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Moves of the Diamond Hand Turns Unfinished Into Bait
Moves of the Diamond Hand makes its rough Early Access state part of the mystery, with dice and jazz-noir gloom unfolding through 2027.

Verizon Simplicity Plan Hides $30 Deal in Fine Print
Verizon's Simplicity plan pitches $30 flat-rate service, but the lowest price depends on switching, autopay, and loyalty rules.

Dangerous AI Models Outrun Washington's Ban Hammer
Anthropic's pulled models show Washington can block names, not the cyber capability curve dangerous AI is racing down.

Hundreds Axed in Rivian Layoffs After R2 SUV Debut
Rivian cut hundreds of roles one week into R2 deliveries, showing its profit push is tightening fast.

10 Apple Watch Features That Kill Daily Friction Fast
Hidden Apple Watch features can unlock your Mac, speed checkouts, find your iPhone, and cut daily hassles in about 30 minutes.

Brazil Cracks Apple's App Store Fortress Wide Open
Brazil forced open another gate in Apple’s iPhone economy, widening the global antitrust fight over apps and payments.

$49 Walmart Plus Deal Locks In Shoppers Before Sale
Walmart Plus is half off at $49 before Walmart Deals, but the payoff depends on how often shoppers use delivery, shipping and fuel perks.

Slowtech Cashes In on Smartphone Burnout Gold Rush
Slowtech is turning phone fatigue into demand for gadgets that do less, from iPods to flip phones.

AI Data Centers Grab a Federal Fast Lane to the Grid
FERC wants faster grid access for AI data centers, but it won't create new power. Prices and reliability are the next fight.

Retail Data War Pits Amazon Against Walmart for Ad Cash
Amazon and Walmart are racing to turn shopper data into retail’s new power center, where ads, AI and grocery habits decide who wins.

VLC Creator Lands $5M to Make Kyber Robot Control Click
VLC's creator raised $5M for Kyber, a low-latency control layer for robots, drones, and physical AI.

83% of ChatGPT Ad Triggers Slip Past Google Shopping
Most ChatGPT ad triggers never hit Google Shopping, showing AI can spot buyers before they know what to search.