Shield, which acquires IT businesses and uses AI to make them efficient, raised $100M from Thrive Holdings and says it crossed $100M in annual revenue in 2025 (Natasha Mascarenhas/Bloomberg)

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Shield, which acquires IT businesses and uses AI to make them efficient, raised $100M from Thrive Holdings and says it crossed $100M in annual revenue in 2025 — It's Thrive Holdings' latest investment in bringing new tech to the services industry. — Thrive Holdings, an offshoot …

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The Verge’s 2026 Valentine’s Day gift guide (for her)

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Valentine's Day often comes with more pressure than it needs to. At heart, though, February 14th is about showing appreciation for the people you care about in ways that feel thoughtful and sincere. And while big displays of romance can do that, it's often the quieter, more personal gestures - or a meaningful gift that […]

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GOG is giving away three 90s survival horror games

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The original Alone in the Dark and its sequels are free at GOG for a limited time.

KPop Demon Hunters gave K-pop its first Grammys win

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Netfli'x KPop Demon Hunters just made K-pop history at the 2026 Grammys by snatching a win, something BTS never pulled off.

Fieldguide, which uses AI agents to automate accounting and auditing tasks, raised a $75M Series C led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives at a $700M valuation (Leo Schwartz/Fortune)