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Apple’s colorful Watch Solo Loop bands are up to 70 percent off now
Whether you’ve still got the original band that came with your Apple Watch, or if you’re hungry for more band color options, Woot has a bevy of bands available at up to 70 percent off their normal prices. The Solo Loop band is the most affordable option, costing just $14.99 at Woot in a range […]
An interview with X VP of Product Keith Coleman about plans to let developers program AI agents to propose Community Notes, the old system, and more (Will Oremus/Washington Post)

Will Oremus / Washington Post:
An interview with X VP of Product Keith Coleman about plans to let developers program AI agents to propose Community Notes, the old system, and more — The Washington Post's essential guide to tech policy news — Send news tips to: will.oremus@washpost.com
The best phone to buy right now
Haven’t you heard? Phones are boring now. And that’s just fine! Most people buying a new phone just want something familiar that works better than the device they’re replacing. If that’s your MO, then you’re sure to find something reliable in my recommendations below. But even if you’re looking for something a little more extra, […]
Deerhoof did not want its music ‘funding AI battle tech’ — so it ditched Spotify
On Monday, the long-running indie rock band Deerhoof made an announcement: it was pulling its music from Spotify. The impetus was Spotify founder Daniel Ek's newest investment in Helsing, the German defense group that makes AI and drones. Helsing raised 600 million euros in its most recent funding round, which was led by Ek's venture […]
The Open Platform, a key TON developer that is behind Telegram's crypto Wallet, raised a $28.5M Series A at a $1B valuation, bringing its total funding to $70M+ (Ben Weiss/Fortune)

Ben Weiss / Fortune:
The Open Platform, a key TON developer that is behind Telegram's crypto Wallet, raised a $28.5M Series A at a $1B valuation, bringing its total funding to $70M+ — Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. — Crypto has a new unicorn.