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Vision AI Rewrites Product Analytics Playbook
Human Behavior uses vision AI to analyze session replays and surface product insights without manual event tagging, closing a $5M seed after YC.
Maduro’s Huawei Phone Claim Meets Security Reality
Venezuela’s president touts a Huawei gift as unhackable. Experts and history suggest otherwise—patch gaps, past NSA intrusions, and real-world risks remain.
Why Mobile AI Isn't Driving Phone Upgrades
CNET survey finds just 11% upgrade for AI; consumers favor price, battery, storage, and cite privacy and confusion as barriers.
PowerToys Adds Scheduled Themes and Shortcut Conflict Finder
Microsoft PowerToys 0.94 adds shortcut conflict detection and a scheduled light/dark mode utility coming next month to Windows 11.
Octopus Energy Launches Its Own Home EV Charger
Octopus Energy unveils Octopus Charge for Intelligent Octopus Go tariff — tethered and untethered options with app integration and three-year warranty.
Netflix adds mobile clip creation and sharing
Netflix now lets mobile users create, trim, and share highlight clips directly from playback, making social sharing and discoverability easier.
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Adds Phone-Free Cellular and Satellite
Garmin's Fenix 8 Pro brings LTE‑M cellular and InReach satellite, a 4,500‑nit MicroLED option, long battery life, and high price points.
Builders Stage Brings Startup Tactics to Disrupt 2025
Founders and investors share fundraising, GTM, product, and AI lessons live on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Oct 27–29.
IQM Becomes Unicorn with $300M to Accelerate Quantum Platform
Finnish quantum startup IQM raises $300M Series B to scale on‑prem hardware, SDK, error correction, and expand into the U.S. market.
PayPal Gives Users Early Access to Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser
PayPal offers U.S. customers invites to Perplexity’s Comet AI browser plus a free year of Perplexity Pro, boosting distribution and subscriptions.
IFA 2025 Shows AI's Path to Truly Ambient Smart Homes
At IFA 2025, AI agents, VLMs, and local models promise smarter, more private homes by turning sensors and cameras into context-aware assistants.
IFA 2025 Highlights AI Smart Homes Laptops and Gadgets
IFA 2025 in Berlin kicks off with AI-driven smart homes, ultra-light laptops, flashy party speakers, and advanced displays — live coverage of top reveals.