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Comcast’s Xfinity Launches National Video Plans; The Best Entertainment Experience for One Simple Price
Xfinity announced the launch of all-new video plans, designed to deliver simplicity, transparency, and unbeatable value for customers.
Despite US tariff hikes, global trade remains surprisingly strong
Global trade is proving far more resilient than many economists expected in the face of escalating U.S. tariffs, The Wall Street Journal writes. Despite forecasts of a decline earlier this year, the U.N. now projects global trade in goods and services will reach $35 trillion in 2025—a 7% jump driven by both higher prices and […]
'Celtic need to sign starters in huge January window'
A "huge" January transfer window is looming for Celtic as new boss Wilfried Nancy seeks to strengthen the squad he inherited. After Celtic's summer business left a lot to be desired - and widened the disconnect between fans and board - next month gives Nancy a first opportunity to shake things up. "I think a lot of the transfers over the last couple of seasons have been what Brendan Rodgers used to call club signings or players for the future," he told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
Station Trio Back on Earth; Expedition 74 Keeps Up Science, Maintains Systems
Expedition 73 has ended and NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has returned to Houston and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky have returned to Moscow. Expedition 74 is now underway with veteran NASA astronaut Mike Fincke as commander.
Health experts criticise NHS chief’s remarks that people with flu symptoms ‘must wear face masks’
Exclusive: Experts warn mixed messaging from Daniel Elkeles causes confusion and could undermine public faith in official guidance
Humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, study finds
LONDON (AP) — Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. The findings, described in the journal Nature, push back the earliest known date for controlled fire-making by roughly 350,000 years. Until now, the oldest confirmed evidence had come from Neanderthal sites in what is now northern France
Tracking Key Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Actions Under the Trump Administration
A new KFF tracker highlights key federal policy actions during President Trump’s second term that concern issues related to mental health and substance use. The second Trump administration has emphasized law-and-order strategies and scaled back several mental health and substance use-related services, while also continuing some treatment-focused initiatives. The tracker can be viewed in multiple ways, including chronological order of policy actions and by category (Mental Health; Opioids/Substance Use Disorder; Federal Infrastructure/ Data/Guidance; and Gun Violence).
Trump, 79, Insists It’s Treason to Talk About His Health Issues
The president said he’d be the first to notice any decline.
'Can’t blame me for anything anymore': Joe Carollo's near 50-year stint in Miami politics ends
A regular fixture in local politics, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo will soon leave city hall for what could be the last time following his mayoral election loss. From his start as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the City of Miami, his time in public office featured plenty of high profile moments — such as dealing with the Elián Gonzalez saga as mayor — and controversies.
Deals for Today: Save Up to $15 on Pokémon Legends Z-A + Mega Dimension DLC While Stocks Last
Save $15 on Pokémon Legends Z-A and its Mega Dimension DLC, plus huge discounts on first-party Nintendo Switch games, Cyberpunk 2077 gear, plushies, and more
Unfinished business (part 2): fixing the “biggest problem” in physics
Our podcast on science and technology. This week, physicist Vlatko Vedral on how to bridge the quantum and classical worlds
Here are our PS Plus Extra and Premium games for December
Sony has lifted the lid on its PS Plus Premium and Extra game offerings for December.
Humans were lighting fires from scratch a lot earlier than previously thought
A 400,000-year-old tinderbox is found in eastern England
CBA Shares Stories, Insights, and More From Member Banks Supporting Small Businesses
Last month, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) celebrated Small Business Saturday with a countdown sharing the important work our member banks do to support Main Streets across America. This blog provides a look back on small business stories, insights, and more from our members. From jewelers and manufacturers to home…
Man made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, discovery in Suffolk suggests
Groundbreaking find makes compelling case that humans were lighting fires much earlier than originally believed
Scientists discover oldest evidence of human-made fire in a 400,000-year-old hearth
A new archaeological find pushes back the timeline on when humans mastered the ability to make fires, a transformative technology.
Hartford: 10-Year Analysis Shows Shifts in Common, Expensive Small-Business Claims
Liability risks for small businesses have shifted over the last decade, with fire and slip-and-falls becoming more expensive while water and freezing
A Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor’s race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party’s nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Who is Eileen Higgins? What to know about Miami's mayor-elect
Eileen Higgins coasted to victory in Miami's mayoral election, defeating Trump's preferred candidate. Here's what to know about her.
Here are iPhone’s most downloaded apps and games of 2025
On the heels of unveiling the App Store Awards winners last week, Apple today unveiled the most downloaded apps and...
Hubble & Citizen Science
Hubble's vast and growing archive is a treasure trove of data for researchers, especially with help from citizen scientist volunteers.
Gunther Takes Top Prize in Business Pitch Competition
Arkansas Tech University student Rose Gunther captured first place in a business pitch competition that concluded with presentations before a panel of judges at Co-Create Innovation Hub in Russellville on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Gunther’s idea for an agricultural drone service that would help crop row farmers maximize yields on the…
The Never-Seen-Before First Stars In The Universe Might Have Finally Been Spotted
They’re the very definition of live fast and die young!
Launching this spring, a new graduate certificate will allow UF students to explore their passion for sports media
Last year, Jada Ross, a UF journalism major on the sports and media track, found herself on a coverage team for the 124th U.S Open. There, despite being the youngest reporter in attendance and the only woman in the group, she was given the opportunity to ask the first postgame interview question to Ludvig Åberg, a Swedish professional golfer.
NBA Star Kevin Durant defends Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes against critics
During a recent media appearance, NBA Star Kevin Durant defends Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes against critics | @EdEastonJr
New Software from the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative
Eighty-two volunteer teams with the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast (DEB) Initiative spent the day spread across North America, observing the eclipse with telescopes, collecting a massive dataset of images, and developing software to process it.
US politics live: most Americans blame Trump for high prices, poll shows
New poll shows 55% of Americans hold Trump administration accountable for cost of living rises – a day after Trump makes false claims on economy
Cyberpunk 2077 Celebrates Five Years Since Launch!
CD PROJEKT RED proudly marks five years in Night City with a special anniversary trailer, partnerships, and announcements — all in celebration of Cyberpunk 2077’s journey over the last half a decade! Snapshot: A fifth anniversary trailer
LastPass Brings Secure Access to Businesses and Individuals Alike With New Capabilities in 2025
BOSTON, December 10, 2025--LastPass, a leader in password and identity management trusted by over 100,000 businesses worldwide, announced a series of major advancements in 2025 designed to give users greater security, visibility, and control across work and life. Key updates include Passkeys, now available to all customers, and Business Max, a new SKU that introduces easy-to-use SaaS visibility and access control capabilities alongside other improvements that strengthen security and simplify use
Howard Marks says AI is going to have a 'terrifying' impact on employment — and it goes well past lost paychecks
Howard Marks, cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, said AI could strip people of the structure, purpose, and self-worth they gain from work.
How Salt & Stone Made Fancy Deodorant Into a $140 Million Business
With a hero speed stick that became a top seller at both Amazon and Sephora, Salt & Stone has leveraged fragrance, design and a pricing sweet spot to ride the body-care boom — however long it lasts.
Pre-budget leaks ‘unacceptable’, Rachel Reeves tells MPs
Chancellor says income tax U-turn was agreed in partnership with Keir Starmer
‘Boo-yah!’: Stuart Scott’s unique voice, sportscasting rise documented in new ’30 for 30′
Scott burst onto the broadcasting scene with an authentic voice and style in the late 1980s after graduating from North Carolina.
US health officials re-examine RSV shots despite documented safety and efficacy
Officials from RFK Jr’s HHS are scrutinizing vaccines that have dramatically lowered infant hospitalizations
Bipartisan Coalition of 38 House Members Introduce “CommonGround Bill” to Address Skyrocketing ACA Premiums
Above: House Republicans and Democrats announcing a bipartisan framework last week to keep health care costs down. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), along with a bipartisan coalition of 38 total House Members, introduced the “CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act,” based on the health care framework they […]
I founded a company while on maternity leave. In 2022, I hired my husband, and last year, we did more than $4.8 million in revenue.
Carinne Meyrignac founded her company while on maternity leave. She hired her husband in 2022, and last year, they did over $4M in revenue.
Ignored, misdiagnosed, left to die: Illinois' new prison health care provider has a history of poor care, records show
A Sun-Times review of more than 100 lawsuits against Centurion Health shows a recurring pattern: People in prison repeatedly complain about a health issue, are ignored by correctional and medical staff and their condition worsens to the point of dangerous complications or death.
Governors cross aisle to call for ‘moral clarity’ amid political violence
Govs. Josh Shapiro (D) and Spencer Cox (R) join forces to denounce the rise in political violence in the past few years.
The 33 best comedy specials of 2025
The best comedy of 2025 includes specials by Frankie Quiñones, Andrew Schulz, Jordan Jensen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Burr, Atsuko Okatsuka and Gabriel Iglesias.
7 Quick Wins To Put AI To Work In Your Small Business
Small business leaders are put off AI by perceptions they need to master a sophisticated technology. But simple AI tools are easy to use and will deliver quick results
Alvin and Yvette Harris Sports Peformance Center Pays Off For Student-Athletes
Augusta, Ga- When the Alvin and Paulette Harris Sports Performance Center opened before the start of the first semester at Augusta University, most everyone knew it would be a game changer for student-athletes. They now had a dedicated space for them to get faster, stronger and more fit for their athletic seasons. Now, after a full semester of its utilization, the student-athletes are seeing the dividends.
Team USA's flag football talent search for 2028 Olympics is on. Here's how
NFL players and current U.S. flag national team members aren't guaranteed to make the Olympic rosters. USA Football is casting a wide net.
'Brain scars': The hidden forms of sexism that harm women's health
Subtle sexism that pervades everyday life often gets shrugged off. But research shows it can still have lasting psychological effects – including "thinning" parts of the brain.
3 separate US strikes on alleged drug boats have initially left survivors. Each time they’ve been treated differently
As the US military has undertaken a campaign of attacks against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, at least five people have survived initial strikes ending up in the water after explosions killed fellow crew members and disabled their ships.
Reeves faces Treasury committee before Tory censure motion in Commons saying she misled voters about budget
The chancellor will give evidence to the Commons Treasury committee about the budget from 10am
Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘aiming for $1.5tn valuation’ in stock market flotation
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Women at the top are exhausted and burned out, according to a McKinsey and Lean In report
Burnout among senior-level women is the highest it has been in the past five years, according to a report from McKinsey and LeanIn.org.
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment
Cale Makar with a Powerplay Goal vs. Nashville Predators
2 Democrats, 2 strategies: Texas Senate race shows party split on Trump-focus in midterm elections
In Texas, Democratic candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have launched their Senate campaigns with contrasting strategies
Knicks storm past Raptors to advance into NBA Cup semifinals in Las...
The streaking Knicks are taking their luck to Sin City.
NBA Cup: Desmond Bane drops 37 to rally Magic past Heat, Knicks blow past Raptors to reach semifinals
Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it
President Donald Trump admits he used the slur “shithole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations
Jordan Martinook with a Shorthanded Goal vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Trump, 79, Melts Down Over Failing Health in 500-Word Rant
Shortly after wrapping a 90-minute speech at a rally in Pennsylvania, the president posted a lengthy rant to Truth Social.
IRS Issues Guidance For Expanded Health Savings Accounts Under New Tax Law
The IRS has issued guidance on HSAs, answering questions about telehealth services, bronze and catastrophic plans under the ACA, and direct primary care arrangements.
The Knicks are proving to be an oasis in a New York sports wasteland
For now, at least, all is zen with the Knicks. Of all teams.
Escalona wins Miami District 3 runoff, upending Carollo political dynasty
Rolando Escalona, general manager of Brickell’s Sexy Fish restaurant, has defeated Frank Carollo, a veteran city commissioner.
Sydney Sweeney debunks plastic surgery rumors while promoting 'The Housemaid'
Sydney Sweeney denies plastic surgery rumors, citing her fear of needles and explaining how professional makeup and lighting create different looks.
Humans rank among leading monogamous mammals, study finds
Human beings in 7th place out of 35 species on monogamy scale but behind moustached tamarins and Eurasian beavers
For Real, a Natural History of Misinformation
It’s not just humans who suffer from leading one another astray. So do fish, flies and even bacteria.
Vanderbilt University and EPB launch innovation institute to accelerate quantum science and technology breakthroughs
Vanderbilt University and EPB of Chattanooga, home of America’s most comprehensive quantum commercialization infrastructure, announced plans to establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation, further positioning Chattanooga—and Tennessee—as a national hub for advancing quantum science and technology.
Star-studded ‘Roast of New Jersey’ is coming to N.J. theater, Jeff Ross hosting
A list of comedians with Jersey ties are going to tear Jersey apart
Rubio Deletes Calibri as the State Department’s Official Typeface
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Biden-era move to the sans serif typeface “wasteful,” casting the return to Times New Roman as part of a push to stamp out diversity efforts.
Texas Association of Business CEO Glenn Hamer resigns
An unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group.
Russell Crowe Blasts ‘Gladiator II’ ― And 1 Character Choice Has Him Fuming
Crowe called out the 2024 film, which starred Paul Mescal, for twisting Maximus’s “moral core” and story.
Charlie Kirk's focus on God, not politics, in his final book is fitting, his close friend explains
Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet discusses Charlie Kirk's final book on faith and the Sabbath on 'The Story.'
Trump offers farmers $12-billion bailout to offset pain from trade war : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has announced a $12-billion bailout plan for farmers, designed to offset the impacts they have felt from a trade war with China. We discuss how this program fits into Trump’s broader economic policy agenda, and whether it detracts from his message that tariffs will be a boon for the country’s economy.This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Please let us know what you think of our show and how we can make it better by filling out this quick survey. As a token of our appreciation, three respondents will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.
Scientists have calculated just how much faster clocks tick on Mars
Clocks tick faster on Mars than they do on Earth, in part because Mars experiences less gravitational pull from the Sun. Now scientists have calculated just how much faster -- 477 microseconds, on average.
Sky Sports: Aston Villa considering move to sign 19-year-old forward
Aston Villa Eyeing Brazilian Talent in Bid to Sharpen January OptionsAston Villa’s recruitment strategy is beginning to take clearer shape ahead of the January window, with Sky Sports relaying claim...
Massachusetts is seeing more people drop health insurance
“In the first month of open enrollment, we’ve seen over 10,000 people terminate their coverage for 2026," says Audrey Morse Gasteier, Health Connector Executive Director.
The Astros just made an intriguing minor league ownership decision
The Houston Astros have not been very active during this year’s winter meetings, at least in the major league side of things. However, change is coming quickly for their minor league clubs.
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Two of Trump's peace deals at risk as fighting surges in Congo and at Cambodia-Thailand border
At least two of several agreements aimed at ending global conflicts that President Donald Trump has hailed as evidence of his negotiating prowess are in trouble and at risk of collapsing
Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health
Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Earlier studies have shown that prairie strips established in approximately 10% of a field can significantly increase biodiversity and pollinator habitat, reduce erosion and improve water quality. However, strips’ impacts on soil health have remained largely unexamined until now. Findings published recently in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation showed that prairie strips improved a number of soil health measures within 10-12 years.
Florida's DeSantis declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month.
Long Island's Bruce Blakeman is running for governor, will challenge Elise Stefanik in Republican primary
Blakeman, who has cast himself as a bulwark against the liberal policies of urban Democrats, criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul as a “failure" in an appearance on the Fox News “Fox and Friends” show.
Mission Valley Bank Unveils Sleek, Bold, Contactless Mastercard® Business Debit Card
Mission Valley Bank today announced the launch of its new Mastercard® Business Debit Card, a major enhancement to the Bank's suite of business banking solutions. Designed with sleek, bold, contactless functionality and built for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and business professionals who demand speed, security, and control, the new debit card reinforces Mission Valley Bank's commitment to delivering high-touch, high-performance financial tools that move at the pace of modern business.
Organizers submit enough signatures to block gerrymandered Missouri map
More than 300,000 signatures delivered to secretary of state to force referendum on Republican-drawn map
Google rolling out Notification Organizer to Pixel
Following AI Summaries last month, Google is rolling out the Notification Organizer to Pixel phones with Android 16 QPR2.
Pixel Watch 4 adding pinch and wrist gestures, faster Smart Replies
After missing out on last month’s Feature Drop, Google is rolling out a sizable Pixel Watch 4 update this month that adds one-handed gestures.
Mounts of Mayhem is here
Mounts of Mayhem charges into Minecraft today! Choose your steed, master the spear, and outsmart foes both familiar and new to become a true champion. Mount up and ride into the mayhem today in Bedrock and Java Edition.
Amazon adds delivery tracking, last-minute adds, gift ideas to Alexa+
Amazon upgrades Alexa+ with new shopping tools, turning Echo screens into hubs for orders, deals, and gift buying.
Nancy Mace escalated airport incident into ‘spectacle’, police investigation says
Republican congresswoman berated TSA personnel in October with profanity and insults, leaving facility employees ‘visibly upset’
Tell us: What was your top live entertainment event of 2025?
We want to know what local concert, comedy show, or theater experience stands out from the last year.
Yahoo Sports Network Adds Live Indoor Football League Games to Growing Programming Slate
Yahoo Sports, C15 Studio, and the Indoor Football League (IFL) are teaming up to bring live football broadcasts to Yahoo Sports Network, the new streaming TV channel available on leading FAST services and yahoosports.tv.
Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?
Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...
Roundup: Small business confidence / Commercial real estate / Private consumer lending
Ticking up: Small business confidence rose slightly in November, with the NFIB optimism index climbing to 99.0 on stronger sales expectations, outperforming forecasts. However, hiring remains challenging, as labor quality is still the top concern. Meanwhile, inflation pressures and supply chain disruptions are growing and uncertainty over future investment has increased. Expectations for better business […]
France’s prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament
Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill.
University of Utah nearing deal with a private equity firm to help fund athletics
The U.’s board of trustees will vote on the matter Tuesday.
FGCU, FOX Sports Radio Team Up for Basketball Coverage
Florida Gulf Coast and Sun Broadcasting's FOX Sports Radio have partnered to broadcast four men's and four women's basketball games in 2026.
Pebble's founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button
After rebooting the Pebble smartwatch, founder Eric Migicovsky is expanding his company's device lineup with a new smart wearable: an AI-powered smart ring known as Index 01. Named for the finger where the ring is meant to be worn, the new $75 ring is not meant to be a competitor to the always-on, always-listening AI devices, like the AI pendant Friend, but instead offers a way to record quick notes and reminders with a press of a button on the ring's side. AI only comes into play via the open source, speech-to-text, and AI models that run locally on your smartphone, via the open source Pebble mobile app. That is, if the Ring's button is not being pressed, it's not recording. (And this is a press-and-hold gesture, too, which means you can't start the ring's recording and then let go to surreptitiously record a conversation.) You can wear the stainless steel ring while in the shower, washing hands, doing dishes, or in the rain, but you would have to take it off for other water-related activities, like swimming. At launch, it's water-resistant to 1 meter. The ring is also not a fitness tracker or sleep monitor. It doesn't record details about your heart rate or health. And it's not there to be your AI friend. "I'm not trying to build some AI assistant thing," Migicovsky told TechCrunch in an interview. "I build things that solve one main problem, and they solve it really well," he explains. "I think of as external memory for my brain...that's what this is. It's always with you." Plus, the ring has been designed to be highly reliable and privacy-preserving, he says, as all your thoughts are stored on your phone, not in the cloud. There is no subscription. Migicovsky has been wearing the ring for three months now and says he cannot imagine going back to a world where he doesn't always have a memory device with him. "The problem is that, during the day, I get ideas or I remember something, and if I don't write it down that second, I forget it," he says. The ring solves this problem, he adds, without becoming another device you need to charge. "The battery lasts for years," Migicovsky claims. Technically, the ring is said to support roughly 12 to 14 hours of recording. On average, the founder says he uses it 10-20 times per day to record 3-6 second thoughts. At that rate, he'll get about two years of usage. When the ring's battery dies, you can ship it back to the company for recycling. When using Index, you can record up to five minutes of audio, which can be saved to the ring and synced to your phone later. This makes sense for recording briefer, personal thoughts and notes, even when you don't have your phone handy, but it wouldn't work for recording a longer chat, like a presentation, meeting, or in-person interview of some kind. The ring also supports 99+ languages and has a bit of on-device memory, in case you're not in Bluetooth range of your device, where the recording is ultimately saved and transcribed. (The raw audio is retained, too, in case the speech-to-text is garbled due to loud background noise). If you own a Pebble smartwatch or one from another brand, your recorded thought can even appear on the watch's screen so you can verify it's correct. The ring works with Pebble's mobile app, which offers notes and reminders, but can optionally integrate with your phone's calendaring system, too, or other apps, like Notion. And the ring's software is open source, which makes it hackable by the community, the founder points out. Because of its open nature, the ring's button is already programmable. In addition to the press-and-hold gesture, you can program the ring to do other things with a single or double press, like play or pause your music or control the shutter on your phone's camera. You could use it to send a message through the universal chat app Beeper, which Migicovsky also created, or you could add your own voice actions via MCP. A new approach to hardware Migicovsky acknowledges that hardware can be difficult to get right -- as the previous exit of Pebble to Fitbit showed. (Fitbit, too, was later acquired by Google in 2021). "I didn't earn any money during Pebble -- we exited, but it was not a great exit," Migicovsky admits. This year, however, he decided to reboot the Pebble project after Google open sourced the PebbleOS, which opened up the door to new hardware. With his new company, Core Devices, Migicovsky plans to do things differently. Still, the founder doesn't regret his previous choices, he clarifies. "I wouldn't have gone back and changed anything. I loved what we built. I loved what we did. I love the company that we built, but it's not the only way to build a company," he told TechCrunch. " And, speaking as an ex-YC partner, there are -- there's a time and a place for building a venture-backed startup. Some companies are phenomenal when they raise money and build a big team, and I tried that...I think what I'm doing now is trying an alternative path, which is start from profitability," he says. The new company is a small team of five, self-funded, and focused on sustainability. So far, Core Devices has shipped the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch with a black-and-white display. Its first run sold out, and the company is now preparing to ship the upgraded version, the Pebble Time 2. The newer device, which has seen 25,000 pre-orders, is a stainless steel watch with a larger, color e-ink screen. As for the Index 01, the ring's pre-order offer ends in March 2026. After that, the price increases to $99. It currently comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black and works with iOS and Android devices. Customers can select from eight ring sizes and three colors.
Disney’s Entertainment Model Stumbles as Amazon Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure Spending
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Disney (NYSE: DIS) just reported earnings revealing two companies moving in opposite directions. Amazon delivered 13.4% revenue growth and accelerating cloud momentum. Disney posted flat revenue, down 0.5% year-over-year, as streaming gains failed to offset legacy media weakness. Is it odd that I’m comparing what are now two drastically different companies ... Disney’s Entertainment Model Stumbles as Amazon Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure Spending
