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AI Software Triggers Historic Shift Away From Per-Seat Pricing Model
The $300 billion market rout in January 2025 signals the end of traditional SaaS. AI-native vertical software, priced on outcomes, is targeting the $2 trillion white-collar services market.

GameSir's Pocket Taco Controller Leaves Gamers Confused
The GameSir Pocket Taco is a vertical clamshell mobile controller that struggles to find its audience due to awkward design and unclear purpose.

Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.

Ayaneo's New Handheld Packs AI Into a Classic Game Boy Design
Ayaneo unveils the Konkr Pocket Block, a retro handheld with AI capabilities and a smaller frame than previous models.

Ring's Second-Gen Battery Doorbell Plus Brings 2K Video to Head-to-Toe Viewing
Ring's new Battery Video Doorbell Plus offers 2K resolution and head-to-toe viewing. The upgrade marks a significant step forward for wireless doorbells but still requires a subscription.

Apple’s MacBook Neo Faces Fresh Wave of Rivals From Dell and Microsoft
Dell and Microsoft are launching new laptops aimed at the MacBook Neo, but critics say they miss key design and performance lessons from Apple.

Logitech's Foldable Mobi Mouse Brings Repairable Design to Compact Travel Gear
Logitech launched the Mobi Fold, a folding travel mouse with a replaceable battery, silicone grip and a hinge rated for 15 years of use at $79.99.

Megarounds Surge Across Enterprise Software, AI and Space Tech in Biggest Funding Week of the Year
A massive funding week saw over a dozen startups raise hundreds of millions, led by a $750M round for spend-management platform Ramp. Enterprise software, AI developer tools and space tech dominated.

SpaceX Reveals Orbital AI Data Center Design With Massive Compute Capacity
SpaceX detailed its AI1 satellite, an orbital data center wider than a Boeing 747 with an interchangeable chip payload delivering up to 150 kW of compute power.

Salesforce Acquires Fin for $3.6 Billion to Bolster Agentic AI Push
Salesforce acquires Fin for $3.6B to enhance its Agentforce platform with customer service AI agents, signaling an aggressive enterprise push into agentic automation.

Spacex Valuation Surges Past $2.6 Trillion Briefly Overtaking Amazon
SpaceX's valuation hit $2.6 trillion in secondary trading, briefly surpassing Amazon. The $1 trillion surge reflects investor confidence in the space economy and Starlink's potential.

How a Non-AI Startup Landed $20M From ARK Invest
Lucra raised $20M from ARK Invest for eSports gamification loyalty, proving AI isn't needed to attract top investors.