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Squarespace cuts 19% of workforce after $6.9bn Permira acquisition

Squarespace reduces workforce by 19% following its $6.9bn buyout by Permira. Layoffs target product and engineering teams, with enhanced severance and benefits.

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Nov 3, 2026

Yuvraj Singh’s Protocol 32 supplement brand faces scientific criticism at launch

Hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips calls Protocol 32, co-founded by Yuvraj Singh, a venture 'in very bad faith' and flags health risks from its ingredients.

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Nov 3, 2026

Adam Robinson, CEO of MoltSets and Retention.com, dies in Florida Learjet crash

Adam Robinson, founder and CEO of ad tech companies MoltSets, RB2B, and Retention.com, was among nine fatalities in a Florida Learjet crash on Sunday.

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Nov 3, 2026

Policy

Elon Musk donates record $474 million to 2026 political groups

Elon Musk’s $474 million in political donations during the 2026 midterms sets a record, primarily funding Republican groups and Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton.

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Nov 3, 2026

Policy

Democratic campaigns flooded voters with 725 fundraising texts in a year, data brokers blamed

A WIRED investigation reveals how Democratic campaigns and PACs sent hundreds of misdirected fundraising texts, tied to data broker errors and AI-driven…

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Nov 3, 2026

Leverage Edu launches third ESOP buyback, adds 100 equity holders

Leverage Edu initiates its third ESOP buyback programme, grants stock options to 100 more employees, and reports doubled revenue in FY26.

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Nov 3, 2026

Germany warns lawmakers of iPhone spyware attacks as Apple slashes AI budgets

Germany warns lawmakers of iPhone spyware threats after Apple’s alerts. Meanwhile, Apple slashes AI spending by 30-75% for employees amid soaring R&D costs.

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Nov 3, 2026

Product

Coolgeek P1 Cassette Player debuts with Bluetooth 5.3 and industrial design

Coolgeek unveils the P1 Cassette Player, a retro-inspired device with Bluetooth 5.3, HD display, and industrial design. Available on Kickstarter at $179 MSRP.

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Nov 3, 2026

Cyberattacks target supermarket refrigerators in Europe, causing food spoilage

A second wave of cyberattacks targeting IoT refrigerators in Europe has caused food spoilage at supermarkets, with Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt confirming…

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Nov 3, 2026

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory films molecules using world’s most powerful X-ray laser

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory uses its X-ray laser to capture molecular movies, showcasing upgrades to its particle accelerator and cryomodules.

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Nov 3, 2026

Nagoshi Studio shuts down after NetEase pulls funding for Gang of Dragon

Nagoshi Studio, founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi, has dissolved following NetEase’s withdrawal of funding for its debut game Gang of Dragon.

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Nov 3, 2026

DJI Romo P debuts as first robot vacuum with drone-navigation tech

DJI’s Romo P robot vacuum debuts with 25,000Pa suction, LiDAR, and drone-navigation tech, winning TechRadar’s Home Device of the Year 2026.

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Nov 3, 2026

SpaceX expands Colossus 2 AI computing complex in Memphis with two new sites

SpaceX is expanding its Colossus 2 AI computing complex in Memphis with two new sites to boost Grok’s computing power. Legal and operational challenges persist.

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Nov 3, 2026

Funding

UK pension-backed fund backs four deeptech startups including quantum and battery firms

Scottish Widows, Aberdeen Investments, and IP Group launch the CG Scottish Widows Growth LTAF, investing pension capital in Oxford Quantum Circuits, Quantum…

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Nov 3, 2026

Startup founders urged to rethink insurance beyond income multiples

Founders face unique risks like personal guarantees and illiquid equity. Insurance must cover household expenses, business liabilities, and talent retention.

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Nov 3, 2026

Heidi Klum’s Halloween costume may have leaked The Batman Part II villains

Heidi Klum’s Halloween costume, created by prosthetic company Prosthetic Renaissance, hints at villains like Victor Zsasz and the Court of Owls in The Batman…

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Nov 3, 2026

Cyberattack on European supermarket freezers spoils food

A cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Estonia raised temperatures to 50°C, forcing grocers to discard…

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Nov 3, 2026

Funding

Hypersonica raises €100M to develop hypersonic missiles for Europe

British-German defence startup Hypersonica secures €100M in Series B funding to accelerate hypersonic long-range missile development for Europe.

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Nov 3, 2026

DeHaat reports 9.8% revenue decline to Rs 2,715 crore in FY26

DeHaat reported a 9.8% revenue drop to Rs 2,715 crore in FY26, with net loss widening to Rs 224 crore.

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Nov 3, 2026

SpaceX in talks to acquire Boost Mobile or access its network in $8bn deal push

SpaceX is negotiating to acquire Boost Mobile or secure access to its network as part of an $8bn push to compete with US mobile carriers.

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Nov 3, 2026

AI glasses with prescription lenses face weight, battery, and privacy hurdles

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now offer prescription lenses, but trade-offs in weight, battery life, and social acceptance may limit their use as everyday eyewear.

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Nov 2, 2026

Jabra Evolve3 65 Flex launches as a business Bluetooth headset with adaptive ANC and boomless mic

Jabra’s Evolve3 65 Flex is a business-focused Bluetooth headset with adaptive ANC, a boomless microphone, wireless charging, and certifications for Teams…

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Nov 2, 2026

How Fitbit tracks heart rate variability and what the data means for users

Fitbit uses RMSSD to measure heart rate variability during sleep. Learn how the data is calculated, why readings are personal, and what trends to watch.

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Nov 2, 2026

Product

WIRED tests space heaters for safety, efficiency, and performance

WIRED tests 20+ space heaters for safety, noise, and heating performance, highlighting risks, regulatory limits, and top models like Vornado AVH10 and Amazon…

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Nov 2, 2026