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<description><![CDATA[If you know where to look, you can often score discounts on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the newer AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the latest AirPods Pro with USB-C. Events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday often bring the steepest discounts, though [...]]]></description>
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<p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1">The $179 AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation offer a surprisingly effective noise-canceling mode, a helpful transparency mode, and several other Pro-level features. The latest AirPods Pro do a better job of tuning out noise, but the AirPods 4 with ANC still do a good job of reducing sound. They also feature other perks formerly reserved for Apple’s top-of-the-line earbuds, including wireless charging and a case with a built-in speaker that allows you to easily track it down via Apple’s Find My app.</p>
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<p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1">Given they’ve been out for nearly a year, we consistently see discounts on both versions of the AirPods 4. Right now, for instance, the standard AirPods 4 are on sale at <a rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGHMNQ5Z?tag=theverge02-20">Amazon</a> and <a rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/482924/565706/9383?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-4%2F11381374703%2F">Walmart</a> for $116 ($13 off), which is $27 shy of their all-time low. The AirPods 4 with ANC, meanwhile, are available at <a rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Headphones-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized/dp/B0DGJ7HYG1/?th=1&tag=theverge02-20">Amazon</a> and <a rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/482924/565706/9383?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FAirPods-4-with-Active-Noise-Cancellation%2F11384707978%2F">Walmart</a> for their typical sale price of $168.99 (also $10 off), which is a far cry from their Prime Day low of $119.</p>
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<description><![CDATA[It’s Mark Zuckerberg’s turn to get on stage and yap about how his company, Meta, is leading the way with the metaverse—oops, we meant artificial superintelligence (whatever that means)—at the annual Meta Connect 2025 developer conference. Connect takes place from Sept. 17 through Sept. 18, but the first day is when Zuckerberg will be keynoting, [...]]]></description>
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<p>It’s Mark Zuckerberg’s turn to get on stage and yap about how his company, Meta, is leading the way with the metaverse—oops, we meant artificial superintelligence (whatever that means)—at the annual <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.meta.com/connect/">Meta Connect 2025</a> developer conference.</p>
<p>Connect takes place from Sept. 17 through Sept. 18, but the first day is when Zuckerberg will be keynoting, likely talking up the combined effectiveness of all the handsomely paid AI researchers he’s hired in the past few months. We’re also expecting him to announce at least one pair of new smart glasses—maybe the rumored and leaked “Hypernova” faceputer with a built-in display and matching wristband controller that will reportedly retail for around $800. If we’re lucky, we may even see third-gen Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses.</p>
<p>Meta Connect 2025 is Meta’s big shot at taking the lead for a new computing form factor and platform. It can’t afford to blow it. Every tech company from Google to Amazon to Xiaomi is seemingly throwing resources at smart glasses, and by all predictions, 2026 is going to be an all-out war for our faces.</p>
<p>It all starts on Wednesday, Sept. 17, beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Yes, it’s gonna be a late event for us East Coasters.</p>
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<h3 class="kel-liveblog-post-heading" id="live-09dcc7ef42252a125e3f007ec49a47b5"> <time datetime="2025-09-15 15:39" title="15/09/2025 15:39" class="today">3:39 pm</time><span class="not-prose"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="#live-09dcc7ef42252a125e3f007ec49a47b5">It’s All About the Ray-Bans</a></span><br /></h3>
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<p>With Meta Connect so soon on the horizon, the company that made the word “metaverse” a common (and oft-derided) word in modern parlance seems like it already leaked what will be its next pair of AR glasses. The company’s rumored “Hypernova” glasses with a small heads-up display, or HUD, will reportedly bear the same Ray-Ban branding as the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The leaked video also suggests users will make use of a wristband that reads electrical signals in your body for controlling the screen. —<em>Kyle Barr</em></p>
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<description><![CDATA[At Apple’s September event, the new iPhone 17 models and AirPods Pro 3 took much of the attention, plus the super-thin iPhone Air and updated Apple Watch Ultra 3. But in this frugal girl’s book, the real headliner was the one that snuck in as the real underdog of Apple’s entire fall lineup: the Apple Watch [...]]]></description>
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<p class="u-speakableText-p1">At Apple’s September event, the new iPhone 17 models and AirPods Pro 3 took much of the attention, plus the super-thin iPhone Air and updated Apple Watch Ultra 3. But in this frugal girl’s book, the real headliner was the one that snuck in as the real underdog of Apple’s entire fall lineup: the Apple Watch SE 3.</p>
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<p class="u-speakableText-p2">I usually overlook Apple’s SE model because it lacks many of the powerhouse features of the flagship and Ultra editions, like an always-on display or temperature tracking. But this year, the underdog Apple Watch SE 3 is closing the gap, and at $249 for the base model, it may be the best value of the bunch. For the first time, I’m considering recommending it as the watch for most people (at least on paper).</p>
<p>The second-generation SE hadn’t been refreshed since 2022, so this update was long overdue, and it didn’t disappoint. Apple’s not gatekeeping this year, because the SE 3 now has many of the features that were once reserved for the more expensive Series and Ultra models, like a powerful S10 chip (the same one found on the Series 11 and Ultra 3), new 5G connectivity and an always-on display. It’s also adding temperature tracking, sleep apnea alerts, sleep score, one-handed gesture control and fast charging. You’ll even be able to play music through the speaker now, just like on the higher-end watches.</p>
<p>The addition of an always-on display feels like a turning point. To me, that was always the biggest drawback of the SE. Not only is it helpful for workouts, but you can also disable it to extend battery life when necessary.</p>
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<p>There are still some drawbacks to picking the more affordable SE 3, but not as many. It’s missing some of the advanced health features that rely on upgraded sensors, like the new hypertension notifications and ECG.</p>
<p>Battery life hasn’t changed either; Apple still claims 18 hours for the SE 3. Compare that with the Series 11 and Ultra 3, which Apple says will get 24 and 42 hours, respectively. But charging time has made a giant leap forward from the previous model. The SE 3 now supports the ultra-fast charging that debuted on the Series 10, so you can top it up quickly and get up to 8 hours of juice in just 15 minutes on the charger.</p>
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<p>The biggest aesthetic difference is size: the SE 3 comes in 40mm and 44mm options compared to the 42mm and 44mm options for the Series 11 and the 49mm for the Ultra 3. The SE has slightly wider bezels, which makes the actual screen look smaller. It’s also missing some niche features like the depth gauge and water temperature sensor.</p>
<p>I’m one to root for the underdog, and this year feels like the SE’s turn to shine. Whether you’re a first-time Apple Watch owner, buying it for a child or family member or upgrading from a Series 5 or older, the SE 3 offers standout value.</p>
<p>It’s available for preorder now and will be available in stores on Sept. 19. The 40mm Wi-Fi model costs $249, while the cellular model costs $299.</p>
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<p>Apple announced big changes to the iPhone’s operating system as part of iOS 26 during WWDC 2025 in June — and it’s now widely available for iPhone users. After debuting a highly anticipated iPhone 17 lineup earlier this month, including the thinnest iPhone ever with the 17 Air, Apple also confirmed that the general release of iOS 26 would happen on Monday, Sept. 15. </p>
<p>Most iPhone users will receive a free software update to upgrade to iOS 26, though availability may vary depending on carrier, region, and local regulations. iOS 26 is the successor of iOS 18, the current widely available operating system for iPhones. Instead of launching iOS 19 sequentially to iOS 18, Apple rebranded its OS versions to match the year when users will use them the most. </p>
<p><strong>Also: Every iPhone 17 model compared: Should you buy the base model, Air, Pro, or Max?</strong></p>
<p>In this case, iOS 26 has already launched for general availability, but many feature updates will continue to roll out through 2026. Here’s how to install iOS 26 on your compatible iPhone.</p>
<h2>How to install iOS 26</h2>
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<p><strong>What you need:</strong> You’ll need a compatible iPhone running iOS 16.5 or later. Since not all iPhones support iOS 26, you’ll also need a model newer than iPhone 11.</p>
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<h3>When was iOS 26 released?</h3>
<p>iOS 26 was made widely available as a free software update on Sept. 15, 2025. The developer beta was released during WWDC in June 2025, while the public beta was released in July. </p>
<h3>Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 26?</h3>
<p>Apple removed the iPhone XR and XS from its list of supported devices with iOS 26, so any iPhone 11 or newer is compatible with the new operating system, including the iPhone SE. </p>
<p><strong>Also: </strong><strong>Every iPhone model that can be updated to iOS 26 (and which ones don’t support it)</strong></p>
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<description><![CDATA[Check Point has observed ransomware being re-used Yurei ransomware has targeted a Sri Lankan food manufacturing firm Open-source ransomware lowers the barrier for criminals A new study by Check Point research has revealed that cybercriminals are sharing their tactics by using open-source ransomware models, which is ‘enabling even less-skilled threat actors to launch ransomware operations.’ [...]]]></description>
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<li><strong>Yurei ransomware has targeted a Sri Lankan food manufacturing firm</strong></li>
<li><strong>Open-source ransomware lowers the barrier for criminals </strong></li>
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<p id="6742519c-0ca2-4649-86ea-699ff359ab3e">A new study by <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/yurei-the-ghost-of-open-source-ransomware/" data-url="https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/yurei-the-ghost-of-open-source-ransomware/" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" data-hl-processed="none">Check Point</a> research has revealed that cybercriminals are sharing their tactics by using open-source ransomware models, which is ‘enabling even less-skilled threat actors to launch ransomware operations.’</p>
<p>By observing one particular cyberattack which targeted a Sri Lankan food manufacturing firm, the researchers were able to identify the new ransomware group, Yurei, only made very slight modifications to an existing tool in the Prince-Ransomware strain.</p>
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<p id="a154d1c0-f3c7-41ea-b2f5-2c3d6c0fbf63">The ransomware group, named Yurei after a Japanese ghost tale, has utilized an existing open-source ransomware project. Open-source projects enable lower-skilled threat actors to enter the ransomware space with ease.</p>
<p>But, by re-using Prince-Ransomware’s code base, Yurei inherited all of the same flaws, the research says, including the ‘the failure to remove Volume Shadow Copies’ and the ‘oversight enables partial recovery in environments where VSS is enabled.’</p>
<p>“While open-source malware is a threat, it also gives defenders opportunities to detect and mitigate these variations. However, Yurei succeeded in running their operation on several victims, which shows that even low-effort operations can still lead to success,” the study concludes.</p>
<p>The barriers are lowered both in terms of skill and effort, which is only compounded by the huge increase in the use of AI. <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/only-20-of-ransomware-is-not-powered-by-ai-but-expect-that-number-to-drop-even-further-in-2025" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/only-20-of-ransomware-is-not-powered-by-ai-but-expect-that-number-to-drop-even-further-in-2025">Only 20% of ransomware is <em>not </em>powered by AI – and it’s used in CAPTCHA bypass, password cracking, code generation, and even to build sophisticated social engineering attacks.</p>
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<p>Once you’ve decided on a size, there are a number of other important aspects of your next monitor to consider. Some of these factors may matter more for certain uses—for example, gamers generally care more about higher frame rates than office workers do—but they’re all handy to know going in.</p>
<p><strong>Resolution:</strong> The bigger the monitor, the more it will benefit from higher resolutions. That will allow you to have app windows that take up less space but are still legible. Most monitors today are typically 1080p (1920 x 1080), 1440p (2560 x 1440), 4K (3840 x 2160), or even 5K (5120 x 2160).</p>
<p><strong>Refresh rate:</strong> This refers to how many times the display can refresh the picture per second, measured in hertz (or Hz). A higher refresh rate makes all movement and animation look smoother because you’re seeing more information. For productivity, 60 Hz is probably enough, but gamers will generally want a panel that can at least hit 120 or 144 Hz. 240 Hz has become the new standard for high-end gaming monitors, but there are now extreme models that go up to 500 Hz and beyond. You’ll need a powerful enough computer that can maintain a high frame rate to take advantage of these high refresh rates, and you usually have to enable this feature in your operating system’s display settings.</p>
<p><strong>Panel type:</strong> Monitors usually have a type of LCD (liquid-crystal display) panel. Three of the most popular options—twisted nematic (TN), vertical alignment (VA), and in-plane switching (IPS)—are all different types of LCD panels, and all use TFT (thin-film-transistor) technology too. Each is popular for different reasons: IPS for color, VA for contrast, and TN for speed with higher refresh rates and response times. IPS has become especially popular thanks to its growing refresh rate speeds. Mini-LED uses a more advanced backlighting solution that uses a number of lighting zones to more accurately and efficiently control pixels. These tend to be the brightest monitors you can buy. OLED (organic light-emitting diodes) panels take that even further, allowing the monitor to control individual pixels, including turning them off entirely to create extreme contrast. These are becoming highly popular in gaming monitors, in particular. You should think about what’s most important to you (great color? thin form factor? max brightness?) to choose the best panel type for your needs.</p>
<p><strong>Nvidia G-Sync/AMD FreeSync support:</strong> A gamer-specific criteria, these two features let monitors adjust their frame rates based on the games they’re playing. This reduces screen tearing without affecting performance. G-Sync is made by Nvidia and FreeSync comes from AMD, and while FreeSync monitors can usually work with most modern Nvidia graphics cards, G-Sync doesn’t work with AMD cards, so make sure everything you have is compatible when buying.</p>
<p><strong>HDR support:</strong> This isn’t crucial for productivity, but if you watch a lot of media or play games, it’s nice to have. Just like on TVs, HDR dramatically expands the range of colors a screen can reproduce, leading to more vivid pictures. Content still has to support HDR, but many sources do these days, so it’s often worth springing for. You’ll find lots of monitors that say they support HDR (such as DisplayHDR 400 certification), but in almost all cases, you’ll need a Mini-LED or OLED screen to really get proper HDR.</p>
<p><strong>Port availability:</strong> A crucial but easy-to-overlook factor is what kind of ports the monitor has for connecting your devices. Most typically come with one or two HDMI inputs, and a DisplayPort input, which will cover most needs, but it’s always a good idea to check what your setup needs. More expensive monitors can function as USB hubs, letting you connect all your peripherals and accessories directly to your monitor. Conversely, check out our Best USB Hubs guide if you need to expand your computer’s port options without paying for a more expensive monitor.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in KVM switch</strong>: A KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch is a device that helps you easily switch your monitor, keyboard, and mouse between two different computers or source inputs (like a gaming console). If you have one setup for both a work and personal computer, or a computer and gaming console, having a KVM switch built into the monitor means you can easily switch everything between your two devices without needing an external KVM switch.</p>
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<p>General Motors will temporarily lay off workers at its Wentzville assembly plant in Missouri. <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://uawlocal2250.net/live/index.php/2025/09/12/layoff-notice/">According to a letter</a> sent to employees by the head of the plant and the head of the local union, a shortage of parts is the culprit, and as a result the factory will see “a temporary layoff from September 29-October 19.” The plant is about 45 minutes west of St Louis and employs more than 4,000 people to assemble midsize pickup trucks for Chevrolet and GMC, as well as full-size vans.</p>
<p>Not every employee will be laid off—”skilled trades, stamping, body shop, final process and those groups that support these departments” may still have work.</p>
<h2>Government policies</h2>
<p>Earlier this month, GM revealed plans to reduce the number of electric vehicles it builds, despite having a bumper month in August that saw it sell very nearly twice as many EVs as Ford. In that case, it blamed weak demand for electric vehicles, no doubt forecasting what the end of the IRS clean vehicle tax credit will do to the market.</p>
<p>Current US President Donald Trump made no secret of his dislike for EVs during his campaign, and since taking office in January his administration has worked hard to remove incentives for private and commercial buyers, as well as attacking subsidies for manufacturing and, most recently, <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-raid-hyundai-plant-4dd1a6b2ad66d27567b2463c5f3c97bb">the mass arrest of hundreds of South Korean workers</a> setting up a battery factory in Georgia, meant to supply Hyundai’s nearby Metaplant, which builds the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 EVs.</p>
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<p class="col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 engadget-charcoal">We gave the iPad Air M3 an 89 in our review, thanks, in part, to its new chip. The M3 chip gives this generation’s iPad Air a big boost over the M2 model — despite coming out less than a year apart. Plus, even without the discount, it’s a more affordable option across Apple’s iPad range.</p>
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<title>Harvard Law to AI: MarqVision lands $48M to combat brand abuse</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[When Mark Lee was a law student at Harvard, a trademark class exposed him to the staggering scale of counterfeiting, an illicit industry worth more than $3 trillion annually, and set him on an unexpected path to entrepreneurship. “I was always broadly interested in technology and startups, but I never really thought I’d be an [...]]]></description>
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<p id="speakable-summary" class="wp-block-paragraph">When Mark Lee was a law student at Harvard, a trademark class exposed him to the staggering scale of counterfeiting, an illicit industry worth more than <a rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://americanmarketer.com/2020/08/20/global-counterfeiting-expected-to-reach-2-8-trillion-by-2020-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">$3 trillion annually</a>, and set him on an unexpected path to entrepreneurship.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“I was always broadly interested in technology and startups, but I never really thought I’d be an entrepreneur. I assumed I was set to become a lawyer; most of my family members are lawyers, and practicing law felt like a natural path,” Lee said in an exclusive interview with TechCrunch. But when he got to Harvard Law, the education wasn’t quite what he expected, Lee said, adding that he began to question whether a career as a corporate lawyer was the right fit.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“So I started exploring different ideas. One day, I took a trademark class and learned that counterfeiting is the world’s largest criminal enterprise, <a rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://americanmarketer.com/2020/08/20/global-counterfeiting-expected-to-reach-2-8-trillion-by-2020-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">$3 trillion</a> in counterfeit products traded every year, about 8% of global commerce. What struck me was that during COVID, as everything was moving online, this already massive market was growing 20% a year, fueled by marketplaces and social media,” Lee continued. “I saw it as a universal problem—and one that could be solved with the technology I was passionate about at the time: computer vision.”</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That insight became the seed for <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.marqvision.com/">MarqVision</a>, the company he later co-founded in 2021. The name itself reflects its origins: “Marq” from trademark, and “Vision” from computer vision. The mission was straightforward but ambitious: harness AI-powered computer vision to fight counterfeiting and trademark infringement on a global scale.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fast forward to 2025 and the LA-headquartered AI startup has closed a $48 million Series B round, bringing its total capital raised to about $90 million.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Roughly half of the fresh capital will go toward expanding its AI and engineering teams to accelerate automation and integrate generative AI across its product suite. Another $10 million is earmarked for making the platform enterprise-ready as the company moves upmarket to target larger brands, while an additional $10 million will fund regional expansion. Already active in the U.S., Korea, China, and Europe, MarqVision is now entering Japan, highlighting the borderless nature of IP law and the company’s push to scale globally.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The financing was led by Peak XV Partners — formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA — with participation from Salesforce Ventures, HSG (formerly Sequoia China), Coral Capital, and Michael Seibel, partner emeritus at Y Combinator. Returning backers, including YC, Altos Ventures, and Atinum Investment, also joined the round.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Increasingly, top-tier investors are looking for technology companies that leverage AI not just to enhance productivity, but to fundamentally transform service delivery,” Lee explained. “AI is expanding the total addressable market for software from efficiency tools into the execution of the work itself — unlocking a market opportunity of over $10 trillion. While many early-stage companies are experimenting with AI to disrupt labor-intensive service industries, very few have reached the early growth stage with the scale and traction.”</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MarqVision serves more than 350 customers worldwide across industries ranging from fashion and luxury to gaming, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, automotive, and consumer electronics. The startup reached $1 million in annual recurring revenue within eight months, $10 million in three years, and recently crossed $20 million after four years, doubling annually along the way.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Our goal is $100M ARR by mid-2027,” Lee said. “Growth could have been faster, but we prioritized two things: delivering the best customer experience and building a scalable AI-driven foundation. As a managed service, we can monetize many offerings, but everything ties back to one core promise—helping global brands control their digital presence and grow revenue.”</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Once considered an unappealing category in technology, “services” is being redefined by AI, which brings software-like scalability and efficiency. This shift has fueled investor interest, with Peak XV, HSG, and Salesforce Ventures backing the company’s vision. The rise of large language models has reframed its positioning from a “software company with humans in the loop” to a leader in the emerging AI-led services space, drawing strong competition in its latest funding round.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MarqVision started out fighting counterfeits, using AI to spot and remove fake products online. As the technology advanced, the startup shifted its focus toward helping brands directly recover lost revenue. Today, many clients report a roughly 5% boost in sales, making the platform valuable not just to legal teams but also to go-to-market organizations tracking revenue impact, according to Lee.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When Lee first pitched MarqVision, he envisioned a $5 billion software company, selling $50,000 tools to 10,000 IP teams worldwide. But YC partner Michael Seibel urged him to think bigger — beyond software — by reimagining how IP and brand professionals work. MarqVision has since expanded into end-to-end managed services, an opportunity Lee now believes is 100 times larger than his original plan.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Brand protection typically involves detecting and removing infringements like counterfeits and impersonations, while brand control goes further, giving companies the ability to manage their presence across e-commerce, social media, websites, and chat platforms, Lee noted. Looking ahead, the roadmap includes brand intelligence, offering insights into supply chains, pricing strategies, and reseller networks.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Our vision is to be the backbone of every global brand that owns IP — becoming the AI-led services platform for IP, content, and brand professionals worldwide,” Lee said.</p>
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<title>Android’s next flagship processor is the ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Qualcomm has announced that its upcoming flagship mobile chipset is the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5,” a confusingly named successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. While the processor itself will be unveiled during the Snapdragon Summit on September 23rd-25th, Qualcomm has already published an explanation for the branding update. “It might look like we skipped [...]]]></description>
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<p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1">Qualcomm has announced that its upcoming flagship mobile chipset is the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5,” a confusingly named successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. While the processor itself will be unveiled during the Snapdragon Summit on September 23rd-25th, Qualcomm has already published an explanation for the branding update.</p>
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<p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1">“It might look like we skipped generations, but the truth is simpler— and more powerful. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 marks the fifth generation of our premium 8-series platforms since we introduced our new single-digit naming and visual identity, ” <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2025/09/snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-name-power-why">Qualcomm said in a blog</a> post. “So, while the naming may look new, it’s actually a continuation of our established framework.”</p>
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<p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1">This move aims to make the generational Snapdragon mobile chip lineup easier for consumers to understand. After releasing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3, Qualcomm broke its naming conventions with last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is technically the fourth generation of the Snapdragon 8-series. Reintroducing generation numbers will help to make it clearer that these products all exist within the same family and release timeline, while (perhaps not coincidentally) avoiding the number four — which is considered to be unlucky in Chinese culture.</p>
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<p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1">To Qualcomm’s credit, this is less confusing than the numerical branding it previously used for its Snapdragon mobile chips, but it’s amusing that it still had to justify the switch to people who were expecting this to be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2.</p>
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<p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1">The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is poised to rival Apple’s new A19 Pro chipset, and is expected to power the next generation of flagship Android phones, such as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series and the <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.notebookcheck.net/OnePlus-15-makes-Geekbench-debut-along-with-heavily-nerfed-Snapdragon-8-Elite-2.1099739.0.html">OnePlus 15</a>.</p>
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