In its test phase in San Francisco, Known said it observed 80% of its introductions led to physical dates, which is much higher than swipe-based dating apps. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me
The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says
The company is working on an image and video model and new text-based model, which aids with coding. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Is Target.com down? Customers, workers report issues with online systems
Target customers and employees reported issues affecting everything from the company’s returns and fulfillment systems to its curbside or online pickup services. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Krafton hikes India bet with new $670M fund
Called the Unicorn Growth Fund, the investment vehicle is a collaboration between Krafton and South Korean internet conglomerate Naver, and investor Mirae Asset. It aims to deploy around $669.3 million over four…
Tech Crunch – Hacks, thefts and disruption: The worst data breaches of 2025
TechCrunch looks back at the biggest data breaches, disruptive cyberattacks, and damaging hacks of 2025, from the raiding of U.S. government databases to a hack every month in South Korea. Read more: Read…
El Paso Matters – EPISD finalizes Lusk contract; city confirms new mpox case
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. New EPISD Superintendent Brian Lusk’s 4-Year Contract…
El Paso Herald Post – Analysis: Texas Ballots Across the State Are Filled with Democrats, Does This Mean Texas Can Turn Blue?
AUSTIN, Tx., December 19, 2025: According to The Texas Tribune, Texas Democrats have fielded candidates “in every state and federal race” in the 2026 elections for “the first time in […] The…
Tech Crunch – OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation
The ChatGPT maker is aiming to raise the funding by the end of the first quarter in 2026, and the company may ask sovereign wealth funds to invest in the round. Read more:…
Tech Crunch – From Roombas to e-bikes, why are hardware startups going bankrupt?
The hardware world had a brutal week, with iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filing for bankruptcy. Each company faces its own mix of tariff pressures, supply chain issues, and shifting markets, but together they…