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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

India to charge 0.4% merchant fee on large UPI transactions from Oct 15

India will introduce a 0.4% merchant fee on select high-value transactions processed through its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) starting October 15. The move ends the zero-fee model that had previously applied to larger digital payments on the widely used network. UPI has become a cornerstone of India's digital payments ecosystem, handling billions of transactions across the country. The new fee will be levied on merchants, marking a significant policy shift for the platform. Authorities appear to be moving toward a more sustainable revenue model for the payments infrastructure.

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Evvy Raises $40M Series B to Advance Women's Vaginal Microbiome Research

Women's health startup Evvy has secured $40 million in a Series B funding round, with Catalio Capital Management leading the investment. The company focuses on advancing women's health research through the study of vaginal microbiome data. The announcement was made on Tuesday. The funding is expected to help Evvy expand its research capabilities and deepen its understanding of how vaginal microbiome health affects women's overall wellbeing.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 adds screen and viewfinder, launches in US for $169.95

Fujifilm has announced the Instax Pal 2, a successor to its palm-sized Instax Pal camera that first launched three years ago. Unlike the original, which had no screen or viewfinder, the new model features both in a compact design resembling a miniature analog film camera. The Instax Pal 2 is equipped with a ⅓.06-inch sensor and an f/2.2 28mm lens, aimed at delivering better image quality than similar pocket cameras. The device is set to go on sale in the United States later this month at a retail price of $169.95.

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Deadline to Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Is September 18

Startups have just four days left to secure an exhibitor spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, with the application deadline falling on September 18. The event is scheduled to take place October 13–15 and is expected to draw more than 10,000 attendees. The audience includes founders, investors, operators, and technology leaders. Exhibiting offers startups a significant opportunity to gain visibility among key players in the tech industry.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Trump EPA Moves to Eliminate Climate Emission Rules for Power Plants

The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to roll back climate regulations targeting power plant emissions. The agency has put forward the position that emissions from power plants do not have a meaningful impact on climate change. This move represents a significant shift in federal environmental policy, which had previously treated power plant emissions as a major contributor to climate change. The rollback would effectively remove regulatory requirements that had been imposed on the power sector to limit greenhouse gas output.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

SimpliSafe launches $200 doorbell camera with live agent monitoring and 2K video

SimpliSafe has released its Video Doorbell Series 2, priced at $199.99, featuring 2K resolution and dual-band Wi-Fi. The device integrates with the company's Active Guard Outdoor Protection service, which starts at $49.99 per month. It uses a combination of on-device AI, cloud-based computer vision, and facial recognition to identify suspicious activity. When a potential threat is detected, a live monitoring agent can access the camera feed to speak with and attempt to deter intruders or package thieves. The launch marks SimpliSafe's expansion of its AI-assisted proactive security features to the front door.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

GM Brings Redesigned UI and CarPlay to 2027 Silverado and Sierra Trucks

General Motors is introducing a new user interface for two of its most important vehicle lines, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The updated in-cabin technology will debut in the 2027 model year versions of both pickup trucks. Notably, the redesign includes support for Apple CarPlay, a feature significant to many truck buyers. The move signals GM's renewed commitment to in-vehicle tech after previously announcing plans to phase out CarPlay in some models.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Gates Foundation Commits $1 Billion to Close AI-Driven Social Inequality Gap

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $1 billion toward artificial intelligence initiatives aimed at reducing social inequalities. The commitment was announced by Bill Gates, who serves as the foundation's chairman and has previously spoken openly about the risks posed by AI. The funds are intended to be directed into AI projects that address disparities affecting underserved communities. The move signals a growing effort by major philanthropic organizations to ensure AI development benefits society more broadly rather than widening existing gaps.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

AIUC raises $40M Series A to develop AI agent oversight technology

Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC), a startup focused on controlling rogue AI agents, has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Ribbit Capital, with additional participation from First Harmonic. AIUC was co-founded by an early Anthropic hire and the former COO of METR, bringing significant AI safety expertise to the venture. The company aims to address growing concerns around autonomous AI agents that operate outside intended boundaries.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Spotify lets parents filter kids' music from Wrapped and personalized playlists

Spotify has introduced a new feature allowing parents to exclude children's music from their personalized recommendations and year-end Wrapped summaries. The update addresses a long-standing frustration among parents whose listening data was skewed by music played for their kids. The feature gives users greater control over how their personal music taste is reflected on the platform. This change ensures that Wrapped and curated playlists more accurately represent the parent's own listening habits rather than their children's.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Voicemod Key Pocket lets mobile users change voice in real time for $99.90

Voicemod has launched the Key Pocket, a new mobile dongle that brings real-time voice changing and sound effects to smartphones. Unlike its predecessor, the Voicemod Key — released in late 2024 primarily as a console accessory — the Key Pocket works directly with Apple and Android devices. Users can apply voice effects during gaming sessions, phone calls, or live streams. The device is available as a standalone unit for $99.90 or in a bundle with additional features priced at $129.90.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Apple AirPods 5 offer better ANC and new controls at a lower $149 price

Apple has launched the AirPods 5, priced at $149 with a Wireless Charging Case, which is $30 less than the AirPods 4 with ANC that they replace. Despite the lower price, the new earbuds deliver slightly improved active noise cancellation over their predecessor. The AirPods 5 are also the first non-Pro AirPods to feature volume controls on the stem. Visually, the earbuds and case are nearly identical to the AirPods 4. The upgrade makes the base AirPods 5 model, priced $20 lower but lacking wireless charging and volume controls, a harder sell by comparison.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Atlantic Hurricane Season Poised for Rare Milestone Not Seen in 175 Years

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season appears set to achieve something historically unusual, according to a report by Ars Technica. The season has been notably quiet compared to typical years. However, the source suggests this relative calm may come with unintended consequences. Insufficient detail was provided in the source text to fully characterize the nature of the 175-year milestone or its associated trade-offs.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Italian Cybersecurity Startup Exein Raises $270M, Hits $1.7B Valuation

Italian startup Exein has secured $270 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to $1.7 billion and making it a unicorn. The round was led by venture capital firm Headline. Exein operates in the physical AI and embedded cybersecurity space, focusing on security for connected devices and hardware. The milestone marks a significant achievement for the Italian tech ecosystem, adding a new entrant to the exclusive unicorn club.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Open AI Models Close Gap With Paid Frontier Models Within 4 Months, Mozilla Finds

A new report from Mozilla, previewed exclusively by Ars Technica, examines the capability gap between paid frontier AI models and free open-source alternatives. The findings suggest that subscribing to leading commercial AI models offers roughly a four-month performance advantage over cheaper open models. However, that head start comes at approximately five times the cost of using open alternatives. The report highlights how rapidly open-source AI models are catching up to their expensive commercial counterparts in terms of capability.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Salesforce and Nvidia Launch Koa, an AI Model Built for Business Tasks

Salesforce has unveiled a new AI model called Koa, developed in partnership with Nvidia. The model is built on Nvidia's open-weight Nemotron architecture, making it a reasoning-focused system. Koa is specifically trained to handle business functions including sales, marketing, and customer support. The collaboration signals a growing trend of enterprise-focused AI models tailored for industry-specific use cases rather than general-purpose applications.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

GM revamps truck software with CarPlay support and safer controls for 2027 models

General Motors is overhauling the native software in its bestselling trucks to improve usability and reduce distracted driving. The updated interface will debut on the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 later this year. A notable addition is picture-in-picture support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, marking a shift from GM's earlier resistance to phone mirroring in its electric vehicles. The redesign also brings updated graphics for the advanced driver-assist system and animated transitions. The changes are aimed at making the most-used controls more accessible without requiring excessive tapping or swiping.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Defeated Democrat Alex Bores Pushes AI Safety to Front of 2028 Campaign Agenda

Alex Bores, a Democratic politician who recently lost a congressional primary race centered on artificial intelligence regulation, is now working to keep AI safety prominent in national political discourse. His defeat came in a race where AI policy played a central role, signaling growing partisan interest in the issue. Bores is positioning himself as a key voice on AI regulation ahead of the 2028 presidential election cycle. He aims to make AI safety a defining issue for the Democratic Party in the next major electoral contest.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Microsoft releases emergency fix for bugs introduced by record September patch

Microsoft has rolled out an emergency out-of-band update to address problems caused by its September Patch Tuesday release. The original update, the largest in Microsoft's history with nearly 1,000 fixes, inadvertently introduced several bugs affecting businesses, developers, and gamers. Issues included disruptions to folder sharing on Hyper-V Linux virtual machines, Remote Desktop Services sessions, and certain USB audio devices. The emergency patch covers Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1, and was released the day prior to this report. Microsoft has also issued corresponding fixes for affected Windows Server versions.

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