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Big tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating.

Also, if Apple's wearable materializes, it could be released as early as 2027, according to a report on the device.
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Zanskar has raised $115 million to find about a dozen geothermal resources that could help power the grid throughout the U.S. West.

Also, consumers spent more money in mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption.
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The metaverse is on its last legs as VR is eclipsed by AI. But that's not the only thing that went wrong for Meta's VR ambitions.
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Netflix said it the feature will be available globally and it will tally votes in real-time

Also, OSHA hit SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after finding seven "serious" violations during its investigation.
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TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023 winner, Biotics AI, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software that helps detect fetal abnormalities in ultrasound images.

Also, Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It’s a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector.
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