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  • Women's sports are experiencing a notable rise in popularity, driven by new team expansions and increased media rights, though skepticism remains about whether this trend will be sustainable long-term.
  • Supabase, an open-source database platform, has achieved a $5 billion valuation by focusing on innovative technology like vibe coding and declining lucrative contracts in favor of long-term growth.
  • Meesho is set to make history with India's first major e-commerce IPO, raising $606 million, highlighting a significant move in the Indian digital commerce landscape.
  • There is an ongoing federal versus state debate on how to regulate AI, as different jurisdictions vie for control over the rules governing technology, raising questions about consumer protection.
  • The tech industry is currently buzzing with Black Friday deals across various sectors, showcasing significant discounts on popular tech products, drawing consumers' attention to holiday shopping.

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TechCrunch

  • VC Kara Nortman bet early on women’s sports, and now she’s creating the market 6 hours ago by Connie Loizos
    Media & Entertainment, Venture

    As women's sports enters what feels like a sustained boom period -- the Golden State Valkyries just played their first WNBA next season, the NWSL is expanding, media rights deals are growing -- Nortman remains cautiously optimistic about whether this moment will prove different from past surges in interest.

  • Supabase hit $5B by turning down million-dollar contracts. Here’s why. 13 hours ago by Theresa Loconsolo
    Startups, AI, fundraising, Supabase, Equity Video, vibe-coding, database platform

    Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm, and it’s not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the infrastructure behind them are cashing in too.  Supabase, the open-source database platform that’s become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world, raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation just months after closing $200 million at $2 billion. But co-founder and CEO […]

  • SoftBank stays in as Meesho $606M IPO becomes India’s first major e-commerce listing 20 hours ago by Jagmeet Singh
    Commerce, Startups, Amazon India, Flipkart, meesho, Peak XV Partners, Softbank

    Meesho heads for India's first big e-commerce IPO next week.

  • How OpenAI and Google see AI changing go-to-market strategies 20 hours ago by Tim De Chant
    Startups, AI, Google, TechCrunch Disrupt, google cloud, OpenAI, GTMfund, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

    AI is changing how investors and startups bring their products to market. Three experts offered their insights at TechCrunch Disrupt.

  • The race to regulate AI has sparked a federal vs state showdown 21 hours ago by Rebecca Bellan
    AI, Government & Policy, AI policy, AI moratorium, leading the future, ndaa

    The fight over AI regulation isn't about the technology -- it's about whether Washington or the states get to set the rules, and what happens to consumers caught in between.


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Engadget

  • Black Friday Apple deals include the AirPods 4 for 47 percent off an hour ago by Cheyenne MacDonald
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonald

    Apple's AirPods 4 have dropped back down to a record low price in a Black Friday deal on Amazon. If you aren't looking for active noise cancellation, the model without ANC is a steal at 47 percent off, bringing it down to just $69 from its usual price of $130. The Apple AirPods 4 are the best budget AirPods you can get in 2025, with Apple's H2 audio chip to support some of the more advanced audio features from more expensive models. They offer Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and more. If you get the model without active

  • Black Friday streaming deals include Sling Orange Day Passes for only $1 each 2 hours ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
    Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell

    Sling TV is one of the best live streaming streaming services out there right now, giving you the option to watch a number of traditional cable channels without the traditional, locked-in price of a cable subscription. For Black Friday, you can save on Sling TV's newly announced $5 Day Passes. That $5 price is the regular cost — for a limited time through November 30, a Day Pass for Sling Orange is only $1 and that includes access to 34 channels like ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPN 3. Besides ESPN, the Sling Orange Day Pass includes access to TNT and TBS,

  • Black Friday streaming deal: Plex is offering a lifetime pass for 40 percent off 3 hours ago by Sarah Fielding
    Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding

    It's easy to overlook the Black Friday subscription deals available each year when you're focused on getting physical things for yourself and others. But it would be a mistake to do so since you can often save a ton on subscriptions and services you either already use, or have been thinking about trying. Take Plex, which is offering 40 percent off its lifetime pass. You can use the code ANYPASS40 to get it for $150 instead of the usual $250. The monthly and annual Plex Pass options are also 40 percent off. You can get a year of Plex for $42,

  • Black Friday streaming deals drop one year of Starz down to just $12 4 hours ago by Sarah Fielding
    Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding

    As winter truly draws near, there are few things better than spending a chill night at home watching your favorite shows. There are lots of Black Friday streaming deals available this year to make doing that a bit more affordable. One of the best comes courtesy of a $58 discount on an annual Starz subscription. Right now, you can pay just $1 a month for an entire year of watching Outlander — or one of the other great titles available. the only catch is that you have to pay the entire $12 upfront.   If you're not sure about Starz, you can test

  • Passengers face disruption as Airbus updates thousands of planes 5 hours ago by Mariella Moon
    Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon

    An Airbus directive that ordered the immediate software update for 6,000 A320 planes has lead to flight disruptions around the world. As Reuters notes, that’s more than half of the 11,300 A320 jets in operation. The narrow-body A320 is widely used globally, but its largest operator is American Airlines, which has 480 of the model in its fleet. American Airlines said 340 planes out of the 480 it has need to be updated, with each plane taking two hours, during one of the busiest weekends for travel in the US. It told CNBC that it expects the “overwhelming majority” of those


The Verge

  • All the places I used my Trump Mobile wireless service this week an hour ago by Allison Johnson
    5G, Mobile, Report, Tech

    Hey, I got my SIM card. Where's the Trump Phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone's whereabouts. As usual, we're still waiting for a response. In the meantime, we're testing the service on Trump Mobile's MVNO. Here's how that went. As I sat down at the bookstore cafe with a cortado and an oat bar, I panicked just a little bit when I turned on my phone's hotspot. What if my hotspot network gave me away? Would it say ALLISON'S TRUMP PHONE? Would someone smart sitting next to

  • The 194 best Black Friday deals you can still shop — a ton of tech is over half off 5 hours ago by Brandt Ranj
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Now that the Thanksgiving dishes are put away and the last slice of pie is hidden in the back of the fridge, it’s time to turn your attention to the next major holiday: Black Friday. The biggest shopping day of the year has started, and as expected, there are tens of thousands of deals staring you in the face. The Verge found the ones that are actually worth considering.  Our team has spent an enormous amount of time looking through spreadsheets and e-mails to find gadgets that don’t go on sale very often, are down to their all-time low price, or

  • The best Black Friday deals you can still get on AirTags, iPad, and other Apple gear 5 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Apple, Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are down to their best price to date. If you’re planning to gift an Apple device this holiday season — or treat yourself — now’s the time to start shopping. Black Friday has officially arrived, bringing with it the best Apple deals we’ve seen all year. Despite having recently launched, for instance, the new AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Series 11, and new M5-powered MacBook Pro are all down to record low prices for the holiday. Last-gen models are also cheaper than ever right now, with the second-gen AirPods Pro now priced close to the AirPods 4 with active noise

  • Philips Hue’s Festavia string lights are nearly $60 off (and still available) for Black Friday 6 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    If you want your house to be the one everyone slows down to look at this holiday season, Philips Hue’s Festavia lights can make that happen. They aren’t cheap, but thanks to an ongoing Black Friday sale at Amazon, you can still grab a 65-foot string for $145.19 (about $97 off) or a lengthier 130-foot strand for around $237.60 (about $158 off), which is the lowest price we’ve seen on either strand since they were first introduced. PHILIPS HUE FESTAVIA STRING LIGHTS WHERE TO BUY: * $241.99 $145.19 at Amazon (65-foot) * $395.99 $237.6 at Amazon (130-foot) * $241.99 $145.19 at Philips

  • The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025 7 hours ago by Brandon Russell
    Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Now that we’ve already gathered with friends and family to dine on our favorite foods, the real feast has begun. I’m talking, of course, about Black Friday and the full weekend of shopping that leads into Cyber Monday on December 1st. Many of the gadgets we recommend to readers have received steep discounts that’ll likely last throughout both events, allowing you to save on laptops, OLED TVs, noise-crushing headphones, and everything in between. If you didn’t get what you wanted during Amazon Prime Day or the retailer’s most recent sales event, now’s your chance. However, this holiday season could be a more


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