Sources: Perplexity is looking to raise ~$500M to double its valuation to $8B or more; Perplexity's annualized revenue is ~$50M, up from ~$10M in March (Wall Street Journal)

Meta secured a legal victory against former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams, temporarily banning her from promoting or distributing her tell-all memoir containing allegations of sexual harassment at the company. The arbitrator found grounds for a potential contract violation, leading to private arbitration. While Ms. Wynn-Williams must halt book promotions and retract disparaging comments, the publisher, Flatiron Books, plans to continue promoting the book despite Meta's denial of the allegations. Full Article

The Torras PolarCircle Qi2 MagSafe Charger offers active cooling with an almost silent fan, effectively dissipating heat during wireless charging. Priced at $50 on Amazon, it attaches magnetically to devices and features a stand function for easy viewing. Requiring a minimum of 30W power input, the charger is a versatile accessory that eliminates overheating and appeals to gamers. Full Article

iRobot, known for its Roomba robotic vacuums, is facing financial struggles and potential closure within the next year. After agreeing to sell to Amazon for $1.7 billion in 2022, the deal fell through due to regulatory issues. Revenue has plummeted, resulting in layoffs and a significant drop in stock value, from a peak of $133 to just $4.06 per share. Full Article

Benchmarks show the Ryzen 9 9950X3D performs better on Windows 10 than Windows 11, particularly in CPU-bound games like CS2 and Fortnite, with a noticeable drop in performance when VBS is enabled. Despite testing on a custom-tuned version of Windows 11 24H2, the chip still underperforms compared to Windows 10, raising concerns as Windows 10 support will end in 2025. The Ryzen 9950X3D, released as an enthusiast-class processor with 3D V-cache, delivers excellent gaming performance...

Sonos recently faced challenges with a failed app update, leadership changes, and cancellation of its streaming box project codenamed Pinewood. The device aimed to offer unique features like content aggregation, dual-mode control, surround sound, and connectivity options like Wi-Fi 7. Despite plans for a competitive price range and advanced technology, Sonos has decided to focus on software improvements and new audio products instead. Full Article

Our Tax Software Picks include Cash App Taxes, a free option for confident filers, and TaxSlayer, the best choice for freelancers, gig workers, and sole proprietors. Amid government funding drama, a continuing resolution passed in the House, with a potential shutdown looming. Congress has until March 14 to pass legislation to fund the government, while taxpayers have until April 15 to file their tax returns, with potential delays in processing if a shutdown occurs. Full...