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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

“My prediction is that ‘world models’ will be the next buzzword,” AMI Labs CEO Alexandre LeBrun told TechCrunch. “In six months, every company will call itself a world model to raise funding.” Source

Apple reportedly produced 55 million units in India last year, a shift accelerated as Apple faced growing uncertainty in China. Source

Uzum now reaches 20 million users and processes $11 billion in payments as it expands its e-commerce and fintech ecosystem across Uzbekistan. Source

The wearable maker is launching a new panel focused on women's health through its Whoop Labs blood testing service. It's also adding a new feature to its app that surfaces information about hormonal changes during menstrual cycles. Source

Unlike a vibe-coded product built by a college dropout, Eridu's co-founder, Drew Perkins, has been inventing networking tech since the dawn of the internet. Source