Maybe we were valuing software companies the wrong way all along

What’s a software company worth? It’s not an idle question, but one that underpins a huge amount of private-market investment and human effort. In 2021, the presumed value of software revenues grew, adding to a longer upcycle that pushed tech companies’ valuations into the stratosphere. Since late 2021, however, a decline in tech valuations in…

A sneak peek at early-stage startups exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space

We’re not ashamed to admit that we get pretty darned giddy when it comes to space technology. It’s out-of-this-world cool. But there’s something else that really gets our pulses pounding, and that’s meeting the early-stage startups that are pushing beyond and reinventing the boundaries of space tech. If — like us — you fit the…

Apple is reportedly working to simplify its ‘Hey Siri’ trigger phrase to just ‘Siri’

Apple is reportedly planning to simplify its “Hey Siri” trigger phrase to just “Siri,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Right now, the quickest way to access Siri is to say “Hey Siri” and then add a command, but Apple is looking to make that process simpler by letting users drop the “Hey” in the trigger…

Best Buy has another PlayStation 5 restock at 12 p.m. ET — here’s how to get one

Set an alarm: Best Buy is restocking the PlayStation 5 at 12 p.m. ET today (Monday, Nov. 7). This marks the second time the hard-to-get gaming console has reappeared during the retailer’s ongoing Black Friday sale, and once again, access will be limited to Best Buy Totaltech members. As a refresher, Totaltech is a household…

Today’s top deals feature the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer, Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop, and more

Shopping for tech or home goods? Here are the best deals of the day for Nov. 7: BEST HOME DEAL: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Toaster Oven — $279.95 $349.95 (save $70) BEST TECH DEAL: Acer Predator Helios 300 15.6-inch FHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save…