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After a decade of turning down VCs, Oxylabs hits $3.6bn valuation: 'Right timing, right partner'

For a decade, Oxylabs did things the Lithuanian way: heads down, no outside money and profitable from day one. Yey Ayzdspy-yhyql eurgyrg rdjabmye aqj...

Aug 05, 2026 • 5 min read

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The 144 new funds this year and what they reveal about Europe's investment market

If you only followed this year’s funding announcements, you would be forgiven for thinking European venture was in good health. New funds kept arrivin...

Aug 05, 2026 • 5 min read

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More GPU price hikes loom for Asia as Japanese distributor warns of new increases — CFD Sales signals 20% to 40% higher prices on Gigabyte graphics card orders starting this month

Japanese technology supplier and distributor confirms that the Gigabyte graphics card will cost between 20% and 40% more due to a new price increase.

Aug 04, 2026 • 5 min read

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12 investors who recently became founders

For years, the startup talent pipeline has flowed from familiar sources: engineers jump ship from Big Tech, operators leave unicorns and researchers g...

Aug 04, 2026 • 5 min read

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Enabling the next iteration of the borrow checker on nightly

TL;DR We are enabling the next iteration of the borrow checker (coined Polonius Alpha) on nightly in preparation for stabilization in the next few mon...

Aug 04, 2026 • 5 min read

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Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet

We now have a better idea of what the Chromebook successor might look like.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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The End of August Will Feature a Lunar Eclipse Visible All Over North America

The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Want the best bass out of your headphones? Here's what to look for

Before you go spend money on new headphones, try these adjustments. You can probably improve the sound on the ones you have.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Smartwatch vs smart ring for health tracking: The difference between these two wearables

Deciding between a smartwatch or a smart ring? Here's what to know.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Best wireless earbuds for 2026

It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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It's your last chance to get a FREE Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder at T-Mobile — the deal ends this week

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder deals are live, and T-Mobile is already giving away the foldable phone for free with eligible trade-in and new line.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Gaming on the 4GB Radeon RX 6500 XT and GTX 1650 Super in 2026 — upscaling makes low-end GPUs viable for esports and internet cafes

Practically every graphics card introduced since 2022 has had at least 6GB or 8GB of VRAM, but AMD is bucking that trend in 2026 with the new RX 9050...

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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GPU prices keep surging in 2026 — Lack of sale discounts and rising VRAM costs keep current-gen prices sky-high

AI, tariffs, and greed have put pressure on PC builders wanting a new GPU. Can you still get a cheap GPU?

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Ten years later, the iconic GTX 1080 Ti still holds up in 1080p gaming, but not without showing its age — Redux testing highlights the wonders of 11GB VRAM & the woes of time

PC Games Hardware has retested the GTX 1080 Ti, along with its GP102 brethren, in a range of new games across multiple resolutions. The results reveal...

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Gateway API v1.6: TCPRoute and UDPRoute Graduate to Standard

The Kubernetes SIG Network community is thrilled to share the release of Gateway API v1.6.0, which was released on June 30th of this year! Gateway API...

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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13 technical founders across Europe to watch, according to VCs

Startups led by technically proficient builders are hot property in Europe. Kff ngnwprktw’k xqrctrkr wqpzkprk adm tgiglnup zumz mazqqke d tljgudvpk-pj...

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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The billion-dollar question: How will the neolabs actually make money?

Speaking at a breakfast event in London last month, Alexey Dosovitskiy, the cofounder of newly-launched AI lab Recursive Superintelligence, enthusiast...

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #1149

Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections for Monday, Aug. 3.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Built thin vs. built to last

Samsung's new foldable has arrived, but Google's previous-gen model is already ahead in a few key areas.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: Better in (almost) every way

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra nearly perfects the big-screen Samsung foldable, but Galaxy Z Fold 6 users might hold onto their S Pen.

Aug 03, 2026 • 5 min read