Sequoia Raises About $10 Billion and Closes Its London Office in Major Restructuring
Venture capital firm Sequoia has raised about $10 billion in new funds while closing its London office and ending its Arc accelerator and Scouts programme.
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Revolut Valued at $115 Billion in Secondary Share Sale
A sale of existing Revolut shares values the fintech company at $115 billion, up 53% from its valuation a year ago, as it prepares to launch banking services in the United States.
UK's £400 Billion AI Figure Came From a Google-Commissioned Report, Minister Confirms
A UK minister has confirmed that a widely quoted claim that AI could add £400 billion to the economy came from a report commissioned by Google. The government's own central estimate is much lower.
Google Faces Backlash Over Turning Off Search for Schools That Reject Its AI Tools
Google has been criticised over a policy under which schools that turn off its AI tools also have Search switched off by default. Google says schools can turn any of them back on.
WorkOS Says an Attacker Used an AI Hacking Tool to Breach an Internal Sales App
Identity platform WorkOS says an attacker accessed an internal sales application on October 30 and attributed the intrusion to an open-source AI penetration-testing framework.
CrowdStrike Launches an "AI Kill Switch" to Stop Misbehaving AI Agents
CrowdStrike has added a feature that lets security teams shut down a rogue AI agent, block it from restarting and cut its access to company networks.
Big Tech's Off-Balance-Sheet AI Commitments Reach About $3.2 Trillion
Long-term AI commitments that don't appear on the balance sheets of five of the largest tech companies reached around $3.2 trillion at the end of September, according to Nikkei.
How to Write Prompts for AI Assistants That Get Useful Answers at Work
Vague questions get vague answers. A simple structure — context, task, format and examples — makes AI assistants far more useful for everyday work.
OpenAI to Acquire Pierre Computer Company, Maker of Codex's Code Review Tools
OpenAI says it will acquire Pierre Computer Company, whose open-source libraries already power file browsing and change review in the Codex app.
AMD's Data Center Revenue Nearly Doubles to $8.5 Billion on AI Demand
AMD reported third-quarter revenue of $13.38 billion, with its data center business up 97% from a year earlier as demand for AI chips continues to grow.
US Voters Back Data Center Restrictions in Dozens of Communities
In this week's US midterm elections, voters approved restrictions on data centers in at least 38 local jurisdictions, reflecting growing local debate over the infrastructure behind AI.
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Where to Put Your Wi-Fi Router for the Best Signal at Home
Weak Wi-Fi in some rooms is often a placement problem, not a speed problem. Here's where your router should go — and what to try before buying new equipment.
Canva Restructures 22% of Its Workforce as Growth Slows
Design platform Canva says about 1,271 employees — roughly 22% of its staff — will be affected by a restructuring, after its growth slowed for the first time in a decade.
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How to Speed Up a Slow Laptop Before You Think About Replacing It
A slow laptop isn't always an old laptop. These checks and fixes — most of them free — can make a noticeable difference in an afternoon.
Waymo Plans to End Uber Exclusivity for Robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta
Waymo says it will start letting riders in Austin and Atlanta book its driverless cars through its own app from January 2028, ending an exclusive arrangement with Uber in those cities.
SpaceX Picks Qualcomm to Build Starlink Mobile's Planned 5G Network
SpaceX has chosen Qualcomm to supply hardware and software for a planned nationwide land-based 5G network under the Starlink Mobile brand, with deployment expected to begin in 2027.
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How to Spot a Phishing Message: 8 Red Flags to Check Before You Click
Phishing emails and texts are getting harder to tell apart from the real thing. These eight warning signs will help you catch them — and here's what to do if you've already clicked.
Arriving at Queen Alia Airport: How to Get to Amman and What to Know First
Queen Alia International Airport is about 35 km from central Amman. Here are your transport options — airport bus, taxi, ride-hailing and private transfer — plus visa and arrival tips.
Petra Tickets and the Jordan Pass: What to Buy and How to Save
Petra's ticket price depends on whether you stay overnight in Jordan, and the Jordan Pass can also cover your visa fee. Here's how to work out the cheapest option for your trip.
How to Validate a Business Idea Before You Spend Money on It
Most new businesses don't fail because of bad execution — they fail because not enough people want what they're selling. Here's how to test demand cheaply first.
How to Build an Emergency Fund, Step by Step
An emergency fund turns a sudden car repair or a lost job into a problem you can handle. Here's how much to aim for, where to keep it and how to build it gradually.
How to Price Freelance Work: Hourly, Per-Project and Value-Based Pricing Compared
Charging too little burns you out; charging without a method scares clients away. Here's how the three main pricing models work and how to choose between them.
Why Your Business Emails Land in Spam — SPF, DKIM and DMARC in Plain English
If customers say your emails end up in their spam folder, the cause is often missing email authentication. Here's what SPF, DKIM and DMARC do and how to fix them.
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The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: A Simple Plan to Protect Your Photos and Files
Phones get lost, laptops fail and accounts get locked. The 3-2-1 rule is an easy way to make sure your important files survive all three.