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The astounding growth of the hair-transplant industry in Turkey is not just a medical tourism success story; it’s also a tale of “hacked” medical equipment and algorithmic craftsmanship.From a biological and evolutionary perspective, human hair is often viewed as an unremarkable mass of keratin that still plays some important functions—protecting our scalps from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and regulating our body temperatures—but, for the most part, is no longer essential to our survival.Yet, since ancient times, our subconscious perceptions of whether another person is healthy, young, or fertile have been based on visual cues such as skin radiance, the…

Groq is looking to raise $650 million in new funding from existing investors, sources tell Axios, as it leans into its inference neocloud business that relies on its homegrown AI chip and systems. In December, Groq struck one of those not-an-acquisition agreements with Nvidia for a reported $20 billion, which involved the departure of some top-level senior Groq employees to the chip giant and the licensing of Groq’s hardware technology to Nvidia. That deal was good news for the startup’s investors, who got paid out in cash with what would have been Nvidia’s largest purchase, if the deal was a…

Logitech Signature Comfort Plus Combo MK880 HomeComputer AccessoriesLogitech Signature Comfort Plus Combo MK880 Gadget Flow EditorsLogitech Signature Comfort Plus Combo MK880Discover the Logitech Signature Comfort Plus Combo MK880, a wireless keyboard and mouse set built for extended desk use with soft palm supports and simple multi-device pairing.Comfort Palm Rest: The curved dual-foam palm rest keeps wrists relaxed during long typing sessions, reducing strain and making extended work easier.Cushioned Palm Mouse: The mouse includes a soft palm cushion that supports your hand shape, improving comfort across a full workday and fitting different hand sizes.Bluetooth + Easy-Switch: Pair up to 3 devices…

Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari currently dominate the web browser market, with Chrome holding a significant share due to the tech giant’s ongoing innovations, particularly in integrating generative AI into its search functionalities.  However, users seeking alternatives will find a variety of browsers aiming to challenge these industry giants. To help navigate the competitive landscape of the browser wars, we’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today. This includes browsers leveraging AI, open source browsers that promote customization and privacy, and “mindful browsers” — a new term that refers to browsers designed to enhance user…

Sony Bravia theatre Trio makes any living room cinematic HomeSpeakersSmart SpeakersSony Bravia Theatre Trio Home Audio System Gadget Flow Editors Works with screens of any size.Editor’s QuoteSony Bravia Theatre Trio Home Audio SystemBring cinematic effects to your everyday entertainment with the Sony Bravia Theatre Trio. This home audio system offers simple setup and suits even large home theaters.Blockbuster Sound: Created in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, you’ll hear your content the way the artist intended.360° Audio: With 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, the set creates up to 24 phantom speakers around your living room.Room Calibration: No matter your room’s shape, you…

Oppo unveiled the Reno16 series in China. The Reno16 and Reno16 Pro both share a 200MP 24mm, 50MP 80mm, and 50MP 16mm camera setup, with a 50MP 18mm selfie camera up front. Where they differ is in display, SoC, and battery. The Reno16 has a 6.32-inch screen, Dimensity 8500 Super, and a 6,700mAh battery with 80W wired charging. The 16 Pro has a 6.78-inch screen, a Dimensity 9500s, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Both phones are on sale in China, starting at CNY 3,499 ($515) and CNY 4,499 ($660) for the 16 and 16…

If you enjoy homemade pizza but don’t love the hassle that comes with it, an electric pizza oven may be the ideal upgrade. The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is aimed at people who want delicious pizza nights without having to deal with things like propane or wood pellets, unlike many other pizza ovens. I need to preface this review by admitting that I am no pizza connoisseur, but I ended up with quick, restaurant-style pizzas using the oven, largely thanks to its simplicity and easy-to-use design. The oven plugs into a standard outdoor outlet and gets up to 700°F.…

I walked into COMPUTEX season this year expecting to be bored. Another spin around the AI carousel, another wall of slides with the word agentic on them, another keynote where someone holds up a chip and tells me it’s the most important thing to happen since fire. And sure, some of that is coming. But the more I dig into what’s lined up for Taipei from June 2nd to 5th, the more I think this might be the most consequential Computex in years—and not for the reasons the datacenter crowd wants me to care about. Let me walk you through…

With its June 4 launch just around the corner, Motorola has officially unveiled the full specifications of the Edge 70 Pro+. The company had previously confirmed the phone’s color options, giving us an early look at its design. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage. On the software front, the handset will ship with Android 16 and is promised to receive 3 years of OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches. Up front, the device will feature a…

This week at TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC event in Athens — part of the Panathenea festival taking place in the city — I sat down with Niko Bonatsos of Verdict Capital, Andreas Stavropoulos of Threshold Ventures, and Ben Blume of Atomico to ask about the current state of venture investing, the wave of mega-IPOs that SpaceX is about to kick off, and where they still see an ocean of opportunity. Our conversation, following, has been edited for length and clarity. You can check out the full discussion at page bottom. With SpaceX reportedly eyeing a $1.75 trillion valuation at IPO, and OpenAI…