Danish startup Flatpay joins the club of European fintech unicorns to track
Danish fintech startup Flatpay has achieved unicorn status with a $1.75 billion valuation, joining European fintech leaders. The company targets small businesses with a flat-rate model, expanding from 7,000...
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Beloved SF cat’s death fuels Waymo criticism
The tragic death of a neighborhood bodega cat named Kit Kat has sparked debate in San Francisco’s Mission District. Locals created a shrine and placed signs criticizing Waymo’s robotaxi...
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BNPL is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone
BNPL services are growing rapidly, with 91.5 million users in the U.S. and 25% using them for groceries, signaling financial strain. Default rates have surged to 42% in 2025,...
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Are we nearing the end of Apple’s Tim Cook era?
Apple is considering Tim Cook’s possible resignation as CEO by early next year, according to a Financial Times report. The company’s board and executives are preparing for this transition...
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Amazon satellite network gets a rebrand — and drops its affordability pitch
Amazon has rebranded its satellite internet project from Project Kuiper to Leo, signaling a strategic shift toward commercial contracts over focusing on underserved communities. The name change coincides with...
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TechCrunch Mobility: The robotaxi expansion that really matters
Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to include freeway access in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, marking a critical step for urban mobility. This development,...
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How much of the AI data center boom will be powered by renewable energy?
Global investment in data centers is projected to reach $580 billion this year, surpassing spending on new oil exploration. The shift highlights growing concerns about generative AI’s environmental impact...
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How Genes Have Harnessed Physics to Grow Living Things
Genes and physical forces work together to shape living organisms, as revealed by recent research. The Marangoni effect, which causes wine tears, also drives embryo development by creating mechanical...
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