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The FeelCool editorial team covers AI, gadgets, software, cybersecurity and the business of tech. We test products hands-on, explain complex topics in plain English and follow a strict editorial policy on accuracy and independence.

Startups & Business

The history of the Stripe payments empire

Stripe reached a $159 billion valuation in 2026 after processing $1.9 trillion in total payment volume in 2025. The company transitioned from a developer-focused tool to an AI-driven commerce leader through strategic acquisitions like OpenRouter and Bridge.

Startups & Business

Perplexity enterprise growth and legal battles

Perplexity targets professional markets with Enterprise Pro and Max plans while facing significant legal scrutiny from media entities like CNN and The New York Times. The company competes against Google's Gemini intelligence and massive search volumes through specialized research tools.

Mobile & Gadgets

Risks in Nothing Phone 3a Essential AI rollout

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 thermal throttling issues threaten the stability of Nothing's Essential AI rollout. The hardware's inability to manage heat during intensive processing creates significant performance gaps for Carl Pei's software-centric pivot.

Mobile & Gadgets

Sizing Mistakes and Smartwatch Rivalry

Samsung Galaxy Ring users face accuracy issues from weight fluctuations and improper finger placement, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 offers 5,000 nits of brightness compared to the Apple Watch Ultra 3's 3,000 nits. Future Galaxy Ring 2 models may introduce larger sizes.

Software & Apps

GitHub Copilot vs GitLab Duo in the Agentic Era

GitHub Copilot Workspace offers multi-model selection with Claude 4.5 and Gemini 3 Pro, while GitLab Duo attracts enterprise users through native CI/CD and security integration. GitHub's 2026 data training policy change for Pro users highlights a growing divide in data governance.

Mobile & Gadgets

Why MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 matters now

MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 gains dominance following the Samsung Exynos 2500 yield collapse and the vivo X200 launch. The 3nm chipset offers superior sustained gaming performance and features an NPU 890 capable of running large language models at 35 tokens per second.

Software & Apps

Figma’s standalone survival after the Adobe exit

Figma maintains independence following a failed $20 billion Adobe acquisition, managing its own roadmap and a tiered seat structure. The company reports a 136% net dollar retention rate for customers paying over $10,000 annually as it implements new AI credit limits.

AI

Mistral AI and SAP define European sovereign cloud via Le Chat

SAP and Mistral AI integrate Mistral on the SAP Business AI Platform to help regulated industries meet data residency and EU AI Act compliance. This partnership enables deployment via SAP Sovereign Cloud, supporting entities like Swiss Federal Railways which saw an 80% reduction in support queries.