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The changes allow more merchants to participate in Amazon's Shop Direct program, which sends Amazon customers to other retailers' websites. Source

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alerts, and approval over contacts and groups. Source

Meta’s Moltbook acquisition may look odd at first, but the deal could signal how Meta sees AI agents shaping future advertising and commerce on an agentic web. Why did Meta buy Moltbook? It wasn't for the bots' posts. Source

The LA-based startup is trying to corner the commercial truck market with its electric and hybrid trucks that offer a lower cost of ownership and a better driving experience. Source

The startup, which was created by Rivian founder RJ Scaringe, is looking to train on data from, and deploy in, Rivian's factory. Source

WordPress’s new browser-based service lets users create private sites without hosting or signing up, turning the platform into a personal workspace for writing, research, and AI tools. Source

According to a Reuters report, a foreign hacker broke into a server that was part of the FBI’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein — without realizing they had hacked an FBI server. Source

Watch as Poppi's co-founder breaks down how she turned a kitchen experiment into a $1.95 billion PepsiCo acquisition, from pitching on Shark Tank to going viral on TikTok and returning as a guest Shark herself. Source

General Catalyst is said to be raising $10 billion and Spark Capital $3 billion. This after several other firms have also raised mega-funds. Source

With AI igniting an investor frenzy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month.  Source