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Art and classic car auctions top $600 million despite Iran war

CNBC Markets · Nov 26, 2025

Experts say the global turmoil may have even helped demand for rare collectibles, as the wealthy search for safe, long-term stores of value.

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Technology & AI

Bringing Chrome to ARM64 Linux Devices

Hacker News · Nov 24, 2025

The Chromium team’s announcement to bring Chrome to ARM64 Linux devices marks a significant shift in the browser landscape. From an investor’s perspective, this development bodes well for the growth of the Linux ecosystem, which has seen increasing adoption in the enterprise space. As more devices transition to ARM-based architecture, the need for a robust […]

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Technology & AI

Innocent woman jailed after being misidentified using AI facial recognition

Hacker News · Nov 21, 2025

**The Dark Side of AI: Investor Implications** The recent case of an innocent woman being jailed due to an AI facial recognition misidentification raises significant concerns about the reliability and accountability of AI systems. As investors, we must consider the potential risks and liabilities associated with AI adoption in various industries, including law enforcement and […]

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VC & Startups

Defense tech and dual-use startups attract record venture interest in 2025

Joystar Capital Insights · Nov 20, 2025

# Defense Tech and Dual-Use Startups Attract Record Venture Interest in 2025 The defense technology sector is experiencing an unprecedented capital influx that savvy investors cannot ignore. Throughout 2025, venture firms have deployed record amounts into dual-use startups—compa...

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Finance

Private credit market expansion and what it signals for mid-market growth companies

Joystar Capital Insights · Nov 19, 2025

# Private Credit Market Expansion: A Window Into Mid-Market Opportunity The private credit market is experiencing unprecedented expansion in November 2025, with non-bank lenders now deploying capital at rates that rival traditional banking institutions. This shift represents far...

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Technology & AI

Shall I implement it? No

Hacker News · Nov 17, 2025

The article “Shall I implement it? No” presents a contrarian view on the adoption of certain technologies in the industry. As a senior investment analyst at Joystar Capital, I’d like to highlight the implications of this perspective on our investment strategy. One key takeaway is that the article’s author is questioning the hype surrounding certain […]

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Technology & AI

Brutal times for the US battery industry

MIT Technology Review · Nov 11, 2025

Just a few years ago, the battery industry was hot, hot, hot. There was a seemingly infinite number of companies popping up, with shiny new chemistries and massive fundraising rounds. My biggest problem was sifting through the pile to pick the most exciting news to cover. That tide has turned, and in 2026, what seems…

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Technology & AI

Pragmatic by design: Engineering AI for the real world

MIT Technology Review · Nov 10, 2025

The impact of artificial intelligence extends far beyond the digital world and into our everyday lives, across the cars we drive, the appliances in our homes, and medical devices that keep people alive. More and more, product engineers are turning to AI to enhance, validate, and streamline the design of the items that furnish our…

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IPO

IPO window dynamics: which sectors saw the strongest post-election pricing

Joystar Capital Insights · Nov 8, 2025

# IPO Window Dynamics: Which Sectors Saw the Strongest Post-Election Pricing The November 2025 election outcomes have catalyzed a remarkable reopening in the IPO market, with technology and healthcare sectors commanding the most aggressive valuations among newly public companies...

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Technology & AI

The Download: Early adopters cash in on China’s OpenClaw craze, and US batteries slump

MIT Technology Review · Nov 5, 2025

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze  In January, Beijing-based software engineer Feng Qingyang started tinkering with OpenClaw, a new AI tool that can take over a device and autonomously complete tasks.…

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Technology & AI

Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini

Wired · Oct 31, 2025

WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.

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Technology & AI

‘Uncanny Valley’: Anthropic’s DOD Lawsuit, War Memes, and AI Coming for VC Jobs

Wired · Oct 29, 2025

In today’s episode, we discuss how the saga between Anthropic and the Department of Defense is far from over.

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