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Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab closes on $2B at $10B valuation

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-09-07 05:59:33

In Brief Thinking Machines Lab, the secretive AI startup founded by OpenAI’s former chief technology officer Mira Murati, has closed a $2 billion seed round, according to The Financial Times. The deal values the six-month-old startup at $10 billion. The company’s work remains unclear. The startup has leveraged Murati’s reputation and other high-profile AI researchers who have joined the team to attract investors in what could be the largest seed round in history. According to sources familiar

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I found a portable soundbar that sounds as impressive as speakers twice its price

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-09-07 20:08:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE system is available now for only $249. It has immersive surround sound at an affordable price thanks to customizable EQ settings and sound modes. The Bluetooth connection can sometimes be spotty, and be prepared to hide lots of wires. $249.99 at Target $249.99 at Best Buy more buying choices One of the easiest ways to upgrade your movie- or TV-viewing experience is by upgrading your TV's sound with a soundbar. However, not all soundbars are crea

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Show HN: SecureBuild – Zero-CVE Images That Pay OSS Projects

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-07 19:04:31

Revenue Sharing We share subscription revenue with your project maintainers or foundation, creating a sustainable funding source for your open source work. 70% of revenue goes to maintainers, while 30% goes to SecureBuild.

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Boston Side Events lineup at TechCrunch All Stage with Fidelity Private Shares, Women Tech Meetup, Prepare 4 VC, and more

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-08 05:00:00

Get ready to amplify your TechCrunch All Stage 2025 experience with the electrifying lineup of Side Events taking Boston by storm during the week of July 13–19. As the countdown to TC All Stage begins, we’re thrilled to share our Side Events lineup, where you can foster meaningful connections within the vibrant Boston tech community. Whether you’re a seasoned industry pro or a budding entrepreneur, our Side Events promise an unforgettable week filled with networking opportunities, innovation sh

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3 more days to fuel your next big move — and save up to $210 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-08 09:00:00

The countdown is on — you have just 3 days left to save on your pass to TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station. After Sunday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, prices go up, and this opportunity to lock in savings disappears. If you’re a founder looking to scale, a VC hunting for breakout talent, or an operator ready to level up, this one-day founder summit is built to move you forward — with tactical insights, candid conversations, and high-impact networking from start

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Startup hiring isn’t just about the pitch, it’s about the package — Pulley, 645 Ventures, and Epigram Legal break it down at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-08 09:30:00

Startups live and die by their early hires. And in a world where top talent has options — and stock options — you’ve got to offer more than a ping-pong table and a pitch deck to bring in the right people. At TechCrunch Disrupt’s 20th anniversary, happening on October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, we’re digging into the real talk around compensation and equity with a powerhouse panel who’ve seen it all when it comes to scaling. Don’t miss the insights from this panel — and the full Dis

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College baseball, venture capital, and the long maybe

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-04 16:20:32

The Pitch Deck. The deck is often the introduction of a venture capitalist to a company, sent after a warm intro. For the athlete, the pitch deck consists of video and some metrics, posted on Twitter (the LinkedIn of college baseball). In both cases, the best story is (naturally) being told: they aren’t dishonest, but they also aren’t going to emphasize flaws or risks. In my experience, pitch decks are important, but not as important as the underlying business; similarly, terrific video of a bul

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This Marshall Bluetooth speaker sounds better than audio systems I've tested that cost twice the price

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-08 17:28:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Marshall Killburn III Bluetooth speaker is available on Amazon for $379. With rich, dynamic bass and a wide soundstage, you'll enjoy music of all genres with this speaker You might run into trouble pairing the speaker with the Marshall app (as I had). $379.99 at Amazon $379.99 at B&H Photo-Video $379.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices I'm quite familiar with the Marshall brand and its lineup of audio products. I have a Marshall amp that sounds brilliant (much bett

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College Baseball, Venture Capital, and the Long Maybe

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-04 21:20:32

The Pitch Deck. The deck is often the introduction of a venture capitalist to a company, sent after a warm intro. For the athlete, the pitch deck consists of video and some metrics, posted on Twitter (the LinkedIn of college baseball). In both cases, the best story is (naturally) being told: they aren’t dishonest, but they also aren’t going to emphasize flaws or risks. In my experience, pitch decks are important, but not as important as the underlying business; similarly, terrific video of a bul

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Finally, cheap wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind putting my AirPods away for

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-09-09 01:42:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. At $69, they're one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. $69 at Amazon The latest Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus sit above the CMF Buds Pro 2 in price hierarchy and offer similar sound, better call quality, and longer battery life. They fit well and there's not much to fault at that $6

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Marvel's 'Ironheart': Release Date and How to Watch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-09 08:00:04

You can watch a full lineup of Marvel shows and movies on Disney Plus, including Daredevil: Born Again, Black Panther and Agatha All Along. The service starts at $10 per month for a basic subscription with ads, with options to stream ad-free or to save money with a bundle. The Disney Bundle packages the service with Hulu and/or ESPN Plus, and there's a newer bundle pack that includes Max, Hulu and Disney Plus starting at $17 per month. Read our Disney Plus review.

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This Arlo Home Security Bundle Now Costs Peanuts, Includes 2 Cameras and a Smart Doorbell

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-10 13:25:58

For the security of your house, one indoor camera is a fair beginning, yet complete peace of mind results from extensive protection. That’s what Arlo offers with its new whole home security bundle which is a one-stop solution to watch over all the important areas of your house. Sometimes, simply having visible security modules is a powerful deterrent and make your house a less attractive target for would-be burglars. Right now, Amazon is offering this essential bundle at an all-time low, the pe

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DOJ files to seize $225 million in crypto from scammers

theverge.com Adi Robertson 2025-09-10 13:53:53

The Department of Justice reported yesterday that it filed a civil complaint to seize roughly $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to crypto investment scams. In a press release, the DOJ said it traced and targeted accounts that were “part of a sophisticated blockchain-based money laundering network” dispersing funds taken from more than 400 suspected victims of fraud. The 75-page complaint filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia lays out more detail about the seizure. Ac

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Amazon Offers Fire TV Soundbar for Practically Free to Clear Out Stock Ahead of Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-10 17:40:58

It’s never a bad time to elevate your home entertainment setup—whether it’s in your living room, bedroom, basement, or home theater, especially if you love hosting. Don’t underestimate just how important audio is when it comes to immersive viewing. What you want is a really good sound system, and the good news is you don’t need to break the bank to install one. Right now, Amazon has its Fire TV soundbar on sale for 29% off. Normally going for $120, that discount is enough to bring this televisio

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At TechCrunch All Stage: VC red flags, founder signals, and pre-seed traps — Charles Hudson will tell you what investors really see

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-10 17:15:00

At the pre-seed stage, there’s not much for a VC to analyze — no revenue curve, no retention metrics, no CAC. That doesn’t mean they’re guessing. It means they’re watching everything else. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, Charles Hudson, managing partner and founder of Precursor Ventures, will walk founders through the subtle, high-stakes signals that matter when data is scarce and the pitch is everything. In his session “All the Ways You Don’t Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The Builders Stage agenda is now live and taking shape

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-10 17:45:00

Startups don’t build themselves. The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, is where investors, operators, and founders come to talk tactics — the nitty-gritty of getting something off the ground and making it work. This year, we’re bringing some of the sharpest minds in the game to the stage, including legendary investor Elad Gil, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, and Flexport founder Ryan Petersen. If you’re looking for real-world

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Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-09-11 09:12:00

No company has capitalized on the AI revolution more dramatically than Nvidia. Its revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT over two years ago — and the many competitive generative AI services that have launched since. And its stock price soared. During that period, the world’s leading high-performance GPU maker has used its ballooning fortunes to significantly increase investments in all sorts of startups but particularly in AI startups. The

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Visual History of the Latin Alphabet

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-09 17:51:20

Image source: Wikimedia 1945: Founding of the United Nations. In response to the wars, terrorist regimes and genocides of the first half of the 20th century, the United Nations is founded as a global, international organization for the protection of human rights and the observance of international law.

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Announcing our 2025 VB Transform Innovation Showcase finalists

venturebeat.com Aliyah Mohammed 2025-09-11 11:46:15

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more This year’s VB Innovation Showcase finalists will be at VB Transform, June 24-25, in San Francisco. They will take to the stage as we delve into what’s actually working in enterprise AI, from copilots to agents. Seven companies have been selected to showcase their generative AI products or features that are most likely to disrupt the ente

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Here are the 24 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-09-11 21:31:46

Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. There were 49 startups that raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024, per our count at TechCrunch; three companies raised more than one “mega-round,” and seven companies raised rounds that were $1 billion in size or larger. How will 2025 compare? It’s still the first half of the year, but so far it looks like 2024’s momentum will continue this year. There have already been multiple billion-dollar rounds this y

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Via the False Claims Act, NIH puts universities on edge

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-12 13:42:07

Earlier this year, a biomedical researcher at the University of Michigan received an update from the National Institutes of Health. The federal agency, which funds a large swath of the country’s medical science, had given the green light to begin releasing funding for the upcoming year on the researcher’s multi-year grant. Not long after, the researcher learned that the university had placed the grant on hold. The school’s lawyers, it turned out, were wrestling with a difficult question: whethe

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The ‘GQuuuuuuX’ Endgame Is About the Messiest Relationship in All of ‘Gundam’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-09-12 16:00:51

What is Mobile Suit Gundam about? Sometimes, it’s about cool robots. Sometimes, it’s about the horrors of war. Sometimes, it’s about the balance of power, and the exploitation of have-nots by the haves, a cycle of class conflict that is inextricably interwoven through the cycle of military conflict. But really, a lot of the time–especially in the series’ foundational Universal Century setting–Gundam is a story about the two most divorced people to have ever not been married. And now Gundam GQuu

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This Insignia 50″ Smart TV Drops Below the Price of the Same-Size Amazon Fire TV for a Limited Time

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-12 17:10:54

It’s time to upgrade that smart TV you bought 10 years ago. Amazon has a wide range of TVs from all the big name providers and you can secure yourself something that looks great without breaking the bank. One of the major deals we’ve come across is for the Insignia 55-inch Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV. Typically priced at $300, right now you’d save a solid 40%. That brings the price down to just $180, saving you $120. This Insignia smart TV supports HDR 10, allowing for true darkne

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This TCL Soundbar Is Almost Free as Best Buy Offers It for 50% Off in a Deal Against Amazon’s Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-12 17:40:00

It might be high time to upgrade your home entertainment situation be it in your living room, bedroom, basement, or home theater—especially for whenever you’re expecting to be entertaining guests. Picture is one thing, but really what brings a viewing experience from good to great is audio. To do that, what you want is a really good sound system, and the good news is you don’t need to break the bank to install one. Right now, Best Buy has this TCL 2.0 channel soundbar discounted. Normally going

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Think of a Number

news.ycombinator.com View All Posts Xenaproject 2025-09-09 18:34:44

My feed was recently clogged up with news articles reporting that Sam Altman thinks that AGI is here, or will be here next year, or whatever. I will refrain from giving even more air to this nonsense by linking to the stories. This kind of irresponsible hype-generation drives me nuts (although it also drives up stock prices so I can see why the tech bros are motivated to do it). Sure AI can have a good crack at undergraduate mathematics right now, and sure that’s pretty amazing. But our universi

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Rated Five Stars by 5,000 Reviews, These Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds Are Now Just $28

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-12 21:25:13

There are occasions when it just isn’t worth it to invest $200 or $300 in premium earbuds like AirPods Pro. Anker is a brand that specializes in making affordable and reliable electronic accessories, from chargers to earbuds, and their Soundcore brand is one that delivers quality audio products with consistently high reviews. The Soundcore P30i noise-cancelling earbuds are one example with features and performance on a level with far more expensive models. Even at their standard price, the earb

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Walmart is discounting one of my favorite Sony Bluetooth speakers

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-13 01:39:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 3 speaker is a midrange powerhouse with great sound and ample bass, and it's $50 off right now at Walmart. With a 24-hour battery life and features that encourage speaker syncing, the Ult Field 3 would be perfect for regular hosts and music lovers. I can't think of anything wrong with this incredible speaker, and its price competes with other speakers of this size and spec. View now at Amazon View now at Walmart more buying choices The off-white Sony U

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SportsVisio raises $3.2M for AI for sports athletes and fans

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-09-13 05:00:00

SportsVisio has raised $3.2 million to put the power of advanced AI into the hands of every athlete, coach, and fan. The company has raised $9 million to date, and the round includes continued support from existing investors Sapphire Sport, Hyperplane and Sovereign’s Capital, and welcomes Mighty Capital, Sony Innovation Fund, Alumni Ventures, Waterstone Impact Fund and new strategic angels. The addition of Sony Innovation Fund is of particular importance. With their deep expertise at the inter

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If You Were Surprised by an Amazon Refund From Years Ago, Here's Why

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-13 14:55:03

What's better than a surprise package from Amazon? A big chunk of money. After all the money you've spent at Amazon, it's only fair that the online shopping giant gives you some cash back, right? That's what some customers are discovering after learning about surprise Amazon refunds they've received, sometimes for purchases made years ago. One customer on LinkedIn said he received a refund of $1,800 for a smart TV bought in 2018. Others made similar comments about products bought long before.

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I recommend this Bose Bluetooth speaker for upcoming summer trips - here's why

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-13 19:30:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bose SoundLink Max retails for $399 in the colors Black and Blue Dusk This unassuming Bluetooth speaker delivers the high-quality sound that Bose is known for, with the battery life to keep the party going all night. The regular price might be a turn-off, given you can get perfectly capable speakers for less. View now at Bose View now at Amazon more buying choices Decades ago, when I was working for an audio installation company, we used to have a saying: "No highs,

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Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab closes on $2B at $10B valuation

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Finally, cheap wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind putting my AirPods away for

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DOJ files to seize $225 million in crypto from scammers

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