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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Amazon hands off Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark as it exits MMO business

Amazon is withdrawing entirely from the massively multiplayer online game sector, transferring live operations of its two remaining Western titles to other companies. Throne and Liberty will be managed by FirstSpark Games and NC starting in Q4 2026, while Smilegate will take over Lost Ark in early 2027. The move follows Amazon's October announcement that it would significantly scale back first-party AAA game development, particularly in the MMO space. A third title, New World: Aeternum, had already ceased new content updates following that same strategic shift.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Sandbar bets voice-first smart rings are the next frontier for AI wearables

AI notetaking hardware has expanded rapidly, with devices like pendants, pins, and earbuds designed to record meetings and generate summaries. The latest wave of wearables, particularly smart rings, is now targeting a different use case: capturing spontaneous thoughts and ideas on the go. Sandbar, the company behind a voice-focused smart ring called Stream, believes voice interaction is the most natural interface for this category of device. The startup argues that as AI wearables evolve beyond meeting transcription, voice-first design will define the next generation of personal AI tools.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Trump Administration Overrides New York to Keep Prediction Market Kalshi Running

The Trump administration has intervened to allow prediction market platform Kalshi to continue operating in New York, despite a lawsuit filed by the state. Federal authorities declared a 'market emergency,' using it as justification to override New York's gambling laws. The move represents a direct conflict between federal and state regulatory authority over the emerging prediction markets industry. Kalshi, which allows users to bet on the outcomes of real-world events, had been targeted by New York for allegedly violating state gambling regulations. The federal intervention signals the administration's broader support for prediction markets as legitimate financial instruments.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Tesla seeks Texas state funding to build $10B solar manufacturing plant

Tesla has proposed constructing a large-scale solar factory in Texas, estimated to cost around $10 billion. The company is requesting financial support from the state government to help offset the project's expenses. The proposal signals Tesla's ambition to significantly expand its solar energy manufacturing capacity. No timeline or specific location within Texas has been publicly confirmed yet.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Form Energy raises $750M to scale up 100-hour grid battery manufacturing

Form Energy has secured $750 million in fresh funding to expand production of its long-duration grid-scale batteries. The company's batteries are designed to store and deliver energy for up to 100 hours, making them notable for grid reliability applications. The fundraise comes as Form Energy has added major tech firms Google and Crusoe as customers. The capital will be directed toward scaling up manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for its energy storage technology.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Lovable raises $400M in fresh funding, valuation soars to $13.3B

AI startup Lovable has secured an additional $400 million in funding, pushing its valuation to $13.3 billion. The company disclosed the new raise to TechCrunch alongside confirmation of its updated valuation. The fresh capital injection follows a strong revenue milestone the startup achieved in June. Lovable reported hitting $500 million in annualized run rate revenue as of that month, signaling rapid commercial growth.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: How Google and Samsung's Flagships Compare

Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold as part of its latest Pixel 11 lineup, marking another entry in its growing foldable smartphone series. The Pixel Fold line is credited with popularizing the wide passport-style foldable design, which Samsung adopted for the first time with its Galaxy Z Fold 8 this year. Apple is also rumored to pursue a similar form factor with a foldable iPhone potentially arriving in 2026. Google's previous model, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, made headlines as the first foldable to achieve an IP68 water resistance rating, addressing durability concerns common to the foldable category. The Verge has published a detailed comparison of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold against the Galaxy Z Fold 8 to assess how the two flagship foldables stack up.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Facebook Launches Standalone Creator Studio App With Built-In AI Assistant

Facebook has officially released a dedicated Creator Studio mobile app aimed at content creators. The app comes equipped with an integrated AI assistant designed to support creators in managing their content. The AI tool offers personalized recommendations tailored to each creator's content style, performance metrics, and audience engagement patterns. Suggestions are also aligned with the creator's individual goals, making the guidance more targeted and relevant.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

D'Addario admits AI-generated music was used in promotional video after weeks of denial

Guitar accessories company D'Addario has acknowledged that AI music tool Suno was used in a recent promotional video, reversing its earlier position. For nearly two weeks, the company denied allegations of AI use despite mounting evidence pointing to the contrary. D'Addario offered multiple alternative explanations, including low-quality exports, plugin artifacts from Autotune, and AI-assisted mastering tools from LANDR and Logic. The company ultimately edited its July 29th Instagram post denying generative AI use to admit it had been wrong. The reversal comes after sustained controversy and public scrutiny from the music community.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

VideoVerse Co-Founder Faces Fraud Allegations After $250M Acquisition Unravels

A $250 million acquisition deal involving VideoVerse has collapsed, triggering a wave of legal disputes. Co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav now finds himself at the center of multiple legal cases stemming from the failed transaction. Investors who were expecting a significant payout from the deal are still waiting to receive their share of the proceeds. Allegations of fraud and forged signatures have emerged in connection with the breakdown of the acquisition. The case highlights serious governance concerns within the company following what appeared to be a landmark deal.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Booksellers raise alarm over AI firms bulk-buying and destroying rare books

Booksellers are growing suspicious that artificial intelligence companies are purchasing rare books in bulk, potentially to use their contents for training AI models. The concern is that these books may be destroyed after their text is extracted, permanently removing them from circulation. Independent booksellers have begun resisting such sales, wary of unknowingly contributing to the loss of scarce literary works. The trend highlights a broader tension between the AI industry's appetite for training data and the preservation of rare and irreplaceable physical texts.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Researcher publishes Windows zero-day exploit after Microsoft legal threat

Security researcher Nightmare Eclipse has released details of a new Windows zero-day vulnerability, defying public legal threats from Microsoft. This disclosure is the latest in a series of zero-day bugs published by the researcher. Microsoft had previously warned of potential legal action against Nightmare Eclipse in an attempt to prevent such releases. A zero-day vulnerability is a software flaw unknown to the vendor, making it especially dangerous as no patch exists at the time of disclosure.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Silkroad Innovation Hub opens Road to Battlefield for Central Eurasian founders

Silkroad Innovation Hub is running its Road to Battlefield competition for the second consecutive year. The program is designed to connect startup founders across Central Eurasia with TechCrunch's prestigious Startup Battlefield competition. It serves as a direct pathway for regional entrepreneurs who might otherwise lack access to the global stage. The initiative aims to spotlight emerging startup talent from an underrepresented geographic region.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Google's Pixel 11 Targets Content Creators With Dedicated Camera Suite

Google is introducing a Creator Suite feature in its upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone lineup, aimed at attracting content creators. The built-in camera mode includes tools such as a teleprompter, vocal enhancer, external microphone level controls, and social media frame guides. Google designed these features to help creators record, organize, edit, and publish content more efficiently than on competing devices. The move reflects Google's strategy to grow Pixel's market share by courting the rapidly expanding creator community.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google reveals Pixel 11 series, AirTag rival, and new Gemini features at 2026 event

Google held its annual Made by Google 2026 event, unveiling a range of new hardware and software products. The company introduced the Pixel 11 smartphone lineup as its latest flagship mobile offering. Google also announced a new item-tracking device designed to compete directly with Apple's AirTag. Additionally, the company showcased updated features for its Gemini AI platform as part of the event's announcements.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Google Unveils Pixel 11 Lineup With New Colors, Higher Prices and Watch 5 Health Features

Google held a Pixel launch event on Wednesday, streaming live at 6PM ET, to reveal its latest lineup of devices. The new Pixel 11 series arrives with updated color options alongside a price increase compared to its predecessor. Google also introduced new health-focused features on the Pixel Watch 5 as part of the broader announcement. Ahead of the official event, select media were given early access to review the devices. The full lineup of reveals spanned at least seven major announcements across hardware and software.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Google Teases 2026 Hardware Lineup Including Pixel 11, Watch 5, and a Tracker

Google has revealed its planned hardware lineup for 2026, which includes the Pixel 11 smartphone, Pixel Watch 5, and a new item tracker called Pixel Tag. The announcements suggest the company is shifting its focus toward artificial intelligence integration and curated user experiences rather than raw specification improvements. The Pixel Tag would mark Google's entry into the item-tracking accessory market. This lineup signals Google's broader strategy of tying hardware more closely to its evolving AI capabilities.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google Pixel 11 Series Launches at Higher Price with More Gemini AI Features

Google has unveiled its Pixel 11 smartphone lineup, priced $100 higher than the previous generation. The base model now comes with 256GB of storage as a standard offering. The series focuses more on software and AI enhancements, particularly deeper integration of Google's Gemini AI assistant. Hardware changes between this generation and the last are described as relatively minimal. The price increase is offset by the expanded base storage and the expanded AI capabilities built into the devices.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google Pixel Watch 5 launches at $399 with advanced health and AI features

Google has unveiled the Pixel Watch 5, its latest smartwatch, priced starting at $399. The device introduces enhanced health monitoring capabilities, including the ability to track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance. It also features improved sleep tracking for more detailed overnight insights. The watch integrates a smarter version of Google's Gemini AI to deliver personalized assistance to users.

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