The wild six weeks for NanoClaw’s creator that led to a deal with Docker

It’s been a whirlwind for NanoClaw creator Gavriel Cohen.  About six weeks ago, he introduced NanoClaw on Hacker News as a tiny, open-source, secure alternative to the AI agent-building sensation OpenClaw, after he built it in a weekend coding binge. That post went viral.   “I sat down on the couch…

Don’t miss your chance to get a Roku TV for just $130

If you’re looking for a small, affordable TV for your bedroom, kitchen, garage, or basement, this deal on one of Roku’s latest smart TVs might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Right now, on Amazon, you can get a 40-inch Roku Select Series TV for its lowest price ever…

The $32B acquisition that one VC is calling the ‘Deal of the Decade’

According to Index Ventures Partner Shardul Shah, cybersecurity startup Wiz sits “at the center of three tailwinds: AI, cloud, and security spend.” Those tailwinds powered what just became the largest venture-backed acquisition in history — Google’s $32 billion deal, finalized after a declined 2024 offer, antitrust review on both sides…

Amazon has finally fixed the Kindle Scribe’s biggest flaw

I’ve always liked the Kindle Scribe, mainly because it has a larger screen than other Kindles and also doubles as a digital notebook, making it great for taking notes and annotating PDFs. And since it features a paper-like E Ink display, writing on it feels much more like using a…

Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss

Apple is dropping its commission rate in the App Store in China to 25% from 30% following discussions with the Chinese regulator, the company said Thursday. The new 25% commission will apply to paid apps and in-app purchases, while a lower 12% commission (down from 15%) will be charged for…

This ASUS ProArt laptop makes both the creator and the gamer inside of me happy

When it comes to laptop-style PCs, I’m particularly drawn to models promising to be capable of burning through seriously heavy work loads. In an era where even mid-range smartphones and tablets are powerful enough for general-purpose computing (while also being thin and light enough to carry around anywhere and everywhere),…

Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming

Peacock is making a clear bet on two things: AI and mobile-first entertainment. Based on what the streamer previewed at a press event yesterday, Peacock’s mobile app is about to look a whole lot more like a mix of TikTok, a casual gaming hub, and a streaming service. From an…

Motional robotaxis join the Uber app in Vegas two years after major reset

Uber has added another company’s autonomous vehicles to its growing robotaxi network. Hyundai-owned Motional’s self-driving version of the Ioniq 5 is now available to be hailed for rides to and from five areas around the city — with a safety monitor in the car, for now. Starting Friday, the vehicles…

How to Enable Fingerprint UPI Payments in Paytm, PhonePe, Amazon Pay

Tap on the Enable Biometric button on the account on which you want to enable the setting. Once you complete these steps, you can now make UPI payments in PhonePe by using your fingerprint or Face ID. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can enable biometric payments across various…

China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies

George Zhang thought OpenClaw could make him rich, even though he didn’t really understand how the viral AI agent software worked. But he saw a video of a Chinese social media influencer demonstrating how it could be deployed to manage stock portfolios and make investment decisions autonomously. Zhang, who works…