First studio, new responsibilities Moving into a first studio apartment is a milestone—often equal parts freedom and whiplash. Without roommates, the small conveniences you once took for granted can suddenly become your problem: replacing light bulbs, keeping floors clean, remembering…
Audio is becoming the interface layer for everyday life The next major shift in computing may not arrive as a new screen, a faster chip, or a lighter headset. It may arrive as something far simpler: sound. Across consumer devices…
Fizz founder Teddy Solomon outlines a new social playbook for Gen Z Fizz founder Teddy Solomon joined the Equity podcast to discuss what he sees as a turning point in how Gen Z wants to interact online—less public performance, more…
StrictlyVC Download spotlights Sandbar’s AI “Stream” ring This week on StrictlyVC Download, listeners are getting a front-row seat to a conversation recorded at a Palo Alto event featuring Sandbar, a startup developing an AI wearable called the Stream ring. The…
Pragmatech secures €650,000 to advance AI in infectious disease research Pragmatech, a Spanish HealthTech startup developing artificial intelligence solutions for pharmacology, microbiology, and infectious diseases, has raised €650,000 in fresh funding as it looks to accelerate product development and broaden…
A blunt prediction about the iPhone’s future A striking forecast is reigniting debate over how long the smartphone era will last. In a recent remark, Callaghan said, “We’re not going to be using iPhones in 10 years,” adding that he…
Face-down phones and what they may reveal With most people reaching for their devices dozens of times a day, a small but noticeable behavior has become a modern social signal: placing a phone face-down during a conversation. Researchers who study…
Voice-first productivity is gaining momentum AI-powered dictation apps are quickly evolving from simple speech-to-text utilities into broader productivity tools used for email replies, note-taking, and even voice-driven coding. The shift reflects a wider trend in workplace software: using generative AI…
Meta outlines dual-track plan for Manus and messaging apps Meta plans to keep Manus operating as an independent product while also bringing its “agents” into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, according to a statement describing the company’s approach to expanding AI…
Octopus Energy Group raises €850 million for Kraken Octopus Energy Group has raised €850 million (about $1 billion) for its technology subsidiary, Kraken, in what the company described as the platform’s first standalone investment round. The fundraising highlights growing investor…
