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The iPhone Air is so light, I forgot it was in my pocket | TechCrunch

The iPhone Air is so light, I forgot it was in my pocket | TechCrunch

After using the iPhone Air for the past ten days, I can confirm what everyone’s been wondering: yes, it really is that light and thin. But what’s more interesting is whether Apple’s thinnest phone ever, at just 5.64 millimeters, is worth the trade-offs it demands. I have used the iPhone 15 Pro Max as a primary phone for over 18 …

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California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services | TechCrunch

California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services | TechCrunch

California has passed a new law aimed at quieting blaring advertisements on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video, requiring commercial volumes to match the audio levels of the content being streamed. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law on Monday. Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than …

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My Favorite Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router Is at Its Lowest Price Yet

My Favorite Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router Is at Its Lowest Price Yet

The Prime Big Deal Days are in full swing, but a discount on Netgear’s Orbi 770 Series is not to be missed, since this is the best Wi-Fi 7 mesh for most homes right now. It is easy to set up and use, delivers stable and speedy performance, and provides expansive coverage. If you’re looking to jack up your home …

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xAI hires former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong as CFO | TechCrunch

xAI hires former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong as CFO | TechCrunch

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, now has a new chief financial officer: Former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong, the Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources. Armstrong, who previously advised Musk during the Twitter deal, will oversee the finances of both xAI and X, which were merged in April, the report said. The former banker has been working with xAI for …

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Patreon CEO Jack Conte Wants You to Get Off of Your Phone

Patreon CEO Jack Conte Wants You to Get Off of Your Phone

Before we really get too far into it, we always start with a little bit of rapid-fire questioning, some warmup. Jack, what is the most active text thread that you’re on? I am not on any active text threads. I try to do as little of that as possible. OK, we may come back to that later. What does the …

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Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan | TechCrunch

Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan | TechCrunch

Microsoft is buying 100 megawatts of solar capacity from Japanese developer Shizen Energy, the latest in a string of renewable energy deals designed to power the tech company’s growing compute needs.  The agreement, which the companies announced late last week, covers four different solar developments; one is already operating and three are under construction. The deal covers output from the …

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