2026-08-18

EliseAI is in talks to raise $300mn at a $3.7bn valuation

EliseAI is in talks to raise $300mn at a $3.7bn valuation, according to Business Insider. Katie Roof reported the round on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with it. Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer Venture Partners are in talks to lead it. The details are not settled. Roof wrote that the numbers could still change. EliseAI, a16z and […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-18

Apple overhauls EU App Store fees to settle its DMA dispute

Apple is overhauling its EU App Store fees to settle a long dispute with the European Commission. The company announced the changes on Tuesday, after what it called close collaboration with the Commission. Developers can sign the new terms today, and they take effect on 1 October. The headline change is the end of the […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-18

Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription

Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription. [...]

2026-08-18

Here's why you should think twice before storing your electronics in the garage

Moisture and extreme temperatures are the last thing electronics in storage need. [...]

2026-08-18

Peacock raises prices by 18 percent after becoming profitable

Peacock's quarterly profitability isn't guaranteed. [...]

2026-08-18

The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China's space program

One big question: Will China assert territorial rights where its rover explores? [...]

2026-08-18

Fairphone's latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650

Fairphone sells components like the USB port and screen, all swappable with a single torx driver. [...]

2026-08-18

Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner

The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year. [...]

2026-08-18

I tried ChatGPT's new interactive quizzes on 5 subjects I thought I knew well — it quickly found the gaps in my knowledge

ChatGPT has a new built-in quiz feature, which you can use to test your knowledge on any subject you like. [...]