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Health insurance startup Alan reaches €5B valuation: French health insurance startup Alan is now valued at €5 billion — approximately $5.83 billion, up from $4.5 billion in 2024. Read More

WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens: WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alerts, and approval over contacts and groups. Read More

Google wraps up $32B acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz: Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in all-cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This marks Google's biggest acquisition in its history. Read More

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Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong: The duo have teamed up with other companies to launch Utilize, which seeks to change how the grid is used and regulated. Read More

Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice: Taya is trying to address privacy concerns around note-taking wearables with its device that can be worn as a pendant and records only the user's voice. Read More

Google brings Gemini in Chrome to India: As part of the rollout, Gemini will support languages including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, and Tamil. Read More

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger: The tech giant says the new features are designed to alert users before they engage with something suspicious. Read More

Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not: Canopii's robotic farms can autonomously grow 40,000 pounds of herbs and leafy greens a year while being the size of a basketball court. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Amazon launches its healthcare AI assistant on its website and app: Health AI can answer questions, explain health records, manage prescription renewals, book appointments, and more. Read More