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London Fintech Round Secures $6M Seed Funding for Payroll Operations

The London fintech, used by Cleo and PostHog, has closed a seed round led by Alstin Capital, with Backed VC and Love Ventures participating. The co-founder of Indeed also joined as an angel. Passion Capital, an early backer of Monzo, Tide, and GoCardless, doubled its investment. Round, a London fintech that automates treasury management, payments, […]

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Europe Alters Its Own Rules to Compete with America

On 19 November 2025, the European Commission published its Digital Omnibus package, a legislative proposal to amend the AI Act, the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, the Data Act, and several cybersecurity frameworks in a single stroke. The word “simplification” appeared 23 times in the accompanying press release. Six days earlier, a coalition of 127 civil […]

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Homture Magic Frame: Smart Photo Display with Generative AI and 60 GHz mmWave Radar (Sponsored)

Homture AI photo frame

The Homture Magic Frame is the world’s first smart photo display that integrates generative AI video and a 60 GHz mmWave radar. Artificial intelligence transforms static photos into interactive, living windows of memory, while the 60 GHz radar detects a person’s presence within a 2-meter range. So when someone walks by, the frame’s AI model gives life to the character(s) in the photo to greet people or follow their movement with their gaze. Homture Magic Frame specifications: Storage 64GB local storage Unlimited cloud storage hosted on US-based AWS servers. Display – 10.1-inch Full HD (1920×1200) touchscreen display Wireless – Dual-band WiFi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Sensor – 60 GHz mmWave radar AI features AI Photo-to-Video Magic – Generates multiple dynamic videos from a single photo Old Photo Restoration – Scans vintage physical photos, repairs fading, and animates them. Smart Motion Interaction – The frame can greet you or have characters look […]

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Factors Leading to the Decrease of Integrated Webcams in the Majority of Monitors

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Whether you’re in a Zoom meeting or catching up with friends on Discord, having a webcam is crucial for anyone using their computer for work or social interaction. Moreover, most webcams come equipped with noise-canceling microphones, meaning there’s often no need for an extra device to minimize background noise during video calls. Despite this evident convenience, you might have observed that while premium monitors can be impressive, they generally lack a built-in webcam.

This might seem surprising considering webcams are typically standard on laptops. However, there’s a rationale behind manufacturers’ decision to largely omit webcams from monitors. A significant factor is the availability of external webcams, which usually provide superior quality and adaptability. Given the relatively low cost of these cameras and the drawbacks associated with built-in options, it becomes apparent why most monitors no longer feature integrated webcams.

External webcams provide greater flexibility