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Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas

Elon Musk is expected to spend big to boost Republicans in the midterms this November, according to Trump officials briefed on the matter.

The precise amount could change, but the officials expect Musk to spend around $100 million to $200 million with a focus on voter turnout in key races, including Texas, where the fate of Republican nominee Ken Paxton could determine which party controls the US Senate.

The planned cash injection—or any in-kind contribution relating to voter turnout—would be a boon for Paxton, who has been vastly outraised in contributions. According to the latest FEC filings, James Talarico had raised roughly $69 million compared to Paxton's $9 million.

While an endorsement from President Donald Trump carried him to victory, Paxton lagged behind in contributions throughout a bruising primary against Senator John Cornyn that resurfaced past scandals, and has fared little better since becoming the nominee.

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Apple TV 4K fans are begging for these 3 upgrades from the leaked Siri Remote — but one is already possible today

* New version of Siri Remote appears in latest Apple code * There are no details of how it might differ from the current one * One popular wish, customizable buttons, is already possible Apple's latest product leaks include good news for Apple TV owners like me: a new Siri remote

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6 LED Mask Mistakes Doctors Want You to Stop Making

Red light, also known as LED face masks, have become popular skincare devices for people looking to reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation or clear acne. But as with any health or wellness tech, it’s important that you understand what to look for in an LED mask and

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Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’

Stripe confirmed on Wednesday that it was buying OpenRouter. While the company didn’t disclose the deal price, sources told the New York Times that it paid $7.5 billion. That’s a huge step up from OpenRouter’s $1.3 billion valuation in May. To put that price in

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I Tested the Pixel Watch 4: Design and Function, Working in Harmony

Vanessa Hand Orellana/CNET 9.0 Pros & Cons * Emergency satellite connectivity * $350 (starting) price * Dual-band GPS * Hands-free Gemini voice assistant * Battery lasts just over 24 hours (41mm) * Screen is prone to scratches Editors’ note: The Pixel Watch 5 is now available starting at $400, $50 more than the Pixel

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