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Swedish Investor Allocates $3 Billion to VC

A Swedish investment firm has allocated about $3 billion to venture capital, placing it among the larger institutional investors in the asset class. Stefan Fällgren, its head of private equity

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Endurance Energy Readies Offshore Volcano Generator

Endurance Energy is preparing to deploy a 100-kilowatt generator to an oceanic volcano off Oregon, testing an ambitious path to large-scale electricity production. The company is operating at full capacity

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Meta Faces Landmark Child Safety Case

Meta is back in court over child safety, facing a landmark case that could require major changes to Facebook and Instagram. The dispute targets core platform features, raising questions about

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$900 AI Litter Box Draws Scrutiny

A $900 AI-powered litter box is facing a blunt consumer question: Why does a premium pet device lack the viewing feature its buyer expected? The complaint highlights a wider challenge

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MPs Challenge Government’s Proposed Ban

The government is facing parliamentary opposition to a proposed ban, as MPs question whether prohibition can achieve its intended result. The dispute puts the plan’s effectiveness at the center of

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Berd Keeps Conversation Data on User Devices

Berd is using a local-first data model that stores conversation history on the user’s device, according to Axen. The design separates chat records from credentials, which are kept in the

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Extension Options Could Lift Deal to $16.1B

A newly disclosed agreement could reach $16.1 billion if two five-year extension options are exercised. The potential 10-year extension creates a sizable long-term commitment, although the initial contract value, parties,

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Sleep Audio Device Targets Nighttime Ear Pain

A company has developed a sleep-audio product designed to prevent next-day ear pain while keeping nighttime sound from disturbing a bed partner. The device addresses a common problem for people

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Prepare Now for 2027 and 2028 Eclipses

Two unusually long total solar eclipses will cross parts of the world in 2027 and 2028, giving millions of people rare viewing opportunities. The events will reward careful planning, but