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Secondary sales shift from founder windfalls to employee-retention tools' plus, Meta tests a standalone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos Feb 05, 2026

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AI startups like Clay and ElevenLabs are using early liquidity to keep their best talent.

Also, launched last September, Vibes lets you create and share short-form AI-generated videos and access a dedicated feed that displays AI videos from others.

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Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiences Feb 05, 2026

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Fibr AI replaces marketing agency– and engineering-heavy website personalization with autonomous systems designed for enterprise scale.

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Alexa+, Amazon’s AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S. Feb 04, 2026

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Amazon opens Alexa+ to everyone in the U.S. The AI feature is free for Prime members across devices, and free for everyone on mobile and web.

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Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics Feb 04, 2026

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The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.

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Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health; plus, French police search X office in Paris Feb 03, 2026

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Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues.

Also, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

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Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features; plus, Ring brings its ‘Search Party’ feature for finding lost dogs to non-Ring camera owners Feb 03, 2026

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Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings.

Also, Ring's Search Party feature for finding lost dogs is now available across the U.S. — even if you don't own a Ring camera.

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What Snowflake’s deal with OpenAI tells us about the enterprise AI race; plus, GrubHub's new fee policy Feb 02, 2026

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Snowflake is the latest enterprise to sign multi-year deals with multiple AI companies in what could be a sign to come of a future trend.

Also, in a bold move to close the gap with rivals, Grubhub is waiving delivery and service fees on restaurant orders over $50.

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Bye-bye corporate conglomerates. Hello personal conglomerates. Feb 02, 2026

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TechCrunch's Tim DeChant writes about Elon Musk's reported merging of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla and how it harkens back to the heyday of General Electric — or maybe the robber barons of the Gilded Age.

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The iPhone just had its best quarter ever; plus, Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50B in OpenAI Jan 30, 2026

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Growth in regions like China and India are credited with pushing Apple's phone sales higher than ever.

Also, If a deal materializes, it would mean Amazon is backing competing startups in the race for AI supremacy.

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Tesla’s energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company; plus, Apple bought Israeli startup Q.AI Jan 30, 2026

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Energy storage products like the Megapack, Megablock, and Powerwall drove

Also, Apple announced its acquisition of Q.AI for a reported nearly $2 billion, making it the company's second-largest acquisition to date.

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