has plans to keep the story going with a new batch of episodes. Ahead of Murderbot’s season 1 finale out July 11th, Apple TV Plus announced today that the show has been renewed for a season 2. In

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The next big Apple TV+ show is an action epic created by Jason Momoa

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-03 23:14:03

This week, Apple TV+ debuts the critically acclaimed third season of sci-fi saga Foundation. But the next new Apple show launching is similarly epic in scope, yet with a very different focus and heavy on Jason Momoa: Chief of War is coming soon. Chief of War coming to Apple TV+ as new historical epic Jason Momoa is no stranger to Apple TV+, as he led one of the service’s signature launch series back in 2019: See. But with Chief of War, the next big Apple TV+ show debuting, Momoa has taken on

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Apple Maps in iOS 26 gains the proactive feature I’ve long needed

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-04 00:28:07

Apple Maps gets new features nearly every year, and iOS 26 is no exception. One brand new addition in iOS 26 could make Apple Maps vital for your daily commute, even if you don’t use it for navigation: proactive commute notifications. Commute notifications are coming to Apple Maps in iOS 26 Regular commutes are one of those occasions when using a maps app might seem unnecessary. If you travel to a place often enough—including, of course, your regular work or school drives—there’s little reaso

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Measuring the Impact of AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-04 00:29:18

We conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to understand how early-2025 AI tools affect the productivity of experienced open-source developers working on their own repositories. Surprisingly, we find that when developers use AI tools, they take 19% longer than without—AI makes them slower. We view this result as a snapshot of early-2025 AI capabilities in one relevant setting; as these systems continue to rapidly evolve, we plan on continuing to use this methodology to help estimate AI accel

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The Best Prime Day MacBook Deal Is Not the One You Think

wired.com Luke Larsen 2026-02-04 00:42:25

We've been hawking the M4 MacBook Air deal all week as we hunt for the best Prime Day deals, and for good reason, as $850 for the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is a great price on what is clearly the best laptop you can currently buy. But now a MacBook deal has dropped that just might top it. Over at Walmart, you can now buy the M1 MacBook Air for just $599, bringing that laptop to an unprecedented low. That's $50 off the price it's been for the past year and $400 off the price it was when it launched

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As X loses its CEO, daily usage is down and competition is growing

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-04 00:16:54

With the departure of X CEO Linda Yaccarino, which was announced Wednesday, the company that defined text-first social networking faces renewed competition. Year-over-year, the Elon Musk-owned social network has seen its daily active user base decline by roughly 10% as of the second quarter of 2025, according to new data provided by app intelligence firm Sensor Tower. While X’s user base is still 65% larger than Meta’s Threads and 10 times larger than its next-biggest rival, Bluesky, X’s lastin

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Prime Day-3 Deals: iPhone 16 Pro $365 off, iPad from $279, Nomad Find My wallet card $20, much more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-02-04 05:45:39

We are back at it again for the third day of Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale. While much of the best Apple gear deals – AirPods Pro 2 at $100 off as well as all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 10, iPad mini 7, and the M3 iPad Air lineup – are still alive and well, we have some fresh deals to bring into the spotlight. Amazon is offering some official Prime Day deals on iPhone 16 Pro units today, including 256GB and 512GB models at up to $365 off. Those offers are also joined by a rare discount on

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Forget the subscription: this fitness band has everything I need to track my progress

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-04 05:35:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Amazfit Helio Strap is available now for $99. As a smartwatch alternative, the strap offers virtually all the same health tracking features via the robust Zepp app, with over a week of battery life. The fabric strap isn't made of exceedingly high quality materials, but luckily can be easily replaced. View now at Amazon Amazfit, makers of such smartwatches as the Bip 5 and the new Balance 2, just released its new Helio Strap, a fitness tracker that has all the core fu

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