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Plaud’s $179 Note Pro: The Thinnest AI Recorder With 64 GB Memory

Marcus L. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance Plaud's Note Pro is a $179 credit-card-sized AI recorder that's the thinnest on the market at 0.12 inches. The device ships with 64 GB...

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AI Investment Frenzy Hits $1.3T, but Bubble Looms

Sophia A. Reynolds December 30, 2025

At a Glance OpenAI raised $40 billion at a $300 billion valuation. AI giants announced $1.3 trillion in future infrastructure spending. Investor...

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Algorithms Make Follower Counts Irrelevant, but Trust Is Rising

Jonathan P. Miller December 30, 2025

At a Glance Algorithms have made follower counts irrelevant, but trust is rising. Trust in creators increased 21% YoY. 97% of CMOs plan to grow...

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Three Investors Reveal the Three Questions Every Startup Must Answer

Sophia A. Reynolds December 30, 2025

At a Glance Three seasoned investors dissected what makes a pitch deck win or fail at {brand} Disrupt. Their top gripe: overused buzzwords,...

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TechCrunch Highlights: Build Mode, Equity, StrictlyVC Podcasts

Amanda S. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance 3 flagship TechCrunch podcasts cover founders, startup economics, and VC stories. Build Mode offers candid survival advice for...

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Meta Pays $2B for Profitable AI Startup Manus

Marcus L. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance Meta acquires Singapore AI startup Manus for $2B. Manus grew from a $500M valuation in April to a $2B valuation. Manus reports > $100M...

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TikTok’s U.S. Sale Finalized: American Investors Take Majority Control

Ethan R. Coleman December 30, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - TikTok's U.S. operations sold to American investors, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX owning 45%. > - ByteDance keeps...

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TechCrunch Announces 200 Startups for 2026 Battlefield, Highlighting 28 Consumer & EdTech Innovators

Amanda S. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance {brand}'s Startup Battlefield 200 announced 28 standout consumer and edtech startups. The competition features a $100,000 prize for the...

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Enterprises Set to Consolidate AI Spending in 2026, VCs Say

Sophia A. Reynolds December 30, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - VCs predict a sharp focus on AI budgets in 2026. > - Enterprises will cut experimentation and favor a few...

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New Year’s Financial Resolutions: Real Plans, Not Dreams

Ethan R. Coleman December 30, 2025

At a Glance Many people set financial resolutions for 2026. Experts advise realistic, actionable plans over vague goals. Stories range from debt...