The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time.
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Friday, July 10, 2026
Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone
Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.
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Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits
The new startup raised $300 million co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.
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Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels
Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7.
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EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the European Commission said.
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Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies
A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group to extort American victim companies into paying the hackers.
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV
Vivo's joint venture could become a template for Chinese smartphone makers in India.
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OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot 365 amid breakup chatter
OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.
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Don’t want to invest in Elon Musk? Two new ETFs explicitly exclude him
The new exchanged-traded funds exclude companies that are founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk. That means no SpaceX or Tesla.
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OpenAI launches its new family of models with GPT-5.6
OpenAI's latest family of models promise improvements across a range of areas, including cybersecurity.
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Charles Hudson shares the common mistakes he’s seen after investing in 500+ startups
In this week’s episode of Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen talks with Precursor Ventures' Charles Hudson about the headwinds facing early-stage founders today and the most common mistakes founders should avoid in order to get funded.
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Meta enters the crowded AI coding battle with Muse Spark 1.1
Meta's new Muse Spark 1.1. will go up against similar products offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.
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Mercor is in talks for a $20B valuation
A new $20 billion valuation would be a giant step up from the $10 billion valuation it reached in October.
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New York Times says OpenAI hid evidence in ChatGPT copyright trial
News publishers say OpenAI hid tools and datasets that could identify copyrighted journalism in ChatGPT outputs, escalating their lawsuit with a new motion for sanctions.
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FanDuel sent a video from star athlete Bryce Harper to a customer with a gambling problem
The video calls highlights the murky relationship between professional athletes and gambling apps.
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