The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026 Google Cloud Next is taking place this week in Las Vegas, and one clear message has emerged: Google wants AI startups on its cloud. To that end, it made several startup-related announcements. The most significant is that the tech giant has earmarked a new $750 million budget to help its Cloud partners sell more AI agents to...

The FC 26 Versatile Defender Evolution is a game-changing upgrade path for Ultimate Team squads, designed to transform eligible defenders into all-around powerhouses. Unlocked by completing the Darwin Cup objectives, this evolution offers five tiers of stat boosts and playstyle enhancements, turning solid defensive options into meta-defining assets. To maximize its value, choosing the right...

Ethos raises $22.75M from a16z for its expert network with voice onboarding When companies are looking for opinions or advice on a project, they tend to go to LinkedIn or use expert networks such as GLG, Third Bridge, or Alphasights. But they often don’t find quality inputs, despite their searches. Today, these sites ask experts to fill in a form based on their job title, which is then used...

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro, M5 Max Review: Go, Speed Racer, Go The GPUs in Apple's latest chips bring its flagship creative laptop to new heights, especially for generative AI. Article updated on March 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT Our Experts Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy...

Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner In Brief Posted: 1:37 PM PDT · April 27, 2026 Image Credits:Letterboxd Letterboxd has surged in popularity in recent years. Once a niche site for only the most fervent of film nerds, the site — which allows users to rate, review, and recommend movies to one...