Startups Weekly: This year in startups

Welcome back to Startups Weekly, a weekend newsletter that dives into the week’s noteworthy startups and venture capital news. Before I jump into today’s topic, let’s catch up a bit.…

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Citizen has a fancier alternative to Amazon’s Alexa wall clock

The Citizen clock is considerably more expensive than the Echo Wall Clock at $80, and that's for the standard metal frame. The price climbs to $90 if you want a wooden frame, and that's not including the four C batteries you'll need (and aren't included) to keep either model powered for roughly a year. Nonetheless,…

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The crowdfunded cult of Amanda Palmer

It's not as if Palmer invented crowdfunding or single-handedly spun Patreon into a billion-dollar business, but she helped shape the digital landscape that made it possible for this model to thrive. Patreon was founded in 2013, and by then, Palmer had already spent years evangelizing the benefits of crowdfunding and direct, digitally driven communication between…

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Philips seems to be working on more Hue outdoor lights

New to the collection are the Philips Hue Nyro, an angular light available as a path lamp or wall lamp; the Hue Resonate, a box that will cast light up and down the wall; and the Philips Hue Appear, a tubular version of the Resonate. Other new wall lights will include the circular Daylo and…

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Porsche dreams up a Star Wars ship inspired by its Taycan EV

The starfighter aimed to scream "Porsche" while also being instantly recognizable as a Star Wars ship. "The basic shape of the cabin, which tapers towards the rear, and a highly distinctive topography from the cockpit flyline to the turbines establish visual parallels with the iconic design of the 911 and the Taycan," said Porsche design…

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The New Xbox Has a Name and a Questionable Shape

Greetings, and welcome to Replay, WIRED's collection of all of the week's biggest gaming news. This particular installment is the Game Awards edition, featuring a bevy of new announcements, and the newly named next-gen Xbox console. Let's get to it.The New Xbox Console Has a Name and a Questionable ShapeCongratulations, Microsoft. You've given birth to…

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