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Month: May 2026
[ad_1] Business insurance startup Corgi announced on Wednesday a $160 million Series B, led by TCV, valuing the startup at $1.3 billion, the startup’s co-founder Nico Laqua said on LinkedIn. This comes just four months after the company announced a $108 million Series A. The company has now raised $268 million in funding to date, … Read More “Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A” »
[ad_1] DealHunt / Android Authority When it comes to gaming, but having the right monitor can make all the difference. Right now, you can snag the LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD gaming monitor for $189, down from its regular price of $229, marking a 18% discount and a near-record low. This gaming monitor boasts impressive features, … Read More “Rare LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD monitor deal slashes price to $189” »
[ad_1] The 2026 World Cup is approaching, and fans who can’t attend games in person will have multiple ways to watch at home. Peacock will stream Telemundo’s coverage of the entire tournament in Spanish, including access to an interactive schedule and the key plays feature, the company announced on Wednesday. Viewers will be able to … Read More “World Cup 2026: Peacock Adds New Streaming Features for Spanish-Language Coverage” »
[ad_1] Vodafone and Three announced plans to merge in the UK back in 2023, and the consolidation was eventually given the go-ahead by regulators in December 2024. The merged entity, VodafoneThree, officially began operations on May 31, 2025, with Vodafone holding 51% of the shares and CK Hutchison (Three’s owner) holding 49%. Now, almost exactly … Read More “Vodafone now fully owns the UK's VodafoneThree” »
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home was having problems with some users’ RGB lights in April. The Home app could control light brightness, but not color. Google says these issues have been resolved. Last month, Google Home users reported an annoying bug around RGB smart lights, with the Home app still showing … Read More “Google says Home’s RGB lighting issues are resolved” »
[ad_1] Google is tweaking the tech behind its AI overviews in Search to expand the information it gives you and where it pulls it from. These updates are designed to help you “explore relevant websites, deep insights and original content,” the company said in a blog post on Wednesday. But you may not want all … Read More “Google Will Show You Things You Didn’t Ask for in AI Overview Searches” »
[ad_1] Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung may be splitting its foldable chip strategy, with Snapdragon staying on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup while the Flip 8 could go either Snapdragon or Exynos. Regional chip differences are still possible, with Snapdragon potentially reserved for markets like the US. A recent leak from tipster … Read More “Next Galaxy Z foldables may split Snapdragon and Exynos chips” »
[ad_1] SpaceX’s plan to go public will reportedly give CEO Elon Musk “virtually unchecked executive authority” and limit the rights of shareholders to sue the company. The plan, reported by Reuters today, could prevent shareholder lawsuits like the one that held up a lucrative Musk pay package at Tesla. “Excerpts of SpaceX’s IPO registration statement … Read More “Report: SpaceX IPO gives Musk unchecked power and forbids investor lawsuits” »
[ad_1] With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in several overseas markets. BYD becomes top-selling EV brand in overseas markets BYD sold … Read More “BYD overtakes Tesla, Kia as best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets” »
