December 28, 2025

NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on 'addictive' social media: New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they're exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling. Read More

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How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming: French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million. Read More

Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware: For years, Access Now's Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate. Read More

The 7 top space and defense tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield : Here is the full list of the space and defense tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition. Read More

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FaZe Clan's future is uncertain after influencers depart: Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations with new management. Read More

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