Launched in August 2025, Howdy features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Disney Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original…
Tech Crunch – FCC bans import of new consumer routers made overseas, citing security risks
The FCC ban will affect the import of all new, foreign-made consumer routers, the agency’s head Brendan Carr said. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Florida educator tapped to lead Fort Worth schools under Texas takeover
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath also named nine managers to essentially replace the school district’s elected trustees. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Pinterest launches a new feature to promote a Pin
Pinterest is rolling out promoted pin feature to the users in the U.S. in coming weeks Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Texas to restrict SNAP purchases of soda, candy starting April 1
By Riddhi Bora and Dan Keemahill New food stamp restrictions prohibiting benefits to be used to purchase sweetened beverages and candy will affect millions of Texans starting April 1. Senate Bill 379,…
Tech Crunch – Cauldron Ferm has turned microbes into nonstop assembly lines
The Australian startup says it has solved one of the biggest challenges facing synthetic biology companies, which it counts as customers. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Zoox brings its robotaxis to Austin and Miami
After nearly two years of testing in the two cities, the Amazon-owned company says it’s getting closer to offering rides. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Snapchat’s new ‘AI Clips’ Lens format turns photos into five-second videos
Snapchat says both experienced and new developers can use the new “AI Clips” Lens format to turn a single prompt into a published Lens in minutes without the need for external tools. Read…
Tech Crunch – Spotify’s new SongDNA feature maps how your favorite songs are connected
The new feature lets you explore samples, covers, and more about the people behind your favorite songs, says Spotify. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Mirage raises $75M to continue building models for its AI video editing app Captions
Mirage, the maker of video editing app Captions, has raised $75 million in growth financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF). Read more: Read More